Application for the
Discover the World Scholarship
2016
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MUST BE SUBMITTED along with this form:
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Verification of Acceptance into an Approved Program Abroad*
Letter of Application (limited to ONE page only.)
Letter of Recommendation from a UWSP Academic Advisor or Faculty Member**
Current Degree Progress Report
Abbreviated Résumé (limited to ONE page only.)
*To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be accepted to an international service learning project
approved by the UWSP Office of International Education or a UWSP College. Verification of acceptance can be in
the form of an Acceptance Letter from the Office of International Education for one of its programs or, in the case
of a project administered or approved by a UWSP College, acceptance documentation from the appropriate college
official.
**You are responsible for verifying the letter of recommendation was received by the application deadline.
Submit the completed scholarship application form (see next page) and supporting materials
to:
Discover the World Scholarship Committee
C/O UWSP OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
ROOM 108 COLLINS CLASSROOM CENTER
2100 MAIN STREET
STEVENS POINT, WI 54481
Email: studyabroad@uwsp.edu
Phone: (715) 346-2717
FAX: (715) 346-3591
DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted by April 8, 2016. Finalists will be contacted in late April to
schedule personal interviews – before the final award decision is made. Selection of final award recipient will be
announced on or near May 6, 2016.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
DISCOVER THE WORLD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
To be completed by student applicant
FULL NAME: _______________________________________ UWSP ID#: _________________________
DATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION SUBMITTED: ________________________________________
NAME AND LOCATION OF INTERNATIONAL PROJECT: __________________________________
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E-MAIL: __________________________________
CELL PHONE: ______________________________
MAJOR/S: ________________________________
MINOR/S: ________________________________
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Current Academic Standing: (circle)
FIRST YEAR
MAJOR GPA: __________
SOPHOMORE
JUNIOR
CUMULATIVE GPA:
SENIOR
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A letter of recommendation from your UWSP academic advisor or a UWSP faculty member is required. The letter should be submitted on
department stationery and should state the particular reasons that make you a qualified candidate for this scholarship. Please provide this
individual with adequate notice and time to complete the letter of recommendation for you.*
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Name of Academic Advisor/Faculty member providing recommendation
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UWSP Department name/location
*You are responsible for verifying the letter of recommendation was received by the application deadline.
For Office Use Only:
Student applied for program on: ______________________
Application review score/scale 1 to 5 (high)
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Accepted: YES _____ NO _____
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Letter sent: _______________________
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File copy
Financial Status and Considerations
List the grants and loans you currently receive through Financial Aid. Give as complete a listing as possible. Attach
your “current award”, which can be printed from your MyPoint account.
List any previous UWSP study abroad grants or scholarships received (such as SSAI, SAI or IPSE):
International Program & Term ____________________________________ $ Amount _______________
International Program & Term ____________________________________ $ Amount _______________
Are you receiving any other scholarships for the current academic year or term? If yes, please list:
Is there other financial information that you want the scholarship committee to consider? Please clarify:
Advice for your Letter of Application
In your letter of application, explain why you have chosen an international service learning experience as opposed to another study abroad
experience, what you hope to gain through the experience, and how you would most benefit from receiving this scholarship. The
statement must be no more than two typewritten pages. The scholarship committee already assumes that you want to expand your horizons,
become a better world-citizen, and that you may love travel. These are all wonderful reasons to study abroad, but they are values held by ALL who
apply.
Other Information
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Have you studied or do you speak a language other than English? If so, list the language(s) and your level of
competency (i.e.: beginner, intermediate, advanced/fluent, native-level speaker):
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List any previous travel, work, or study abroad experience (locations, dates, and reason for travel):
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List any cross-cultural experiences, such as involvement with international students, membership in
language clubs, participation in host family programs, etc.:
DEADLINE REMINDER: Applications must be submitted by April 8, 2016. Finalists will be contacted in late
April to schedule personal interviews before the final award decision is made. Selection of final award recipient will
be announced on or near May 6, 2016.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
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