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SCHOLAR - UW-Platteville International Study Scholarship (Scholarship Program)

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  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Calendar Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winterim
  • Restrictions: UW-Platteville Education Abroad applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 10/15/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Students will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Area of Study: All Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.25
Program Description:

UW-Platteville International Study Scholarship

***This scholarship is only available to UW-Platteville students***

The UW-Platteville International Study Scholarship is available to support UW-Platteville students who are participating on approved education abroad programs.  These funds are provided by the State of Wisconsin and are allocated through the UW System to help students to fund their international experience.

NOTE: Limited amount of funds exists and scholarship funding is NOT guaranteed. Additionally, if you are receiving the International Study Scholarship for a Winterim program, you will not receive the funds until the fist week of Spring semester classes (after you have completed your study abroad program).

Eligibility

All UW-Platteville International Study Scholarship applicants:
  1. must be enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student in the semester preceding their international experience at UW-Platteville, UW-Platteville Richland, or UW-Platteville Baraboo (applicants who are enrolled as a “special student” are not eligible).
  2. must be applying for an approved program through UW-Platteville Education Abroad.
  3. must have demonstrated financial need.  (FASFA verified)
  4. must agree to volunteer for one or more of the following:
  • at education abroad events (five events for semester or year applicants, three events for short-term program applicants).
  • as an Education Abroad Ambassador for one semester.
  • as an Education Abroad Intern for one semester.
  • as a Global Amigo for one semester.
  • as an international orientation leader.
  • other ideas also welcome
5. Volunteer to assist in the International Programs Office for minimum of 2 hours during the semester following their program
6. cannot receive more than one international study scholarship.

The eligibility requirements for each UW-Platteville International Study Scholarship are: 
 
Funds:
Term
   Financial Need
Max Amt: Semester or year, enrolled in 12+ credits per term Winterim, spring break, or summer     Must have a FAFSA on file with Financial Aid Must demonstrate financial need
$1500 Scholarship X       X X
             
$300 Scholarship   X     X X

*If unable to provide FAFSA, please see EA Staff to discuss your status

How to Apply

Click the "Apply Now" button above to access the scholarship application.

Deadlines

Application deadlines are as follows:
  • October 1            Priority deadline for Spring, Winterim, and Calendar Year applicants
  • October 15          Extended deadline for Spring semester, Winterim, and Calendar Year applicants
  • April 1                 Priority deadline for Summer, Fall, and Academic Year applicants
  • April 15                Extended deadline for Summer, Fall, and Academic Year applicants

Scholarship Process

After students submit their UW-Platteville International Study Scholarship application to the UW-Platteville Education Abroad Office, it will be reviewed and sent to the UW-Platteville Financial Aid Office.  Students will not be notified whether or not they receive the scholarship, rather it will be applied directly to the student's billing statement.

NOTE: Scholarship recipients are required to volunteer in the Department of International Programs upon return.