WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY AT PARKERSBURG FOUNDATION

Lawrence-Berrey Study-Abroad Scholarship 2011

Type of Program

1. Course work shall not exceed the maximum of one month’s travel
2. Course work must relate to the applicant’s major
3. Course work should be general in nature with emphasis on long-term career benefits
4. Students wishing to participate in a program other than one offered by WVU-P must provide the scholarship committee with full program information. (i.e. itinerary and cost) so as to determine program eligibility.

Eligibility

1. Must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 credit hours or more) at the time of application.
2. Must be a second-year student (26 or more completed credit hours)
3. Must have cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or higher based on GPA and credit hours of the previously completed semester.
4. If the student is participating in a WVUP Study Abroad program, the student must enroll in and complete the Study Abroad course.

Selection

1. Selection will be made by the Study Abroad Scholarship Committee of West Virginia University at Parkersburg. 
2. Students must demonstrate financial need based on Federal methodology or extenuating circumstances.
3. Preference is given to individuals who have never before traveled internationally
4. Attach an official copy of your college transcript(s) with this application.
5. Submit three letters of recommendation.  (One letter must be from a WVU-P professor in your major area of study.)
6. All application materials must be submitted to Assistant Dean Christine Post by 4:00 p.m. March 4, 2011. They may be submitted via campus mail or electronically to Christine.post@mail.wvu.edu.
7. Number of scholarships and amount awarded will be determined by the WVU-P Study Abroad Scholarship Committee.

Student Responsibilities

1. Student will be responsible to contribute approximately 20% of trip cost or possibly more, depending on total cost of trip.
2. Student will be expected to participate in public relations events as requested by the Coordinator of International Education and Travel, the Director of Institutional Advancement, or the WVU at Parkersburg Foundation.

Lawrence-Berrey Study-Abroad Scholarship Application

            Name _______________________________________________________________________

            Address _____________________________________________________________________

            City ________________________________ State __________________  Zip _____________

            Home Telephone No. ________________________  E-mail ___________________________

            Date of Birth _______________________                 Student ID No. _________________

            Have you traveled abroad? __________                 If yes, list countries visited:

            ____________________________________________________________________________

         Program of interest: ____________________________________________________________

Please attach a personal interest letter to this application.  The letter should discuss the following:

    1.     How will the program listed above enhance your course of study upon your return?

    2.     Describe how the program will benefit your long-range career goals.

    3.     What do you believe are the major benefits of the study-abroad program?

    4.     Are there any special circumstances that should be considered with your application?

    5.     I have read and understood all the conditions and qualifications of the proposed scholarship as detailed on Page 1 of this scholarship application.

    6.     By signing below, I give my permission to the Financial Aid Office to share information with the Scholarship       Committee regarding my financial need status.

_______________________________                                             ________________

Student Signature                                                                                        Date