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International Summer Scholarships

Photo: Spain.

Expanding the Horizon

The application process for the 2010 summer scholarships will open on December 14, 2009. We welcome your participation.

Although the internet age can bring many parts of the world to us instantly on a computer screen or a telephone, the educational experience obtained with travel or study abroad is unique and unforgettable. Not only is there a special opportunity for culture and language exchange, all aspects of science and technology are being pursued and shared in a world that is steadily becoming smaller. It is a learning and living experience that can open our horizon and take us to exciting and enchanting locales.

For many students in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, it is difficult to spend a semester or year abroad. We are therefore encouraging our students to pursue an international experience for summer of 2010 with this special program. Providing more international learning opportunities are one of Executive Dean Robert Goodman's top initiatives, and this program is a step in that direction.

Scholarships will be provided to help defray the cost of an international summer program or internship up to a maximum of $5,000. Individual awards will depend on specific program costs.

Guidelines

  1. Language and culture only programs will not be considered.
  2. Find and select a program that will enhance and strengthen your curriculum studies and your educational goals. Then tell us how the program you selected will do this.
  3. A partial list of programs are provided to help you find something that would be suitable. You may find other programs not listed which would be acceptable, but please check with us beforehand if you want to do a program from a different organization.
  4. You must keep a journal or online blog during your time abroad. Read about the 2009 scholarship recipients' experiences.
  5. You will be asked to participate in an international study abroad forum in fall 2010 to help inform other students of your experience.

Important Dates

December 14, 2009 Online applications open
February 15, 2010 Online applications due (deadline extended)
March 15, 2010 Scholarship recipients notified
April 2010 Recipients will meet as a group
November 2010 Student informational panel

 

Questions?

If you have questions or need more information, please contact:

Lily Young
Dean of International Programs
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Foran Hall 308
lyoung@sebs.rutgers.edu
732-932-8165, ext. 312

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