Andrea WagnerCoordinator of International Scholarships

International Programs and Studies Office

Study Abroad Scholarships

Finding Opportunities

Visit www.studyabroad.illinois.edu Click ‘Costs’ then ‘Scholarships’ Or search ‘study abroad scholarships’ from Illinois homepage

View Scholarship Listing Lists for:

all UIUC students by major by country or region

Do NOT wait until you have been accepted into a program to apply for scholarships!

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Applying for I4I & IPS Scholarships

Apply for I4I and IPS Scholarships at: http://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/?go=schi4ips

Next deadline: Feb. 4, 2013 (application will open in December) Last chance to apply for programs during

Summer 2013 Fall 2013 Academic Year 2013 (Fall 2013 & Spring 2014)

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FAQs – I4I Undergraduate Scholarships

Q: How is it funded? paid for by UIUC undergrads for UIUC undergrads

Q: Who is eligible to apply? degree-seeking UIUC undergrads (including international students) participating in UIUC-approved study abroad programs

Q: What is the likelihood of receiving a scholarship? About 1 in 4

Q: How much money can I get? $500 for Summer or Winter Break $1,000 for semester $2,000 for year

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FAQs – I4I Undergraduate Scholarships

Q: How much money is awarded each semester? About $125,000 to 120-150 students

Q: How are scholarship winners chosen? Total money is split among

General Merit Financial Need Underrepresented Population (by race and physical or sensory disability) Nontraditional Destination (outside of Western Europe, Australia, New

Zealand) Apply for all categories for which you’re eligible

Q: Can I apply for the scholarship early? Yes – apply for the I4I anytime and defer it for a later term

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FAQs – IPS Donor-Funded Scholarships

Q: How are they funded? Generous donations

Q: Who is eligible? All UIUC degree-seeking undergrads GPAs > 3.0 approved study abroad program Students who are actively involved in their academics, the

community, campus, etc. International students are eligible (some exceptions apply!)

Q: For what programs are scholarships available? Usually semester or year-long programs to certain countries

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FAQs – IPS Donor-Funded Scholarships

Q: What is the likelihood of receiving a scholarship? 8-10% chance

Q: How much money can I get? $300 - $4,500

Q: Can I get more than one IPS Scholarship? No

Q: Can I get an I4I and IPS Scholarship? Yes – you can get one of each

Q: How much money is awarded? In 2011-12, approximately $100,000 was awarded

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Scholarship Applications

The written portion of a scholarship application Your writing will distinguish you

Explain why your specific study abroad program is important to you

Provide specific examples about what you intend to learn abroad

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Scholarship Applications

I have always wanted to travel around Europe, and the most meaningful aspect of my

study abroad program in Italy will be that it gives me a chance to see the world. This

experience will allow me to view new sights, to taste exotic foods, and to broaden my

cultural horizons.

As a music performance major at the University of Illinois, the most meaningful aspect

of my study abroad program in Italy will be to improve my pronunciation of the Italian

language so that I can perform in an Italian opera with Italian students at the end of the

semester. This experience will give me an opportunity to develop friendships with local

students and to enrich my understanding of Italian music and culture.

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Which statement is stronger?