Study Abroad Scholarship Application
Financial Aid for study abroad is sometimes available through individual academic departments at Wichita State. e Oce of
International Education administers all other study abroad scholarships, which are made possible through three sources: e Student
Government Association (SGA), the James S. Garvey International Center Endowment, the Gatewood Scholarship Fund, and
the Dr. Dharma DeSilva Endowed International Business Scholarship fund.
IMPORTANT DATES
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINES
February 1
September 1
March 1
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Summer Semester
IMPORTANT: All of the scholarships listed above require the same application, and applicants do not need to designate a particular
scholarship in their application. ey will automatically be considered for any funds in which, they meet the eligibility requirements.
Applications will be accepted after deadlines listed below based on a case-by-case basis and availability of scholarship funds.
Student Government Association (SGA) Study Abroad Scholarship
Each year the SGA votes on the approval of funds that are to be used to help WSU undergraduate and graduate students majoring
in any subject who want to study overseas for at least one academic semester as part of their degree program. e applicant must
demonstrate that he or she is enrolling in a program approved for academic credit as certied by the Oce of International Education.
Garvey Study Abroad Scholarship
ese scholarships are open to both undergraduate and graduate students from any major who wish to study in another country
as part of their curriculum. Between ve and ten scholarships from $500 to $1,500 are usually awarded annually. James S. Garvey
was an international business man, who was named a Distinguished Alumnus and Newcomer honoree and served on the WSU
Alumni Association Board of Directors. When he passed away in 2001, the Garvey International Center was established in his
memory to house the various oces providing services to international students. At the same time, his family established the James
ese scholarships are available to undergraduate students who are pursuing BBA degree with International Business major or
minor; or Economics majors (BA) with an international business minor, students with International Studies major (business option).
Preference will be given to students who are active members of the International Business Studies Association (IBSA). Each recipient
is eligible for one-time $1,500 scholarship from this fund. Students must have and maintain 2.75 GPA for this scholarship.
Dr. Dharma DeSilva Endowed International Business Scholarship fund.
is scholarship gives priority to undergraduate Political Science and International Studies majors who will be studying abroad
in the Fall, Spring or Summer. Between 4-8 scholarships of $1,000-$2,000 are available annually. Mr. Michael Gatewood is a
distinguished alumnus of the Political Sciemce department and supports opportunities for students to gain valuable international
travel experience. Students must have and maintain 2.8 GPA for this scholarship.
Gatewood Study Abroad Scholarship
Study Abroad
International Education
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount St
Wichita, KS 67260-0122
EMAIL A SCANNED COPY TO
Studyabroad@wichita.edu
PLEASE RETURN YOUR APPLICATION TO:
OR
Eligibility for all awards:
1. Undergraduate students should have completed a minimum of 30 hours by the time of departure. Graduate students should
have completed at least 9 graduate credit hours.
2. Students should have and maintain a minimum 2.5 overall GPA and some scholarships will have a higher GPA requirement.
4. After returning from abroad, student will:
provide the Oce of International Education and/or academic department with at least two photos with a description
taken during the period abroad.
• write a thank you letter to the donor for providing the scholarship.
• promote Study Abroad in conjunction with the Oce of International Education and/or the academic department
through which study was arranged.
• make a campus presentation on the study abroad experience.
Wichita State University | International Education | 1845 Fairmount Street | Wichita, Kansas 67260-0122
tele: (316) 978-3232 | fax: (316) 978-3777 | e-mail: studyabroad@wichita.edu | web: www.wichita.edu/studyabroad
Study Abroad Scholarship Requirements
(although summer abroad program hours may vary).
Started in the acceptance form.
3. Students must have been accepted to a full-time study abroad program approved by the Oce of International Education
4. Applicants must demonstrate a nancial need through their application and accompanying essay.
5. No recipient will be excluded from consideration based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation,
marital status, military, or disability status.
Instructions to apply:
1. Complete attached application form either by typing or printing very clearly.
2. Arrange for two reference forms to be submitted directly to the Oce of International Education:
• At least one must be from a university level professor.
• e other form may be provided by faculty or sta from anywhere, including an employer (not from friends
or family members.)
• e letters should address the applicants motivation and seriousness of purpose, emotional stability and maturity,
self-reliance and independence and academic suitability for study abroad.
3. Submit a statement explaining your reasons for wanting to study abroad, the relationship of the program to your course of
study or future plans, and your nancial need for this award. (Essay should not exceed one page, typed).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Applicants must agree to conditions on Scholarship Acceptance Form:
1. Scholarship funds will only be used for the study abroad program identied on the application (unless ocial change is made
through the Oce of International Education.)
2. If for some reason the program is not completed, student will return all of the scholarship funds to Wichita State University.
3. While abroad, student will make at least one presentation at host institution introducing Wichita State if requested by
that institution.
Study Abroad Scholarship Application
Desired Semester of Study: Spring Semester, 20____ Summer Session, 20____ Fall Semester, 20____
MyWSU ID: ______________________________________________________________________ Gender: Male Female
Country of Citizenship _________________________________________________________ State of Residency ___________________________________________________
Full Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Last Name First Name Middle Name (if any)
Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________________________________________________ ________
Primary e-mail: ________________________________________________________________ Alternate e-mail: ___________________________________________________
Major(s): _______________________________________________________________________
Expected Graduation Date (mm/yyyy): _________________________________________ Current Overall GPA: ________________________________________________
Name of Study Abroad Program/University: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Country: _________________________________________________________________Number of Credit Hours Enrolled (for study abroad program): _____________
Dates of Program (mm/yyyy): From: __________________ To: ____________________ Estimated cost of program: __________________________________________
Please list all study abroad experience you have including that from other universities or institutions. List them in order of attendance.
1) Name of Foreign School or Institution (If Attended): ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dates Visited or Attended (mm/yyyy): From: _________________ To: _________________ City and Country: ______________________________________________
Name of U.S. Institution From Which Program Was Through: _______________________________________________________________________________________
2) Name of Foreign School or Institution (If Attended): _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Dates Visited or Attended (mm/yyyy): From: _________________ To: _________________ City and Country: ______________________________________________
Name of U.S. Institution From Which Program Was Through: _______________________________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT: I understand and agree to abide by the requirements stated in the above application instructions. In addition, I verify that the
above information is true and complete.
Are you currently or do you anticipate receiving financial aid? If yes, please list sources (including scholarships) and amounts if known:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT INFORMATION
PREVIOUS STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
APPLICANT SIGNATURE
revised 02/2017
State: _________________________________City: _____________________________Apt/Suite: _______________________ Zip code: _____________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________
APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)
(Including tuition, living expenses and airfare)
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