Scholarships and Funding

Chateau d'Ussé, Loire Valley, France

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures is pleased to offer the following scholarships in support of study abroad experiences for our students. In addition, please view the UB Office of Study Abroad's comprehsive list of study abroad scholarships.

Linda Rock and Maria Becker Scholarships

The Linda Rock and the Maria E. Becker Scholarships were established by the Rock and Becker families to pay tribute to their beloved daughters, Linda Diane Rock and Maria E. Becker, and to honor their memory by supporting study abroad, which played a tremendous role in the lives of their daughters. The scholarship amount varies depending on availability of funds and number of applicants. Scholarships are awarded once in the fall semester and once in the spring semester for various terms (winter, spring, summer, fall), and are administered by the department.

Please note: Linda Rock scholarships support French, Italian or Spanish majors/minors. Maria Becker scholarships support French students.

Wilma J. Newberry Scholarship

RLL gratefully acknowledges the recent generous bequest of the Wilma J. Newberry estate. Professor Newberry was a faculty member of RLL (formerly Modern Languages and Literature) from 1973-1997.

Born in 1927 in Covington, Kentucky, Professor Newberry received her BA from Case Western Reserve and her PhD from the University of Washington. She is noted for her book, The Pirandellian Mode in Spanish Literature from Cervantes to Sastre, and for her articles on modern Spanish theatre and narrative in Hispania, PMLA, Symposium and other journals.

Please note: Wilma J. Newberry scholarships will be used to assist undergraduate Spanish majors with the expenses of studying in Spain.

Eligibility

Applicants must be currently enrolled, full-time matriculated UB undergraduate students in good academic standing.
Priority consideration is given to students pursuing a major in RLL, but minors are eligible to apply. Minors should indicate if they have applied to or already received the College of Arts and Sciences William C. and Annette L. Rock Fund for Study Abroad, as they are not eligible for both College of Arts and Sciences and RLL scholarships.
The distribution of funds is made contingent on written confirmation of acceptance to an accredited study abroad program. However, all interested students should apply even if they have not received confirmation of acceptance.
The study abroad course of study must be full-time. The definition of "full-time" is set by the program-sponsoring institution.
Financial need, academic achievement and potential for growth are the chief criteria for these scholarships.

How to Apply

Applications for study abroad programs are accepted annually in the fall and spring. The application window is now open to apply for Fall 2021 and Academic Year 2021-2022. Please contact your RLL faculty advisor with any questions.

Application Deadline: Noon on Monday, March 8, 2021.

Before beginning the application form below, applicants should gather a writing sample from coursework in the target language and a current copy of their academic advisement report (AAR), both in PDF format.

Application Form

First and Last Name

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UB Person Number

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Email Address

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Mailing Address

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Permanent Address

If different from mailing address.

Phone Number

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Please provide the best phone number to reach you during business hours.

For which scholarship would you like to be considered?

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Linda Rock Scholarship

Maria Becker Scholarship (French only)

Wilma J. Newberry Scholarship (undergrad Spanish majors only, for study in Spain)

Please check all that apply.

Your Major(s)

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Your Minor(s)

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Anticipated Date of Graduation

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E.g. February 2018; June 2019

Semester(s) of Planned Study Abroad

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E.g. Summer 2018; Winter 2019

Sponsoring U.S. Institution and Study Abroad Destination

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E.g. UB's program in Salamanca; Geneseo's program in Montpellier

Please briefly summarize previous study abroad or travel experience:

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Please briefly indicate the financial resources available to you for the proposed program:

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E.g. other scholarships; personal savings; parental support

Please list any honors or awards you have received:

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Statement of Purpose

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In 200 words, please explain why you want to study abroad and what you hope to achieve. If you have questions about how best to write a statement of purpose, please make an appointment to see a departmental faculty adviser

Writing Sample (PDF only)

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Unofficial Transcript (PDF only)

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Security Check

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