The CIBER Summer Study Abroad Scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving students who are studying abroad through the CIBER-sponsored Summer Study Abroad Programs.  Awards are based on merit and financial need. Students should not rely solely on this scholarship for funding. Awards typically range from $1,000 to $2,000 per scholarship. The number of scholarship awards and amounts distributed each year varies.

Eligibility

  • Open to students going on one the 2008 CIBER-sponsored
    Summer Study Abroad Programs.  Students do not necessarily
    need to be enrolled in the program at the time of submitting the
    scholarship application.

  • Students must have a GPA of 3.00 or better.

  • Students must have financial need (i.e. on financial aid).

Application

The application consists of a basic online application, several essay questions, a listing of your honors and awards, resume, recommendation letters, and basic financial information about yourself and the program.  To access this scholarship application and others click here for the GLOBAL A$$IST website.

2008 Application Calendar
January 22 - Scholarship Application Opens
March 1 - Deadline to Apply for Scholarship
March 31 - Award Notifications Sent
April 15 - Scholarship Claim Deadline

Additional Award Information

Awardees must maintain good academic standing and must continue satisfactory progress toward their UT-Austin degree(s).  Awardees who are not already enrolled in one of the 2008 CIBER Summer Study Abroad Programs must confirm their enrollment in the program by the time of accepting the award.  (Note:  enrollment in some of the programs is closed.)  Awardees are required to fully engage and complete the full academic program, as prescribed.  Additionally, awardees are required to serve as CIBER Global Ambassadors during the 2008-2009 academic year.

For additional information about study abroad scholarships, please refer to the funding information on the C-GEO website.