In an effort to encourage participation in study abroad, scholarship opportunities have been set aside for qualified undergraduates who have applied and have been accepted to an accredited program. This is a competitive process. Preference will be given to students who meet the following criteria:

1. Integrate study abroad with their career goals.

2. Participate in an Indiana State University sponsored program.

3. Demonstrate foreign language proficiency earned through College or High School studies.

4. Have a minimum of one remaining semester of study at ISU.

5. Have limited or no experience abroad.

6. Earn a minimum GPA of 2.5 is in order to apply and students must be in the process

of completing a minimum of 30 semester hours to be eligible to apply. Students can

apply. Students can apply during the second semester of their freshman year for

summer or fall awards.

OBLIGATIONS FOR AWARD RECIPIENTS

All students receiving an award MUST commit to service upon return. Students are required to develop a service plan with the Coordinator, Janis Halpern within two weeks of returning to campus. The following are options for service:

1. Class presentations

2. Attending the Study Abroad Fair/ Open House/ campus events

3. Writing an article for the Statesman

4. Assisting with displays around campus about opportunities

5. Speaking about opportunities at a Study Abroad table in HMSU

Award recipients are also required to participate in a pre-departure orientation organized by the Coordinator of Study Abroad.

Students are expected to take a foreign language while participating in the study abroad experience when appropriate.

ADMINISTRATION OF AWARDS

Competition for awards will be held in the fall and spring of each year.

Payments will be released to an accredited program upon receipt of notice of admission.

AWARDS

Awards are up to $1,000 for semester or full year study, and up to $500 for summer study.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

A completed application consists of the following, which must be submitted by October 30^th for spring/March 30^th for summer or fall:

• Application form
• A (minimum) 350 word essay explaining your study abroad plans and how the proposed experience relates to your overall educational and career goals. The essay should be thoughtfully written as it may be the determining factor in whether an award will be made.