Drop-In Zooms

• Wednesday 8 a.m. https://uky.zoom.us/j/84327684793
• Wednesday noon https://uky.zoom.us/j/88432862456
• Host: Student Leaders for International Programming in Arts and Sciences
• Share your questions/stories/advice/inspiration for studying abroad and connecting on campus with international activities.

Language + Cultural Exchange and Global Hangout

• Thursdays 5-6 p.m.
• Lucille Little Library, side entrance to bottom level
• Host: Student Leaders for International Programming in Arts and Sciences
• Enjoy refreshments, games, language practice and cultural insights with international and internationally-minded students

**Make sure your passport is current**

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Prepare within your Arts and Sciences curriculum:

View PowerPoints per Academic Department/ Program

• Timing: How early and late is best to study abroad in my curriculum?
• Courses: Who approves course equivalency?  What courses should I try to take abroad?
• Programs: Where is recommended in the summer, during a semester, with which courses?
• Funding: Where should I look for financial support?

Meet with your Academic Advisor:

Open myUK to schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor

In this meeting, you want to check your degree audit to determine: 

1. When to study abroad:
   • Possible need to sequence certain courses.
   • Possible need to be at UK certain semesters.
2. Which courses to prioritize while abroad:
   • How to stay on track toward graduation.
   • How to free up time during semesters at UK.

Shop around for the right program fit:

Program Search

• Arts and Sciences Department Highlighted Programs
• Different Program Types:
  • Arts and Sciences Faculty-Directed Programs
    • Feb. 1 deadline, but many fill by Nov.
    • UK Faculty + UK Students + UK Credits
  • Partner Programs
  • Exchange Programs
  • Direct Programs
  • Even Virtual Programs

• Costs: Shop around in the Program Search, and notice on each program's page the "Costs & Scholarships" tab - a detailed list of expected expenses.
• Support: Search for funding in all applicable sources:
  • College of Arts and Sciences -- *All except Zolondek are on Scholarship Universe.
    • College Scholarships.
    • Major/ Program Scholarships.
    • Needs-Based Scholarships.
    • Student Experience Scholarships.

    • Name of Scholarship	Purpose	Financial/Other Criteria	Requirements
      John Calhoun Wells Eastern KY Scholars	HIE	junior, financial need, from Eastern KY	Interest in serving Eastern KY community upon graduation
      Ethelee ’61 and John ’62 Baxter Scholars	study abroad	financial need
      Brady & Anne Deaton International Program Endowment	study abroad	$1,500 to HIS, ENG, or ANT major	international or domestic service project to economically disadvantaged region
      Alfred Charles Zembrod Scholarship for Study Abroad	study abroad, HIE	HS, French, or Italian Major
      Zolondek Travel Scholarship: European Studies scholarship	study abroad, EA	enrolled in 395 course for theme of European Studies; AS major; Junior or Senior; GPA 3.0, $2,000 to 3 students	in Europe for at least 10 days
      Zolondek Travel Scholarship: Holocaust scholarship (use endowment)	study abroad, EA	enrolled in 395 course for independent study in the Holocaust; UG AS major; Junior or Senior; GPA 3.0 $2,500 to 2 students
      Bruce Lunsford Scholars Program	HIE	financial need	Students selected are in program for 3 years.  During that time they must attend seminars and other meetings.  Sometime during the three years the students are awarded 5k for high impact experiences.

    • DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC TRAVEL	Purpose	Financial/Other Criteria	Requirements
      Zolondek Travel Scholarship: The Winter Break scholarship	study abroad	International Studies major, Sophomore, Junior or Senior; GPA 3.0, will be enrolled in UG courses for spring semester following travel. $1,700 to five students	Specific sites (see letter) in two of these cities: London, Paris, or Berlin
      Harrison & Eva Lewis Bailey Geo Student Travel Endowment Fund	UG, GEO major or minor in Mexico Study Program, study in Mexico	GEO major	Committee selected by GEO Chair
      Richard Ulack Study Abroad Fund	UG study abroad. GIFT acct	GEO major
      Tomasky Leaders Scholarship	student support for internship or travel. focus on reproductive rights. Must take GWS 399	GWS major
      The Ryland-MacKinnon-Mynear Award for French travel	study abroad	French and Francophone Studies major to travel to or study in France or another Francophone country during the summer or academic year.
      Hajja Razia Sharif Sheikh Islamic Studies Travel Fund	study abroad	MCLLC-Islamic Studies	Students in Islamic Studies to travel to MENA country
      Psychology Education Abroad Fund	study abroad	Psychology major

  • Still not sure you found all the possible money in the college for studying abroad?  Complete this form:
    • Study Abroad Scholarship Application

UK Education Abroad

• Education Abroad Office Scholarships.
• Links to Partner Programs' Scholarships.
• Links to External Scholarships/Grants.

• Schedule an appointment: Calendly
• When you're ready, submit that application!
  • Apply to UK Education Abroad: everyone
  • Apply to partner program or foreign institution: depends on program-- Check program page for details.