Western Kentucky University Student Government Association Study Abroad & Student Teach Abroad Scholarship Application Spring/Summer 2012 Due: April 6, 2012 Please submit your typed application to the SGA office in DUC 130 or as an email attachment to sga@wku.edu. Include the application form and the faculty recommendation. Applicants under consideration may be contacted to schedule an interview with SGA representatives. Please note that the awards for study abroad/student teach abroad will be a maximum of $300 per academic term. Students can be awarded up to $600 per academic year. A student who studies or teaches abroad before his/her award is granted will be reimbursed by SGA. Please contact sga@wku.edu with any questions regarding this process. On average, award recipients have a minimum GPA of 3.0. PERSONAL INFORMATION Student Name: _______________________________________ Date: ______________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________WKU Email Address: ____________________________ WKU ID#: _________________________Major: _____________________Minor: ________________ GPA: ______ Class Standing (e.g., freshman, sophomore, etc.) : _________________________ PROGRAM INFORMATION Please select your reason for traveling: Study Abroad Student Teach Abroad University / Country / City where you will be studying or teaching: _______________________ / __________________________ / ____________________ Start/End Dates of the program: ______________________ / _______________________ Have you been accepted into this program? (circle one) YES NOT YET Anticipated # of credits earned: _______ Anticipated cost of the program: $______ Course(s) for which you will be earning credit: _______________________________________ 1. Please explain the capacity in which you will use the scholarship money given to you by the SGA (i.e. travel expenses, food expenses). 2. Have you applied to, or been awarded by, any other sources (WorldTopper, Department, College, Honors, etc)? To which sources have you applied? How much has been confirmed? 3. Please list any extracurricular activities in which you are involved. 4. Please provide a narrative (approx. 250-500 words) describing how this program is related to and will impact your academic goals and personal growth. Western Kentucky University Student Government Association Study Abroad Scholarship Application Faculty Member Recommendation Student’s Name: _________________________________________________________________ Faculty Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Faculty Email Address: ___________________________________________________________ How long have you known the scholarship applicant? __________________________________ In what capacity?_________________________________________________________________ Please rate the student applicant on the following qualities/traits on a scale of 1-5 (1 being poor and 5 being excellent) Attendance/Punctuality: _____ Reliability: _____ Academic Competence: _____ Professional/Mature Attitude: _____ Interpersonal Relationships: _____ Please provide any additional comments or concerns below: The SGA may contact you to confirm your recommendation of this student. SGA appreciates your time and effort in supporting your student’s academic endeavors.