• CSU Education Abroad Scholarship
• Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs (ODAMA) Education Abroad Scholarship
• IFSA Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship for Non-Traditional Undergraduates
• John A. Chao Scholarship Award
• The Ohio International Consortium Scholarship
• Ohio Foreign Language Association Education Abroad Scholarship

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CSU Education Abroad Scholarship

This scholarship is meant to provide assistance to Cleveland State University students who are economically disadvantaged and have demonstrated both academic and leadership achievements to participate in Education Abroad programs. The award will range from $300 - $1000.

Application
Complete applications must be turned into Center for International Services and Programs (KB1150). Students who do not meet all of the eligibility requirements will be disqualified. A complete application will include:
1. Application form
2. Essay
3. Program acceptance letter (if not CSU faculty-led program)
4. If you have not filed a FAFSA for the 2008-2009 school year, a completed FAFSA worksheet should be turned in with this application

Deadlines
1. Spring Semester 2009: November 21, 2008
2. Summer Session 2009: March 6, 2009
3. Fall Semester 2009: May 15, 2009

Download the application for the CSU Education Abroad Scholarship : Application form

Contact
Hannah Fischer, Education Abroad Specialist
Center for International Services & Programs, MC 106
E-mail: studyabroad@csuohio.edu or call (216) 687-3910

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ODAMA Study Abroad Scholarship

Established to provide assistance for economically disadvantaged students to participate in study abroad programs. The maximum award is $500.

Eligibility
1. Currently enrolled, full-time, degree seeking student at Cleveland State University.
2. Successful completion of one year of study at CSU.
3. Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
4. Complete application packet : application form; two letters of lecommendation; program acceptance letter (If not CSU faculty-led program); and essay.

Deadlines
1. Winter Break and Spring Semester Program: October 15 
2. Summer Semester Program: March 15  
2. Fall Semester Program: June 15

Selection Process
The committee will base its decision on the following criteria:  academic performance; an approved study abroad program with relevant coursework; involvement in CSU and the greater Cleveland community; and essay.

Download the application for the ODAMA Study Abroad Scholarship: Application form

Contact
Dr. Donna Whyte, Director
Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, RT 1254
Call (216) 687-9394

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The Ohio International Consortium Scholarship

The Ohio International Consortium provides a scholarship of $500 to student applicants from member institutions of the OIC, like Cleveland State University.

The applicant must:

• Be a U.S. citizen who is a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate from an Ohio International Consortium school.
• Be at least a rising junior with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
• Be accepted into an approved study abroad program for at least one semester or quarter in which the student is affiliated with a foreign university (not a language school).
  
• Submit a 500 word essay explaining reasons for studying abroad.

Deadlines:
1. Spring Semester: October 15
2. Summer Semester: February 15
3. Fall Semester: June 15

Download the application for the OIC scholarship: Application form

Contact
Julie Good, Manager of Education Abroad
Center for International Services & Programs, MC 106
E-mail studyabroad@csuohio.edu or call (216) 687-3910.

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John A. Chao Scholarship Award

This Scholarship provides financial support to CSU students/scholars studying or doing research in China or Taiwan as well as to Chinese students from China or Taiwan studying at CSU. The Scholarship honors Professor John A. Chao for his excellent services to the University community and for international recognition of his scholarly work, and especially for his instrumental dedication in establishing collaborative relations between CSU and various Chinese Universities. For more information click here.

The endowed fund will:

1. Provide financial support to CSU students studying in China or Taiwan.
2. Provide financial support to Chinese students from China or Taiwan studying at Cleveland State University.
3. Promote faculty and staff involvement in international professional activities such as teaching, research, and attending conferences in China and Taiwan.
4. Bring Chinese scholars from China and Taiwan to Cleveland State University for professional activities such as lecturers, research, or advanced study.

Download the application for the OIC scholarship: Application form

John Chao Scholarship 2007 Award Recipients were Hsin-Yu Liang and Stacey Salyers.

John Chao Scholarship 2008 Award Recipients were Peter Green, Tara Chandler and William Radin.

John Chao Scholarship 2009 Award Recipients were Zhou Haigang

John Chao Scholarship 2010 Award Recipients were Edlira Seiti and Brigid Campbell

Contact
Julie Good, Manager of Education Abroad
Center for International Services & Programs, MC 106
E-mail studyabroad@csuohio.edu or call (216) 687-3910.

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IFSA Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship for Non-Traditional Undergraduates

The IFSA Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship for Non-Traditional Undergraduates will award up to $5,000 per semester for non-traditional undergraduates students (25 years or older and enrolled full-time) who wish to immerse themselves in a foreign culture for an extended period of time. In the past, the majority of non-traditional CSU study abroad participants were only able to attend short-term programs due to time and financial constraints. This scholarship is designed to address their specific needs and assist them in pursuing what might otherwise be impossible, spending a significant time studying and learning abroad.

Interested students are urged to contact the Education Abroad staff at the Center for International Services and Programs with any questions. The scholarship application for Fall Semester 2009 and Academic Year 2009-2010 is May 15, 2009.

Download an application IFSA Foundation Education Abroad Scholarship for Non-Traditional Undergraduates: Application form

Contact
Hannah Fischer, Education Abroad Specialist
Center for International Services & Programs, MC 106
E-mail: studyabroad@csuohio.edu or call (216) 687-3910

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Ohio Foreign Language Assoc. Education Abroad Scholarship

This scholarship is intended to provide some assistance to students planning to become foreign language teachers. OFLA believes in the value of immersion experiences for all students and especially those planning to become professionals in the field. NOTE: Scholarships are NOT awarded for tours or vacations abroad, only for immersion experiences, home stays, Education Abroad, language camp, exchange programs, etc.

Contact
Julie Good, Manager of Education Abroad
Center for International Services & Programs, MC 106
E-mail studyabroad@csuohio.edu or call(216) 687-3910