Applying for a UW-Parkside Study Abroad Travel Grant

Criteria:

Study Abroad Grants, funded by the state of Wisconsin and awarded by the Center for International Studies, Education Abroad Office, are awarded to students who have been enrolled in a course of study the semester prior to studying abroad; it is also open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Freshmen may begin to plan for their study abroad experience by visiting the Center for International Studies and may participate in a Winterim/Summer/Semester program after being enrolled and after having completed one semester. Seniors may apply for fall or Winterim programs prior to graduation.

• To be eligible for a CIS Travel Grant,  a student must apply to an established/approved study abroad program which includes: 1) UW-Parkside programs; 2) UW-System programs; 3) Third Party Provider programs; and 4) other accredited programs approved by the CIS-Education Abroad Office. Students enrolled in a Master’s program or enrolled for a 2nd program of study are not eligible for Travel Grants. However, students may be eligible for loans and other scholarships.

• For financial aid purposes, students planning to participate in summer study abroad programs must carry at least 6 credits. For semester programs, the student must carry at least 12 credit hours. Winterim programs will usually be 3 credit hours.

• For all programs, academic requirements will be reviewed to ensure credits earned at the host university will apply toward the student's major, minor or general coursework.

• Students must have a current GPA of 2.5 or higher.  

• Programs considered “Non-UW-Parkside or non-UW System Study Abroad Programs," and not appearing on this web site, will be thoroughly reviewed by a CIS Education Abroad Advisor to ensure that grant and program criteria guidelines have been met.

• CIS will award Travel Grants to programs offered for credit only.

• Independent study credit does not qualify for travel grant consideration.   

*See Study Abroad Grant Application- under Forms

To Apply :

• File FAFSA-Financial Aid Application for the appropriate academic year. Summer session begins the academic year. A paper copy of this form can be picked up from the Financial Aid office or may be completed on- line. http://www.uwp.edu/departments/financial.aid/

• Meet with  a Study Abroad Advisor  (Center for International Studies/Study Abroad Office) to complete the Study Abroad Grant Eligibility Application. Schedule a meeting by contacting us at (262) 595-2701.

• Write an essay (400 words) summarizing why you would like to receive the grant and how the study abroad experience will impact your academic, professional and personal life.

• Provide 2 recommendations (faculty and non-faculty). See Forms

• Provide a DARS Report (un-official UW-Parkside document listing courses/grades/GPA of 2.5. The student can request this document at the Academic Advising/Career Center.

• Upon receipt of the above, grant applications are reviewed, and the student is notified of the results via e-mail.  If an award is made, grant money is transferred to the student’s Ranger Account.

• For summer programs, please complete the summer FAFSA.

• Complete Consortium Agreement (if required by Financial Aid).

• Provide a copy of the Advance Transfer of Credit.

For questions related to Financial Aid and Study Abroad, please see:s Mr. Jerry Polischuk

Tel #: (262) 595- 2195

Fax #: (262) 595-2216