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Scholarships just for Weber State students!

The Study Abroad Opportunity Award is OPEN. The Exchange Scholarship is OPEN for Fall 2022.

Study Abroad Scholarship

Study Abroad Opportunity Award

The focus of the award is a project to raise awareness of study abroad, through a project the student undertakes.  The "project proposal" is the only criteria used in determining the award amount. This award is neither merit nor needs based. It is based entirely on the dedication, innovation, and work a student is prepared to commit to their program. **As of Spring 2022, exchange students are no longer eligible for the Opportunity Award. Instead you can apply for the Exchange Scholarship below.**

There are 4 criteria we look at on the projects:

1 - Work.  The committee tries to determine how many hours the project would require of the student.

2 - Eyes.  How many people would see/be exposed to the project?  I always use the example of making a replica of the Eiffel Tower out of toothpicks.  It would take a LOT of time, but if your project did not address how people would see it, the proposal would lose points in the "eyes" category.

3 - Prestige.  Writing an article for the Study Abroad newsletter is not as prestigious as writing an article for the Signpost, which isn't as prestigious as writing an article for the SLC Tribune.  Doing classroom presentations is not as prestigious as presenting the Utah House of Representatives.  Etc.  

4 - Innovation.  This category is worth the most points.  The application gives some examples of previous projects and project ideas.  But if it is something we've never seen before or something that would be exceptionally high quality, it will get more points during the review process. 

Award amount is determined by the committee. Minimum $200 for applications turned in correctly.

Application: Opportunity Award

Deadline for Spring Break 2023: January 20, 2023

Deadline for Summer 2023: April 1, 2023

If you have any questions, please contact the Study Abroad Office at studyabroad@weber.edu

 

Study Abroad Exchange Scholarship

Weber State University, International Programs, and the Study Abroad Office are pleased to announce a new funding opportunity to students planning to study abroad. This scholarship is open to full semester/academic year exchange students ONLY.

The focus of this award is to aid exchange students in fulfilling their goal of studying abroad for one or two semesters. Simply write a 500 word or less essay describing how you think doing an exchange will help you personally, professionally, and academically.

Application: Exchange Scholarship

Deadline for Spring 2023: October 15, 2022

Deadline for Fall 2023: April 15, 2023

If you have any questions, please contact the Study Abroad Exchange Coordinator, Myranda Hackley at myrandahackley@weber.edu

 

Other Scholarship Opportunities

Business

The Goddard School of Business and Economics is steadfast in their commitment to providing the highest quality of undergraduate and graduate education for developing professionals. Given the importance of international experience in the business world, Goddard provides various scholarships to students interested in short or long term study abroad programs.

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Foreign Languages

Immersion learning is an important part of any language study. Weber State’s Department of Foreign Language offers several scholarships for different regions of travel.

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Undergraduate Research Grant

The WSU Undergraduate Research Grant Program is intended to facilitate student research and creative activity in all disciplines, to encourage collaboration between students and faculty on sustained projects of significant educational value to the student, and to enhance the overall undergraduate experience through active engagement in the process of discovering and sharing new knowledge. NOTE: This is for Undergraduate Research, NOT the Travel Grant.

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Departmental and College Grants

Weber State University is dedicated to enriching student experience and providing students with every opportunity for success. As such, various funds might be available for students interesting in studying aboard, especially those studying for an academic semester or year. We recommend students meet with their advisor, department head, or dean to ask about possible funding options.