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04 December 2015

#HogsAbroad Frequent Flyer

Programs
Applications for Summer 2016 Faculty-Led Programs & U of A Rome Center Programs Are OPEN! 
Ready to get started with your summer, 2016, study abroad application for a faculty-led program or for the U of A Rome Center? Apply for your program through our study abroad online HogsAbroad portal!

Events
Last Hogs Abroad 101 Sessions before Winter Break:
Tuesday, December 8th from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, December 9th from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where?  Center for World Languages:  JBHT 207
Interested in studying abroad, but don’t know where to start? Consider attending one of our weekly study abroad Hogs Abroad 101 information sessions! The Hogs Abroad 101 information 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. Sessions are held every Tuesday and Wednesday at 4:00 PM, and last approximately 45 minutes. Space is limited to the first 25 students each week, so get there early!

Scholarships
Grants Available for Study in Australia with AIFS
Application Deadline:  Must apply and be accepted by Friday, December 11, 2015.
New Grant:  $1,500 for all Spring 2016/Fall 2016 Murdoch University in Perth, Australia. Any student applying for a semester long program in 2016 will automatically receive a $1,500 USD grant from Murdoch. This includes students who will be applying for the fall program. You can apply to study abroad with AIFS through the following link:   http://aifsabroad.com.

Safe Driver Scholarship
Application Deadline:  11:59 PM, Friday, January 15, 2016
The Safe Driver Scholarship from Ensurify.com has a goal to spread awareness about the importance of safe driving habits. All applicants are required to write a personal and impactful essay on the topics of safety and social awareness while driving. Scholarship winners will be awarded $1,000, a certificate of recognition, and will be featured on the Safe Driver site. Here is the link to the application:  https://ensurify.com/application

Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship
Application Deadline:  Monday, January 18, 2016
The 2016-2017 Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship application is now open! FEA Scholarships are $10,000 for an academic year, $5,000 for a semester, and are pro-rated for summer study. Here is the link to the FEA Scholarship application:  www.fundforeducationabroad.org/apply.

To Do
Check-out Our Study Abroad Blog!
Photo Booth Pics from the 2015 Study Abroad Fair are completed and posted! http://studyabroadarkansas.blogspot.com/2015/12/2015-hogsabroad-photo-booth-photos-on.html

Apply for Your Passport:
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:


We look forward to helping you go abroad!