VCU Education Abroad Scholarship
November 19th, 2008Opportunity
Receive scholarship to fund study abroad trips.
Information
Applications can be picked up in the International Eduction Office.
Requirements
Please print, complete and return the application to our office no later than 4:30 PM on Friday, February 13, 2009!
Study abroad during the summer of 2009 or during the academic year 2009-2010
Must be a full-time student
Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75
Must be returning for at least one semester after your study abroad. Continuing in graduate school at VCU does not fulfill this requirement.
Preference will be given to students participating in programs in diverse locations.
Must demonstrate financial need.
If you receive a scholarship, you are obligated to fulfill the following commitments:
Register at VCU for a minimum of one semester of full-time academic work following your study abroad.
Submit a written report or photo essay within 30 days of returning to the U.S, evaluating your experience from personal, academic and professional development perspectives. Your material may be used by VCU Education Abroad for future publicity purposes.
Follow-on Project: During the semester in which they return, students must contribute one hour of service for every $100 they receive (up to a maximum of 10 hours). The students must participate in activities that will serve the Education Abroad office.
Contact
VCU Education Abroad
916 West Franklin Street, Room 203
P.O. Box 843043
Richmond, Va. 23284
Phone: (804) 827-7882
Fax: (804) 828-2552
E-mail: abroad@vcu.edu
