WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY AT PARKERSBURG FOUNDATION

2009 Summer Foreign Language Study Abroad Scholarship

Type of Program

1.         Must be enrolled in summer intensive foreign language study at either Laval  University or the Autonomous University of Cuahuila.

2.         The President’s Scholarship will pay $1000 to help defray expenses of the study abroad program.

Eligibility

1.         Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

2.         Must have completed at least 12 college-level credit hours at the time of application.

Selection

1. Selection will be made by the Scholarship Sub-Committee of the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Committee on Internationalization.  
2. Complete the Study Abroad Scholarship Application.
3. Submit a 300-500-word essay detailing why foreign language study abroad will benefit your academic and/or career goals.
4. Attach an official copy of your college transcript(s) with this application.
5. Submit two letters of recommendation.  (One letter must be from a WVU-P professor in your major area of study.)
6. All materials must be submitted to the Office for Global Initiatives in Room 1026A by March 9.

Student Responsibilities

1. Student will be responsible for all trip costs not covered by the scholarship award.
2. Student will be expected to participate in public relations events as requested by the Coordinator of the Office for Global Initiatives, the Director of Institutional Advancement, or the WVU at Parkersburg Foundation.

2009 Summer Foreign Language Study Abroad Scholarship

WVU-P STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Name _______________________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________

City ________________________________ State __________________  Zip _____________

Home Telephone No. ________________________  E-mail ___________________________

Date of Birth _______________________                 Social Security No. _________________

Have you traveled abroad? __________                   If yes, list countries visited: ____________________________________________________________________________

Do you speak a foreign language? _________ If yes, which language? ___________________

What is your level of fluency: conversational (     )   Reading (    )

How many years have you studied a foreign language? ________________________________

List high school and/or college language courses taken:

____________________________________________________________________________

Program of interest: ____________________________________________________________

Please attach a 300-500-word essay to this application.  The letter should discuss the following:

1.      How will the program listed above enhance your course of study upon your return?

2.      Describe how the program will benefit your long-range career goals.

3.      What do you feel are the major benefits of the study-abroad program?

4.      Are there any special circumstances that should be considered with your application?

5.      I have read and understood all the conditions and qualifications of the proposed scholarship as detailed on Page 1 of this scholarship application.

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Student Signature                                                                                           Date