Department of Spanish

Department Travel Study Abroad Award in Spanish

Intended for Spanish majors or minors, the purpose of these awards is to encourage students to further develop their Spanish language skills and to broaden their understanding of other cultures and peoples. These awards may be used for travel/study abroad during any part of the academic year or summer.

Eligibility

Declared major or minor in the Department of Spanish.
Applicant must have completed a minimum of two courses in the Spanish major/minor by the end of the semester of application. At least one course must be 3000-level or higher.
A minimum overall GPA of 3.25, plus a GPA of 3.5 in the Spanish major or minor.
No student may receive a Travel/Study Abroad Award more than once. Recipients of this award are not eligible for the President’s Award or Scholarship nor are the recipients of the President’s Award/Scholarships eligible for a Travel/Study Abroad Award.
Preference will be given to those who enroll in WMU sponsored programs (Querétaro, Burgos, and Santander).

Application process

Application forms will be available in the Department of Spanish, 410 Sprau Tower. Next application period: Spring 2008.
Submission of a 300-word essay detailing the applicant’s reasons for wishing to study/travel abroad and the specific benefits he or she hopes to derive from the experience. Essays must be typed and turned in with the application form.
A complete application consists of the Spring Semester Scholarship and Award in Spanish application form, a copy of the Spanish major or minor slip, and transcript (unofficial is fine) of all college-level Spanish courses.
Submit application to 410 Sprau Tower by the deadline.
Award recipients will be determined by the Travel/Study Abroad Committee of the Department of Spanish as soon as possible after the application deadline.

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