Foreign Languages, Literatures & Cultures

Central Michigan University

Pearce Hall Room 305

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859

(989) 774-3786

 

Semester Study Abroad Scholarship Application

 

I am applying for a study abroad scholarship for the following term:         ___ Spring  200__                ___ Summer 200__   

___ Fall 200__

 

Have you previously received a study abroad scholarship at CMU?  Yes ____ No____

(If yes, when:___________; please indicate who gave you the award:  FLLC___; OIE___; CHSBS___; other_____)

Please print neatly in BLACK INK

 

Name:___________________________________________________________________________________

 

Study Abroad Program:______________________________________________________________________

                                                                                                                                                                                   Country

 

Program dates:         from____________ to ________________          Number of weeks:________________

        month/day/year     month/day/year

 

Local Address:_____________________________________________________________________________

 

Phone (Mt. Pleasant):____________________________E-mail:_______________________________________

 

Permanent address:__________________________________________________________________________

 

Permanent telephone number:__________________________________________________________________

 

I am a ___ U.S. Citizen ___ Permanent Resident ____ Other (please explain):_______________________________

 

Academic Level:_____ First Year  _____ Sophomore _____ Junior _____ Senior _____ Graduate

 

CMU full-time student: ____ yes _____ no    Cumulative GPA :_____________ (attach unofficial transcript)      

      

Major field of study:_____________________________    Minor field of study:____________________________

 

Have you ever studied/traveled/worked/lived outside the United States? ____ yes ____ no.  If yes, please describe:

 

__________________________________________________________________________________________ 

 

__________________________________________________________________________________________ 

 

__________________________________________________________________________________________ 

       

Please list other scholarships you receive now or will receive:

 

Name of Scholarship                                                                                                                                          Amount Awarded

 

_________________________________________________________________

 

_________________________________________________________________

 

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What subjects do you plan to study while abroad?____________________________________________________

 

___________________________________________________________________________________________

 

1.                    FINANCIAL NEED ESSAY: On a separate page, please explain in detail your financial need for a scholarship to support your study abroad experience.  Attach a copy of your Financial Aid Award Notice which is sent to you by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid to notify you of your financial award for the current academic year.  

2.                   ESSAY: On a separate page, please type a one page description of (1) what you expect to gain from your study abroad experience (try to be specific, avoiding generalities), (2) how study abroad will help you to achieve your academic and/professional goals.

 

Please submit this scholarship application with the following documents:

 

1.                    Unofficial transcript from Student Services Court (OASIS printout is not acceptable)

2.                    Essays

3.                    Copy of your Financial Aid Award Notice sent from the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. 

4.                    If you have letters of reference from Foreign Language faculty, please attach copies (they are not required, however).

I certify that I have read and understand the instructions and that the statements made in this application and the attachments provided are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

 

 

 

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Applicant’s signature                                                                                                                                                                                                         Date

 

If studying abroad in Spring, your application is due by November 1st.

If studying abroad in Fall or in Summer, your application is due by March 15th. 

 

Return all materials to the FLLC Department Office (Pearce 305) by 5 p.m. of the appropriate day.

 

Rev. 02/06