Wednesday, September 20
Arkansas Union International Connections Lounge, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come meet with faculty, past participants and program representatives at our annual Study Abroad Fair. 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!
Please note: the office will be CLOSED this Wednesday, September 20th, due to the Study Abroad Fair. There will also be NO Walk-In Wednesday or Hogs Abroad 101 session on September 20th.
Come see us at the fair!
Save the Date
ISA Info Table, Friday, September 15
Arkansas Union Mall, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Stop by to chat with ISA representatives! You can find out more information about ISA program options by visiting their website at http://studiesabroad.com/. And, click here to search external program options on our website: http://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/external-programs.php.
Gilman Scholarship Information Meeting, Friday, September 15
JBHT 207, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Gilman Scholarship offers funding for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in study abroad. If you are either currently receiving a Pell Grant or are Pell Grant eligible, this is a very promising way to get up to $5,000 in funding for your study abroad or internship. Learn more at our information meeting! Visit the Gilman website here: https://www.iie.org/gilman/
12th annual Plaza de las Americas Celebration, Friday, September 15
Verizon Ballroom in the Arkansas Union, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
All are welcome to attend and experience the many incredible cultures that make up the Americas. Also…VOLUNTEERS are needed! If you are interested in getting involved, please sign up here: https://ictevents.uark.edu/register_schedules.php?UID=20170829T092543-9974-20128-@ictevents.uark.edu
SIT Info Session, Thursday, September 21
KIMP 408, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Stop by to learn more from SIT representatives! You can find out more information about SIT program options by visiting their website at http://studyabroad.sit.edu/. And, click here to search external program options on our website: http://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/external-programs.php.
ISA Info Table, Friday, September 22
Arkansas Union Mall, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Stop by to chat with ISA representatives! You can find out more information about ISA program options by visiting their website at http://studiesabroad.com/. And, click here to search external program options on our website: http://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/external-programs.php.
Hogs Abroad 101 Sessions
Center for World Languages: JBHT 207, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Every Tuesday & Wednesday!
NOTE: There will not be a Hogs Abroad 101 Session on Wednesday, September 20, due to the Study Abroad Fair.
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
U of A Rome Center Spring 2018 Application Deadline, TODAY, September 15
For more information, visit the program website.
- Rome Center | Open Campus Program
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
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!
Honors College Study Abroad Grants for January Intersession 2018, May Intersession 2018, & Spring 2018 Application Deadline, September 22 @ 4:00 pm
Here’s the link for more information: http://honorscollege.uark.edu/current-students/study-abroad-grant/index.php
Here’s the link to the application: http://hogsabroad.uark.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=12095
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
Several 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.
To Do
Apply for Your Passport:
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!
Office of Study Abroad Hours: Our office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; however, the office will be CLOSED this Wednesday, September 20th, due to the Study Abroad Fair. There will also be NO Walk-In Wednesday or Hogs Abroad 101 session on September 20th.
We look forward to seeing you at the STUDY ABROAD FAIR!
