Robert T. Jones, Jr. Scholarship
Summary
The Robert T. Jones, Jr. Scholarship was established in 1976 to honor the legacy of the internationally renowned golfer and Emory alumnus. Jones is remembered by those who knew him well as an extraordinary human being—an individual of rare loyalty, compassion, and integrity. In honor of his legacy, the Scholarship provides a fully paid year of study for an Emory University student to attend the University of St Andrews in Scotland.
The Robert T. Jones, Jr. Selection Committee seeks to award individuals who will be outstanding representatives of Emory University at the University of St Andrews. In general, the qualities required to fulfill this scholarship include exemplary character, integrity, and citizenship. Scholars must balance their academic work at St Andrews with involvement in the university community. The following criteria are designed in accord with these desired qualities:
- Intellectual excellence.
- Academic and/or scholarly interests that can be pursued through the offerings at the University of St Andrews.
- A record of significant leadership and service at Emory and/or in the Atlanta community with the expectation that the individual would be similarly committed to the community life at the University of St Andrews.
- Exceptional speaking and writing abilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to serve as an ambassador from Emory to St Andrews.
How to Apply
The Bobby Jones Scholarship is a university-wide scholarship that is open to graduating seniors in any undergraduate school. International students (excluding UK citizens) are eligible to apply. Applicants must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with Emory University.
Emory to St Andrews Experience
Bobby Jones Scholars from Emory University spend a transformative year exploring and studying in the historic Scottish town of St Andrews. The St Andrews Robert T. Jones, Jr. Scholarship Program provides its scholars with programmatic support, funding, and an international network of alumni and dedicated community members.
The majority of Emory to St Andrews scholars earn a one-year Taught Degree during their year of study. Scholars must meet the admission requirements of their selected degree program. Others may pursue coursework without seeking a degree by enrolling in interdisciplinary upper-level undergraduate modules but cannot take graduate level classes. This option provides scholars with the freedom to combine coursework in different academic disciplines and explore an area they may lack expertise in. Scholars join clubs and societies at St Andrews and engage with the Jones community through receptions, events, and meetups.
University of St Andrews
Scholarship Provisions
Tuition and fees for one year of study
One round-trip flight to and from Scotland
Room and board in a post-graduate hall
National health insurance
Living and travel stipends
One car to share
St Andrews to Emory Experience
The four students who are selected by the University of St Andrews to come and study at Emory University for one year have their own unique experience. Typically, non-degree seeking, these Scholars immerse themselves in interdisciplinary coursework and explore subjects and areas of interest they did not pursue at St Andrews or wish to learn more about. Scholars join clubs and organizations at Emory and get involved in Atlanta through various internship opportunities. Scholars engage with the Jones community through annual receptions, events, and meetups.