EMU Academic Programs Abroad Fenz Scholarship

Scholarships

In addition to need-based financial aid, we urge you to seek scholarships to support study abroad. EMU's Office of Academic Programs Abroad has information in its study abroad library about scholarships and grants for overseas study. You may visit the study abroad library in 103 Boone Hall anytime between 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. Several study abroad scholarships are listed below. Individual study abroad programs may also offer scholarships.

Other potential funding sources you can investigate include local professional organizations, corporate sponsors, and churches. Use your contacts (family, friends, etc.) and your imagination to discover funding!

The Emanuel Fenz Cultural History Tour Scholarship (.pdf file)

This scholarship is offered to participants in EMU's Cultural History Tours and Adventures Abroad Programs. These unique study abroad programs allow students to earn up to 12 credit hours in history, art, and literature while seeing the major cities and sites of Europe. The scholarship may be awarded to more than one student, but is non-renewable. The scholarship is open to EMU students of any major who have sophomore, junior, or senior status at the start of the program. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Please download the application from the link (the document is in .pdf format) or stop by the Office of Academic Programs Abroad, 103 Boone Hall for an application.

FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENT COMPETITION: The Institute of International Education (IIE), in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, is pleased to announce the launch of the 2008-2009 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards approximately 1,300 grants annually and currently operates in 140 countries worldwide. Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships are now available in 26 countries. Fulbright grants generally provide funding for round-trip travel, maintenance for one academic year, health and accident coverage, and full or partial tuition. EMU information is here: http://www.emich.edu/promos/0607fulbright/ The campus application deadline is Sept. 17, 2007. For more information, contact Carla Damiano, associate professor of German and Campus Fulbright Adviser, at cdamiano@emich.edu

IIE Passport Scholarship Database

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EMU SCHOLARSHIPS - University scholarships are competitive and are awarded based on available funding. Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not ensure students will receive an award. Students may receive no more than one of the following scholarships: Presidential, Regents-Plus, Regents, or Recognition of Excellence. http://www.emich.edu/finaid/schols/schols.htm

Founder’s Award for EMU Honors College Students
The EMU Honors College Founder's Award is given annually, usually in the amount of $500 to support Honors student travel abroad for academic programs. It was established by the founder of the University Honors Program, Dr. Bob Holkeboer. Applications can be downloaded on the Honors College “Forms“ web page. For more information, contact the Honors College:

The Honors College at Eastern Michigan University

Starkweather Hall, 1st Floor

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Phone: 734.487.0341

Fax: 734.487.0793

E-mail: emuhonors@emich.edu

The Foreign Languages And Bilingual Studies Department has instituted
the Dr. John R. Hubbard Memorial fund in order to help need-based
student study abroad. Funds are offered first to a student majoring in
German then to majors in other languages.

Requirements:

1. Minimum of 3.0 GPA
2. Two years at EMU or equivalent language proficiency
3. An application
4. A statement of purpose
5. Two recommendation letters from professors

For more information contact:

The Department of Foreign Languages and Bilingual Studies
219 Alexander Building
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
MI 48197
Recipients of all scholarships are honored at the annual Department of Foreign Languages and Bilingual Studies Honors Ceremony. The deadline for applications for currently enrolled or returning students is January 30 of the calendar year for which the award is sought. For more information contact: (734)-487-0131
Fax: (734)-487-3411

The J. Henry Owens Scholarship ($150 approx.) for EMU French Language majors.

Applicants must:

* Be declared French majors
* Hold a minimum 2.5 GPA overall and a minimum 3.0 overall in French
* Have successfully completed two courses in French at the 3 rd year level by the end of the fall semester

Students interested should complete the application form available from the Department of Foreign Languages and Bilingual Studies Scholarship Web-site, and submit it with a statement of purpose and two letters of recommendation from at least two different professors, to:

The R. Clyde Ford Scholarship ($200 approx.) for EMU Language majors.

Applicants must:

* Be declared majors in a Foreign language
* Hold Senior standing at the time of application
* While the donor has not indicated a minimum GPA, we give clear preference to the eligible student with the highest overall averageThe possibility exists to combine both J. Henry Owens Scholarship and the The R. Clyde Ford Scholarship awards for a total of $350 (approximate) if a candidate emerges who meets the separate criteria for both awards (as stipulated above).

The Graz Scholarship ($500 approx.) for EMU German Language majors.

Applicants must:

* Be studying German at EMU as a part of their declared major or minor.
* Have a strong academic record
* Be enrolled in the Summer Immersion Program in Graz, AustriaThe German faculty have established this award. They select two student each year, each of whom receive a $500 stipend.

Students interested should contact:

The Department of Foreign Languages and Bilingual Studies
219 Alexander Building
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
MI 48197
(734)-487-0131
Fax: (734)-487-3411

The Paul Adam Kozma Scholarship for EMU L.I.T. majors ($3000 approx.)

Applicants must:

* Be in their Junior or Senior year
* Be declared majors in EMU’s Language and International Trade (L.I.T.) program
* Be able to demonstrate financial needFirst preference will be given to L.I.T. majors concentrating in French; however, if no L.I.T. /French candidate is found, the donor has authorized us to extend the award to L.I.T. majors with other language concentrations—German, Japanese and Spanish.

The Meta Hellwig Undergraduate Special Study Scholarships

Awards of up to $500 for EMU Biology or Elementary Science Majors, including EMU Biology graduate students. The award is intended to help defray expenses associated with field or laboratory biology courses sponsored by certified institutions of higher learning, including field courses taken in foreign countries. For more information contact the EMU Biology Department (ph. 734.487.4242) or go to: http://www.emich.edu/biology/opp-scholarships.html

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

This US government sponsored scholarship awards undergraduate students up to $5000 for study abroad programs that are eligible for credit at the student's home institution. Applicants must be US citizens in good standing at a two or four year institution of higher education in the United States and must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the academic term of their application. Applications are due March 15 for the academic year and fall and October 1 for spring (EMU's winter semester). Summer programs are not eligible. For more information, please see the web site www.iie.org/gilman or call 713-621-6300 ext. 25

Japan Center for Michigan Universities Scholarships

JCMU has several scholarships available for the summer, semester, and academic year programs at the Japan Center in Hikone, where students study Japanese language and culture. No prior language experience is necessary. For application information and deadlines, check out the Japan Center web site at www.isp.msu.edu/JCMU/scholarship.html or call the JCMU administration office, located in the Michigan State University International Center, at 517.355.4654.

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia

The Freeman Foundation awards scholarships to promote first hand knowledge of the countries, languages, and cultures of East and Southeast Asia. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents who are enrolled as undergraduates at accredited US colleges or universities. Applicants must currently receive financial aid or have verifiable need for financial assistance. Priority is given to students who demonstrate the most need. Upon return, students must submit a report and are expected to spend some time promoting study abroad in Asia on their home campus and in their community. The application deadline for the summer is March 1, for the fall/academic year April 1, and for winter/spring, November 1. For more details and an on-line application see the Freeman Asia web site at www.iie.org/pgms/Freeman-ASIA or call 212.984.5542.

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships

These highly competitive scholarships are sponsored by the National Rotary Club. All awards fund study abroad programs in the country selected by the applicant. The Academic Year Ambassadorial Scholarships provide a flat grant of $23,000 for a full academic year (two semesters or equivalent). Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships of approximately $12,000 per year are awarded for two years of specific degree-oriented study abroad. Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships of $10,000-15,000 are awarded for three or six months of intensive language study and cultural immersion in another country. Applicants for any of these scholarships must have completed at least two years of college or university coursework when the scholarship begins. Application deadlines range from March to July for programs taking place not during the upcoming year, but the year following (i.e., as much as 18 months in the future). Advance planning is key! For details on the scholarships, application procedures, and deadlines, please contact your local Rotary Club or see the Rotary International web site at: www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/prospect/index.html

National Security Education Program (NSEP)

The NSEP awards are for undergraduates and graduates planning to study in regions outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. NSEP will give some preference to applicants who are proposing study in fields underrepresented in study abroad (science, business, health, education, engineering, mathematics) and who demonstrate a strong and direct connection between their future goals and their chosen purpose for studying abroad. The NSEP scholarship focuses on geographical areas, languages, and fields of study that are considered important to U.S. national security. Freshman and sophomores are eligible for funding to support a summer or semester program; juniors and seniors, a semester or year program. Graduating seniors and graduate students may apply for graduate enhancement fellowships, which enable students to add an international dimension to their curriculum. For details on the scholarships, eligibility guidelines, service requirements, and application procedures and deadlines, please see the NSEP web site at www.iie.org/nsep or call 800.618.6737.

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

The Undergraduate Internship and Study Abroad Grant Competition offers $1000 for either an internship or an academic study abroad program. Both Phi Kappa Phi members and non-members may apply as long as they are enrolled at an institution that has an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter (which includes EMU). Applicants must have earned at least 30 credit hours of academic credit but no more than 90 credit hours. The applicant's academic GPA must be at east 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must have at least two semesters remaining in residence at their home institution after completing their study abroad experience. For more details, please go to www.phikappaphi.org or contact Ann Andrew at the EMU chapter of Phi Kappa Phi at 734.487.0020 ext. 2232 (room 209, Halle Library).

John E. Bowman Travel Grants

These grants cover airfare for undergraduate students attending CIEE member institutions (EMU is a member) to study in non-traditional destinations- anywhere outside Western Europe, Australia/New Zealand, and Canada. Preference is given to applicants wishing to participate in a program that focuses on enhancing language skills or cultural understanding. Financial need and the relevance of the program to future academic or career goals are also considered. The application deadline for summer, fall and academic year programs is April 1. The deadline for winter and spring programs is November 1. For more details, see http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx or call CIEE at 1.800.40.Study.

Other CIEE Scholarships

There are five different scholarships available for students who are participating in CIEE programs. For more details on each of the scholarships, please call 1.800.407.8839 or see the CIEE web site at: http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals

This program is a one-year study/internship exchange program that is funded by both the US Congress and the German Bundestag. The exchange consists of a two-month intensive language program, four months of professional schooling at a German University of Allied Sciences, and a five-month internship with a German company. Candidates must be US citizens or permanent residents and 18-24 years old at the start of the program. Preference is given to candidates pursuing practical careers in business, technical, vocational, or agricultural fields. Funding covers most costs, with the participant being responsible for living expenses during the internship portion of the program, as well as entertainment and personal expenses throughout the program. For more information, please see the web site or call 212.497.3500

Scholarships for Students of Color

Scholarships for Multicultural Students

A great resource for students of color who wish to study abroad:

http://studyabroad.msu.edu/people/studentsofcolor/scholarships.html

Scholarship Search Databases

These organizations don't provide scholarships themselves but point you to other funding sources for study abroad.

www.internationalscholarships.com

www.fastweb.com

The University of Minnesota International Service and Travel Center

This center doesn't provide scholarships itself but has a portion of their web site dedicated to links for various funding sources for study abroad. Go to http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/financial/scholarships/ where you will be prompted for the region of the world where you plan to study and other information. The results will likely include some of the above scholarships, as well as others for which you may be eligible.

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