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THE INTERNATIONAL
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Scholarship Awards:
Typically ranging from $500 to $3,000
May be used for all study abroad programs sponsored by Millikin University o
r
v
arious consortia to which the university belongs.
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cholarship Eligibility:
The program is open to all full-time, undergraduate students in their sophomore,
junior, and senior years.
Students should have a Millikin University grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or
higher.
Students must submit all study abroad paperwork to the Center for International
Education before being considered for the program.
S
cholarship Application Requirements:
A completed and signed International Fellowship Application and required
documents - Incomplete applications will be discarded.
List two references who can speak to your readiness to participate in a study
abroad program
o At least 1 should be a Millikin faculty member
Answer the 3 essay questions on page 4 of this application pertaining to your trip.
Estimated budget of program (part of this application packet)
Students will be required to complete a number of requirements if they are
selected to receive a fellowship.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to submit a complete application packet that
includes all of the above required components.
Fe
llowship Submission Deadlines:
First Friday of March (for summer immersions and fall semester abroad)
First Friday of October (for winter immersions and spring semester abroad)
A
ll applicants will be notified approximately two weeks after the application
deadline. Recipients of the International Fellowship must agree to allow use of
their name, photograph, and biographical information for possible publication
and award announcements.
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THE INTERNATIONAL
FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAM
INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION
Applicant Information
Full Name:
Date:
Last
First
M.I.
Address:
Street Address
City
State
Phone:
Email:
Millikin ID:
Name of Study
Abroad Program:
Country:
Type of Program:
Immersion
Semester
Applying for:
Fall Spring Summer
January Immersion
May Immersion
Summer
Immersion
Dates of Program:
Do you have previous
academic international travel
experience?
Yes No
If yes, explain:
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Education Background
Academic Major:
Expected Graduation Date:
Current Millikin Cumulative GPA:
Current Academic Year:
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
References
Please list the names and contact information for two references, at least one from a Millikin professor who has
taught you for at least one term. The other may be a professor, employer, or other reference.
Full Name:
Relationship:
Department:
Phone:
E-mail:
Full Name:
Relationship:
Department:
Phone:
E-mail:
Further Information
Have you received a previous
Fellow’s grant for another
international study program?
YES NO
Approximate Costs
Program Fees:
A
irfare:
TOTAL:
Housing (if known):
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Essay Questions
1. Why is Global Citizenship and international travel important as it pertains to your major?
2.
Explain what aspects of the culture you are most excited about
experiencing in the country(s) that you
plan to visit.
3.
How do you plan to use this experience in your future career after graduation?
YOU CAN TYPE YOUR RESPONSES ABOVE OR ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER AND ATTACH IT TO THIS APPLICATION.
WELL-CRAFTED RESPONSES ARE ESSENTIAL AND AN IMPORTANT FACTOR IN DECIDING FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTS.
TIPS:
Research the country(s) you plan to visit: Use Global Road Warrior on the Library’s Databas
e page
www.globalroadwarrior.com/
Understand the questions: Respond to the questions asked and know your audience. Whom are you writing to and what are
they asking?
Use tangible examples: As you write your responses, don’t be general. Use concrete examples to support your ideas.
Be original: Make sure that your responses stand out. Many applicants think they’ll have a better chance if they share their
problems and hardships as a demonstration of how much they need the scholarship. Instead of focusing on your challenges, be
different and focus on what you have learned or how you have overcome your trials.
Edit: The essays that you submit should be the polished final version. It should be free of all errors—spelling and grammatical.
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Possible International Fellowships
Please select, based on the criteria, the International Fellowship for which you will apply. You may select more than one. Your
choice may or may not be honored based the decision of the Fellowship Committee.
DOUGLAS ZEMKE INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP
An endowed fund originally established by the
Trustees of Millikin University in 2010 with the invitation of alumni and
friends to support a fund recognizing the retirement of Millikin’s 13
th
president, Douglas. Zemke. The annual funds are
to be provided to deserving students who embrace democratic citizenship in a global environment; to be able to
participate in semester long or immersion program.
THE NIMS FAMILY INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP
This program will provide fellowships for deserving Millikin undergraduates to study abroad, either via immersion
courses or through semester exchange programs. The goal of the Nims Family International Fellowship will be to
support students with significant financial need, who have never before traveled outside of the United States.
THE MARIE FOLRATH MCDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP
The McDermott Fellowship was established in 2008 via the establishment of an endowment in memory of Mrs.
McDermott. This program offers an opportunity for students with financial need to study abroad during their sophomore,
junior, or senior year. The requirements for this program follow the general guidelines outlines on this application.
DAHL SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY
To be awarded to undergraduate student(s) in the Tabor School of Business or School of Nursing in support of study
abroad programs outside of North America. Funds may be used for study abroad during fall/spring or immersion terms.
McINTIRE POLITICAL FELLOWSHIP
To be awarded to an outstanding sophomore or junior political science major. The McIntire Political Fellowship was
established in 2002 in honor of Dr. Robert C. McIntire. Dr. McIntire chaired and taught in the Department of Political
Science at Millikin for over thirty years. He fostered in students and colleagues the mutually supporting values of the
study of politics and its practices. The purpose of this program is to provide an award to an outstanding sophomore or
junior political science major for the purpose of pursuing an international study experience by the summer of their junior
year
I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I also certify that I will abide by all
requirements associated with being awarded an International Fellowship.
If this application leads to a Fellowship, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or may result in
my application being pulled from consideration.
Signature
Date: