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International Education Fee Scholarship/ International Access Scholarship
Office of International Initiatives
Groups Served
Collegiate, Graduate
Program Website
Visit the Program Website
Contact Information
Joshua Hudson
jhudson45@gsu.edu
404-413-2534
Address
30 Courtland Street, SE Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30303
Building
Dahlberg Hall
Campus
Alpharetta, Atlanta, Buckhead, Clarkston, Decatur, Dunwoody, Newton
Funding
Other Source
Overview
The Study Abroad Programs office awards $1,000 scholarships to support student participation in credit-bearing study abroad and internship programs for GSU students. The award is funded through the International Education Fee.
Benefits
This program provides financial support for all GSU students for study abroad and internship opportunities.
Supplemental Materials
Not Applicable
Discipline Focus
Not discipline specific (University-Wide)
Diversity Group ( Social Identity)
Socioeconomic Status
Race/Ethnic Group
Does not provide racial/ethnic minority group specialized programming
Program, Initiative, Policy or Sponsored Award Category
Priority 1: Academic Initiative
Established
2003
Number Served
501-1000
Research Components and Activities
Not Applicable
Other: Support for research for academic credit for students abroad.
Self-efficacy Emphasis
All students who apply to study abroad are considered for the IEF and IAS scholarships. Students do not need to complete an additional application to be considered for study abroad scholarships.
Acknowledgement/Affirmation of Identity, Strengths, Needs
Students who have demonstrated financial need based on their FAFSA receive the International Access scholarship, which can be from $2000 to $7500 in additional funds to study abroad.
Examples of Inclusionary Practices and Activities
Participant Empowerment
Mentoring Components
Not Applicable
Opportunities to Privilege Voice
Study Abroad Programs invites students who have studied abroad to share their study abroad journey and story through our Global Ambassador program and other opportunities.
Evaluation Methods
Not Applicable
Other: Our scholarship committee reviews how scholarship decisions are made.
Anticipated Participant Outcomes
Not Applicable
Outcome Milestones
We consider the number of GSU students receiving IEF and IAS scholarships, funds awarded to students studying abroad each year, and analyze the data surrounding diversity of students who receive scholarships.
Program, Initiative, Policy or Sponsored Award Category
Priority 1: Academic Initiative
Established
2003
Number Served
501-1000
Research Components and Activities
Not Applicable
Other: Support for research for academic credit for students abroad.
Please describe how your program addresses self-efficacy (one's beliefs in their own ability to execute behaviors necessary to perform) in its participants?
All students who apply to study abroad are considered for the IEF and IAS scholarships. Students do not need to complete an additional application to be considered for study abroad scholarships.
How does your program acknowledge or affirm individuals’ different identities, strengths, or needs?
Students who have demonstrated financial need based on their FAFSA receive the International Access scholarship, which can be from $2000 to $7500 in additional funds to study abroad.
Inclusionary practices/activities utilized in your program:
Participant Empowerment
Mentoring Components
Not Applicable
Opportunities to Privilege Voice
Study Abroad Programs invites students who have studied abroad to share their study abroad journey and story through our Global Ambassador program and other opportunities.
Evaluation methods are used to substantiate the program’s outcomes:
Not Applicable
Other: Our scholarship committee reviews how scholarship decisions are made.
Anticipated participant outcomes for your program:
Not Applicable