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Eligibility
Recipients will be selected by the International Degree Committee in recognition of the students interest and commitment to international programs. Applications will be evaluated on relevance of the planned experience to students academic and career goals; originality; and feasibility of research design. Financial need may be a consideration.
Applicants must be fully admitted to the International Degree program at the time of the proposed experience and/or research activity. Research Award applicants must have at least junior standing at the time of the proposed research activity. Depending on the proposed research and destination, language proficiency may be required for Research Award recipients. Research Award applications will be developed in conjunction with faculty advisors, who must be tenure-track or fixedterm teaching faculty who are, or will be, supervising an ID students senior thesis. Wartman and Verzasconi applicants are encouraged (but not required) to do so as well. Funds must be used to support costs associated with an international experience and international research activities that meets International Degree Program guidelines. Funds must be expended between summer term 2012 and the end of spring term 2013.
Stipulations
Upon return to OSU, recipients will submit a report on the overseas experience as well as the research experience, suitable for use in publicity used by the Office of International Degree and Education Abroad (i.e. web, newsletter, display board, PowerPoint presentation).
Application Submission
Applications will be submitted by the student, but prepared jointly by the student and the advisor (both parties must sign the thesis proposal form). Applications will consist of an Application form, an International Degree Thesis Proposal and Timetable form, Transcripts of all college-level work, and a letter of support from Faculty Thesis Advisor.
Contact
Nick Fleury, Head Advisor - International Degree tel: 541.737.3729 email: nick.fleury@oregonstate.edu
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Application for OSU International Degree Scholarships
Submit 1 original (single-sided) application packet, typed or printed Unofficial transcripts of all college-level work Essay (approx 500 words) describing the relationship between your academic major, your international interests, and your long-term career and personal goals Essay (250-500 words) describing your definition of intercultural competence and your plans for becoming interculturally competent Reference Form from faculty thesis advisor or professor in major
International Degree Thesis Proposal and Timetable Form, reviewed and signed by thesis advisor
Brief (one paragraph) narrative of possible research ideas. The narrative should include a general description of proposed research. It is understood that the research topic may change. This narrative will give the Scholarship Committee additional information concerning your reasons for enrolling in the International Degree Program International Degree Program Oregon State University 2900 SW Jefferson Way Corvallis, OR 97331-1102
Term(s) Abroad (check all that apply): Summer Fall Winter Spring Year(s)
1. PERSONAL INFORMATION Student Name: Local Mailing Address: Local Phone: Permanent Mailing Address: Permanent Phone: Citizenship: Date of Birth: Hometown: Email (ONID): OSU Student ID #:
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2. ACADEMIC INFORMATION Majors: College: Expected Graduation (mm/yy): Languages and level of proficiency: Minors/Options: Credits Completed: Cumulative GPA:
(For example: Spanish, native; Italian, 1 year of university study)
3. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION Country: Study Abroad International Internship International Research Project Other (specify): Is this an OSU-sponsored program? 4. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR TIME ABROAD Will you receive OSU financial aid for the period abroad? Please list the amount of awards or resources you expect to receive for the term(s) abroad:
Scholarships/Grants Loans Family/jobs/savings Other Total Financial Resources
Program/Institution:
Yes
No
Yes
No
By signing below, I hereby waive all rights to inspect and review the reference form and other confidential letters and statements of recommendation relating to my application for a scholarship. (Do not sign if you wish to retain your right to see the completed form.)
Signature:
Date:
Oregon State University International Degree Program REFERENCE FORM THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT NAME OF APPLICANT: ________________________________ _ REFERENCE REQUESTED FROM: ___________________________ (Name) ____________________________ (Title/Dept)
By signing below, I hereby waive all rights to inspect and review this Reference Form and other confidential letters and statements of recommendation relating to my application for an international program. (Do not sign if you wish to retain your right to see the completed form.)
______________________________________
(Signature)
_____________________
(Date)
Comments
Intellectually Curious
Self-motivated Self-assured Articulate Perceptive Adaptable Cooperative Well-mannered Poised Writing Skills
3. Please provide a brief description of the candidates strengths and weaknesses.
Please return this form to the International Degree Program, 2900 SW Jefferson Way by 04/09/12.
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Thesis Proposal
Thesis title: Please provide a brief (two pages maximum) narrative of the proposed research addressing the following questions. An extensive bibliography is not necessary. Components for which financial support is requested should be clearly identified and justified. What is your hypothesis or research question? What is your rationale? Why does this topic warrant attention? What research methods will you use? Please describe your experimental design (ie. planned information-gathering exercises) and how data will be analyzed? How do you feel this will benefit your future career and contribute to your academic field?
Proposed Timetable
Advisors name and department: Date of first contact with Advisor: Proposed frequency of meeting with Advisor: Date to initiate IRB process (if required): Dates dedicated to data collection or research: Projected date to begin writing rough draft: Projected date for completing rough draft: Time required to complete changes to rough draft: Expected credits for thesis: