Prairie View A&M University Have you always wondered what it would be like to travel the world? NOW S THE TIME!!! STUDY ABROAD and learn what the world can offer you! COURSE CREDITS AVAILABLE Worried about the cost? Scholarships are available! Join a trip hosted by Prairie View or find an outside program that is of interest to you and travel the world! STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS Offered through PVAMU!!!! APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 18, 2014 Application packets are attached to this announcement or can be picked-up in the Division of Social Work, Behavioral & Political Sciences Room 102, George R. Woolfolk Building For additional information, please contact: Dr. Walle Engedayehu at (936) 261-3200 or via email at waengedayehu@pvamu.edu EXPERIENCE LIFE OVERSEAS!
PRAIRE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences Division of Social Work, Behavioral and Political Sciences G.R. Woolfolk, Suite 102 Study Abroad Program Participant General Application Form Deadline: October 18, 2014 TAMUS SYSTEM PARTNERS PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERISTY --- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY --- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY- KINGSVILLE --- TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY --- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CENTRAL TEXAS --- TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY --- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY COMMERCE --- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY COPRUS CHRISTI --- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SAN ANTONIO - - - TEXAS A& M UNIVERSITY TEXARKANA --- WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
APPLICATION FOR STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ELIGIBILTY: Full-time student Minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA Minimum of 18 hrs. (cumulative) Need Based or lack of financial resources DIRECTIONS: Materials to be submitted for the study abroad program must be typed. faxed applications will be accepted. All documents must be submitted together as a single package. Transcripts and letters of recommendations must be sealed. Scholarship acceptance requires students to enroll in a minimum of six semester hours of coursework at PVAMU. Study Abroad for Ghana participants may require enrollment in a specific course (to be determined at a later time). A. APPLICATION FORM Applicants to the Study Abroad Program are selected competitively from among persons who are in their sophomore, junior or senior year of college. The applicant has a choice of either mailing his/her completed application or hand delivering the application packet to the following addresses. U.S. Mail Address Hand Delivery Option Prairie View A&M University Prairie View A&M University P. O. Box 513 MS 2203 Division of Social Work, Behavioral Prairie View, TX 77446 and Political Sciences George R. Woolfolk Bldg., Ste. 102 B. Personal Essay Applicants are required to compose a personal essay of no more than three typed, double-spaced pages. The essay should describe 1) Interest in and/or commitment to an international service career; 2) The ways that your participation in the PVAMU study abroad program will help you achieve your goals; and 3) What you hope to gain from your participation in this year s study abroad program.
C. Budget Please detail the cost for the desired program. (Detailed budget may be attached as addendum on separate sheet.) Study Abroad Destination: Budget: The scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship award monies. D. Resume Submit a resume that details (a) your educational background (b) your work experience (c) your achievements/awards, and (d) your organizational affiliation E. Letters of Recommendation Submit (a) two (2) letters of recommendation from faculty members, dean or advisor at your college, and (b) one (1) letter of personal recommendation from someone who can speak of your character. F. Official College Transcripts Provide official sealed transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended. G. Post-TRAVEL REPORT Students are expected to submit a post-travel report as specified by the scholarship requirements.
Scholarship Application Division of Social Work, Behavioral and Political Sciences Return Application to P.O. Box 519; MS 2203, Prairie View, Texas 77446 or G.R. Woolfolk Bldg., Suite 102 TYPES OF PROGRAMS Ghana Summer Program (PVAMU) Faculty - Led Program (PVAMU) Program Led by Outside Institution TARGETED COUNTRY APPLICATION INFORMATION Name Student ID Number Date of Birth Mailing Address City State Zip Phone Email Male Female Black/African American White (n - Hispanic) Are you a U.S. Citizen? Are you a Resident of Texas? Special Needs? Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander American Indian Other If no, what country are you a citizen? _ If no, what State are you a resident? Specify EDUCATION POST SECONDARY (Institution Currently Enrolled) Major Minor Anticipated Degree Title Expected Graduation Date (Month/Year) BS BA Other Cumulative GPA (at the end of previous semester) Cumulative hours (at the end of previous semester) Classification Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Organization Membership Extracurricular Activities Community Involvement After graduation from college, do you plan to pursue an advanced degree? If yes, When? In what field? Have you completed the FAFSA? Are you currently receiving financial aid? I certify that the information provided on this application is complete and accurate. I understand that providing false, misleading or incomplete information will be the basis for denial or revocation of scholarship funds. I understand that the Office of Student Financial Services reserves the right to modify my award (financial aid/scholarship, etc.) at any time due to changes in my eligibility, enrollment status, housing status, availability of funding; or receipt of any funds not included in my original award. Permission to Release Academic Records: I authorize the Division of Social Work, Behavioral and Political Sciences, to release to other educational institutions, as necessary, information personally identifiable to me from the records maintained in connection with this application. Student Signature Date For Office Use Only! Resume Personal Recommendation Letter Personal Essay Minimum 2.8 Official Transcript Two (2) Recommendation Letters Minimum 18 hrs. (cumulative) cumulative GPA