Study Abroad Scholarships
Scholarships for Study Abroad are awarded by The School of Hospitality Business. The amount and
number of scholarships are variable depending on funds available.
To be eligible for a Study Abroad scholarship, an applicant:
1. Must be a student in The School of Hospitality Business and officially accepted in a Hospitality
Business Study Abroad program.
2. Must currently be an active member of at least one of The School of Hospitality Business
student organizations or events.
3. Must submit an essay addressing how the Study Abroad program chosen will enhance his/her
academic experience in Hospitality Business. The essay of 500 words or less must be typed and
attached to the application form.
4. Must submit a thank you letter to the Scholarship Committee and/or the specified donor upon
award of a scholarship, before funds will be disbursed.
5. If awarded a scholarship, will have the funds deposited into their account after departure for
the Study Abroad program.
SUBMIT FORM AND ESSAY TO KAREN VAN ATTA IN 232 EPPLEY CENTER
BY DEADLINE LISTED BELOW:
For Summer and Fall Semester programs
For Spring Semester and Winter Break programs
Deadline is April 1
Deadline is November 15
The School of Hospitality Business
Study Abroad Scholarship Application Form
Application Due Dates:
For Summer and Fall Semester programs, applications are due by 5 p.m. on April 1
For Spring Semester & Winter Break programs, applications are due by 5 p.m. on November 15
Submit applications to Karen Van Atta, 232 Eppley Center.
Name ________________________________________
PID ______________________________
Local address _______________________________________ City ____________________________
State _____ ZIP ________ Local Phone: ________________ Email: ___________________________
Total number of credits completed at MSU:___________________
MSU grade point average:____________
GPA in Hospitality Business courses only:_____________________
Semester and year of expected graduation: _______________________________________________
Class: (circle one) Freshman
Sophomore
(fewer than 28 credits) (28-55 credits)
Junior
Senior
(56-87 credits)
(88 or more credits)
The School’s Hospitality Business Study Abroad Program I am enrolled in:
____________________________________________________________ Semester: ___________
I am currently an active member of the following The School of Hospitality Business student organization(s) or
event(s)___________________________________________________________________________
Is this your first Study Abroad experience? (circle one) Yes
No
Anticipated total cost of Study Abroad program (based on projections by the Office of Study Abroad):
___________________________________________________________________________________
In signing and dating this scholarship application, I confirm that the information I have provided is
correct. I understand that before funds will be disbursed for my Study Abroad program, I must
respond with a thank you letter to the Scholarship Committee and/or the donor.
____________________________________
Signature
3/22/10
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Date