Office of International Affairs

Study Abroad Scholarship

2012-2013 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR STUDY ABROAD

Deadline - April 2 - Noon

*Before you fill out the online application below, you must read "Guidelines and Instructions for Study Abroad Scholarship" carefully.

Guidelines and Instructions for Study Abroad Scholarship

Applicants rewarded a scholarship will be notified via email to their UNA email address and by mail to their campus post office box or home address as listed in Banner. Students are encouraged to apply early. Students awarded a Study Abroad Scholarship must sign to accept the award in Student Financial Services within 30 days. Applications will be accepted (round one) through November 1, (round two) through February 15, and (round three) through April 2 at Noon. Deadlines will be strictly adhered to.



Personal Information
Your name:
      Last name:    First name:    MI: 
UNA Student ID (i.e., L005xxxx):
UNA Mail Box:
UNA Email: Phone:
Date of Birth:
(mm/dd/yyyy)		 Sex:
    
US Citizen?:     If "No," country of citizenship:
Are you currently full-time or part-time student?    
Academic Level:
;   ;   ;   ;

 
Your Major(s): Your Minor(s):
Number of Semesters at UNA:
Have you previously received a Study Abroad Scholarship?    
If yes, when? 


Essay
In an essay of 500-1,000 words, typed on a separate sheet and attached to this application, please discuss why you wish to engage in academic study outside the United States, and how this relates to your broader academic and career goals. The essay must also contain the applicant's full name and UNA ID number, which is your "L005xxxx" number, and destination.
Upload Essay in Word (.doc) Format:

Your required essay will be evaluated based on the following 5 criteria:

1) Understanding of international educational experiences in general.
*How well the applicant understands pedagogical benefit of international educational experiences.

2) Clearly stated individual goals and objectives of trip.
*What exactly the applicant wants to achieve and accomplish through the intended trip.

3) Relevance of individual goals and objectives to trip.
*How the intended trip is likely to help the applicant accomplish the stated individual goals and objectives.

4) Relevance of the trip to the applicant's academic program.
*How closely the intended trip is related to the applicant's academic major/minor

5) Writing and reasoning.
*How clearly and well the applicant is presenting his/her reasoning in the essay.


Supplemental Information
Is the study abroad program, for which you are seeking scholarship, credit bearing?    
If yes, for which UNA course(s) are credit hours to be earned?

The exact number of credit hours to be earned:

Name of the Faculty Tour Leader or Advisor:


How long will you be engaged academically in the proposed study abroad program? Please list inclusive dates.

What is (are) the country (countries) of destination for this academic endeavor?

What other country (countries) do you plan on visiting immediately before, during, or after your study abroad program?




STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION - It is the policy of the University of North Alabama to afford equal opportunities in education and in employment to qualified persons regardless of age, color, creed, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex, in accordance with all laws, including Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, Civil Rights Act of 1991, and Executive Order 11246. The coordinators for nondiscrimination policies for students, Irons Law Firm, 219 Court Street, Florence, AL, 35630. Affirmative Action, Room 222, Bibb Graves Hall or telephone 256-765-4291.

 

Deadline for new applications is April 2, 2013 at Noon.

Students awarded scholarships, from "round two", deadline to sign in Student Financial Services is April 2, 2013.