PRESTIGIOUS GILMAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO UMASS DARTMOUTH STUDENT CHANY PEGUERO!!
Chany is a junior Computer Science major, Sociology minor. She will study abroad in Summer 2012 at Sophia University in Japan. Chany is the first-ever UMass Dartmouth student awarded this scholarship from the US State Department. She worked closely with IPO's Asst. Director for Study Abroad, Gina Reis, over a period of several months in preparing essays and recommendations for the application. Watch for Chany's reports from the field coming soon!
Around Campus
April 23, 2012, 4:00-7:00 PM or April 24, 2012, 6:00-9:00 PM
Pre-Departure Orientation
Science and Engineering, 227
Mandatory orientation for all students studying abroad in the Summer or during the Fall semester.
April 24, 2012, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Mini Study Abroad Fair
Woodland Commons
Learn about study abroad opportunities during the 2013 Winter Intersession, Spring Semester, including short-term opportunities during Spring Break!
Save the Date!
Study Abroad Application Due Dates
Intersession and Spring semester: October 1
Summer and Fall semester: March 1
Boren Scholarships and Fellowships Applications Now Available
Application Deadlines: January 31 (Boren Fellowship) and February 9 (Boren Scholarship)
Several UMass students are selected for these competitive swcholarships each year. However, success is based on serious preparation. Suggested lead time for these competitive applications is 6 months. Applicants must carefully select an appropriate program and write about how participation in that program will support their career career goals. A series of drafts developed with input from an academic adevisor is strongly recommended for the best chance of success. Contact IPO as early as possible for guidance in the application process.
Information and applications for the David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships are available at www.borenawards.org. Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East, where they can add important international and language components to their educations. Boren Scholarships provide undergraduate students up to $20,000 for an academic year's study abroad. Boren Fellowships provide graduate students up to $30,000 for language study and international research.
The Boren Awards are an initiative of the National Security Education Program (NSEP) and are administered by the Institute of International Education. Please contact the Boren Awards staff at boren@iie.org or 1-800-618-NSEP with any questions.
International Activity in the UMass System
Passport UMass Newsletter
Passport UMass is an electronic newsletter issued in collaboration with the International Relations Advisory Council. Its purpose is to highlight and publicize the great international accomplishments and initiatives of faculty, staff and students on all five campuses.
International Education Week 2011
