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If you have specific questions regarding giving to the International Studies program, please contact Lynn Kleman, Director of Development, College of Letters and Science at (920) 424-4454.
Department Scholarships & Awards
International Studies/Model United Nations Scholarship
Eligibility:
Applicant must have a declared international studies major, a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade-point average in their major and have completed at least 15 credits, including six upper divisional credits, in the international studies major. Applicant must be an active member of Model UN and a member of the New York team for at least one year. Applicant must demonstrate significant leadership within Model UN beyond the responsibilities of team members through one or more of the following: serve as an officer, serve as a final position paper rewriter, assisting and mentoring new members in developing their Model UN skills through conducting sessions in addition to regular meeting activities, or leading activities that benefit Model UN as a team.
Application:
To be eligible, students must submit an application via Academic Works.
Due Dates:
Refer to Academic Works for scholarship deadlines.
Arthur Chapple Study Abroad Scholarship
The Chapple Scholarship is designed to promote study abroad experiences by UW Oshkosh Students majoring in either History or International Studies. It will be awarded to students in either of these majors who are enrolled to participate in a UW Oshkosh sponsored study abroad program, with the funds awarded to be used for the study abroad experience.
This scholarship is available for study abroad programs in either Fall or Spring Interim, in semester-long programs in either semester, or in summer study abroad programs. The amount awarded varies.
Eligibility:
The applicant must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and have completed at least 15 credits in their major, with a 3.0 GPA in their major, and must be majoring in either History or International Studies.
Application:
To be eligible, students must submit an application via Academic Works.
The application consists of a 500-1000 word essay explaining how the specific study abroad program relates to and enhances their major and their coursework in the major. It also includes supporting documentation to verify the study abroad and eligibility requirements.
Due Dates:
Refer to Academic Works for scholarship deadlines.
Award Recipient Selection Process:
Applications will be reviewed and awardees selected by the Chair of the History Department and the Director of the International Studies Program, acting jointly. They will verify eligibility and select recipients whose essays demonstrate how their study abroad programs relate to and enhance their majors and their coursework in the majors.
In the event that two awards are granted to Fall applicants, Spring applications will be considered only if additional funds are available.
Juris Veidemanis Outstanding Senior Award
The Juris Veidemanis Outstanding Senior in International Studies Award is named after a former professor who was one of the founders of the International Studies Program at the UW Oshkosh. It is awarded to a graduating senior at the Spring University Honors Convocation.
Eligibility:
All seniors in the International Studies Major are automatically considered.
Application:
To be eligible, students must submit an application via Academic Works.
Due Dates:
Refer to Academic Works for scholarship deadlines.
Award Recipient Selection Process:
Selection is based on scholarship in and service to the International Studies Program and its student organizations, as well as performance in core courses in the major.