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Scholarship Application: WSU Education Abroad Scholarships

Program Terms:

Fall, Spring

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Fact Sheet:

GPA Requirement:

2.5

Program Description:

WSU Education Abroad Scholarships

The following is a list of scholarships available through the EA scholarship process. Please read the descriptions and criteria carefully before applying to insure that you meet the minimum scholarship requirements. One WSU EA Scholarship Application is sufficient for all EA sponsored scholarships.

Aaron Iverson Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the parents of Aaron Iverson, a WSU student who loved to travel. Aaron died in an accident during Spring Break of 1996. The scholarship was established in his memory to help deserving WSU students experience the adventures that Aaron so enjoyed through travel in his short life. It the donors' hope that the scholarship will impress upon the recipients the fact that someone sacrificed to give them an opportunity, with the distinct hope that they will one day do the same for others. Preference is given to high need students who have not traveled outside North American before, and have a philanthropic interest. The donors prefer to make awards to student studying abroad for a full year. Award amount varies.

College of Business Scholarships
The College of Business offers scholarships to encourage and assist WSU students participating in College of Business global education opportunities and global internship experiences. First priority will be given to business students completing their global learning requirement, students participating in College of Business faculty-led programs abroad, and students with demonstrated financial need. Applicants for CB scholarships must be in good academic standing and complete all other application requirements.

Education Abroad Endowment
This endowment was established by the generous contributions of Carolyn and George Hubman in thanks for their own study and travel experiences while students at WSU. They wish to enable WSU students to pursue an education abroad experience in hopes that recipients in the future may also help provide similar opportunities for others. This scholarship will be awarded to WSU's most qualified undergraduate student who maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, demonstrates financial need, and who will participate in one of WSU's education abroad programs.

Hendrik S. Baarslag Scholarship
The Hendrik S. Baarslag Scholarship was established to provide assistance to students from the College of Engineering and Architecture. Awards are made by the CEA based on academic merit and financial need.

Marie Wright Brown Baarslag Scholarship for Non-Traditional Locations 
This scholarship was established to encourage WSU students to study abroad in non-traditional locations. "Non-traditional" is defined as outside Western Europe, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. Highest priority will be given for study in Africa or the Middle East, but all non-traditional locations will be considered. Applicants must be WSU degree-seeking students in good academic standing and of sophomore status or above at the time of study abroad. Students must be studying abroad for at least one semester.

Study Abroad in Asia Scholarship 
The Study Abroad in Asia Scholarship was established by the faculty of the Asia Program to encourage WSU student participation in a study abroad experience in Asia. Applicants for the scholarship must be in good academic standing, of sophomore status or above at the time of study abroad, and have completed a minimum of 6 credit hours in Asia Program courses or their equivalent. Students may be studying in East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia or the Middle East.

Thompson Education Abroad Scholarship 
The Thompson Education Abroad Scholarship is awarded each spring to a WSU Foreign Language major studying a minimum of one (1) semester in the target language. The amount of the award depends on the endowment's earnings. The selection committee is appointed by the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, and awards on made based on academic merit, financial need, suitability of proposed study plan, and potential for growth and development.

The following study abroad program sponsors provide WSU with scholarship monies to award WSU students who study on their programs. Use the WSU EA Scholarship application to apply.

API Scholarships
API provides WSU with scholarship monies for students participating in API programs. Students should have a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.

AIU Merit-Based Scholarships
AIU provides WSU with scholarship monies for students participating in AIU programs.

Australearn Scholarships
Australearn provides WSU with scholarship monies for students participating in Australearn programs.

IFSA-Butler Scholarship
IFSA-Butler provides WSU with scholarship monies for students participating in IFSA-Butler programs.

ISA Scholarships
ISA provides WSU with scholarship monies for students participating in ISA programs.

SAI Scholarships
SAI provides WSU with scholarship monies for students participating in SAI programs.

WSU Education Abroad Scholarship Application Process

Application Cycles, Deadlines and Requirements
To better accommodate the financial planning needs of students, there are two scholarship application cycles each year. To be considered for a WSU Education Abroad Scholarship, a student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and an active education abroad program application. All elements of the scholarship application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the appropriate deadline preceding your experience abroad. If the deadline falls on a Saturday or Sunday your grade reports, faculty recommendations, and financial aid award reports must be turned in to the Education Abroad Office by the Friday preceding the deadline at 5:00 p.m. However, you may complete the on-line application anytime before 5:00 p.m. on the actual deadline.

Scholarship Application Cycle	Application Deadline	Suggested Abroad Program Terms
Fall	November 1**	Spring and Calendar Year Programs, as well as all program terms for students applying for the College of Business Scholarship.*
Spring	April 1	Summer, Fall, and Academic Year programs*
*Please note: If you would like to apply for scholarships earlier than the suggested application cycle, you may do so. However, you may be awarded scholarships only once per program abroad. **Students wishing to be considered for College of Business Scholarships are strongly encouraged to submit their scholarship application by Nov. 1, 2009 as the College of Business may not have additional funding to offer scholarships during the spring scholarship cycle. This applies to all program terms: spring, summer, fall, calendar year and academic year.

A complete WSU EA Scholarship application includes the following items:

• An active WSU Education Abroad Program Application
• A completed WSU Education Abroad Scholarship Application Form
• Academic Recommendation Form for EA Scholarships (to be completed by a WSU faculty member or academic advisor).
• A short personal essay (2 pages) outlining how your coursework, life experiences, career goals, and personal interest will contribute to a successful experience abroad.
• A copy of your WSU transcript or grade report printed from your My WSU account.
• A copy of your current financial aid award letter (for need based scholarships).

Awards are based on the following criteria:

• Quality of students' overall application

• Thoroughness of personal essay,

• Strength of academic recommendation,

• Record of academic performance

• Level of scholarship merit, financial need, or other special circumstance.

Award amounts typically range between $200 and $1000

Seeking Additional Scholarship Opportunities?
Please visit our website for additional scholarship resources: http://www.ip.wsu.edu/education_abroad/WSU-students/scholarships.shtml

Dates / Deadlines:

This program is currently not accepting applications.