IFSA-Butler Scholarship Application

IFSA-Butler Scholarship
Application Instructions
IFSA-Butler Scholarships
The Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University (IFSA-Butler) offers $1,500 scholarships for semester programs, $2,500
scholarships for year programs and $500 for summer programs. These scholarships are based on financial need. Any
student studying abroad on an IFSA-Butler program may apply for a scholarship, the amount of which is applied toward
the recipient’s IFSA-Butler program fee.
There is no need to designate which scholarship you wish to receive; our scholarship committee reviews all applications
and allots scholarships based on a student’s financial need, program of study and other qualifications.
Program fees and personal costs vary considerably from university to university and from city to city. Large cities such as
London, Dublin, Buenos Aires and Sydney have a high cost of living, and students concerned about finances should be
aware that choosing a smaller city might offer considerable savings.
Designated Scholarships
Students applying for certain programs who meet the host university’s scholarship criteria will be automatically
considered for designated scholarships.
• Massey University: Study Awards of NZ$1,000 are available for semester or year study
• University of Bristol: up to $2,000 per semester for applicants who pay in-state tuition at state universities only
• University of Canterbury: Awards of NZ$2,500 to NZ$5,000 are available. The university also gives “general awards” to
select students upon arrival.
• University of Glasgow: $1,500 for semester or year study (students who pay in-state tuition at state universities only)
Memorial Scholarships
In addition to our regular scholarships, IFSA-Butler offers memorial scholarships in the amount of $3,500, unless stated
otherwise. IFSA-Butler memorial scholarships require a personal essay and are awarded on an annual basis for either
semester or full-year study.
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Colleen Dodd Memorial Scholarship in Ireland
Anthony Lobdell Memorial Scholarship in Latin America
Noah Burris Memorial Scholarship in Australia
David Farrington Memorial Scholarship in Australia
Nancy Cushing-Daniels Memorial Scholarship in Latin America and Spain, in the amount of $5,000
Marcus Ames-Lewis Scholarship at Birkbeck, University of London, in the amount of $2,000
Reporting and Crediting Scholarships
If you are awarded a scholarship, the award amount will be credited toward the student portion of your bill after you
have registered for classes abroad. IFSA-Butler will inform your home university study abroad office of any scholarship
awards. You are responsible for reporting any awards to your home university financial aid office. Be aware that receiving an IFSA-Butler scholarship may result in changes or reductions to the scholarship and loan funds you received from
your home university. Ask your study abroad or financial aid office if such a reduction might affect you.
First Generation College Student Scholarship
This merit-based scholarship helps those who are first in their family to attend college with expenses like airfare, visa
and passport fees, and even a housing and tuition discount. This scholarship requires additional materials and
application procedure, but application deadlines are aligned with the priority and regular deadlines below. Please click
here for more details.
Work-to-Study Program
This program, while not a scholarship, is a project grant opportunity for students interested in contributing their talent
and work while abroad. Strong preference is given to those currently Federal Work Study on their home campus. For
application and open project details, see our website under Scholarships.
Scholarship Application Deadlines
The scholarship application is separate from the IFSA-Butler program application. The deadlines below apply to all
scholarships and financial programs, except for Fill the Gap. Many of the scholarships require additional materials.
Please read through individual scholarship information on the website. You may only apply once to scholarships for
your term abroad. Students who apply by the priority deadline but are not awarded will automatically be considered
again after the hard deadline has passed.
The scholarship committee cannot consider applications that arrive after the hard deadline. Award recipients will be
notified in writing approximately one month after the scholarship deadline.
Applying
To apply for a scholarship, return the following items:
1. Upload this application form (below) in your student portal.
2. Email your financial aid award letter (from your home university financial aid office) to Becki Niccum at
[email protected].
Applications missing either of the above documents will not be considered.
IFSA-Butler Scholarship Application
All programs
Before completing this form, read the Scholarship Application
Instructions. Submit this form by uploading a completed copy of the form
in the IFSA-Butler student portal.
Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date of birth (month/day/year) _________________________
Host university ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Term of study abroad
Spring 20 ___
Fall 20 ____
Year 20 _______
Summer 20 _______
Home institution ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Your home address _________________________________
Your address at college _____________________________
___________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
City ____________________ State _______
ZIP __________
City ____________________ State ______ ZIP ___________
Your home telephone ________________________________
Your telephone at college _____________________________
Your cell phone ______________________________________
Your email address ___________________________________
Remember to provide us with a copy of your U.S. degree-granting home institution’s financial aid award letter.
Home institution’s costs per semester
Tuition ____________________________ Housing ____________________________
Fees __________________________
Books ____________________________
Personal _______________________
Meals ______________________________
Consult your study abroad and financial aid offices before answering the following questions.
Do you receive financial aid to attend your home institution?
Yes
No
Amount of aid you received as a:
Freshman $_______________________
Sophomore $______________________
Junior $___________________________
Does your home institution require you to take a leave of absence to go abroad?
Will your home institution continue to process your federal financial aid to go abroad?
Yes
Yes
No
No
How much of your institution’s grant/aid money can you take abroad?
$_____________________
What study abroad fee (if any) will your institution charge?
$_____________________
Will you be charged your home institution’s fees or IFSA-Butler’s fees for tuition, housing, meals, etc.? Will you pay university
fees for some and IFSA-Butler fees for others? Please be specific.
See next page
Available funds for study abroad program
Grants/scholarships
Loans
Pell
$_______________________
Sub Stafford
$_______________________
SEOG
$_______________________
NonSub Stafford
$_______________________
State
$_______________________
Perkins (may be nontransferable) $_______________________
Home institution
$_______________________
Plus
$_______________________
Scholarships
$_______________________
Alternative
$_______________________
$_______________________
Private
$_______________________
$_______________________
Other
$_______________________
$_______________________
Total loans
$_______________________
Total grants/scholarships
Total anticipated grants/scholarships (do not include IFSA-Butler scholarships)
$_______________________
Total anticipated loans
$_______________________
Family contribution
$_______________________
Your contribution
$_______________________
Household income (combined)
$_______________________
Will you be enrolling in IFSA-Butler's NEW Community & Culture Online class? If so check the
"yes" box to the right to be considered for a $500 Community & Culture Online class scholarship.
You must also inform your IFSA-Butler Program Advisor that you're interested in the scholarship.
Yes No
Please provide us with a brief personal need statement.
Describe any changes in financial standing (e.g., recent loss of income), additional family expenses (e.g., family illness or death),
or special circumstances (e.g., non-contributing parent or stepparent, loss of aid or scholarship while studying abroad).
Scholarship information
Scholarships are awarded in the form of a credit toward the overall IFSA-Butler program fee balance. Scholarships cannot be
used for the $500 program deposit.
With the exception of named scholarships, awards will not exceed $500 for summer, $1,500 for a semester or $2,500 for a full
year. Scholarships are limited in number and are awarded on the basis of financial need.
Incomplete, late, or illegible forms will not be considered.
Student certification
I certify that the information in this application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Signature ______________________________________________________________ Date _____________________________
Please complete an additional essay here if you are applying for a memorial scholarship.
Topic: What do you hope to gain from study abroad?