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UWF Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship Application

Term To Study: Summer 2015
Application Deadline: Mar 07, 2015
Program Starts: Jun 01, 2015
Program Ends: Aug 05, 2015
Program Category: One-Country
Contact Phone: 8504742479
Contact Name: Uwf Study Abroad
Contact Email: internationalcenter@uwf.edu
Program Description

University of West Florida Foundation
Student Study Abroad Scholarships
Maximum Award: $2,500

UWF Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship offers study abroad scholarships based on financial need, statement of purpose and academic achievement.

Students applying for the Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship must have completed the application process for their chosen program of study by the Scholarship Application Deadline of March 4, 2015.
Scholarship applicants who have not completed a program application will not be considered.

The UWF Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship is open to students applying to any study abroad location for Summer 2015, Fall 2015, and Spring 2016.

Contact the Office of International Education and Programs at 850-474-2479 or studyabroad@uwf.edu, if you have questions about applying for this award.

The UWF Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship Application is available by selecting the link at the bottom of this page.

The University of West Florida Foundation Student Study Abroad Scholarships is made possible through the generous support of friends and alumni of the University. Eligibility is restricted to current UWF students who have been accepted for participation in a University approved international exchange or sponsored programs. Only one application entry accepted per student.

Application Requirements
Applicants must complete the online application forms and accompanying documents. In addition, applicants must upload a type-written statement of purpose describing the personal benefits the student expects to receive from the program of study and how it will help meet his/her personal and academic goals. Additional information about financial need, the amount requested, or other information useful in evaluating the application can also be included (500 words or less). Application forms must be completed no later than March 4, 2015.

Amount Requested
Students may request up to $2,500.

Selection Process
The Grant Committee will evaluate applications based on the study abroad program description, academic achievement and academic goals, financial need, and activities/work experience, and statement of purpose. Awards will be announced once a year according to a timeline established by the Study Abroad Scholarship Committee (Fall, Spring or Summer study abroad applications will be evaluated in the Spring of each academic year) and will be applied directly to the student’s Nautilus account at the start of the program semester.

Recipient Expectations
Recipients are required to sign a contract of obligation as a condition of receiving funds from the UWF Foundation. In addition, returning students who received scholarship awards may be asked to submit a brief report or participate in activities that describe the knowledge and insights gained during the study abroad experience. The report should be submitted to the OIEP, Building 71, no later than 30 days after returning from the study abroad experience. Participation in study abroad activities may be scheduled in the semester following the study abroad experience.

Questions? Contact the Office of International Education and Programs at 474-2479 or email at StudyAbroad@uwf.edu.

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