OGO Study Abroad Diversity Travel Award
The Ohio University Office of Global Opportunities is committed to making an international experience possible for
students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. The Study Abroad Diversity Travel Award has been created
to encourage the participation of undergraduate, graduate and HCOM students from backgrounds typically
underrepresented in education abroad. This could include, but is not limited to, students of color, disabled students,
first-generation college students or students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Study Abroad Diversity Travel Awards are $1,000 each and can be applied toward the costs associated with a creditbearing study abroad program sponsored by OHIO or another accredited institution. HCOM students must be
participating on an OHIO-sponsored program or an approved independent international rotation.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants:
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Must be enrolled at OHIO as a full-time, degree-seeking student.
Must be in good academic standing.
Must be applying or accepted to a credit-bearing study abroad program sponsored by OHIO or another
accredited institution during Winter break, Spring break or spring semester 2016. HCOM students must be
participating on an OHIO-sponsored program or an approved independent international rotation.
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident alien.
Preference is given to students who have not had previous education abroad experience.
Previous recipients of funding from the Office of Global Opportunities will only be considered if funds remain
after all other applicants are considered.
Application Process:
To apply, students must submit the following on or before Monday, October 5th, 2015 by 5:00pm.
 A completed application form
 One academic reference letter
 Two-page personal essay addressing the following questions:
o Why do you identify as someone from a diverse background?
o How will this perspective influence your experience abroad?
o How will this scholarship allow you to positively impact the OHIO community or the world in which you
live?
Please submit application materials to:
Diversity Scholarship Committee
Walter International Education Center
Office of Global Opportunities
15 Park Place
Athens, OH 45701
T: (740) 593-4583
F: (740) 593-9758
E: global.opportunities@ohio.edu
Office of Global Opportunities Diversity Grant
Winter break, Spring Break or Spring Semester 2016
(Please type or print clearly)
Name ______________________________________________________________________________
(LAST)
(FIRST)
(MI)
PID: _________________________ OU e-mail address _______________________________________
Current Academic Rank: FR SO JR SR Grad HCOM _____(indicate year)
Cumulative GPA ___________
College of Enrollment __________________________ Anticipated date of graduation ______________
Major _________________________________ Minor ______________________________________
Are you a US citizen or permanent resident alien? YES____
NO_____
Local Address
Street __________________________________________ Phone ________________________
City _______________________________________ State ___________ Zip ______________
Permanent Address
Street _________________________________________ Phone __________________________
City _________________________________ State _____________ Zip ___________________
Applicants participating on an Ohio University-sponsored education abroad program:
Program Name: __________________________________________________________
Program Director: ________________________________________________________
Have you applied to or been officially nominated to the program? Yes _____ No ______
Start and end dates of your program: __________________________________________
Applicants participating on a non-Ohio University education abroad program:
Program Name: __________________________________________________________
Program Sponsor: ________________________________________________________
Have you applied to or been officially accepted to the program? Yes_____ No________
Start and end dates of your program: ___________________________________________________
Will Ohio University allow transfer of the academic credit earned on the program ? Yes____ No____
List the courses you anticipate taking:_____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Total Number of Credit Hours you expect to receive: ______________
All Applicants:
Have you had a previous education abroad experience? Yes ________ No ___________
If so, when and where? ___________________________________________________________________
Have you received any previous study abroad awards from the Office of Global Opportunities? Yes ___No ___
If so, which grant, when and how much? _______________________________________________________________
I certify that all statements made on this application are true and accurate.
Signed _____________________________________________ Date ______________
YOU MUST SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
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Completed application form.
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One letter of reference from someone who knows you personally, professionally, or academically (not a friend or relative), speaking
to how you will benefit from your chosen international experience.
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A personal essay (two pages, double-spaced) telling us why you identify as someone from a diverse background, how your
perspective will influence your experience abroad, and how the scholarship will allow you to positively impact the OHIO community
or the world.
Please submit your completed application packet to The Office of Global Opportunities, Walter International Education Center by 5pm on
Monday, October 5th, 2015.