University Studies Abroad Consortium Scholarship
Please return the completed application to: APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Center for International Studies and Programs Spring Applications: October 30, 2015 by 12pm
Education Abroad Office
Snyder Memorial 1120
2801 W. Bancroft MS 131
Toledo, OH 43606-3390
Scholarship Eligibility:
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Scholarships are only available to University of Toledo students participating in USAC programs
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Must have at least a 2.75GPA
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Good academic standing at The University of Toledo
Scholarship Award:
The USAC scholarship award is up to $1000 and will be applied directly to the selected students’ USAC fees.
Scholarship Responsibility and Service
Students who receive this scholarship will:
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Represent UT and the U.S. with dignity and pride while abroad, by respecting the cultural norms of the host country.
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Return to UT and/or the U.S. with plans for raising the international awareness on campus.
Students who will graduate while abroad may make special arrangements to fulfill this requirement.
Requirements:
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Complete the one page application form.
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Submit ONE letter of recommendation from a faculty member or academic advisor. We will accept the same letter of recommendation from your CISP travel grant application.
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Submit a one-page proposal addressing the following four points:
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What are your academic, career and personal goals associated with this program? Why did you select this specific program and university in the proposed country?
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What makes you an ideal American “cultural ambassador” and representative of UT abroad?
 How do you plan to “give back” to the international academic and student communities at UT upon your return to the states? The strongest applications will have a detailed proposal with a well thought out plan for completing the task.
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Why do you need this scholarship and if selected to receive this scholarship, how do you plan to use the money?
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If you are a financial aid recipient, attach your current financial aid award summary to your application.

University Studies Abroad Consortium Scholarship
Name: ____________________________ Rocket #:__________________________
E-mail Address: _________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _____________________________________________Apt#_______
City: _______________________ State: _______ ZIP: __________________
Cell/Mobile: ______________________ Home Phone: __________________________
When are you planning to go abroad?
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Fall
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Spring
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Summer
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Yearlong
Where are you planning to go abroad? ________________________ (City, Country)
Major(s):______________________________________ Cumulative GPA: _______
Minor(s) ______________________________________
Subject(s) you plan to study while abroad?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Have you already been accepted by USAC?
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Yes
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No
If the answer to the above question is “no”, have you applied?
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Yes
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No
If you have not applied please go to https://secure.usac.unr.edu/application.aspx
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If you haven’t done so already, when will you apply? (Please specify exact date):
______________________________________________________________________________
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Please return the completed application to:
Center for International Studies and Programs
Education Abroad
2801 W. Bancroft MS 131
Toledo, OH 43606-3390