The Phil and Beth Gasiewicz Study Abroad Scholarship

For Business Students Scholarship to support study abroad/international internships for business students.

Introduction

The Gasiewicz Scholarship was established to help students gain international business experience through study abroad/international internships. Awardees will receive $750-1500 to help offset the cost of studying abroad in approved programs. Around 10 scholarships are available to business students each year. These funds may be used for tuition and/or travel-related expenses.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be applying to or have been accepted into a study abroad program for academic credit
• Courses must be pre-approved (for undergraduate students)
• Students must be full-time students majoring in business
• Students must be in good academic standing (2.000 GPA or better)
• Programs that focus on the study of international business preferred
• Study Abroad Approval form must be submitted (before funds will be distributed)
• Students must be willing to complete a post-trip survey, essay on their experience and thank-you letter to the Gasiewicz family.

Application Requirements

• Application
• Transcripts
• Personal essay
• Faculty/advisor recommendation
• Study abroad program details
• Course approvals or Study Abroad Approval Form (for undergraduate students)
• Personal resume (optional)

Selection Criteria

Scholarships will be awarded to business students based on:

• Interest in study abroad and learning about different cultures/countries
• Ability to show how studying abroad will enhance your business knowledge/career potential
• Level of maturity and personal integrity

Application Deadlines

For all study abroad programs, the application deadline is mid-October of the year prior to the trip. Awards are announced a few weeks later in early November. Therefore, if your program begins in the spring, summer or fall of 2013, the deadline to apply is mid-October 2012.