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via the Study Abroad Office:
It is never too early to start planning for future study abroad opportunities!
Wednesday, February 3rd, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Gilman International Scholarship Overview
The Gilman International Scholarship is a national scholarship for Pell-eligible students choosing to study abroad. Awards range from $1,000 to $8,000 dollars. While this is a competitive scholarship, UIC students consistently receive the scholarship each term. In this overview session, we will go over the application components in detail, share essay writing tips, and brainstorm ways to promote your diversity in your application.
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Password (SAOSAO502!)
Tuesday, February 9th, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Study Abroad Scholarship Writing Workshops: Incorporating Identity and Diversity Into Your Application
The Study Abroad Office and the Office of the Vice Provost of Diversity are joining together to lead a scholarship writing workshop. In this workshop, we will review best practices for scholarship essays, strengthen your writing skills, and brainstorm effective ways to highlight one’s diversity, identity and goals in their study abroad scholarship applications.
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Password: SAOSAO502!
Thursday, February 11th, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Funding your Study Abroad: The Student Perspective
It is a common myth that study abroad is too expensive; instead, it is actually accessible and possible for all UIC students. Join us to hear directly from UIC students like you who have studied abroad as an undergraduate and were able to successfully fund their experiences. They will share tips, dispel myths, and answer all of the funding and scholarship application questions you may have!
Register Here!
Password – SAOSAO502!
Wednesday, February 17th, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Study Abroad Scholarship Writing Workshops: Incorporating Identity and Diversity Into Your Application
The Study Abroad Office and the Office of the Vice Provost of Diversity are joining together to lead a scholarship writing workshop. In this workshop, we will review best practices for scholarship essays, strengthen your writing skills, and brainstorm effective ways to highlight one’s diversity, identity and goals in their study abroad scholarship applications.
Register Here!
Password: SAOSAO502!
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