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06 February 2015

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Information Sessions

Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship Information Sessions, February 12, 17 and 18
Thu Feb 12 from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm in JBHT 207
Tue Feb 17 from 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm in JBHT 207
Wed Feb 18 from 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm in JBHT 207
Mon Feb 23 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am in JBHT 207
This scholarship enables students who receive Pell Grants the opportunity to participate in study or intern abroad opportunities worldwide. Awardees can get up to $3,000 (summer)-$5,000 (semester/year) in funding for their study abroad or internship. For more information and help applying, attend one of these info sessions! You can find more information at http://www.iie.org/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program or by contacting our office at 479-575-7582!
Hogs Abroad 101 Sessions, every Tuesday and Wednesday
JBHT 207 from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Interested in studying abroad, but don’t know where to start? Consider attending one of our weekly study abroad info sessions! These info sessions are led by peer advisors and are a great place to discover what kind of programs are offered, how to apply, and how to fund your trip. Hogs Abroad 101 info sessions are offered every Tuesday and Wednesday, lasting approximately 45 minutes. All info sessions take place at 4:00 pm in the Foreign Language Lab in JBHT 207. Space is limited, so get there early!

Deadlines

Office of Study Abroad Scholarship Deadline, February 15
This application is open to all U of A students studying abroad during summer 2015, fall 2015, or AY 2015-2016 terms. Depending on the duration of the program, award amounts vary between $200 and $800. To be eligible, students should have a 3.0 GPA. For more information or to apply, go to http://studyabroad.uark.edu/funding.

Study or Intern Abroad with External Programs
Most affiliated study abroad programs will continue to accept students for Summer 2015 on a rolling basis through March.  You can browse programs using our search tool (http://studyabroad.uark.edu/search) or call our office at 479-575-7582 to schedule a meeting with an advisor to help you find the right program! Options are available at many price points and on every continent!

Extended Application Deadline for select summer 2015 U of A Faculty-Led Programs
Don’t miss out! Select U of A faculty-led programs are still accepting applications!

        Deadline Extended to February 15:
·         Medieval England - http://studyabroad.uark.edu/medievalengland
·         The Global Reach of British Film & Television - http://studyabroad.uark.edu/oxbridge     
·         Community Development in Vietnam - http://studyabroad.uark.edu/vietnam
o   Business
o   History
o   Service-Leadership
o   Agriculture
·         Community Development in Belize - http://studyabroad.uark.edu/belize
o   Social Work
o   Agriculture
o   Ecology
o   Anthropology

Deadline Extended to February 16:
·         French in Besancon - http://studyabroad.uark.edu/besancon

Deadline Extended to February 20:
·         Spanish Immersion & Service Learning in Puebla, Mexico -http://studyabroad.uark.edu/puebla

Deadline Extended to February 28:
·         Spanish in Madrid, Session II in July – http://studyabroad.uark.edu/madrid 
·         Hospitality, Tourism and Culture in Italy - http://studyabroad.uark.edu/HOSPItaly

Deadline Extended to April 1:
·         Global India - http://studyabroad.uark.edu/globalindia


Stay Connected

Stay in the loop with U of A students while they’re abroad! Students who are studying abroad will be posting throughout the spring, summer and academic year, so feel free to check in and see what’s going on!