The U of A will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 4th. We will re-open on Tuesday, September 5th. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Save the Date
USAC Info Table, Tuesday, September 12
Arkansas Union Fountain, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Stop by to chat with USAC representatives! You can find out more information about USAC program options by visiting their website at www.usac.edu. And, click here to search external program options on our website: http://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/external-programs.php.
USAC Info Session, Tuesday, September 12
Arkansas Union Fountain, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Come learn more about USAC program options. You can find out more information about USAC program options by visiting their website at www.usac.edu. And, click here to search external program options on our website: http://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/external-programs.php.
Study Abroad Fair, Wednesday, September 20
Arkansas Union International Connections Lounge, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come meet with faculty, past participants and program representatives. Get information on the U of A Rome Center, U of A faculty-led programs, U of A exchange programs and other approved external program provider options, as well as scholarships and other funding information. Study abroad programs are available for all majors, so stop by to learn how to turn your scholastic dreams into a reality!
Hogs Abroad 101 Sessions
Center for World Languages: JBHT 207, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Every Tuesday & Wednesday!
Learn the study abroad basics – program types, locations, housing options, scholarships, etc. – through these peer-led info sessions. These take place weekly from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the semester. Space is limited to the first 25 students each week, so get there early!
Applications
Spring 2018 Exchange Application Deadline, October 1
The U of A sends our students, from every college, to different host universities around the world in exchange for international students from these host universities coming to the U of A, typically for a semester or academic year. For more information, visit http://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/exchange.php
January Intersession 2018 Faculty-Led Program Application Deadline, October 1
For more information, visit the program websites.
- India | Experiential Learning in Indian Agriculture
- New Zealand | Human & Animal Interactions
- Vietnam | Global Community Development
For more information, visit the program website.
- Rome Center | Open Campus Program
It’s never too early to start scouting scholarships!
If you’re interested in studying abroad during the upcoming year, check out the scholarships on our website so you’ll have a heads up on the application deadlines! There are a plethora of scholarships that are available; have a look at the ones we know of here: http://studyabroad.uark.edu/funding. There are many more as well so be sure to do your research!
Fulbright Scholarships for U.S. Students
Campus deadline: September 8, 2017
2018-2019 awards for study, research or teaching English abroad; applicants must be U.S. citizens and graduating seniors or graduate level. https://us.fulbrightonline.org/
Office of Study Abroad Scholarship for January Intersession 2018 & Spring 2018 Application Deadline, October 1
Here’s the link to the scholarship application: https://hogsabroad.uark.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=11438.
Gilman Scholarship Spring 2018 & Early Summer 2018 Application Deadline, October 3
The Gilman Scholarship is for students who are either currently receiving a Pell Grant or are Pell Grant eligible. Here’s the link to the Gilman Scholarship application: https://gilmanapplication.iie.org/Applicant.
University of Arkansas Study Abroad Scholarships on the Hogs Abroad Portal
The following study abroad scholarships now have their own applications on the Hogs Abroad Portal, so you can manage more of your scholarship applications in one place. Be sure to carefully review deadlines and eligibility criteria for each scholarship at http://studyabroad.uark.edu/funding. If you have any questions about one of these scholarships, refer to the contact information listed on the brochure.
- Cleveland C. Burton Study Abroad Scholarship
- College of Education and Health Professions Study Abroad Grants
- College of Engineering Study Abroad Grants
- Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences Study Abroad Grants
- Honors College Study Abroad Grants
- J.W. & Elizabeth Fulbright Scholarship
- Johnetta Cross Brazzell Study Abroad Scholarship
- Fulbright College Sturgis Honors Study Abroad Grants
- World Language, Literature, and Culture Departmental Scholarship
If you haven’t already done so, now is a great time to locate your birth certificate and submit a passport application. You can find instructions on how to apply using the following link: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html. And, be sure to log in to your Hogs Abroad Portal to upload your passport information to your application!
Get Connected! #HogsAbroad
Stay in the loop with U of A students while they’re abroad! Students who are studying abroad will be posting throughout the summer, so be sure to check-in and see what’s going on. Follow the blogs at: http://studyabroadarkansas.blogspot.com.
Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter. You can also look for our hashtag, #HogsAbroad all over social media, to see more news and posts from students studying abroad!
We look forward to helping you go abroad!
