University College Study Abroad Grant Proposal
Purpose: to provide a grant as an incentive to encourage students to study abroad.
Eligibility: any student who is majoring, minoring, or enrolled in a master’s program within the
University College.
Amount of the grant: up to $500 per student per academic year.
Process:
a. Students who want to compete for a University College Study Abroad Grant will
submit an application by November 15 and February 15 each year (see attachment).
b. The University College Dean will determine a yearly budget for the study abroad
grant. Due to the number and popularity of summer study abroad programs versus winter study
abroad programs, one-fourth of the available grant budget is reserved for winter study abroad
grants.
c. A board consisting of University College faculty (one from each academic unit) will
meet after each application suspense to consider all applications. The board members will
consider the merit and need of each applicant then make recommendations for each application.
The board will forward their grant application recommendations to the University College Dean
for approval and disbursement of funds.
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University College Study Abroad Grant Application
You must type and fully provide the information requested below. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please submit the applications to the University College Dean’s Office Associate.
Name:
WKU ID#:
WKU Email:
Mobile Phone #:
Name of Program:
Sponsor of Program (Faculty Led, KIIS, or thirdparty provider). Please name the faculty or
provider sponsoring this program.
Length of Program (#weeks, 1 semester, year):
Total Credit Hours Earned Through Program:
Primary Destination(s):
Departure and Return Dates:
University College Program you are enrolled in:
Have you previously participated in a Study Abroad Program while a
student at WKU? If so, which one(s)?
BUDGET SHEET
Some programs charge students one fee for all services (such as flight, in-country transportation, etc.),
but some programs shift costs of certain necessities to students (such as flights, visas, etc.) that are not
part of the overall program fee. If your program charges you an all-inclusive price, then just list that single
price below under total costs. If your program’s expenses can be itemizes, then please list below your
individual expenses associated with your program.
University College Study Abroad Grant
Budget Form
Funding Amounts: up to $500
AMOUNT
REQUESTED
ITEM
Travel
Flight
$
Lodging
$
Ground Transportation (taxi, bus, and train)
$
Mileage-Personal Vehicle only (Check with the Honors College for most up to date rate)
$
Per Diem
(For Domestic Subsistence Rates, visit http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104877)
(For Foreign Subsistence Rates, visit
http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/perdiemCalc.cfm)
$
Miscellaneous
$
TOTAL COSTS
$
Other funding resources: (Please indicate other grants/awards that you have applied for to help supplement costs)
You are encouraged to seek other sources of funding, such as from, WorldTopper Grant, Golden Key, etc. Please
list the sources and amounts of alternative funding you have sought:
Narrative: Below, please provide a typed, double-spaced narrative of approximately 250 words describing how this
program is related to your academic goals and how you anticipate this program will impact your intellectual and
personal goals and development.
Letter of Recommendation
To be considered for the University College Study Abroad Grant, a WKU faculty member must submit a
letter of recommendation speaking to your academic and personal maturity and promise for study abroad
education. Applicants must submit a hard copy of the recommendation letter with this Grant application.
Final Submission
By completing this document and submitting it as an attachment you are declaring the veracity of the
financial information reported above and understand the terms, rules, and conditions of the grant you am
applying for. If the University College chooses to award funds to support your participation in a Study
Abroad Program, any legal liability and responsibility still reside with the organization sponsoring the
Study Abroad Program and not with the University College itself. Please make sure you are familiar with
all rules and guidelines, particularly those concerning risk management, that are part of your chosen
Study Abroad Program.