The deadline is April 1. In each case, the chosen study abroad program must be approved by the Study Abroad Office and candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Candidates must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need. Candidates must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and excellent communications skills. A program with a Japanese studies component would be viewed favorably, as would a record of participation in community service.
Preference is given to applicants in the social sciences, economics, education, and public health.
The BEP consists of 18 partner institutions in England, Scotland, and Wales. Because this is an exchange, this program is also very affordable. Applications for these scholarships are due April 1. In the past three years, numerous students majoring in biology, civil engineering, English, history, mechanical engineering, political science, psychology, sociology, and speech communications have had a successful academic experience in this program. We've also had students in such diverse areas as actuarial science, business administration, community health, education, environmental studies, journalism, music performance, Spanish, and theatre attend BEP universities and take courses in their majors.