The International Studies Program in the College of Liberal Arts and Science offers $2,500 scholarships for qualified International Studies majors and minors who plan to participate in a credit-bearing (minimum of 3 credits) study abroad program or complete an international internship of at least three weeks during any term.
Award recipients will have distinguished themselves through superior academic achievement in international studies course work that has prepared them for the international experience abroad.
Minimum Requirements for Application
Applicants must be a declared International Studies undergraduate secondary major or minor, hold a 2.8 cumulative GPA, and be accepted into a formal study abroad program, or possess firm plans for an international internship abroad.
Deadline
- For Winter & Spring Programs: December 1
- For Summer & Fall Programs: March 15
Application Materials
To apply, students should download and complete the scholarship application form and include all supporting materials as indicated below and on the form. Send the completed application as one PDF document by email to wcarter@iastate.edu.
- Include an unofficial transcript from Workday
- Write a 1-page essay describing your goals for your study abroad and/or internship, how the experience(s) will relate to your International Studies major or minor, and how such experiences will impact your career plans.
- Provide the name and contact information for one ISU faculty member who can serve as a reference.
- Proof of planned internship or acceptance into a credit-bearing (minimum of 3 credits) study abroad program of at least three weeks. This can be an acceptance letter, an e-mail from the program director stating you have been formally accepted into a study abroad program, paperwork or a Learning Contract related to your international internship. For other forms of proof please contact the International Studies Director at wcarter@iastate.edu.