A&S/Saunders-WalterStudy Abroad Scholarship
Application Form
Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences are invited to apply for a scholarship to support their study abroad.The A&S/Saunders-WalterStudy Abroad Scholarship will be awarded to students who study in a foreign locale sometime during the next calendar year (2015). Preference will be given to students studying abroad for the first time, stays of one full semester or longer, research-based study abroad, orstudents participating in a language immersion program, although, all study abroad programs will be considered. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 30 hours of university or college course work at the time of application. Awards will be made up to $1500.
Your Name:E-Mail:
Local Address: (Street, City, State and ZIP Code)
Local Phone:State of Residency:
High School:High School GPA:
(Name and State)
Student ID Number:Major/Minor:
College hours completed:GPA:Expected Graduation Date:
Study Abroad locale(s): Dates you will be abroad:
In addition to this 2-page filled out application form, please attach a letter addressed to the Study Abroad Scholarship Committee that explains what you expect to gain from your proposed study-abroad experience. The letter should discuss efforts you have made to prepare for international study, including your financial contribution, e.g. other scholarships received or applied for + amount, part-time work. Also include information about previous travel, study and work abroad, if any.In the same letter, describe the intended program of study, including location, sponsorship (if any), length of time, and prospective courses or research.
Also attach a printed description of the program you will be attending, if available. Students wanting to do independent research should outline their research plans in some detail and indicate a probable faculty mentor. All applicants have toinclude unofficial transcripts from all colleges or universities attended.
One letter of support from an individual who can speak to your academic strengths and the benefits of this study-abroad experience to your academic and career plansare required. Reference letters should be addressed to the A&S Abroad Scholarship Committee. Ask references to give their letter to you in a sealed envelope which you will provide with your application or have them e-mail it to Manuela Hofer-McIntyre at .
Applications will be accepted at the Global & Area Studies main office in the Cheney International Center, Room 206. Questions can be addressed to Manuela Hofer-McIntyre, Project Coordinator, Global & Area Studies: or (307) 766-3415.
Deadline: Monday, October 20, 2014 Notification by: Monday, November 10, 2014
A&S/Saunders-Walter Study Abroad Scholarship
Application Form
Tentative Budget
Length of time/date abroad: from ______to ______
Locale while abroad: ______
Tuition and fees $ ______
**Airfare: between(city) ______and(city)______
Housing: private or university? (please indicate one) ______
Meals and other per diem expenses for ______(length of time) ______
Books and educational supplies ______
Cost of Travel while abroad? (describe: To where? For what purpose?)
______
Miscellaneous expenses (please describe)
______
______
______
Total$ ______
In order to pay for this time abroad, I have the following financial help. Check as many as apply & provide an estimate of the funding.
Describe/Name Amount
Scholarships & Fellowships
Loans & Grants
Personal resources
Parents’ contribution
Other sources
**Airfares are notoriously volatile. Please get 2-3 price estimates based on the dates you will depart and returnusing an airline or travel bureau website and attach printed copies with your application.