#HogsAbroad Frequent Flyer

Our office at 520 Storer Avenue is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM!

Our featured country of the month is...China!

Follow these links for more information about why you should consider studying abroad in China.

• Check out our article in the Newswire!
• See our blog for more in-depth information on programs available in China!

Save the Date for our STUDY ABROAD FAIR! 

Study Abroad Fair, Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Arkansas Union International Connections Lounge, 10:00 AM– 2:00 PM Wishing you had studied abroad this summer? Don’t miss another opportunity; get started at the Study Abroad Fair this September! 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 program provider options! You can also get funding and scholarship information. Study abroad programs are available for all majors, so stop by to learn how to turn your scholastic dreams into a reality!

HogsAbroad 101 Drop-In Advising
EVERY WEEKDAY, 3:00-5:00 PM
Study Abroad House 

Want to study abroad but don’t know where to start? Stop by our office during Drop-In Advising hours to learn the basics—program types, locations, housing options, scholarships, etc. Peer mentors are available to help you review your options for study abroad and start searching for a program.

Upcoming Events
Info Meeting

Honors Passport: Sicily (January Intersession 2019)

GEAR, Honors Lounge, 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Come learn about Honors Passport: Sicily! This faculty-led program will take place during the January Intersession and allows students to explore Sicily's mosaic culture through the lens of its art, architecture, and archaeology. Visit the program brochure & application page for more information!

Info Meetings

International Business Seminar in Ireland (Summer 2019)

WJWH 302

-Monday, September 10, 2018: 5:30-7:30 PM

-Monday, September 24, 2018: 5:30-7:30 PM

-Wednesday, October 3, 2018: 7-9 PM

Come learn about the faculty-led International Business Seminar in Ireland! This faculty-led program will take place during the summer of 2019 and provides students with insights into Irish culture and history as well as international business and economic environment in the European Union. Visit the program brochure & application page for more information!

Rome Center Information Meeting

Monday, September 10, 2018

MAIN 417, 4:30 PM

Interested in studying at the University of Arkansas Rome Center? Come to this information session to learn all about the semester program, including location, amenities, the application process, the curriculum, and more! Visit studyabroad.uark.edu/romecenter for more information.

Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Information Sessions

Friday, September 7, 2018: WLLC, 2-3 PM

Monday, September 10, 2018: WLLC, 1-2 PM

The Gilman Scholarship offers funding for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in study abroad. If you are 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 one of our information meetings! Visit the Gilman website here: https://www.iie.org/gilman/

Application Information Spring 2019 U of A Exchange Applications

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 2019
Faculty-led Application Deadline: October 1

For more information, visit the program websites.

• India | Experiential Learning in Indian Agriculture
• New Zealand | Human & Animal Interaction
• Vietnam | Global Community Development
• Belize | Global Community Development
• Sicily | Honors Passport-A Mediterranean Mosaic

U of A Rome Center Spring 2019
Application Deadline: October 1

For more information, visit the program websites.

• Rome Center | Global Studies Program
• Rome Center | Architecture Program

Scholarship Information
It’s never too early to start scouting scholarships!

If you are interested in studying abroad during the upcoming year, check out the scholarships on our website so you will 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 also many more, so be sure to do your research!

Office of Study Abroad Scholarship
January Intersession 2019 & Spring 2019
Application Deadline: October 1

Follow this link to the scholarship application.

Gilman Scholarship
Spring 2019 & Early Summer 2019
Application Deadline: October 2

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.

University of Arkansas Study Abroad Scholarships
Now available on the HogsAbroad Portal

Various U of A study abroad scholarships now have applications on the HogsAbroad 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.

CIEE: Grants & Scholarships

Are you planning on doing a study abroad program through CIEE in the near future? Significant grants and scholarships are available to students participating in certain CIEE study abroad programs! For more information, look here.

Get Connected! #HogsAbroad

Stay in the loop with U of A students while they are 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 our blogs.

Be sure to:
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Instagram
Follow us on 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!

#HogsAbroad Frequent Flyer

Our office at 520 Storer Avenue is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM!

Welcome Students! 

The Frequent Flyer is our study abroad newsletter detailing deadlines, events, and information pertaining to studying abroad (click here to subscribe). Fall is the perfect time to start thinking about future study abroad plans and getting started is just one click away! 

Save the Date for our STUDY ABROAD FAIR! 

Study Abroad Fair, Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Arkansas Union International Connections Lounge,
10:00 AM– 2:00 PM 
Wishing you had studied abroad this summer? Don’t miss another opportunity; get started at the Study Abroad Fair this September! 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 program provider options! You can also get funding and scholarship information. Study abroad programs are available for all majors, so stop by to learn how to turn your scholastic dreams into a reality!

HogsAbroad 101 Drop-In Advising
EVERY WEEKDAY, 3:00 PM—5:00 PM
Study Abroad House Want to study abroad but don’t know where to start? Stop by our office during Drop-In Advising hours to learn the basics—program types, locations, housing options, scholarships, etc. Peer mentors are available to help you review your options for study abroad and start searching for a program. 

Upcoming Events 

Info Table @ Walton College Block Party, August 22
Shollmier Plaza, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Come chat with office staff about our programs, and see how you can make study abroad a reality!

Info Table @ Hillfest, August 20
Central Quad, outside the Union
11:00 AM-2:00 PMCome chat with office staff about our programs at Hillfest!

Fulbright Scholarship Information Meeting
August 23, ASCR: Tour Room-Hunt 223
4:00 PM-5:00 PM2019-2020 awards for study, research, or teaching English abroad; applicants must be U.S. citizens and graduating seniors or graduate level. For more information: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/. 

Application Information 

Spring 2019 Exchange Application
Deadline: October 1The 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 2019
Faculty-led Application Deadline: October 1For more information, visit the program websites.

India | Experiential Learning in Indian Agriculture
New Zealand | Human & Animal Interaction
Vietnam | Global Community Development
Belize | Global Community Development
Sicily | Honors Passport-A Mediterranean Mosaic

U of A Rome Center Spring 2019
Application Deadline: October 1For more information, visit the program websites.

Rome Center | Global Studies Program
Rome Center | Architecture Program 

Scholarship Information
It’s never too early to start scouting scholarships!If you are interested in studying abroad during the upcoming year, check out the scholarships on our website so you will 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 also many more, so be sure to do your research!

Office of Study Abroad Scholarship
January Intersession 2019 & Spring 2019
Application Deadline: October 1Follow this link to the scholarship application.

Gilman Scholarship
Spring 2019 & Early Summer 2019
Application Deadline: October 3The 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.

University of Arkansas Study Abroad Scholarships
Now available on the HogsAbroad PortalVarious U of A study abroad scholarships now have applications on the HogsAbroad 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.

Get Connected! #HogsAbroadStay in the loop with U of A students while they are 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 our blogs.

Be sure to:
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Instagram
Follow us on 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!

#HogsAbroad Frequent Flyer

Hogs Abroad 101 Drop-In Sessions

EVERY WEEKDAY from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Study Abroad House.

Learn all the study abroad basics – program types, locations, housing options, scholarships, etc. Peer mentors are available to help you review your options for study abroad and start searching for a program. Please note that this will not be available during finals week and is only available during summer months by appointment. Take advantage while it is still available every day!

New Applications

Spring 2019 Study Abroad Applications are now open!

Interested in studying abroad during the spring of 2019? Applications are now open on Hogs Abroad! Now is a great time to start planning for a spring semester in another country.

Rome Center

Spring 2019

Applications are now open for the Rome Center for Spring 2019! Coursework is available in History, Art, Communication, Architecture and Humanities. The deadline to apply is September 15! Review program details, courses, and other opportunities on the Rome Center Website, or link here: https://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/rome-center.php.

ISA Rome: Italian Culture & Liberal Arts-January Intersession Program

Application Deadline: October 15, 2018

Summer is a great time to start thinking about applying for January Intersession and Spring 2019 programs! ISA is an external program offering January Intersession, or J-Term, programs. The J-Term (January Term) program at The American University of Rome (AUR) is designed for students wanting to complete a Culture or Liberal Arts course in an intensive format. This program can be taken as a precursor to a semester program or as an individual program. This program is ideal for students looking for the iconic Italian experience short term. For more information, click here. If you decide to apply for an external program, don’t forget to apply through the U of A on Hogs Abroad, too!

AIFS Study Abroad: Berlin, Germany-January Intersession Program

Application Deadline: September 15, 2018

AIFS is offering a 3-week January term in Berlin, Germany! Courses are offered in culture, history, law, politics, religion, and social science. Classes are taught in German and in English and no previous German language study is required. More information on this program is available on the AIFS website. If you decide to apply for an external program, don’t forget to apply on Hogs Abroad, too!

To Do

Pending Applications:

If you currently have a pending study abroad program application in your Hogs Abroad Portal for Summer or Fall 2018, please check to see what you need in order to complete the application and check off those boxes!

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.

You can also visit U of A Passport Services at pmcs.uark.edu/passport-services/.

And, once you have your passport, 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!

#HogsAbroad Frequent Flyer

Hogs Abroad 101 Drop-In Sessions

EVERY WEEKDAY from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Study Abroad House.

Learn all the study abroad basics – program types, locations, housing options, scholarships, etc. Peer mentors are available to help you review your options for study abroad and start searching for a program.

Events/Info Meetings

Fulbright Scholarship Info Sessions

Tuesday, April 17, 5:00 PM-6:00 PM in Gearhart Hall 206 for Study/Research Abroad Grants

Wednesday, April 18, 5:00 PM-6:00 PM in Gearhart Hall 103 for Teaching English Abroad

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, provides fully funded grants for post-graduate individual study, research, or English Teaching Assistantships in over 150 countries worldwide. The 2019-2020 Fulbright U. S. student competition is now open. An info session will be held on Tuesday, April 17 in Gearhart Hall 206 for those interested in research and study abroad through the Fulbright Program. For those interested in English Teaching Assistantships, another info session will be held on Wednesday, April 18 in the Honors Lounge (Gearhart 103). Pizza will be served at both information sessions! For more details on the Fulbright Program or to start applying: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/applicants/getting-started.

Rome Center Info Meeting

Where: Old Main 417

When: April 26, 2018, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Applications are now open for the Rome Center for Spring 2019! There will be an information session on the Spring 2019 semester at the University of Arkansas Rome Center on Thursday, April 26 in Old Main 417. Coursework is available in History, Art, Communication, Architecture and Humanities. The deadline to apply is September 15! Review program details, courses, and other opportunities on the Rome Center Website, or link here: https://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/rome-center.php.

New Applications

Spring 2019 Study Abroad Applications are now open!

Interested in studying abroad during the spring of 2019? Applications are now open on Hogs Abroad! Now is a great time to start planning for a semester in another country.

To Do

Pending Applications:

If you currently have a pending study abroad program application in your Hogs Abroad Portal , please check to see what you need in order to complete the application and check off those boxes!

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.

You can also visit U of A Passport Services at pmcs.uark.edu/passport-services/.

And, once you have your passport, 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!

#HogsAbroad Frequent Flyer

All in for Arkansas

April 4-5, 2018

The Study Abroad Office hopes that you will go #Allin4Arkansas with us during the 3rd annual All in for Arkansas fundraising drive and help grow our scholarship funds for deserving U of A students to study around the world. The online giving day kicks off at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4th and concludes at 1:11 p.m. on Thursday, April 5th. Why the odd time? The event runs for 1,871 minutes in honor of the U of A’s founding year.

SO, WHAT CAN YOU DO? 

• GIVE to grow study abroad scholarships!
• SHARE your own study abroad experiences on social media with a link to our GSIE giving page. Be sure to set your posts to public and use the hashtags #HogsAbroad and #Allin4Arkansas so we can see it!

Hogs Abroad 101 Drop-In Sessions

EVERY WEEKDAY from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Study Abroad House.

Learn all the study abroad basics – program types, locations, housing options, scholarships, etc. Peer mentors are available to help you review your options for study abroad and start searching for a program.

Information Session

Passport Information Session & Workshop

April 5, 2018 from 3:00 PM-4:00 PM at ARKU 308 SW (Food Court)

Need to apply for a passport but don’t know how to get started? Join us for a workshop with David Reimer, a Passport Specialist from the Arkansas Passport Center, and Doug Norwood, Operations Manager for Passport Services at the University of Arkansas!

Study Abroad Program Applications

Applications for external programs with rolling admissions are OPEN!

Summer/Fall/Academic Year 2018-2019 Application Deadlines: April 1, 2018

Many external programs—including but not limited to AIFS, API, CEA, and ISA—have application deadlines as April 1!

Remember, for external programs, you will apply to your program provider, AND fill out your application on the Hogs Abroad Portal: http://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/external-programs.php

Scholarships & Funding

Freeman – ASIA Scholarship

Fall/Academic Year 2018-2019 Application Deadline: April 11, 2018

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. Here is the link to apply: http://www.iie.org/Programs/Freeman-ASIA.

CIEE-Gilman Go Global Grant

Summer/Fall 2018 Application Deadline: April 1

This scholarship is open to students attending a CIEE study abroad program who are also qualified applicants of the Benjamin A. Gilman International scholarship regardless of whether or not they receive the Gilman Scholarship. For more information, see the following link: https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/scholarships/need-based-grants.

To Do

Pending Applications:

If you currently have a pending study abroad program application in your Hogs Abroad Portal, please check to see what you need in order to complete the application and check off those boxes!

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.

You can also visit U of A Passport Services at pmcs.uark.edu/passport-services/.

And, once you have your passport, 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!

#HogsAbroad Frequent Flyer

Hogs Abroad 101 Drop-In Sessions

EVERY WEEKDAY from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Study Abroad House.

Learn all the study abroad basics – program types, locations, housing options, scholarships, etc. Peer mentors are available to help you review your options for study abroad and start searching for a program.

Study Abroad Program Applications

Applications for external programs with rolling admissions are OPEN!

Many external programs—including but not limited to AIFS, API, CEA, and ISA— have application deadlines as April 1!

Remember, for external programs, you will apply to your program provider, AND fill out your application on the Hogs Abroad Portal: http://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/external-programs.php

Scholarships & Funding

Freeman – ASIA Scholarship

Summer 2018 Application Deadline: March 14, 2018

Fall/Academic Year 2018-2019 Application Deadline: April 11, 2018

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. Here is the link to apply: http://www.iie.org/Programs/Freeman-ASIA.

CIEE-Gilman Go Global Grant

Summer/Fall 2018 Application Deadline: April 1

This scholarship is open to students attending a CIEE study abroad program who are also qualified applicants of the Benjamin A. Gilman International scholarship regardless of whether or not they receive the Gilman Scholarship. For more information, see the following link: https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/scholarships/need-based-grants.

To Do

Pending Applications:

If you currently have a pending study abroad program application in your Hogs Abroad Portal, please check to see what you need in order to complete the application and check off those boxes!

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.

You can also visit U of A Passport Services at pmcs.uark.edu/passport-services/.

And, once you have your passport, 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!

#HogsAbroad Frequent Flyer

Hogs Abroad 101 Drop-In Sessions

EVERY WEEKDAY from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Study Abroad House.

Learn all the study abroad basics – program types, locations, housing options, scholarships, etc. Peer mentors are available to help you review your options for study abroad and start searching for a program.

Study Abroad Program Applications

Upcoming U of A Program Application Deadlines

Applications for the Faculty-led trip to Australia are still open.

Deadline is March 1.

Learn more here: https://bumpersinternational.uark.edu/programs/faculty-led/australia.php

Apply here: https://bumpersinternational.uark.edu/programs/faculty-led/australia.php

Applications for external programs with rolling admissions are OPEN!

Remember, for external programs, you will apply to your program provider, AND fill out your application on the Hogs Abroad Portal: http://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/external-programs.php

Scholarships & Funding

Go Overseas—Study Abroad in Ireland Scholarship

Summer 2018 Application Deadline: February 23, 2018

Go Overseas is an external program that partners with other institutions to help students study abroad. They are currently accepting applications for a scholarship to study in Ireland that includes a tuition waiver and stipend for qualified students. Here is the link to apply: https://www.gooverseas.com/scholarships/ireland.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

Summer 2018 & Fall/Academic Year 2018-2019 Application Deadline: March 6

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad. The Gilman Scholarship Program is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are either currently receiving Federal Pell Grant funding or are Pell Grant eligible. For the application and more information, visit https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/applicants/application-overview/. For more information regarding the Gilman Scholarship and eligible study abroad programs, please call 479-575-7582 to schedule an appointment with a study abroad advisor.

Freeman – ASIA Scholarship

Summer 2018 Application Deadline: March 14, 2018

Fall/Academic Year 2018-2019 Application Deadline: April 11, 2018

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. Here is the link to apply: http://www.iie.org/Programs/Freeman-ASIA.

Walton Study Abroad Instagram Photo Contest

Runs from February 19-March 2.

The annual Walton study abroad Instagram photo contest begins February 19th and will run through March 2nd. Submit up to 5 photos to be featured on the Walton study abroad Instagram and for a chance to win a small, first place prize! Please submit a caption along with the photo (as well as your name, major, and location of study abroad experience) to wcobgeo@uark.edu. Identify one of the following categories for each photo entry: 1) Culture, 2) Local People, 3) Places, 4) Historic, 5) HogsAbroad. Photos must be from study abroad or international internship experiences between Jan. 2017-Jan. 2018. Send in your study abroad pictures and have fun!

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.

You can also visit U of A Passport Services at pmcs.uark.edu/passport-services/.

And, once you have your passport, 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!

#HogsAbroad Frequent Flyer

Upcoming Study Abroad Info Sessions

ISA Info Session at the Honors College (All are welcome! Free pizza!!)

Monday, February 12, 1:00-2:00pm

GEAR 129

ISA representative Chelsi Hudson will discuss international opportunities for study, research, service learning, and internships.

Gilman Scholarship Information Meetings

Monday, February 12, 12:00-1:00pm

Monday, February 19, 1:00pm-2:00pm

JBHT 207

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 one of our information meetings! Visit the Gilman website here: https://www.iie.org/gilman/

AIFS Study Abroad Info Session

Thursday, February 22, 2:00pm – 4:00pm

ARKU 509

AIFS representative Bridgette Thompson will lead an information session about AIFS study abroad opportunities.

Upcoming Study Abroad Info Tables

ISA Study Abroad Info Tables

Monday, February 12, 11:00am-12:30pm

Tuesday, February 13, 11:00am-1:00pm

ARKU Food Court

Visit studiesabroad.com for more information.

SIT Study Abroad Info Table

Wednesday, February 14, 11:00am-12:00pm

ARKU Food Court

Visit studyabroad.sit.edu for more information.

Arcadia Study Abroad Info Table

Thursday, February 15, 11:00am – 1:00pm

ARKU Food Court

Visit studyabroad.arcadia.edu for more information.

API Study Abroad Info Table

Tuesday, February 20, 11:00am – 1:00pm

ARKU Food Court

Visit apistudyabroad.com for more information.

SAI Study Abroad Info Table

Wednesday, February 21, 12:00pm – 3:00 pm

ARKU Food Court

Visit saiprograms.com for more information.

AIFS Study Abroad Info Table

Thursday, February 22, 11:00am – 1:00 pm

ARKU Food Court

Visit aifsabroad.com for more information.

Study Abroad Program Applications

Upcoming U of A Program Application Deadlines

Applications for the U of A Rome Center Semester Program for Fall 2018 are OPEN!

Application deadline: February 15

Learn more here: https://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/rome-center.php

Apply here: Rome Center Semester Program Fall 2018

Applications for external programs with rolling admissions are OPEN! Remember, for external programs, you will apply to your program provider, AND fill out your application on the Hogs Abroad Portal: http://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/external-programs.php

Scholarships & Funding

Office of Study Abroad Scholarship

Summer 2018, Fall 2018, Academic Year 2018-19 Deadline: February 15

Award recipients will be expected to make the very best of their study abroad experience, and we hope you will help us promote study abroad when you return to campus! Before you depart, you will receive an invitation from our office to contribute to our Study Abroad Blog while you are away. We also have many opportunities for our returning study abroad students to help with promotional events or participate on student panels about their study abroad experience. We hope we can count on you to help us champion this part of your academic experience here at the U of A. Apply online here: Office of Study Abroad Scholarship.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

Summer 2018 & Fall/Academic Year 2018-2019 Application Deadline: March 6

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad. The Gilman Scholarship Program is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are either currently receiving Federal Pell Grant funding or are Pell Grant eligible. For the application and more information, visit https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/applicants/application-overview/. And, be sure to come to one of our information meetings about the Gilman Scholarship.

Freeman – ASIA Scholarship

Summer 2018 Application Deadline: March 14, 2018

Fall/Academic Year 2018-2019 Application Deadline: April 11, 2018

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. Here is the link to apply: http://www.iie.org/Programs/Freeman-ASIA.

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.

You can also visit U of A Passport Services at pmcs.uark.edu/passport-services/.

And, once you have your passport, 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!

#HogsAbroad Frequent Flyer

Upcoming Study Abroad Info Sessions
Rome Center Semester Program for Fall 2018
Monday, February 5, 4:30-5:30pm at the Study Abroad House
Come learn more about the Rome Center program for Fall 2018! Coursework is available in History, Art, Communication, Architecture and Humanities, as well as related disciplines. Learn more at https://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/rome-center.php. Apply by February 15! This information session will be broadcast live through Facebook, so follow the Office of Study Abroad to participate from anywhere!

Gilman Scholarship Information Meetings
JBHT 207
Thursday, February 8, 4:00-5:00pm
Monday, February 12, 12:00-1:00pm
Monday, February 19, 1:00pm-2:00pm
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 one of our information meetings! Visit the Gilman website here: https://www.iie.org/gilman/

Study Abroad Program Applications

Upcoming U of A Program Application Deadlines

Application Deadline: February 1

Most Summer 2018 U of A Faculty-Led and Rome Center programs

NOTE: EARLY APPLICATION IS STRONGLY ADVISED. Applications may close before the published deadline if all spots are filled.

Find out more about all our faculty-led program options here: https://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/faculty-led.php

Find out more about our Rome Center program options here: https://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/rome-center.php

Applications for the U of A Rome Center Semester Program for Fall 2018 are OPEN!

Learn more here: https://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/rome-center.php

Apply here: https://hogsabroad.uark.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=12148

Applications for Fall and Academic Year 2018-2019 U of A Exchange programs are OPEN!

Learn more about exchange program options here: https://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/exchange.php

Applications for external programs with rolling admissions are OPEN! Remember, for external programs, you will apply to your program provider, AND fill out your application on the Hogs Abroad Portal: http://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/external-programs.php

Scholarships & Funding

ISA Early Application Discount

Are you applying for a Fall 2018 program through ISA - International Studies Abroad? Take advantage of this early application discount! Students who complete applications for ISA Fall 2018 programs before January 31, 2018 will automatically receive a $100 discount applied to their ISA account. More information here: https://studiesabroad.com/feature/early_apps_2018

University of Arkansas Study Abroad Scholarships on the Hogs Abroad Portal

Summer 2018, Fall 2018, Academic Year 2018-19 Deadline: February 1

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.

African American Studies Department Study Abroad Grants

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

Fulbright College Sturgis Honors Study Abroad Grants

Honors College Study Abroad Grants

J.W. & Elizabeth Fulbright Scholarship

Johnetta Cross Brazzell Study Abroad Scholarship

Nathan “Kitt” Rom Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship

Sam Walton College of Business Study Abroad Scholarship/Funding

World Language, Literature, and Culture Departmental Scholarship

Office of Study Abroad Scholarship

Summer 2018, Fall 2018, Academic Year 2018-19 Deadline: February 15

Award recipients will be expected to make the very best of their study abroad experience, and we hope you will help us promote study abroad when you return to campus! Before you depart, you will receive an invitation from our office to contribute to our Study Abroad Blog while you are away. We also have many opportunities for our returning study abroad students to help with promotional events or participate on student panels about their study abroad experience. We hope we can count on you to help us champion this part of your academic experience here at the U of A. Apply online here: Office of Study Abroad Scholarship.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

Summer 2018 & Fall/Academic Year 2018-2019 Application Deadline: March 6

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad. The Gilman Scholarship Program is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are either currently receiving Federal Pell Grant funding or are Pell Grant eligible. For the application and more information, visit https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/applicants/application-overview/. And, be sure to come to one of our information meetings about the Gilman Scholarship.

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.

You can also visit U of A Passport Services at pmcs.uark.edu/passport-services/.

And, once you have your passport, 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!

#HogsAbroad Frequent Flyer

Welcome back, students! We hope you all have a great start to the spring semester!

Study Abroad Office Hours
The office is open from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Walk-In Wednesdays will resume the first week of classes, on Wednesday, January 17^th, from 1:00pm – 4:30 pm. Walk-In Wednesdays are a great option for those who have a couple of questions, need a form signed, or just want to touch base with an advisor for a few minutes.

Upcoming Study Abroad Info Sessions
U of A Faculty-Led: Medieval England Info Session, Monday, January 22, 4:00 pm, MAIN 319
Join us for an information session on our faculty-led Medieval England program for Summer 2018. The faculty leader, Dr. William Quinn, will be available to provide information and answer questions. Apply online here: Medieval England.

Study Abroad Program Applications

Upcoming U of A Program Application Deadlines

Application Deadline: January 16

Belize | Coastal Caribbean Biology

Application Deadline: February 1

Most Summer 2018 U of A Faculty-Led and Rome Center programs

NOTE: EARLY APPLICATION IS STRONGLY ADVISED. Applications may close before the published deadline if all spots are filled.

Find out more about all our faculty-led program options here: https://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/faculty-led.php

Find out more about our Rome Center program options here: https://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/rome-center.php

Applications for Fall and Academic Year 2018-2019 U of A Exchange programs are OPEN!

Learn more about exchange program options here: https://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/exchange.php

Applications for external programs with rolling admissions are OPEN! Remember, for external programs, you will apply to your program provider, AND fill out your application on the Hogs Abroad Portal: http://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/external-programs.php

Scholarships & Funding

ISA Early Application Discount

Are you applying for a Summer or Fall 2018 program through ISA - International Studies Abroad? Take advantage of this early application discount! Students who complete applications for ISA Summer 2018 programs before January 15, 2018, or for Fall 2018 programs before January 31, 2018 will automatically receive a $100 discount applied to their ISA account. More information here: https://studiesabroad.com/feature/early_apps_2018

Boren Awards

The U of A campus deadline is January 22

Students must pursue study of languages, geographic areas and fields of study critical to U.S. National Security. Recipients are expected to fulfill service requirement with U.S. government upon graduation or termination of studies. An appointment with the Boren on-campus advisor, DeDe Long (dslong@uark.edu), is required as part of application process. For more details, visit https://borenawards.org

University of Arkansas Study Abroad Scholarships on the Hogs Abroad Portal

Summer 2018, Fall 2018, Academic Year 2018-19 Deadline: February 1

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.

Office of Study Abroad Scholarship

Summer 2018, Fall 2018, Academic Year 2018-19 Deadline: February 15

Award recipients will be expected to make the very best of their study abroad experience, and we hope you will help us promote study abroad when you return to campus! Before you depart, you will receive an invitation from our office to contribute to our Study Abroad Blog while you are away. We also have many opportunities for our returning study abroad students to help with promotional events or participate on student panels about their study abroad experience. We hope we can count on you to help us champion this part of your academic experience here at the U of A. Apply online here: Office of Study Abroad Scholarship.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

Summer 2018 & Fall/Academic Year 2018-2019 Application Deadline: March 6

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad. The Gilman Scholarship Program is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are either currently receiving Federal Pell Grant funding or are Pell Grant eligible. For the application and more information, visit https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/applicants/application-overview/

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.

You can also visit U of A Passport Services at pmcs.uark.edu/passport-services/.

And, once you have your passport, 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!