OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR UW-STEVENS POINT STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN UWSP STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS
ALL Winterim 2016-2017 and Semester II, 2016-2017 Programs
The number of scholarship awards and award amounts are subject to available funds each year.
Awards range from $500 to $1000.
Preference is given to students who have not previously studied abroad or received study abroad grants. Although financial
need is a consideration in making the awards, the primary basis for selection is how the program fits into the academic and
vocational goals of the student. Carefully crafted essays are important.
The study abroad scholarship committee reviews all applications and attempts to award scholarships to students from all four
UWSP colleges. In some cases, applicants may be called in for an interview.
DEADLINE: scholarship application and materials must be submitted by
4:30 PM – Friday, October 14, 2016.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED:
NOTE: Student must be accepted into a study abroad program prior to being awarded a scholarship.
1)
OIE Study Abroad Scholarship Application Form -- Attached.
2) Letter of Application – ONE PAGE ONLY.
a. List how your experience abroad will benefit you academically and enhance your career goals.
b. Discuss any previous travel, work or study abroad experience (location, dates, reason for travel) and how that
affected your decision to study abroad on your current program choice.
c. Make this letter unique from the Statement of Commitment you submitted with your program application and
discuss your specific plans to fund your study abroad experience.
3) Current Degree Progress Report. (Note: An overall grade point average of 3.0 or above is preferred!)
4) Résumé - ONE TO TWO PAGES ONLY.
5) Financial Aid Award Letter. If you are receiving financial aid, provide a copy of the most recent Financial Aid award
letter you have.
6) Letter of Recommendation from a UWSP faculty member who supports your goals for study abroad and understands
your need for this scholarship. NOTE: The faculty recommendation submitted with your program application cannot
be reused for your scholarship application. If your recommendation is submitted separately, you are responsible for
verifying the letter of recommendation was received by the scholarship deadline.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed! Selection of recipients and award amounts will be announced in the first
week of November. Notification will be by email.
OIE Study Abroad SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE – C/O UWSP OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
2100 MAIN STREET, ROOM 108 COLLINS CLASSROOM CENTER, STEVENS POINT, WI 54481
P: (715) 346-2717 F: (715) 346-3591
E: studyabroad@uwsp.edu
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OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION FORM
Completed by student/applicant:
NAME OF STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM: ________________________________________________________________
Spring: __________
Winterim: ____________
Stud
NAME: _________________________________________ STUDENT ID#: _________________________________
E-MAIL: ________________________________________ CELL PHONE: ____________________________________
MAJOR/S: ______________________ ____________________
CUMULATIVE GPA:
__________
YEAR IN COLLEGE WHILE ABROAD: (circle)
MINOR/S: _______________________________
GPA IN MAJOR: __________
SOPHOMORE
JUNIOR
SENIOR
GRADUATE
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED:
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Complete study abroad application submitted to the Office of International Education.
 Student must be accepted into a study abroad program to be awarded a scholarship.
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OIE Study Abroad Scholarship Application Form.
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Letter of Application.
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Current Degree Progress Report.
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Résumé.
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Financial Aid Award Letter.
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Letter of Recommendation from a UWSP faculty member.
COMPLETE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM
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List any previous UWSP study abroad grants received, such as IPSE, SATA, SSAI or SAI:
Program/Term _____________________
$ Amount ________________________
Program/Term _____________________
$ Amount ________________________
Please list other scholarships and the award amount that you are presently receiving:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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).
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
List any cross-cultural experiences, such as involvement with international students, membership in language clubs,
participation in host family programs, etc.
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Student signature
Date
Submit the scholarship application form and supporting materials by 4:30 PM –October 14, 2016 to:
OIE Study Abroad SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE – C/O UWSP OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
2100 MAIN STREET, ROOM 108 COLLINS CLASSROOM CENTER
STEVENS POINT, WI 54481, intlprog@uwsp.edu , T: (715) 346-2717 F: (715) 346-3591
For Office Use Only:
Student applied for program on: ______________________________________________________
Date received: _______________________
Accepted: YES _____ NO _____
Copy of notification letter attached: ______
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