WEGS Application 2019-20 - Broward College

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WILLIAM E. GREENE (WEG) SCHOLARSHIPThe William E. Greene Scholarship for Semester Study Abroad is named after the foundingdirector of Broward College's Greene International Education Institute. For 26 years, Dr. Greeneworked to establish numerous affiliations and agreements with global institutions, establishingBroward College as a leader in international education. Scholarship funds are made availablefrom the money generated through these programs. This scholarship will be awarded to studentswho are prepared to spend a semester studying abroad full-time at one of these BrowardCollege study abroad programs in Peru, Spain, Costa Rica or Ecuador. The scholarship will coverprogram costs including tuition, program fees, housing, and student travel insuranceELIGIBILITYTo be considered for the scholarship, at the time of application a student must: Be an AA, AS, AAS, BS, BAS, or BSN degree-seeking student at Broward College. Be 18 years of age or older at the time of departure. Show proof of a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher. Have completed twelve (12) credit hours in 1000 and/or 2000 level courses at BrowardCollege at the time of the application. Have successfully completed ENC 1101 with a minimum final course grade of C or betterat the time of the application. Not be on academic or disciplinary probation. Be in possession of a passport at least 2 months before the program start date, which hasa validity lasting at least six to nine months after the program end date. If you are not aU.S. citizen, it is your responsibility to verify your legal status to travel outside of the UnitedStates. Broward College does not verify, obtain, nor guarantee applicants permission totravel outside the U.S. nor guarantee entry into the host country when participating in BCsponsored study abroad programs. Not have been a former recipient of the William E. Greene Scholarship. Previousapplicants who did not receive the scholarship, however, ARE eligible to reapply for fullconsideration.*Please note, the scholarship does not require that applicants be a Florida resident, U.S.citizen, or full-time student in order to apply. All degree-seeking Broward students who meetthe above criteria are eligible.*Updated 9/30/2018

TERMS AND CONDITIONS1. The William E. Greene (WEG) Scholarship is administered by the International EducationAdvisory Committee. Applications are to be submitted to the Greene International EducationInstitute by the application deadline as indicated below. They are then reviewed by theCommittee, select candidates are invited for interviews, and the recipient is chosen bymajority vote.2. Student selection criteria are based on individual student merit and their potential forreturning the greatest benefit to BC upon completion of the semester abroad. Thecommittee will evaluate applicants based on the following criteria:a. Two letters of recommendation from BC professors, as described in the applicationmaterials section of the applicationb. Two essays responding to specific questions, as described in the application materialssection of the applicationc. Grade point average (GPA)d. Personal interview with the William E. Greene Scholarship Committee.3. Students who are selected and accept the WEG Scholarship are required to return to thecollege and participate in a minimum of two of the following activities in the subsequentsemester, whether or not they are enrolled at the college:a. Deliver a presentation to a student organization, club, or class reflecting ontheir personal and academic growth as a result of this study abroadopportunity.b. Write an article for The Observer reflecting on their personal and academicgrowth as a result of this experiencec. Volunteer to donate a minimum of 20 hours to a BC office or department tobe approved by the Study Abroad Office.d. Attend at least one Study Abroad Information Session event to speak to otherstudents about the benefits of this experience.e. Serve on the WEG scholarship committee.4. Students who are funded by the WEG Scholarship are required to attend one of the BC studyabroad centers in Peru, Spain, Costa Rica or Ecuador, as approved by the William E. GreeneScholarship Committee.5. The WEG Scholarship covers program costs including tuition, program fees, housing, andstudent travel insurance. The WEG Scholarship does not cover any other expenses such asairfare to and from the program location, passport, visa**, personal expenses, or othereducational materials.** A Visa might be required for certain semesters and certain locations of study. It is thestudent’s responsibility to review visa requirements for their program of choice. The studyabroad office can provide assistance in determining if a student needs to apply for a visa orany additional travel document.Updated 9/30/2018

6. Students should be aware that the tuition and fees for study abroad are determined by thehost institution, not Broward College. Because students will be registered as Broward students,their Broward tuition will be exempted as the program cost includes the tuition and fees asdetermined by the host institution.7.The William E. Greene Scholarship is not related to Financial Aid. It is the student’s soleresponsibility to consult with the Financial Aid Office or other agencies if the WEG Scholarshipconflicts or affects current or future aid.8. Students are responsible for funding airfare, visa fees (when applicable) any additionaleducational materials not covered in the program cost and personal expenses while abroadand should budget accordingly.9. Students are required to be enrolled full-time at the host institution during their study abroadprogram.10. No student may receive the William E. Greene Scholarship more than one time.APPLICATION MATERIALSStudents must submit a complete application packet to the Greene International EducationInstitute by the cited application deadline. A complete packet will include the following:1. A signed William E. Greene (WEG) Scholarship Application.2. An unofficial Broward College transcript.3. Two letters of recommendation from Broward professors. These letters must be typed onBroward College letterhead and signed by the FULL-TIME FACULTY or ADJUNCT PROFESSORwriting them. Letters written by any person serving on the scholarship committee will notbe considered due to conflict of interest.4. A 500- 700 (minimum-maximum)-word typed essay describing your philosophy ofinternational education. Explain how you would use this study abroad opportunity toenhance your life and career goals. Describe your prior international experiences (if any),your extracurricular involvements at Broward College and beyond (i.e. clubs or activitiesyou participate in, volunteer service), and how you anticipate this semester abroad wouldpersonally, academically, and professionally affect you.5. A 500- 700 (minimum-maximum)-word typed essay regarding your rationale for the sitechoice. Explain your personal interest and the benefits of study abroad in the programyou chose (Peru, Spain, or Ecuador).Updated 9/30/2018

APPLICATION DEADLINECompleted applications for the WEG Scholarship should be submitted by the following deadlines*:Fall 2019 Semester Scholarship: Thursday, April 18, 2019, by 4pm. Extended to April 24, 2019Spring 2020 Semester Scholarship: Thursday, October 17, 2019, by 4pm*Please note: Students applying for the Fall 2019 Semester Scholarship should not apply until allFall 2018 grades have been applied to their transcript; Spring 2020 Semester Scholarshipapplicants should not apply until all Summer 2019 grades have been applied to their transcripts.WHERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONSComplete application packets should be submitted via email or physically to the followingaddress:Broward College Study Abroad OfficeGreene International Education InstituteBroward College-Weston Center4205 Bonaventure BoulevardBuilding 110 / Suite 208Weston, Florida 33332abroad@broward.edu#954-201-7709All applicants will receive confirmation via email that their application has been received. (If youdo not receive confirmation of receipt, please contact the Study Abroad Office as soon aspossible). Only complete and timely applications will be forwarded to the scholarship committeefor consideration. Once the applications have been reviewed, select students will be invited forinterviews. No student will be offered the scholarship without first being interviewed by thecommittee. After the interviews have been completed, all students will be contacted via phoneto confirm whether or not they have been selected for the award.QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?If you have questions regarding the scholarship or application process, please feel free tocontact the Study Abroad Specialist, Violeta Rivera, at abroard@broward.eduor 954-201-7709.Updated 9/30/2018

WILLIAM E. GREENE (WEG) SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONSTUDENT CONTACT INFORMATIONName:Address:City:Zip code:Telephone:Email Address:ACADEMIC INFORMATIONStudent ID#:Term/Year ENC 1101 Completed:Declared Major at BC:Number of credits successfully completed at BC:Cumulative GPA:Credit hours earned in 1000/2000 level courses:SITE PREFERENCEPlease indicate which program you are interested in for your study abroad experience:Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (USIL) in Lima or Cusco, PeruInternational College of Seville (ICS), Seville, SpainUniversidad Veritas (UV), San Jose, Costa RicaCenter for American Education at Broward College of Ecuador, Guayaquil, EcuadorSPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCESPlease list any special circumstances to be considered in evaluating your application. (Attach anadditional sheet if necessary).AGREEMENT & SIGNATUREI affirm that I have read the WEG Scholarship eligibility, terms and conditions, and I agree to all of its terms.I understand that financial aid and any scholarships must be accepted and will be applied first to the studyabroad program costs and fees before the WEG Scholarship will be applied.Signed:Updated 9/30/2018Date:

Broward College as a leader in international education. Scholarship funds are made available from the money generated through these programs. This scholarship will be awarded to students who are prepared to spend a semester studying abroad full-time at one of these Broward College study abroad programs in Peru, Spain, Costa Rica or Ecuador.

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