The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Global Experience Fellowship demonstrates the Institute’s commitment to enriching students’ knowledge of the world and enhancing their global competitiveness. The Global Experience Fellowship is designed to:
 Increase the number of Rose-Hulman students who can study abroad
 Ensure the continuing quality of the international exchange program and
 Enhance a Rose-Hulman education with global experience
The Rose-Hulman Fellowship Program provides financial grants for travel and living expenses for
Rose-Hulman students involved in international exchange programs, study abroad, overseas internship, and other global projects. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis for the spring, summer, fall and winter quarters of the academic year.
Each quarter up to three students will receive a grant of $1000 if selected as a Rose-Hulman Global Experience Fellow.
To be eligible to become a Rose-Hulman Global Experience Fellow, a candidate must:
 Be in good standing at Rose-Hulman with a GPA of at least 2.8
 Participate in a study or internship abroad program during the upcoming academic term
 Complete an application including an essay by the specified deadlines
 The Global Experience Fellowship will be granted only once to any recipient
A committee comprised of members of faculty and staff will review all Global Experience Fellowship applications. The committee will evaluate applications using the following criteria:
 Passion for international study and plans for this specific international experience (as demonstrated by the scholarship essay) —40 pts.
 Academic ability and achievement
—30 pts.
 Leadership and public service —30 pts.
Selected student fellows agree to comply with program requirements and requests for the duration of the fellowship. Some key requirements are:
 Assist the Office of Global Programs in marketing the benefits of the global experience by participating in open houses or similar activities
 Write an essay upon the completion of the global experience detailing the benefits of the experience that may be used on the Rose-Hulman website and in print media
 Use scholarship funds only for expenses related to the approved global experience

Applications due: Friday, February 6, 2015
Decision made by Selection Committee: Friday, February 20, 2015
Fellowship Announced: Monday, February 23, 2015
Applicants who do not receive the fellowship may “rollover” their application to the next round should the applicant still be studying or working overseas. The applicants will submit a request stating their interest in having the application “rolled over”.
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Candidates must submit the following documents by:
5:00 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2015 ( Incomplete or late applications will not be considered)
____ Application form , fully completed and signed by the applicant
____ Proof of acceptance to study abroad, overseas internship or projects
____ Resume (limit 2 pages)
____ Official transcripts (submitted in a sealed envelope)
____ Two letters of recommendation from Rose-Hulman faculty or staff members
____ Rose-Hulman Global Experience Fellowship Essay
Name: Last __________________ First _______________ MI _____ ID Number_______________
Date of Birth _________________CM #__________ Email_________________________________
Current GPA __________ Year in School __________Major________________________________
Country of study/work _________________What will you be doing?__________________________
______________________________________Dates abroad: from ____________to____________
Academic honors/special awards you have received and dates:
Leadership/public service activities and dates:
Internship or co-op work experience(s) and dates:

“What benefits do you expect to accrue professionally and personally as a result of participating in this particular global experience? How would the $1000.00 scholarship help you meet your objectives?
Applicant Signature________________________________________Date:____________________
All applications and supporting materials become the property of the Office of Global Programs.
Office of Global Programs, Myers 230 Myers,(812) 877- 8810 or global@rose-hulman.edu