Instructions for Completing the College of Education & Human Sciences
Swedlund International Study Scholarship Application
Please read carefully before completing the application
If you plan on transferring to a major outside the College of Education & Human Sciences or to another
University, please do not turn in this application.
Note: Scholarship money is awarded during the semester the travel study is completed.
Instructions for completing the application:
1.
Hand written applications will not be accepted.
2.
Return this application form by April 5, to the Dept Head’s Office, Wagner Hall 229 or e-mail to
Jane.Hegland@sdstate.edu (only Word attachments will be accepted).
3.
Late or incomplete scholarship applications will not be considered in the first selection process and only
considered later if there are no other eligible applicants.
International Study scholarships are to provide funding for students in family and consumer sciences programs within the
College of Education & Human Sciences, who will incur substantial additional expenses and who, without additional
funding, could not attain such an international experience. Funds shall be used for expenses over and above those
typically incurred as a student at SDSU, not for tuition or on campus housing. Extra expenses could include extra costs of
transportation, housing, professional clothing, etc.
Rules and Disclaimer:
Failure to major in a College of Education and Human Sciences program and enroll in family and consumer sciences
courses, withdrawal from the College of Education & Human Sciences, or failure to maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA will
result in forfeiture of the entire award. Failure to acknowledge acceptance of the award according to procedures outlined
in a letter to recipients will also result in forfeiture of the entire award.
Intern scholarship money is awarded during the semester the internship or practicum is completed.
Recipients must attend the EHS Celebration of Excellence on Saturday, September 12,
2015, to receive a scholarship.
College of Education & Human Sciences
Swedlund International Study Scholarship Application
Please type
Student’s Name
Local Address
Last
First
Street
Colleague ID Number
City
State
Zip Code
Home or Mobile Telephone Number
Hometown Address
Street
City
High School Attended
State
Zip Code
County
Year graduated
Major
Expected Graduation Date
Credits completed at end of fall semester
Cumulative GPA
(Minimum of 2.5 required)
Please respond to the following:
1.
Briefly describe the planned study abroad experience. Include where and when you will complete your travel
studies.
2.
Describe the activities/process in which you are engaged to prepare for the experience.
3.
Estimate of cost for international travel study (provide an itemized estimate) and describe how you plan to
finance this experience.
4.
How will you share the information/experience with fellow students, faculty and members of your home
community after the study/travel experience?
5.
Provide background about any previous international travels you have completed. Include if it was educationally
sponsored (e.g. band/choir performance, University study tour, etc.) or simply for personal enjoyment.
6.
Please explain why you believe an international study abroad experience will be beneficial to you both personally
and in your professional development.
7.
List 3-5 goals you have set for your international study experience.
Would you like your parent(s) and/or spouse to receive notification of the scholarship banquet?
Yes
No
If yes, please provide name(s) and complete mailing address of parent(s) and/or spouse here:
International Travel Studies Scholarships are due April 5 at 5:00pm in the Dept Head’s office, Wagner Hall 229 or by emailing completed application to Jane.Hegland@sdstate.edu
Recipients must attend the College of Education & Human Sciences Celebration of Excellence on
Saturday, September 12, 2015, to receive a scholarship.