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Study Abroad Scholarships

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Scholarships through WSU Office of International Education

 

How to Apply

INSTRUCTIONS

Your 1-page essay should be composed in paragraph format, not as numbered responses to the questions in the application. The essay must be uploaded with the scholarship application form.

  1. How will your chosen study abroad program benefit you in your future academic and professional goals? Please include basic information (location and courses) and describe your individual reasons for studying abroad within this answer.
  2. How will you be a good representative of WSU during your study abroad program?
  3. How will you promote and help increase awareness of WSU study abroad programs among your peers and our WSU campus community when you return from your study abroad program?

Important Information

  • Students can be eligible for only one of two study abroad scholarship categories: Financial Need Scholarships and Merit Scholarships
    • Financial Need Scholarships are only available to students receiving a Pell grant.
    • Merit Scholarships are only available to students who are NOT receiving a Pell grant.
  • All of the scholarships through the WSU Office of International Education require the same application and applicants do not need to designate a particular scholarship in their application. They will automatically be considered for any funds in which they meet the eligibility requirements.
  • Applicants must agree to conditions on the Scholarship Acceptance form.
  • Students who have previously studied abroad and received study abroad scholarships through WSU are generally not eligible to receive another scholarship through this application process.
  • Scholarship awards can be withdrawn at anytime based on the discretion of the WSU Office of International Education if new information has been provided on the student’s eligibility or financial need.

Deadlines

  • Summer Travel Seminar Scholarship priority deadline: November 10th
  • All other WSU Office of International Education study abroad scholarship deadlines:
    • Fall semester: February 15th
    • Spring semester: September 15th
    • Summer term: March 1st (Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting on November 10th. Preference given to students who apply early.)
    • Winter term: September 15th

Eligibility requirements for all awards

  1. Students can be eligible for only one of two study abroad scholarship categories: Financial Need Scholarships and Merit Scholarships. All the scholarships through the WSU Office of International Education require the same application and applicants do not need to designate a particular scholarship or scholarship category in their application.
    • Financial Need Scholarships are only available to students receiving a Pell grant. Award amounts range from $500-$2,000. Financial Need Scholarship selection is based on financial need as shown in Pell grant amount and scholarships, and essay.
    • Merit Scholarships are only available to students who are NOT receiving a Pell grant. Award amounts range from $500-$1,500. Merit Scholarship selection is based on GPA and essay.
  2. Undergraduate students should have completed a minimum of 30 hours by the time of departure. Graduate students should have completed at least 9 graduate credit hours.
  3. Students should have and maintain a minimum 2.5 overall GPA and some scholarships will have a higher GPA requirement. Stated in the Acceptance Form.
  4. Students must have been accepted to a study abroad program approved by the WSU Office of International Education.
  5. Students who have previously studied abroad and received study abroad scholarships through WSU, are generally not eligible to receive another scholarship through this application process.
  6. No recipient will be excluded from consideration based on race, religion, color, origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, military, or disability status.

Scholarship funding sources and specific funding source eligibility requirements

  • Student Government Association (SGA) Study Abroad Scholarship:
    • Open to both undergraduate and graduate students from any major
    • Designated for U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents
    • Must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA
  • Garvey Study Abroad Scholarship:
    • Open to both undergraduate and graduate students from any major
    • Designated for U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents
    • Must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA
  • Dharma DeSilva Endowed International Business Scholarship:
    • Must be an undergraduate student who is pursuing a BBA degree with International Business major or minor; or Economics majors (BA) with an international business minor; or students with International Studies major (business option)
    • Preference will be given to students who are active members of the International Business Studies Association (IBSA)
    • Each recipient is eligible for a one-time $1,500 scholarship from this fund
    • Students must have and maintain 2.75 GPA for this scholarship
  • Other Study Abroad Scholarship Funding Sources:
    • There are other miscellaneous funding sources that we are able to award scholarships from. The general requirements are typically 2.5 GPA, designated for U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents, open to both undergraduate and graduate students from any major.

Travel Seminar Scholarships

Travel Seminar Scholarships are scholarships specifically for students participating in a WSU travel seminar for the upcoming summer. WSU travel seminars participants have the opportunity to receive a Travel Seminar Scholarship up to $3,000 each based on financial need.

  • Students must have a current FAFSA filed through the WSU Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships and preference will be given to Pell grant recipients.
  • Students who are not receiving a Pell grant are generally awarded a Travel Seminar Scholarship between $500-$1,000.
  • Priority Deadline for Travel Seminar Scholarships: November 10th – higher amounts are awarded to students who apply by the priority deadline. All applications received after the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be awarded lower scholarship amounts (regardless of financial need) until our final summer scholarship deadline of March 1st.
  • Eligible travel seminars for the upcoming summer can be found on our Short-Term and Summer programs webpage under the section “Travel Seminars (open to any major)”
  • To apply, complete the WSU General Study Abroad Scholarship Application process as described in “How to Apply” including the application form and essay.

Scholarships through WSU Departments

WSU Departmental Scholarship Information

We encourage students to check with different departments/colleges across campus. Some departments have specific scholarships available for study abroad or extra funding available they can provide to students for study abroad programs such as:

Scholarships through outside resources

Important Information

  • The scholarship resources listed below are not administered by WSU. Please contact the relevant organization for information about these opportunities.
  • The WSU Office of International Education can assist with applications and essay review.
  • Most outside scholarships have a fall and spring deadline. If you are studying abroad in the summer, we recommend you apply by the fall deadline so you will know if you are awarded the scholarship prior to being committed to a study abroad program.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Information

Please contact the WSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to talk with a financial aid representative for information on financial aid for study abroad.

  • All financial aid should apply for any exchange program as well as departmental/college scholarships where you are directly enrolled at WSU for your program.
  • For federal aid, classes must count toward your degree.

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

 

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