International Summer Scholarships

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 2013 with this special program. Providing more international learning opportunities is 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 the program fee for an international summer program or internship up to a maximum of $5,000. Individual awards will depend on specific program costs. You must be a Rutgers undergraduate student at the time of your international experience to be considered for this scholarship.

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. You are responsible for 3 journal or blog posts per (1) one week of programming. They should be at least 4 sentences long addressing your thoughts and experiences. Previous years' blogs:
   • 2012 Scholarship Recipients
   • 2011 Scholarship Recipients
   • 2010 Scholarship Recipients
   • 2009 Scholarship Recipients
5. You will be asked to participate in an International Summer Scholars Panel Discussion on a weekday evening in November 2013. We will ask you to submit your favorite photos to be used in a slideshow that will be shown during the Panel Discussion. This forum is to inform other students of your experience and to promote the scholarship for Summer 2013.

Important Dates

November 28, 2012	Student informational panel
December 17, 2012	Online applications open
February 25, 2013	Online applications due
March 18, 2013	Scholarship recipients notified
April 2013	Recipients will meet as a group

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
848-932-6383

Megan Francis
International Programs Coordinator
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Foran Hall 306
sebsglobal@sebs.rutgers.edu
848-932-3333