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Each year the International Programs Office awards partial scholarships to deserving students to study abroad. These scholarships will only defray the cost of the program, and students will need to contribute to the cost of their study abroad experience.

Study Abroad Scholarship Guidelines
For Non-Language Programs

The International Programs Office consider scholarship applications according to the following guidelines:

Successful Applicants Should:

1. Have completed a Study Abroad Application and been accepted into the Tidewater Community College study abroad program.

2. Be enrolled at least 1/2 time (enrolled in 6 credits) as a Tidewater Community College student at the time of application

3. Have completed at least nine curricular (non-developmental) credits at Tidewater Community College at the time of application

4. Use the scholarship for one of Tidewater Community College’s faculty led study abroad programs

5. Be able to demonstrate in a written proposal what the traveler hopes to gain from the study abroad experience

6. Register for the course associated with the program

7. Attend all orientation sessions for travelers

8. Submit all application materials and supporting documents to the International Programs Office.   

• Three letters of recommendation from TCC faculty who know the applicant

• A one page proposal from the applicant stating how studying abroad will be beneficial

• A personal interview   (if requested)

9. Not be a fulltime Tidewater Community College employee

How to Apply for a Short-Term Study Abroad Scholarship

 

1.  Write a one-page essay describing why you want to participate in a particular study abroad trip. Include statements on how your participation in study abroad will benefit you.

2.  Request letters of recommendation from three (3) members of the Tidewater Community College faculty who know you. The letters should be addressed to the International Programs Office and should be sent directly to the International Programs Office or e-mailed to Dr. Jeanne Natali.

3.  Complete the Scholarship Application Form

 

Your package will now consist of:                                                                                                             

•  A Completed Scholarship Application Form

• Your essay

 

Please request letters of recommendation from Tidewater Community College faculty members in a timely manner.

 

 

Submit your completed scholarship packet to:

 

Tidewater Community College

International Programs Office

Blackwater #C-125

1700 College Crescent

Virginia Beach, VA 23453-1918

 

 

NOTE: Email or faxed submissions will not be accepted.