DID YOU KNOW that the Amazon River was named after a Greek legend? When Spanish explorers discovered the river in the 1500's they were attacked by women warriors, and remembered the Greek legend about Amazon women warriors. The explorers named the river after them.
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Scholarship Information
Studying abroad does not have to be prohibitively expensive;
however, students should begin assessing their financial
situation early in preparation for studying abroad.
Many of the third-party programs offer scholarships.
Additionally, OIE and Financial Aid work to promote
sustainable ways for UTD students to have a more affordable
experience. The International Education Fund Scholarship
(IEFS) is offered to students interested in studying
abroad and is based on the availability of funds, number
of students applying, and the quality of the proposal.
Completed IEFS Scholarship Applications must be submitted
to the Office of Financial Aid located in the McDermott
Library in room 1.304 by the following deadlines corresponding
to each study abroad term:
Spring 2008 - October 29
Summer 2008 - April 7
Fall 2008 - May 26
Spring 2009 - October 27
Summer 2009 - March 30
Fall 2009 - May 26
Spring 2010 - October 30
Summer 2010 - March 29
Eligibility requirements are as follows: (Subject to
change)
Enrolled in UTD courses involving study abroad or
enrolled in a study abroad program that transfers
credit back to UTD. You are required to register for
at lest six(6) semester credit hours.
Admitted to a degree program. Enrolled at least
half-time with UTD at the time of application.
Undergraduate students must have a 2.0 or higher
GPA. Graduate students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Students must also complete International Education
Fund Scholarship for UTD Students Cost Addendum Form,
International Education Fund Scholarship for UTD Students
Study Abroad Credit Hours Agreement form.
Student narrative must provide information on relevancy
of study abroad as it pertains to educational plan
and the transferability towards your degree at UTD.
Please print out the form below to apply for the
International Education Fund Scholarship
(IEFS). Please
return your application to the Office of Financial Aid
in the McDermott Library, MC1.304. All forms are PDF
format
and require Adobe
Reader.
International
Education Fund Scholarship - IEFS Conditions
Students should be aware of the Scholarship Committee
by-laws for the International Education Scholarship
(IEFS) as they will affect the awarding. These conditions
have been accepted by the University Senate.
1. International Education Fund Scholarships (IEFS)
awarded to go to a stated location cannot be transferred
to a different location. If the student does not go
to the stated location the award will be forfeited.
2. A student who has received a small IEFS award
for a specific trip may reapply in subsequent semesters
of the same academic year for increased funding for
the same trip. IEFS scholarships are dependent upon
the number of applicants and the availability of funds.
3. If a student receives money for one IEFS trip,
the Scholarship Committee will not consider them a
high priority if they apply for a second trip. In
effect, this means that the Scholarship Committee
would not normally disburse money to someone for a
second trip. Also, students who have been awarded
other scholarships which provide money for travel
will not be considered high priority.
4. Students who apply for the IEFS should use the
Committee's UTD IEFS application. This includes a
financial statement of resources needed to travel
abroad and a narrative listing specific educational
objectives and how the courses taken abroad will transfer
back to UTD for use in the applicant's degree program.
The application form makes it clear that the purpose
of the IEFS Scholarship is to supplement student expenses,
NOT to cover the cost of most or all of the trip.
5. The Scholarship Committee will not award IEFS
(International Education Fund/Study Abroad) Scholarships
to students who have not gone through the International
Education Office to complete institutional protocol,
including "Pre Approval Course Form" or
"Out of State, Foreign and Field Trip Course
Approval Form." These forms are to help ensure
that students have a safe and worthwhile travel experience.
6. When a student is awarded an IEFS Scholarship
but does not go, the university will keep the designated
funds in the IEFS/Study Abroad general account to
award to other applicants in subsequent semesters.
Concurrently, the Scholarship Committee will also
designate that this student has received an award
and is therefore the lowest priority for future Study
Abroad awards. (There are always exceptions of course
such as if the class does not make or if an institution
cancels a class.) If the reason is personal, however,
such as not having enough money saved, the student
is not behaving responsibly. The second reason is
that the size of the awards is decided partially by
the number of applicants. If students who are not
serious about their educational travel experience
get awards, then the students who actually travel
end up with smaller awards.
Please printout the form below to apply for UTD's
Tuition Scholarshipfor the Hessen
International Summer University, Marburg, Germany (HIS).
Please return your application to the Office of International
Education in Jonsson 5.504. Thel form is in PDF
format
and require Adobe
Reader.
The International Scholarship
Search is the premier financial aid, college scholarship
and international scholarship resource for students
wishing to study abroad. At this site, you will find
the most comprehensive listing of grants, scholarships,
loan programs and other information to assist college
and university students in their pursuit to study abroad. http://www.internationalscholarships.com
The IIEPassport Study Abroad Funding is a valuable
funding resource that allows you to search by country
or subject to find the study abroad funding information
that you need. The comprehensive database of study abroad
scholarships, fellowships and grants can help make your
dream of studying abroad a financial possibility and
a profound reality. http://www.studyabroadfunding.org
The Gilman International Scholarship Program
offers a competition for awards for undergraduate study
abroad and was established by the International Academic
Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards
for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving federal
Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or
university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. http://
www.iie.org/programs/gilman
Find scholarship programs by country, field of study
or university name! Programs available include the Fulbright
Scholarship, Rotary Scholarships, Postdoctoral Fellowships,
Merit Scholarships, College Loans and much more.
Programs are available for graduate and undergraduate
students anywhere in the world including international
students and U.S. study abroad students. http://
www.internationalstudent.com/scholarship
Scholarships for study in Asia, Latin America,
Eastern Europe, Middle East and other less traditional
study abroad destinations. http://
www.iie.org/nsep
Scholarships for students interested in studying in
Asia. Freeman-ASIA offers awards of up to $7,000
to U.S. students needing the financial support to study
abroad in East/Southeast Asia. The primary goal of the
Freeman-ASIA Program is to increase the number of American
undergraduates who study in East and Southeast Asia
by providing them with the information and financial
assistance they will need. Awardees are expected to
share their experiences with their home campuses to
encourage study abroad in Asia by others, and to spread
greater understanding of the Asian cultures within their
home communities. http://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia/default.htm
The Taiwan MOE Mandarin Enrichment Program is
a scholarship designed for American students who want
to attend Mandarin enrichment programs at a university-affiliated
Chinese language center in Taiwan through its Ministry
of Education. A stipend of NT 25,000 (approximately
US $790) per month is to be offered to recipients. The
duration of the scholarship is up to 12 months (from
September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008). Candidates need
to apply directly to university-affiliated Chinese language
centers in Taiwan for admission before applying for
the scholarship. Each language center may apply independent
application deadline and admission requirements. http://www.studyintaiwan.org/
For application forms: http://www.houstoncul.org/huayuform.pdf
The Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars Program will
sponsor two $28,000.00 9-month scholarships to
study abroad to “increase awareness of and respect
for cultural differences” and “develop leaders
who can address the humanitarian needs of the world
community.” Applicants must have completed 2 years
of college, or high school plus 2 years of work. Candidates
must plan to study in a foreign country where Rotary
is present. http://
www.rotary.org
The Assistants will have the
opportunity to learn about Spanish language and culture
and use their experience upon their return to the United
States or Canada, thus helping to develop cultural understanding
between the citizens of Spain, the United States and
Canada. At the same time, the program provides
Spanish students and teachers of English an opportunity
to broaden and increase their knowledge of the English
language and American or Canadian culture through interaction
with native speakers.
The Autonomous Regions will assign all candidates,
individually, to elementary or secondary schools.
The MEC and some of the Regional Education Authorities
will organize orientation seminars at the beginning
of the school year. Candidates must have an intermediate
to advanced level of Spanish. Selected candidates will
receive a grant that includes
A monthly allowance of €631 after taxes, (820
US $; 967 Canadian $, as January 24, 2007). The duration
of the grant is eight (8) months, October to May.
Medical insurance.
Teacher orientation course at the beginning of the
school year.
Official Certificate, issued by the Regional Government.
Paid school holidays: Christmas and Easter.
All additional expenses (such as transportation
to and from the country of origin) are the assistant’s
responsibility.
and require 
