HOOD COLLEGE STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS COMPETITION 2019-2020
Students can apply for Hood College study abroad scholarships at any point in the school year for Spring,
Summer, and Fall programs. There are two deadlines by which scholarship applications are due: October
31 and March 16. Funds are limited so applicants are encouraged to submit a scholarship application as
early as possible.
Applying for study abroad scholarships at Hood College is competitive. Applications will be screened by a
committee comprised of the Director of Study Abroad Programs, a representative of Financial Aid, and
several faculty members from different disciplines who have a strong interest in global studies. There are
two different scholarships. Applicants will be considered for both, but can only receive one of the
scholarships:
1. Shirley Conner Hardinge Center for Global Studies Scholarship
2. Susan Whaley Study Abroad Scholarship
Eligibility: Students should have a GPA of 2.5 or better and not be on Academic or disciplinary probation.
Both scholarships are awarded based on several criteria including financial need, so eligible students will
have filed their FASFA forms with the Financial Aid Office. Students must be applying or have been
accepted into a study abroad program. If the student has not been accepted, any award they receive
would be contingent on acceptance to the described program.
Materials:
Students will need to submit the following materials to the Director of Study Abroad by the deadline. It is
the students’ responsibility to make sure all materials reach the Study Abroad Programs Office complete.
1. Study Abroad Scholarship Application Form (attached)
2. Statement of purpose:
The statement of purpose should be about 500 words long and address the
following prompts: Why did you choose this study abroad program? How will
studying abroad impact your educational goals and future professional
development?
3. Copy of official transcript
4. A letter of recommendation from a Professor
Applications should be turned in to Dr. Scott Pincikowski, Director of Study Abroad Program by 5 p.m. on
the date it is due. Late applications will not be accepted. Students will be informed of awards no later
than December 13, 2019 and April 20, 2020 respectively. The scholarship is not guaranteed. Since this is
a competitive scholarship- students are encouraged to seek information on additional means of support
(loans, grants, other scholarships).
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION- SEMESTER/YEAR ABROAD
(Applicant responses below must be legible to be considered by the scholarship
committee)
NAME: _________________________________________________________ ID#______________________ CLASS: ___________
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MAJOR(s):______________________________________________________________ EXP GRAD DATE: ___________________
MINOR(s):______________________________________________________________
International Program: ______________________________________________________________________________________
City, Country of Study: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Term/Year Abroad: _________________________________ Term/Year return to Hood: _______________________
Cumulative GPA: _____________________________ GPA in field of Study (if applicable) _______________________
Proposed # of Credits Abroad: ______________________________________
Will you be participating in an internship abroad? _______________________________________________________
Will you be taking MAJOR requirement courses abroad? __________________________________________________
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Please list the proposed courses you will take abroad: _____________________________________________________
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I understand that if for any reason I am unable to complete my intended duration of study abroad, that
the balance of award must be returned to Hood College.
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________
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STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Short Term Programs (J-term, Spring Break, Summer)
Student Information
Last Name: ________________________ First Name: ___________________ Middle Initial:_______
Student ID number: _____________ Email address: ______________________________________
Hood College Information
Class standing: ____________________
Major: _______________________________________________________
Minor: _______________________________________________________
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA): _________________
International Program: __________________________________ Term Abroad: ______________________
Will you receive credit for this experience? If so, how many credits? _____________________________________
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How does this experience relate to your major/ field of study? ____________________________________________
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Financial Information:
Do you have demonstrated financial need? Y N
Your financial aid records will be reviewed as part of the selection process to determine financial need.
Are there any special circumstances that should be taken into consideration?
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Anticipated Budget
Cost of short term study abroad experience: $_______________________
I understand that if for any reason I am unable to complete my intended duration of study abroad, that
the balance of award must be returned to Hood College.
Student Signature: ___________________________________________Date: ___________________
Student name (printed) ______________________________________
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