Study Abroad Grant
The Study Abroad Grant is sponsored by the Office of International Programs to encourage more NSU students to participate in Study Abroad programs. All applications will be reviewed by the NSU Study Abroad Grant Selection Committee, which will determine an award of $500 - $1,000.
Eligibility:
- Enrolled as a full-time NSU student at the time of application, with
- a minimum 2.75 overall GPA, and
- have applied for an NSU affiliated study abroad program (Aoyama Gakuin University, ISEP, Brad Henry, faculty-led short-term programs, and Office of International Programs led trips.)
Deadline:
- April 1st --- application must be received by this date for Summer/Fall study abroad programs
- November 1st --- application must be received by this date for Winter/Spring programs
Application materials:
- Proof --- that you have been admitted to one NSU Study Abroad Program
- Transcript - must be an official transcript with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA
- Essay --- one-page reflective essay presenting the reasons why you are seeking this grant
Submit Your Application:
- Proof --- upload to Study Abroad Grant application form
- Transcript --- mail or drop off to the Study Abroad Coordinator at the Office of International Programs
- Essay --- upload to Study Abroad Grant application form
After You Submit Your Application:
- April 7th --- You will receive a confirmation email from the Study Abroad Coordinator
- November 7th --- You will receive a confirmation email from the Study Abroad Coordinator
After receiving the confirmation email about your application status:
- Rejected --- Email, call, or visit the Study Abroad Coordinator if you have any questions
- Pending --- Submit required documents within three business days to get approved
- Approved --- Expect an email with further instructions from an official at NSU Financial Services
After receiving the email with further instructions:
- April 15th (estimated) --- Complete an acceptance form and a thank-you note
- November 15th (estimated) --- Complete an acceptance form and a thank-you note
After completing the acceptance form and the thank-you note:
- May 1st (estimated) --- The grant will be added to your NSU Bursar Account
- December 1st (estimated) --- The grant will be added to your NSU Bursar Account
After the grant is added to your NSU Bursar Account:
- If there is no outstanding balance on the account, you can request the grant as a refund.
- If there is an outstanding balance, the grant will automatically become a payment to the balance.