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 or Alliance program may apply for a scholarship, the amount of which is applied toward the recipient’s 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 Otago: Two housing awards of NZ$4,555 are available to IFSA-Butler first-generation college students for semester 2 (U.S. fall). Apply for the award by completing this scholarship application by March 1, 2017. • 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 that range from $500 to 5,000, with full details on the Scholarships section of our website. IFSA-Butler memorial scholarships require a personal essay (see the final page of this document) and are awarded on an annual basis for either semester or full-year study. • • • • • •

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 Marcus Ames-Lewis Scholarship at Birkbeck, University of London

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 $2,500 merit-based scholarship is for those who are the first in their family to attend college. It helps reimburse expenses like airfare, visa and passport fees, and can cover housing and tuition. This scholarship requires a separate application and additional materials, but application deadlines are aligned with the priority deadlines listed 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 receiving Federal Work Study on their home campus. For application and open project details, click here. 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 and First Generation College Student Scholarships. 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 not selected will automatically be considered again after the final deadline has passed. Final

The scholarship committee cannot consider applications that arrive after the final 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 completed application form into 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) _________________________ Program Name__________________________________________________________________________________________ Term of study abroad

Spring 20 ___

Fall 20 ____

Year 20 _______

Summer 20 _______

Home institution ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Your home address _________________________________

Your address at college _____________________________

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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. Consult your study abroad and financial aid offices before answering the following questions.
Yes

Do you receive financial aid to attend your home institution? 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


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.

Available funds for study abroad program Grants/scholarships

Loans

Pell

$_______________________

Sub Stafford

$_______________________

SEOG (Federal grant)

$_______________________

NonSub Stafford

$_______________________

State

$_______________________

Perkins (may be nontransferable) $_______________________

Home institution

$_______________________

Parent Plus

$_______________________

Veteran benefits

$_______________________

Alternative

$_______________________

Scholarships

$_______________________

Private

$_______________________

$_______________________

Other

$_______________________

$_______________________

Total loans

$_______________________

Total grants/scholarships See next page

Total anticipated grants/scholarships (do not include IFSA-Butler scholarships)

$_______________________

Total anticipated loans

$_______________________

Family contribution

$_______________________

Your contribution (what you will pay towards your expenses)

$_______________________

Domestic students only: Student's Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from FAFSA* (*based on FAFSA nine-month academic year, regardless of study abroad term) International students only: Household income (combined)

$_______________________ OR $_______________________

Please complete the following statements: 1. Briefly describe a situation in which you were given a limited opportunity and how you made the most of it. This could be any type of educational or personal opportunity that you maximized. (250 word limit)

2. Optional need statement: IFSA-Butler understands that some financial situations cannot be captured in the information provided above. You have the opportunity here to disclose any additional financial circumstances for consideration with your application. (125 word limit)

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 _____________________________ Financial Aid Officer's name Financial Aid Officer's telephone number Financial Aid Officer's email address

____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________

Please complete an additional essay here if you are applying for a memorial scholarship. Topic: What do you hope to gain from study abroad?