Study Abroad Scholarship Application

Scholarship Qualifications

Through the generosity of our donors, the department is able to provide $500 scholarships, paid in the semester of the study abroad program, to students majoring in History.

To be considered for this award, students must:

Be accepted into a Study Abroad program.
Be enrolled in good standing as a full time undergraduate History major
Submit an essay (300-500 words, 1-2 pages) in which the applicant discusses:

- Why are you interested in studying abroad?
- How will studying abroad impact your future?
- How will this award assist your academic/personal goals?

The granting of this travel award will be based on the following:

Quality of essay
GPA
Faculty references
Study Abroad program applied for (some scholarships will be reserved for programs led by History faculty)

Note that the scholarship will be applied to your student account early in the semester for which you are enrolled in the course. It will be rescinded should you decide not to participate in the study abroad program.

Deadlines

May 15 for fall
October 15 for spring
March 15 for summer

All materials should be sent to Dr. Ron Gifford at rmgiffo@ilstu.edu