Study Abroad Student Scholarship Application

Study Abroad Fellowship Application - Introduction Summer 2007

Applications are Open

Application Deadline: February 14, 2007 before 5:00PM

Late or incomplete applications will not be eligible for the scholarship.

MISSION
The mission of the Study Abroad Program Office at Texas A&M University is to provide students in all fields, at all levels, a wide range of educational experiences abroad. Such experiences not only provide the appropriate academic/professional training and sensitivity to other cultures, but also help to create the effective humanitarian needed for an interdependent world.

PURPOSE
The purpose of the Study Abroad Fellowship (SAF) is to make funds up to $1,000 available to financially needy Texas A&M University students (College Station campus) participating on an approved Faculty-led Study Abroad Program or Reciprocal Educational Exchange Programs) study abroad programs sponsored by Texas A&M University only. Thanks to the generosity of the Association of Former Students and Barnes and Noble Bookstore, we are able to offer these competitive merit-based scholarships to students demonstrating high financial need.

SAF ELIGIBILITY
It is the policy of Texas A&M University that in all aspects of its operations each person shall be considered solely on the basis of qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disabilities, or veteran status.

Only students enrolled at Texas A&M University, College Station campus, are eligible to apply.
Must be registered for a Texas A&M University course(s) while on a Texas A&M University Study Abroad Program.
A deposit for the Texas A&M University Faculty-led Study Abroad Program must have been paid by the application deadline.
Students who have applied in the past and did not receive an award may apply again; however, the award will be granted to a student only once.
The Study Abroad Fellowship cannot be applied to any other programs (such as: DIS, Jordan Fellows, Jordan Internships, Individual 485, 489, 685, 689, transfer credit programs).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
This application is exclusively for students participating in Fall 2006 and Calendar Year '06-'07 Texas A&M Study Abroad Programs. Please complete ALL sections of the application. To be considered for the Study Abroad Fellowship, be sure to check the SAF check-box in the Scholarship Data section. Your information may be updated until the scholarship deadline.
AWARD NOTIFICATION

Students will be notified about their award status on before the end of the semester via email.

Notification will be sent to your Texas A&M NEO Account only.

PRIORITIES OF AWARD
Applicants for the SAF will be selected on a point system, with Financial Need receiving the most points. In no particular order, the following criteria will be used to determine SAF funding:

Motivation Statement (preference given to statements that clearly connect academic and professional goals with curriculum content and particular cultural exposure provided by the selected program - this question is located in the Program Data section of the Application).
Extracurricular Activities
Financial Need (determined by both the Financial Need Assessment Form and the Student Financial Aid Office at Texas A&M University)
Length of Program
Cultural Immersion (i.e. with home-stay and/or language study)
Under-Represented Majors
Hours worked during the week

AMOUNT OF AWARD
The fellowship award is not to exceed $1000 but ranges from $500 to $1000. The selection committee is comprised of faculty members, administrators, and students.
For more information please contact Debbie Lindke at the TAMU Study Abroad Program Office.

Study Abroad Program Office
If you have any questions or problems regarding this application, please contact the Database Administrator.
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Study Abroad Fellowship Application - Introduction *Summer 2007*
Applications are Open Application Deadline: February 14, 2007 before 5:00PM Late or incomplete applications will not be eligible for the scholarship.
MISSION The mission of the Study Abroad Program Office at Texas A&M University is to provide students in all fields, at all levels, a wide range of educational experiences abroad. Such experiences not only provide the appropriate academic/professional training and sensitivity to other cultures, but also help to create the effective humanitarian needed for an interdependent world. PURPOSE The purpose of the Study Abroad Fellowship (SAF) is to make funds up to $1,000 available to financially needy Texas A&M University students (College Station campus) participating on an approved Faculty-led Study Abroad Program or Reciprocal Educational Exchange Programs) study abroad programs sponsored by Texas A&M University only. Thanks to the generosity of the *Association of Former Students and Barnes and Noble Bookstore, we are able to offer these competitive merit-based scholarships to students demonstrating high financial need. SAF ELIGIBILITY* It is the policy of Texas A&M University that in all aspects of its operations each person shall be considered solely on the basis of qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disabilities, or veteran status. Only students enrolled at Texas A&M University, College Station campus, are eligible to apply. Must be registered for a Texas A&M University course(s) while on a Texas A&M University Study Abroad Program. A deposit for the Texas A&M University Faculty-led Study Abroad Program must have been paid by the application deadline. Students who have applied in the past and did not receive an award may apply again; however, the award will be granted to a student only once. The Study Abroad Fellowship cannot be applied to any other programs (such as: DIS, Jordan Fellows, Jordan Internships, Individual 485, 489, 685, 689, transfer credit programs). APPLICATION PROCEDURE This application is exclusively for students participating in Fall 2006 and Calendar Year '06-'07 Texas A&M Study Abroad Programs. Please complete ALL sections of the application. To be considered for the Study Abroad Fellowship, be sure to check the SAF check-box in the Scholarship Data section. Your information may be updated until the scholarship deadline. AWARD NOTIFICATION Students will be notified about their award status on before the end of the semester via email. Notification will be sent to your Texas A&M NEO Account only. PRIORITIES OF AWARD Applicants for the SAF will be selected on a point system, with Financial Need receiving the most points. In no particular order, the following criteria will be used to determine SAF funding: Motivation Statement (preference given to statements that clearly connect academic and professional goals with curriculum content and particular cultural exposure provided by the selected program - this question is located in the Program Data section of the Application). Extracurricular Activities Financial Need (determined by both the Financial Need Assessment Form and the Student Financial Aid Office at Texas A&M University) Length of Program Cultural Immersion (i.e. with home-stay and/or language study) Under-Represented Majors Hours worked during the week AMOUNT OF AWARD The fellowship award is not to exceed $1000 but ranges from $500 to $1000. The selection committee is comprised of faculty members, administrators, and students. For more information please contact Debbie Lindke at the TAMU Study Abroad Program Office.