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School of Professional Studies Study Abroad/Student Travel Grant
Application (Domestic and International)
You must type and fully provide the information requested below. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please submit the applications to cortney.basham@wku.edu (Tate Page Hall 262).
Name:
WKU ID#:
WKU Email:
Mobile Phone #:
Name of Program:
Primary Destination(s):
Departure and Return Dates:
SPS Program you are enrolled in:
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:
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 (on the next
page) your individual expenses associated with your program.
University College Study Abroad/Student
Travel Grant Budget Form
(Domestic and Study Abroad)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500 for International Travel
Up to $250 for Domestic Travel
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
$
You are encouraged to seek other sources of funding, such as from, WorldTopper Grant, Golden Key, Departmental
Funds, 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.
International Travel Applicants Complete This Page
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 are
applying for. If the University College chooses to award funds to support your academic travel, any legal
liability and responsibility still reside with the organization sponsoring the academic 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 academic program.