Study
Abroad
Scholarships,
Grants, and Stipends
for
University System of
Georgia
Students
The
University System of
Georgia
wants more students to study abroad.
The Board of Regents is sponsoring five new or redesigned
scholarship and financial support programs in 2003 to assist
students in pursuing academic studies in other countries.
Regents
Work and Study Abroad Stipends (New!):
Special
on-campus student employment positions are available for students
planning to study abroad. Students
can earn up to $500 per semester.
Students may elect to have their earnings credited directly
toward program costs. Employment
assignments vary; many include assisting with study abroad
promotion and recruitment. This
program is open to all USG students in good academic standing who
have made initial application to study abroad.
Deadline: Continuous,
but early application encouraged.
Regents
Global Ambassador Travel Grants (New!):
Qualified
students with mature leadership skills may apply for grants that
reimburse up to $1000 of travel expenses for study abroad
programs. Grant
recipients will participate in service-learning activities abroad
as determined by their campus advisor or study abroad program
director. Global
Ambassadors promote
Georgia
’s international
education policy through public engagements with schools, civic
organizations, local governments, businesses, and other groups.
Deadline: Continuous,
but early application encouraged.
Regents
Study Abroad Assistantships (New!):
Selected USG study abroad programs offer paid on-site
assistantships for qualified, enrolled students to perform a
variety of key support roles in program administration, residence
life, course research, co-curricular events, and other activities.
Non-traditional students are particularly encouraged to
apply for these positions. Stipends
of up to $1,000 are available.
Deadline: Varies
by program.
Regents
ISEP Grants (New!):
The University System of Georgia is a member of ISEP—the
International Student Exchange Program.
ISEP is a network of more than 200 universities in 30
countries around the world. All
USG students admitted to ISEP partner institutions automatically
receive a $500 waiver of the ISEP placement fee (other costs are
roughly equivalent to USG in-state tuition, room, and board).
ISEP Application Deadlines: See International
Programs Directory for more information.
Note:
Other study abroad scholarships and support may be
available at your institution or through your study abroad
program. All regular
financial aid (Pell grants, loans, HOPE scholarships, etc.) may be
applied toward the cost of USG study abroad programs.
These five
programs are funded jointly by the Board of Regents and each of
the 34 colleges and universities in the University System of
Georgia
. Not all programs may
be offered at every institution.
Eligibility is limited to undergraduate students enrolled
in associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs at USG
institutions. Each
program has additional selection criteria.
Visit your local study abroad office or campus
international coordinator for complete details.
Campus
Contact:
Dr.
Richard Bennett,
Office of International Programs,
Southern Polytechnic State University, 1100 South Marietta
Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060
phone: (678) 915-7443
fax: (678) 915-4949
email: rbennett@spsu.edu
