HOOD COLLEGE STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS COMPETITION 2022-2023
Students can apply for Hood College study abroad scholarships at any point in the school year for Spring, Summer, and Fall programs. There are two deadlines by which scholarship applications are due: October 31 and March 16. Funds are limited so applicants are encouraged to submit a scholarship application as early as possible.

Applying for study abroad scholarships at Hood College is competitive. Applications will be screened by a committee comprised of the Director of Study Abroad Programs, a representative of Financial Aid, and several faculty members from different disciplines who have a strong interest in global studies. There are two different scholarships. Applicants will be considered for both, but can only receive one of the scholarships:

1.	Shirley Conner Hardinge Center for Global Studies Scholarship
2.	Susan Whaley Study Abroad Scholarship
Eligibility: Students should have a GPA of 2.5 or better and not be on academic or disciplinary probation. Both scholarships are awarded based on several criteria including financial need, so eligible students will have filed their FASFA forms with the Financial Aid Office. Students must be applying or have been accepted into a study abroad program. If the student has not been accepted, any award they receive would be contingent on acceptance to the described program.

Materials:

Students will need to submit the following materials to the Director of Study Abroad by the deadline. All scholarship applications must be filled out digitally (typed). Hand-written applications will not be accepted. It is the students’ responsibility to make sure all materials reach the Study Abroad Programs Office complete.

1.	Study Abroad Scholarship Application Form (attached)
2.	Statement of purpose:
The statement of purpose should be about 500 words long and address the following prompts: Why did you choose this study abroad program? How will studying abroad impact your educational goals and future professional development?
3.	Copy of official transcript
4.	A letter of recommendation from a Professor

Applications should be turned in to Dr. Scott Pincikowski, Director of Study Abroad Program by 5 p.m. on the date it is due. Late applications will not be accepted. Students will be informed of awards no later than December 13, 2021 and April 20, 2022 respectively. The scholarship is not guaranteed. Since this is a competitive scholarship- students are encouraged to seek information on additional means of support (loans, grants, other scholarships).

STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION- SEMESTER/YEAR ABROAD
(Applicant responses below must be typed to be considered by the scholarship committee)

NAME:	ID#	CLASS:  	
Last	First	MI

MAJOR(s):	EXP GRAD DATE:  	 MINOR(s): 	 

International Program:  	

City, Country of Study: _ 	

Term/Year Abroad:	Term/Year return to Hood:  	

Cumulative GPA:	GPA in field of Study (if applicable)  	

Proposed # of Credits Abroad:  	

Will you be participating in an internship abroad?  	

Will you be taking MAJOR requirement courses abroad?	_ 	

Please list the proposed courses you will take abroad:  	

I understand that if for any reason I am unable to complete my intended duration of study abroad, that the balance of award must be returned to Hood College.

Name:  	

Signature:		Date:  	

STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Short Term Programs (J-term, Spring Break, Summer)
Student Information
Last Name:	First Name:	Middle Initial: 	

Student ID number:  	
Hood College Information

Email address:  	

Class standing:  	
Major:		 Minor:		 Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA):  	

International Program:	Term Abroad:  	

Will you receive credit for this experience? If so, how many credits?  	

How does this experience relate to your major/ field of study?  	
 	_

Financial Information:
Do you have demonstrated financial need?	Y	N
Your financial aid records will be reviewed as part of the selection process to determine financial need.
Are	there	any	special	circumstances	that	should	be	taken	into	consideration?

Anticipated Budget

Cost of short term study abroad experience: $ 	

I understand that if for any reason I am unable to complete my intended duration of study abroad, that the balance of award must be returned to Hood College.

Student Signature:		Date:	 Student name (printed)