study abroad 101: planning a successful study abroad experience
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Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
International ProgramsGlobal Engagement in the Jesuit Tradition of Educated Solidarity
755 Franklin St., 408.554.6940. WWW.SCU.EDU/STUDYABROAD
GILMAN SCHOLARSHIP Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
AGENDA•Overview
•Eligibility
•Selection Criteria
•Apply
•Profiles
•Julie Gamez
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Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
OVERVIEW• Grants for U.S. citizens to study abroad in diverse
programs (up to $5,000)
• Proof of financial need (Pell Grant)
• Encourage non-traditional locations (outside Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand)
• Diversify type of students abroad (underrepresented populations)
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Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
ELIGIBILITY• U.S citizenship
• Undergraduate degree
• Approved by Santa Clara
• Pell Grant recipients only
• Study abroad in at least 4-week length program
• No Cuba or Travel Warning locations
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Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
SELECTION CRITERIA• High financial need
• Non-traditional countries (outside of Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand)
• Diverse ethnic backgrounds
• Diverse institutions
• Disabilities
• Essay & Follow On Project
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Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
APPLY• Online Application - by March 1, 2012
• Upload Transcript – by March 1, 2012
• Online certifications: study abroad (Barbara Colyar) & financial aid counselor (Lupe Gutierrez) – by March 8, 2012
DEADLINES:
• Summer & Fall 2012
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Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
ESSAY…Statement of Purpose• IMPACT! IMPACT! IMPACT! ON YOUR GOALS:
• Academically: core requirements, major, minor, graduation, language goals, etc.
• Professionally: transformation, leadership, conscientious, compassionate, global citizen, etc.
• Personally: what inspires you, challenges you anticipate or face, ways to grow personally
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Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
ESSAY…Follow-On Service Project• GIVE BACK! Community Service
• Target Audience: campus, off-campus, Arrupe Placement, parish, international ambassadors, LEAD, Bridge Program, clubs, sororities, fraternities, Freshmen Orientation, major, minor, off-campus, church group, department, etc.
• Timeline: Be realistic!!!!
• Methodology: powerpoint, website, blog, brochure, presentation, class lecture, study abroad week, info sessions, etc.
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Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
TIPS…• URL: www.iie.org/gilman
• Your Unique Story: share how aid will help
• Proofread Essay: ask someone to read it
• Request Transcript: ecampus
• Webinars: http://www.iie.org/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program/Multimedia
• Email Advisors: [email protected]
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Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
PROFILES• SCU Senior - Julie Gamez ‘12: http://scu.edu/profiles/?p=4107
• Videos from Other Past Recipients: http://www.iie.org/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program/Multimedia#Videos
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Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad ExperienceJULIE GAMEZ ‘12
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Gilman RecipientPeer Advisor
Study Abroad 101: Planning a Successful Study Abroad Experience
Q & A
www.iie.org/gilman
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