UniWyo Federal Credit Union

Study Abroad Scholarship

The UniWyo Federal Credit Union (FCU) Study Abroad Scholarship will be awarded to outstanding students who plan to study in a foreign locale independently in the upcoming Summer 2012, Fall 2012, or Spring 2013session. The award amount is up to $2,000 per scholarship.

To qualify for the UniWyo FCU Study Abroad Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Have at least 30 hours of coursework completed at the time of studying abroad.
  • Be a current UW undergraduate student accepted in the UW Study Abroad/International Exchange program.
  • Be a member of UniWyo FCU – all University of Wyoming students are eligible to be members of UniWyo Federal Credit Union.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.25 out of 4.0.
  • Financial need will also be considered, as demonstrated through FAFSA or other documentation.

Name:______E-Mail:______W#______

Local Address:______Local Phone:______

Major: ______

College hours completed:______GPA:______Expected Graduation Date:______

Study Abroad locale:

When will you will be abroad? Fall Spring Summer Academic Year Year(s): 20___

Please include with your application:

(1)This application form, including the attached budget. Be sure to read the Scholarship Fact Sheet, found at for additional information.

(2)A one-page statement of purpose documenting what you expect to gain from your proposed study abroad experience. You should address efforts which you have made to prepare for international study, including foreign language training, your financial contribution, and other preparations for this opportunity. Include information about previous travel, study, and work abroad, if any.

(3)A one-page description of the intended program of study, including prospective courses and how those courses fit into your long term academic and professional plans. Students wanting to do independent research should outline their research design and give contact information for their project / independent study faculty mentor.

(4)An unofficial transcript

All material cited above should be collated into one document, and applications emailed as ONE.doc, .docx, or .pdffile to: . ONLY electronic submissions will be accepted.

Deadline: Wednesday, March 14, 2012.

UniWyo Federal Credit Union Study Abroad Scholarship

Application Form

Tentative Budget

Name: ______

Length of time Abroad: From ______to ______

Destination: ______

Tuition and fees$ ______

Airfare (originating in ______,arriving in ______) ______

Housing: private or university (circle one) ______

Meals and other per diem expenses ______

Books and educational supplies ______

Travel while abroad ______

Miscellaneous expenses (please describe – no personal expenses such as souvenirs) ______

______

______

______

______

______

Total ______

In order to pay for this time abroad, I have the following financial help.

Describe Amount

Scholarships & Fellowships

Loans & Grants

Personal resources ______

Family contribution

Other sources

Total