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Course Abroad Eligibility Criteria
Global Engagement and Interdisciplinary Education offers a limited number of scholarships to participants in Course Abroad programs. To be considered eligible for GEIE Course Abroad scholarship assistance, applicants must:
- be matriculated ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ
- be enrolled in at least 3 credits of coursework associated with the Course Abroad program
- not receive tuition remission/ waivers
- You must have a 3.0 GPA
- complete the scholarship section of the Registration/Billing Authorization and Scholarship Application Form, and include the required essay with their registration submission
Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis for those who meet the qualifications. Registration for an Independent Summer Abroad program does not guarantee the award of a scholarship.
Scholarship decisions are not made until after the program registration deadline.
Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis for those who meet the qualifications. Registration for a Course Abroad program does not guarantee the award of a scholarship.
First-Year Students can now apply for an additional $300 scholarship for course abroad programs!
*Scholarships are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Course Abroad Scholarship Prompts (Internal Scholarship)
Select one of the following four questions and attach a 750 - 1000 word essay to your application.
- How will participation in this program benefit you academically?
- How will your future employer benefit from your study abroad experience?
- Why have you chosen to study abroad in this particular program?
- What do you expect to learn from this experience?
Scholarship essays will be submitted with the Courses Abroad application, not before or after the student registers for the program. Students will have a limited timeframe to complete the application once they log onto the registration portal. Therefore, they are encouraged to start the essay for the scholarship before they register so they have enough time to fill all portions of the application out. The image below shows the scholarship upload section of the registration. Students who want to upload a scholarship essay will select "Yes" and then upload their essay where it says "Upload Essay."
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Independent Summer Abroad Eligibility Criteria (Internal Scholarship)
Independent Summer Programs are 2-8 week long programs that involve exploring and education. You can receive between 6 to 9 credits and take up to 3 courses. Global Engagement and Interdisciplinary Education offers a limited number of scholarships to participants in Independent Summer Programs. To be considered eligible for GEIE Course Abroad scholarships assistance, applicants must be:
- be matriculated ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ
- Not receive tuition remission / waivers
- You must have a 3.0 GPA
- Must complete a pre and post survey
Semester Scholarships (External Scholarship)
Students participating in long-term study abroad programs are encouraged to seek external scholarships. The link below can be used as a start in exploring external scholarships; students are encouraged to do additional web research.
External Scholarship and Financial Aid Opportunities
Students are encouraged to consult with the Financial Aid Office; in many cases, financial aid can be used to cover travel costs, as well as course tuition. You could also reach out to Student Financial Literacy for more information.
Global Engagement Ambassador Scholarship (Internal Scholarship)
Summer Scholarship and Semester Scholarship
The Global Engagement Ambassador program offers a scholarship for students participating in semester-long study abroad programs through Central’s Study Abroad and Exchange programs.
This program is an Instagram series that allows selected students to share their study abroad journeys. As part of the program, you will submit one photograph and three short, vertical video responses addressing the questions below. For consistency, please keep font and color styles the same across all clips, with each video lasting approximately 1-2 minutes.
If you’re interested in becoming a Global Engagement Ambassador, please complete the form below.
Photo Submission
Upload a photograph of yourself and provide your full name, major, and expected graduation year.
Video Submission Guidelines
- Upload Your Video: Log in to your OneDrive/Central account and upload your video file.
- Share the Video: Right-click the uploaded video, select "Share," and adjust settings to grant the appropriate access (view or edit).
- Submit the Link: Copy the generated link and share it with the designated recipient.
Video Content Guidelines
Video #1: Introduction to Your Study Abroad Experience
- Introduce yourself: include your name, major, home/host university, and home/host country.
- Show your living arrangements during the exchange and provide a brief overview of the location.
- Share your commute to class and focus on your campus, including one of the buildings where you take classes.
Video #2: Personal Growth and Extracurricular Involvement
- Discuss any extracurricular activities you’re involved in, helping us tag relevant Central organizations like student clubs, cultural centers, and club sports.
- Share your most memorable moment abroad.
- Describe the top 3 things you have gained from this experience.
Video #3: Unique Experience and Advice for Future Students
- Share a unique aspect of your experience abroad, such as your perspective on identity, a tour of your city or campus, local events, or top activities in your study abroad location.
- Offer 3 pieces of advice for future study abroad students (e.g., tips on cultural adjustment, the application process, visas, course registration, cooking, time management, or packing).
We look forward to seeing your experiences and insights as a Global Engagement Ambassador!