Applicants must be U.S. citizens between 18 and 31 years of age, should have a well-defined study or research project, and must possess a knowledge of the German language commensurate with their proposed project. A stipend for a 2-4 month Goethe Institute language course is available if needed. Undergraduate Scholarships for Study Abroad NSEP scholarships can be applied to summer, semester or academic year study abroad programs in countries outside Western Europe and Canada. Applicants must provide evidence of a clear link between their proposed study abroad program and their academic and career goals. Appropriate study of a foreign language is required.
Awards are for a minimum of one academic term.
For juniors and seniors, full academic year programs are preferred and strongly encouraged. At a minimum, an NSEP award will cover round-trip international travel and insurance. The Scholarships are awarded to outstanding UI undergraduates who, in close consultation with faculty members, propose small-scale, well conceived research or fieldwork projects that require travel or study abroad. Students must return to campus for at least one semester after completing their research or fieldwork. This experience should build on the student's academic interest in international health and provide a perspective from which to guide further study and work.