UNA Navigator Scholarship
The responsibilities of the scholarship will include advising and mentoring incoming international students and assisting new students with cultural and social adjustments during orientation. Navigators will also introduce the students to the activities and services available on campus. Each Navigator will help with orientation, round table discussions, and other office programming.
Award Total
$1000.00 to be paid in two equal disbursements during the fall and spring semester of each academic year.
Minimum GPA
2.75
Credit Units
One academic year of full-time studies to be completed by May 2012
Other Qualifications
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proven track record of on campus involvement/leadership
- Interest and sensitivity towards cultural and religious diversity as well as multicultural issues
- Self-motivated with strong time management skills
- Positive ambassador for UNA and OIA
- Ability to take ideas from concept to completion
Mandatory dates
Must be able to commit to the following:- TRAINING: Full day training on May 11 from 9 AM to 4PM, two full day training sessions on August 15,16 from 9 AM to 4 PM, one full day training during Spring 2013 (TBA)
- BI-MONTHLY MEETINGS: From September 2012-April 2013, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month at 3:30 PM
- ORIENTATION: June 3, 4 / August 19, 20, 21 / January 6, 7
Time Commitment
- Three training and teambuilding sessions (see Mandatory Dates)
- 1 hour Bi-Monthly Meetings (See Mandatory Dates)
- Three orientation sessions (see Mandatory Dates)
- Office Programming and Round Tables (TBA)
Specific Responsibilities
- Act as OIA ambassadors and orientation leaders
- Answer questions about life at UNA, American culture, and getting adjusted to college life
- Introduce new students to activities and services on campus
- Facilitate office events and activities
Start your Application
- Online application forms available on Lion Jobs through March 12 - April 9
- Detailed program information available on the UNA International website (http://www.una.edu/international)
- Scholarship commitment begins in May 2012 and extends until May 2013
