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Oslo Scholarships Awarded!

Georgia Rotary Student Program Chair Bert Guy announced Sarah Grace Thompson of Peachtree City and Nicole Emily Kincaid of Columbus as two of five college students from Georgia selected to represent GRSP with scholarships offered by the Rotarians of Oslo, Norway for the International Summer School at the University of Oslo. Thompson, who is a student at Berry College, and Kincaid, who attends Columbus State University, will represent District 6900 with the endorsement of GRSP 6900 District Chair Ian Bond and his scholarship committee.

The six-week program from June 27 to August 5, 2022 includes air fares from Atlanta-Oslo and return to Atlanta, a field tour to Bergen (administered by the University of Oslo), room, board, 12-credit hours of undergraduate coursework, administrative fees at the International Summer School at the University of Oslo plus visiting for one week with Norwegian Rotary host families. The recipients of the scholarships must pay their travel expense to and from Atlanta airport, and provide their own personal spending money.
Thompson said her college experience has encouraged her to balance work, academics and her social life. She is the daughter of Richard and Jennifer Thompson. Her
father is a member of the Rotary Club of Peachtree City. In a letter of recommendation for Thompson from the HackBerry Lab Director Zane Cochran wrote, “One of her greatest qualities is her ability to connect personally with the students she helps and is able to teach difficult concepts by leading students on a pathway of discovery, rather than just telling them answers.”

Kincaid stated her desire to study foreign languages as well as political science and economics sparked her desire to apply for the international scholarship. She is the daughter of Kent Kincaid and Melody Johnson and recommended by Rotarian Eric Spears of the Rotary Club of Columbus. In a letter of recommendation for Kincaid, Coordinator of International Education at CSU Brooke Quarterman wrote, “Ms. Kincaid’s various community service involvement includes participating in Columbus State University’s Day of Service, caring for the animals of PAWS Humane, and providing her expertise and attention to Solid Rock Church’s Nursery. While her commitment to her church and community
are evident, she doesn’t let it get in the way of her academic achievements. Having been on both the President’s and Dean’s list, it’s no surprise that Ms. Kincaid is part of Honoris Causa, Columbus State University’s very own Society for Honors Scholars. All while pursuing these educational and co-curricular opportunities Ms. Kincaid found the time to work as a Public Policy Research Assistant and at Chipotle in preparation for an opportunity to study abroad.”
Posted by Katheryne Fields
March 2, 2022

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