IS&O Study Abroad Scholarship Information

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1 IS&O Study Abroad Scholarship Information Application Schedule Applications for the IS&O Study Abroad Scholarships are accepted two times per year. Applications for winter intersession, spring semester and spring break programs may be submitted between August 18, 2014 and October 10, Applications for summer, fall semester and full year programs may be submitted between October 13, 2014 and January 23, 2015 and will be available online. All applications are due by 5:00 PM on the last date of the cycle. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted or processed. Humphreys Study Abroad Scholarship Description The Donald and Cathey Humphreys Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship was established to offer students with demonstrated need the opportunity to fund long-term study abroad experiences. The scholarship is open to OSU undergraduate and graduate students participating in credit bearing programs and activities outside the U.S. Eligibility Priority is given to undergraduate or graduate students with demonstrated financial need Applicants must provide proof of an application to a credit-bearing activity abroad Study period must be a minimum of eight (8) weeks Award Amounts Award amounts will vary depending on student need and program choice Provost s Study Abroad Scholarship Description The Oklahoma State University Provost s Study Abroad Scholarship was established to offer an incentive for OSU students to study abroad. The scholarship provides one-time funding for degree-seeking OSU students participating in credit bearing programs and activities outside the U.S. Eligibility Priority is given to undergraduate or graduate students with demonstrated financial need Applicants must provide proof of an application to a credit-bearing activity abroad Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. Award Amounts Award amounts will vary depending on student need within the following ranges: Winter Intersession 2014, Spring Break 2015, Summer 2015 $ $750 Spring Semester 2015, Fall Semester 2015 $ $1000 Full Year $ $2000 For Questions or Additional Information, Please Contact: The Study Abroad/NSE Office 242 Student Union abroad@okstate.edu

2 IS&O Study Abroad Scholarships Application International Studies and Outreach School of International Studies Note: This form serves as the application for both the Provost s and Humphreys Scholarships. You need only to complete the application once to be considered for both scholarships; however, incomplete applications will not be processed so verify all sections are completed BEFORE submitting. Last Name: First Name:. (PLEASE PRINT. Illegible applications cannot be processed) CWID#: Citizenship or Residency Status:. All correspondence regarding your scholarship applications will be directed to your official OSU address and primary telephone number associated with the CWID# you entered above. Please indicate the period for which you are applying: Cycle I Winter Intersession Spring Semester Spring Break Applications accepted beginning Aug. 18, 2014 DEADLINE for applications: Oct. 10, 2014, 5pm Study Abroad Program:. (Course No. and Title or Host Program and University depending on program type) Program Destination: Program Provider:. (City, Country) (OSU College, Reciprocal, or AA Org,) Program Dates: From To:. (mm/dd/yy) (mm/dd/yy) The following application materials must be submitted along with this form stapled together in this order: Required: Proof of application to a credit bearing activity abroad or signature of program coordinator/faculty member of record (see next page). First page Student Aid Report (current year copy, see instructions on next page) Award Information by Year page printed from the SIS Financial Aid tab showing a summary of your scholarships and financial aid awards (if none, this page must still be submitted showing you are receiving no awards this year) Program Budget (see attached page) Optional: Personal statement of financial need - This statement is optional for all applicants. It is intended for students not completing a Student Aid Report because a FAFSA application was not submitted this year. This statement may not be used as a substitute for a Student Aid Report. If a FAFSA application was completed for the school year, the Student Aid Report is required. Note: students who do not turn in a Student Aid Report or Personal Statement of Financial Need will be considered to have no demonstrated financial need. A CWID is to be provided on every page in space provided. Submit the COMPLTED application before the cycle deadline to: The Study Abroad/NSE Office 242 Student Union abroad@okstate.edu - For Office Use Only Received date stamped Program application or certifying signature Student Aid Report Current Award Summary Financial assistance statement, if necessary Student s signatures (2) Date/time received SAO Staff initials

3 You must submit proof that you have applied to the study abroad program you listed above. Please attach a copy of your completed program application or provide the name and signature of the coordinator or faculty of record at OSU for your program in the space below. I certify that this student has applied to participate in the program listed above. Printed name of program coordinator or faculty member of record. Signature of program coordinator or faculty member of record Instructions for printing your Student Aid Report: Go to and click Login Enter your First Name, Last Name, Social Security Number, and Date of Birth then click NEXT Select the school year you wish to view (in this case the current academic year) Click Student Aid Report (PDF) Enter the Federal Student Aid PIN you used to sign the FAFSA then click NEXT to view your SAR Print ONLY PAGE 1 of the your Student Aid Report (SAR) Before you attach this page to your application, be sure you: o Block out the last four digits of your Social Security Number (located at the top of the page) o Do NOT block out the EFC number this information is needed to help determine your need for the scholarship. Conditions of IS&O Study Abroad Scholarships I understand that: the scholarship cannot be disbursed to my Bursar s account until I have been accepted or enrolled into my designated credit-bearing program abroad. I am required to submit documentation of my acceptance; if I do not provide proof of acceptance by the starting date of my program, I will forfeit my scholarship; should I receive other scholarship funding that pays a significant portion of my costs for study abroad, the IS&O Scholarship offer may be withdrawn to benefit another student; the scholarship will be disbursed to my Bursar s account prior to the start of the study abroad program in which I am participating whenever possible, although in some instances university policies require the scholarship be disbursed after I have already arrived in my host country; the total amount of the scholarship will be deducted from my account if I withdraw from the program before it begins; a portion or all of my scholarship will be deducted from my Bursar s account if I withdraw from the program once I am abroad (depending on how much of the program has been completed when I withdraw); some IS&O Study Abroad Scholarships may have additional conditions of which I will be apprised before I accept the scholarship; failure to respond to s sent to my official OSU address anytime during the scholarship process may result in the withdrawal of my scholarship; I am expected to contribute to the internationalization of the OSU campus and/or the community upon my return. My dated signature confirms that I have read and accept the conditions of IS&O Study Abroad Scholarships. Student Signature Date

4 Program Budget (set program expenses for faculty-led, short-term OSU programs must be provided by the OSU Program Coordinator in the college sponsoring the program. Additional expenses can be provided by the applicant based on individual programs and needs.) ESTIMATED PROGRAM EXPENSES (must be provided by the program) 1. Estimated program/tuition fees $ 2. Estimated cost of housing (if not included in program fee) +$ 3. Estimated cost of meals (if not included in program fee) +$ 4. Estimated cost of round-trip air fare (if not included in program fee) +$ ADDITIONAL EXPENSES (if applicable) Passport Visa International travel insurance Books & supplies Local transportation Personal/miscellaneous Other: Total additional expenses.... +$ TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSES. = $ ESTIMATED FINANCIAL RESOURCES 1. Personal funds (savings, anticipated earnings, gifts, etc.).. $ 2. Estimated contributions from family members $ 3. Scholarships, tuition waivers, or grants from other sources.. +$ TOTAL ESTIMATED RESOURCES... = $ TOTAL ESTIMATED NEED (Expenses Minus Resources). $ I certify the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Student Signature Date

5 Personal Statement of Financial Need It is important you read ALL information on this page. Ask the Study Abroad Office if you are not 100% clear on how to complete this section. NOTE: This statement MUST be anonymous. Only your CWID should identify you. Applications with names, degree programs, or study abroad program identification included in the Statement of Financial Need will not be considered for a scholarship. For sections 3: responses are to be typed (not handwritten) on a separate sheet and attached to this application clearly identify and answer both sections separately on the same sheet of paper include your CWID in the top right corner of your attached statement page responses should be thoughtful and articulate the essay in section 3 must total 250 words or more. Applications with essays that contain less than 250 will not be processed. Section 1: Current Employment Status (check the appropriate box and fill in the blank if applicable): I am currently employed. I work approximately hours per week. I am currently employed. I work approximately hours per week. I also work hours per week during the summer break. I am NOT currently employed, but I work approximately hours per week during the summer break. I am NOT currently employed and I do not work in the summer. Section 2: Family Demographics Affecting Funding (complete as applicable): Note: The answers in this section do not determine funding and are optional. They simply provide information to the committee on your current family circumstances and free you from needing to provide this information in section 3, if you choose to do so. I have siblings. During the school year I have siblings also enrolled in a college or university. During the school year, siblings are residing at home with parents, guardians, or other family members. Section 3: Personal / Family Circumstances and Opportunity Costs (type and attach on the separate page): For these scholarships, the FAFSA provides an objective measure of your need. If applicable, please explain in this section: (1) any changes to your family situation since you completed the FAFSA form; (2) other rationale that demonstrates how your ability to fund college education or study abroad experiences is not fairly reflected in your FAFSA results. If you did not complete a FAFSA form for the current academic year, please explain why. Also, please explain if the time spent on your proposed study abroad program will affect your ability to earn income or have some other financial effect other than the direct cost of the course, travel, and living expenses. If you are incurring no financial opportunity cost, then you do not need to address opportunity costs. Direct course, travel, and living expenses, as well as personal sacrifices, i.e. attending a family event or missing friends or relatives left behind in Stillwater, are not opportunity costs and should not be listed. Word Count (to be completed by SA Office)