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International Travel Grant


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The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's International Travel Grant demonstrates our commitment to enriching students' knowledge of the world and enhancing their global competitiveness.
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General Information
The International Travel Grant provides financial grants for students each quarter for travel and living expenses while participating in study abroad, international internships, and other Rose-Hulman-sponsored global projects. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis for all quarters of the academic year. The number of grants and amounts awarded are subject to available funds.
 
Eligibility
To be eligible to become a recipient, a candidate must:
  • Be in good standing at Rose-Hulman with a GPA of at least 2.8
  • Participate in an approved academic or internship abroad program
  • Complete an application including an essay by the specified deadlines
***Note--The International Travel Grant will be awarded only once to any recipient***
 
Selection Criteria
A committee comprised of members of faculty and staff will review all applications taking into account other financial support offered by the Institute and other estimated out-of-pocket program costs when determining awards.  Applicants are evaluated on the following criteria: 
  1. Passion for International Study - 40 pts
  2. Academic Ability and Achievement - 30 pts
  3. Leadership and Public Service - 30pts 

Preference
  • Students who can best explain how the program fits into their plan of study
  • Students with higher GPA’s than minimum requirements
  • Students with demonstrated financial need
  • Involvement in leadership and external activities 

Requirements
Selected recipients must agree to comply with program requirements and requests.  Some key requirements are:
  • Assist the Center for Global Engagement in marketing the benefits of the global experience by participating in activities throughout the academic year
  • Write a report upon the completion of the global experience detailing the benefits of the experience that may be used on the Rose-Hulman website and in print media. Include 3-5 photos from your program. 
 
 
 
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