Application for Need-Based Study Abroad Grants

Need-Based Awards for Study Abroad Application University of Iowa Office for Study Abroad

I will be studying abroad next: I am applying for a:

 Fall semester / academic year  Need-Based Study Abroad Grant  Winter session  Grants for UI Summer Programs to Spanish  Spring semester / calendar year & Portuguese-Speaking Countries  Summer session  USAC Grant

The Office for Study Abroad offers a limited number of need-based grants to study abroad program participants. Most awards will be between $500 and $4000. To be eligible for a need-based grant, a student must 1) be enrolled in a degree program at the University of Iowa, 2) be in good academic standing, 3) receive some form of financial aid, and 4) earn credit that counts toward degree requirements. Graduate students are eligible if they are participating in a formal study abroad program and earning credit which will be transferred toward their degree.

Applications must be submitted to the Office for Study Abroad by the deadline posted on the web site. Applications for USAC Grants may be submitted later, as long as they’re submitted at least 60 days prior to departure.

You must also attach your financial aid award summary (available on ISIS). Grants are determined by comparing the financial need/aid figures and are awarded on the basis of relative need. USAC Grants do not require a financial aid award summary. If unavailable, complete the “statement of need” section below.

Note: Pell Grant recipients are also encouraged to apply for a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. More information and an application are available at .

Name______Program______

Student ID#______Sponsoring Institution______

 undergraduate  graduate Country______

Estimated # of s.h. that you will earn:______Total program cost:______(include estimates of all related expenses) Anticipated departure date: ______

STATEMENT OF NEED (optional) Please describe your need for additional financial support:

 I have attached a copy of my financial aid award summary or award notification letter.

______Student’s signature Date 1-10-08