Study Abroad Award

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With the help of alumni donors, the Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Program has established a Study Abroad Award to encourage undergraduate students who are in one of the program's majors to pursue an opportunity to study abroad.

How to Apply

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a currently enrolled, full-time, matriculated UB student, in good standing and pursuing one of the SSCIDP majors
Applicant must have applied to participate in a University at Buffalo or SUNY study abroad program
Applicant must participate in the study abroad program for full-time credit (6 credits–summer)

Criteria

Minimum 2.75 UB GPA
Students who have not studied abroad previously will be given preference
Students whose transcript reflects a serious approach to academic pursuits will be given preference
Students who articulate personal and academic goals as a part of the study abroad experience will be given preference
Students who will return to UB for at least a semester subsequent to study abroad will be given preference

Application Materials

Please complete the application form below and submit with the following materials:

A two-page typed statement of intent to study abroad
A current AAR (Academic Advising Report from HUB)
A letter of recommendation from a faculty member*

*Required letter of recommendation from a faculty member must be submitted directly by the letter writer to sscidp@buffalo.edu.

Submission Deadlines

For Spring Study Abroad: October 28
For Summer Study Abroad: April 3
For Fall Study Abroad: April 24

Award Amounts

Fall semester: $1,000
Spring semester: $1,000
Summer semeser: $500

Why Study Abroad?

The Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Program encourages a period of study abroad for every student. No matter your major, study abroad will enable you to add international experience and points of reference to your learning. With effective planning, study abroad will not increase your time to degree.

Visit the Study Abroad Program in 210 Talbert Hall to investigate the many opportunities available to UB students.

Study Abroad Award Application Form

Name

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UB Person Number

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UB Email Address

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Major(s)

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Minor(s)

Total credits already completed (per Academic Advising Report)

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Current UB GPA (per Academic Advising Report)

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List any academic awards or honors you have received:

Local Address

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Permanent Address

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Local Phone Number

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Cell Phone Number

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Semester(s) you plan to study abroad:

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UB or sponsoring SUNY study abroad program:

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University, city, and country of study abroad program:

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Current Status of Study Abroad Application

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Not yet submitted

Submitted, but pending

Approved

Have you applied for other study abroad scholarships

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Yes (If yes, please list which one[s] below)

If you have applied for other scholarships, please list which one[s]:

Have you previously participated in a study abroad program?

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Yes (If yes, please provide university, city, and dates below)

If you have previously participated in a study abroad program, please list university, city, and dates:

Please upload your typed statement of intent (2 pages, maximum)

Upload Statement

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*Required letter of recommendation from a faculty member must be submitted directly by the letter writer to sscidp@buffalo.edu.