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International Programs

SHSU Scholarship Application Information

Applications for the International Education Fee Scholarship for Spring/Summer/Fall 2012 will be accepted at any time before the deadline of 5:00 p.m. on November 1, 2011. If you are not awarded in November, but are planning to study abroad for Summer or Fall 2012, a second deadline of March 1, 2012 at 5p.m. applies.

IMPORTANT: You will have to re-submit an application for the March deadline.

Applications should be delivered to the Office of International Programs, Farrington Building, Room 116, SHSU Box 2150, Huntsville, Texas, 77341-2150. 

The International Programs and Activities Committee will meet within two weeks of the scholarship deadline and make award decisions at that time. Award/Regret letters will be sent out shortly after this meeting occurs.  If awarded a scholarship, the student must return an acceptance form as well as verification of enrollment in the study abroad courses/programs.

Study Abroad International Programs and Activities Committee for Academic Year 2011/2012

 

 

Chair
Richard Porter	Director, International Programs
Members: FACULTY
Terms expire August 31, 2012
Isabel Ruiz	Business Administration
Debra Andrist	Humanities and Social Science
Terms expire August 31, 2013
TBN	Criminal Justice
Taehee Kim	Fine Arts and Mass Communication
Justin Williams	Sciences
Chi-Sing Li	Education
Members: ADMINISTRATION
Terms expire August 31, 2013
TBN	Athletics
TBN	Division of Finance
TBN	Enrollment Management
TBN	Division of Student Services
Student Member
Term  expires May 31, 2012
TBN

 

 

International Fee Scholarship

1. The International Education Fee Scholarship, funded by the one dollar fee per semester, provides scholarships to supplement the cost of international studies. Scholarships will be awarded in three amounts: $2,000, $650 and $200.
2. The scholarship award of $2,000 will be made to SHSU undergraduate/graduate students who study abroad for at least one semester and take courses approved by SHSU. Scholarship awards of $650 will be made (a) to SHSU undergraduate students enrolled in summer SHSU study abroad courses approved by SHSU, or (b) for study abroad programs organized by other institutions so long as those hours are transferable to SHSU for academic credit. Scholarships of $200 may be awarded for SHSU graduate students who enroll in SHSU summer study abroad courses/programs approved by SHSU.
3. Applications must be submitted before the start of the student's study abroad course or program.
4. The International Education Fee Scholarship will be awarded twice per year: once in the fall and once in the spring. Please note that the Committee reserves the right to make additional awards and to change policies as circumstances require.
5. International Education Fee Scholarships are limited to programs that will result in academic credits. Preference will be given to students applying for a study abroad program for at least one semester.  Scholarships will not be granted for non-academic related travel and are subject to the conditions described below.
6. If you have questions, please call 936-294-3276 or email jcs052@shsu.edu.

 

Application Procedures

1. The deadline for Spring/Summer/Fall 2012 is 5:00 p.m. on November 1, 2011. Additionally, students who do not qualify may submit an application for Summer/Fall 2012 by 5 p.m. on March 1, 2012. 
2. Applications must be submitted to the Office of International Programs, Farrington Building, Room 116. The mailing address is the Office of International Programs, Sam Houston State University, SHSU Box 2150, Huntsville, Texas 77341-2150. They can also be submitted via fax (936-294-4620) or email (jcs052@shsu.edu).
3. The application package includes the application form, a signed copy of the International Education Fee Scholarship Acceptance Agreement, and a copy of your unofficial transcript.

International Education Fee Scholarship Guidelines

• Authority and Source of Funds:

The International Education Fee Scholarship award program is authorized under a law passed by the 72nd Legislature of the State of Texas. That law provides that students of SHSU may vote to levy an international education scholarship fee of $2.00 per semester to fund the scholarship. The funds collected, according to the legislative provisions, may be used only to assist students in study abroad programs. No funds are used to cover the costs of administrating the program.

• Definition:

For purposes of this program, study abroad consists of any academic work done outside of the United States of America which, in terms of quality and subject matter, meets degree and course requirements of Sam Houston State University.

• Awarding Authority:

International Programs and Activities Committee is chaired by the Director, Office of International Programs. Members include the President of SHSU Student Government Association, one representative from the Office of the Vice President of Student Life, one representative from the Office of the Vice President of Finance, and one faculty member from each college.

• Eligibility:

To be eligible to receive an International Education Fee Scholarship, students must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Be enrolled as a degree seeking, full-time SHSU student in good standing.
2. Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA if an undergraduate student or 3.5 GPA if a graduate student.
3. Propose study that results in academic credit through either SHSU or through an institution whereby college credit hours are transferable to SHSU. To determine if a particular program is approved by your department for transfer to SHSU, please contact your academic adviser or department chair for your major.

• Contractual Agreement:

If awarded an International Education Fee Scholarship, each student agrees to the following:

1. To successfully complete the academic requirements of the course or program and to earn a passing grade for SHSU credit.
2. To follow all laws, rules and regulations of the host country and host institution.
3. To obtain health insurance that includes repatriation and emergency evacuation provisions as required by the host country/institution.
4. To comply with all rules and regulations of third-party providers of study abroad programs.
5. To accept personal responsibility for one’s safety and health and to exercise prudent behavior, being aware that all international travel involves potential risks to personal health and safety.
6. To indemnify SHSU, the Texas State University System, and the State of Texas and its agents from any liability arising from participation in any international program or activity.
7. To inform the Office of International Programs of any change in plans regarding the course or program and to understand that if the student elects not to participate in the course specified in the application after being awarded a scholarship, that student is responsible to notify the Office of International Programs and to return the funds.
8. To refund all or part of the scholarship in the event of failure to fulfill contractual agreements as determined by the International Programs and Activities Committee.
9. To maintain full-time student status -- a minimum of 12 credit hours for undergradaute or 9 credit hours for graduate students (applies to $2,000 scholarship only).

Failure to comply with the above contractual conditions of the scholarship may result in punitive actions against the student which may include, but are not limited to, suit for repayment of scholarship funds, issuance of complaint against the student to the Office of Student Life for disciplinary action.

 

 

 

• Completion of Program:

Evidence of completion shall consist of a passing grade submitted by an SHSU professor and entered into a student's SHSU transcript or by a transcript issued by the host institution if the program was not organized by SHSU.

Contact:

Ms. Jesse Starkey

Study Abroad Coordinator

Sam Houston State University

Farrington 116

Huntsville, TX 77341-2150

(936) 294-3276

Email: jcs052@shsu.edu

 

Contact Us

Mailing Address

Sam Houston State University
Office of International Programs
SHSU Box 2150
Huntsville, TX 77341-2150

Physical Address

1908 Avenue J, Farrington Bldg., Ste. 116
Huntsville, TX 77340

International Undergraduate Advisor email: ugrad.intl@shsu.edu

Phone: 936-294-3892

International Graduate Advisor email: grad.intl@shsu.edu
936-294-4607