*NOW OPEN* Spring 2023 Global Engagement Scholarship
Hey 1st and 2nd years!
Hope your semester is off to a great start. It’s time again to apply for the Global Engagement Scholarship. Do you have an experience already planned for the summer? It may qualify for funding through the CVM’s Global Engagement Program! Still looking for an externship or experience? Consider checking out the global engagement blog here to see where previous recipients have traveled!
Travel awards are available for both domestic and international travel! The details of the scholarship are below and all this information and more can be found on the Global Engagement website. The deadline for the spring award is March 10th!
Additionally, there will be an informational session on Wednesday, February 15th in the A180 Sisson-Funderberg conference room at 12pm. Come learn more about the application process and how funds can be used! Can’t join us in person? Use this Zoom link!
https://osu.zoom.us/j/96785144571?pwd=aTB3bkkxK2RzOE1wSDByaysvNHc0QT09
Meeting ID: 967 8514 4571
Password: GlobalEd
Who is it for?
-Students who are planning to travel for immersive activities related to one health that support their career goals. Travel can be international or within the U.S.
-Examples of trips that are eligible are research trips, clinical training (externships), study abroad, or service learning.
What are the requirements for applying?
-Travel must include both a veterinary and a cultural component. When we say cultural, that may include working with people who are different from OSU VMC clientele, working at a bilingual or mobile practice, getting to know the culture of an organization you may work for after graduation, learning nuances of practice with species/ clients that the OSU VMC does not see, or working with colleagues and communities in international settings.
-Students must be in good academic standing and a full-time student.
-Travel must be for a minimum of one week and start after the award is received.
-Completion of VET PREV 7760 Opportunities in Global Veterinary medicine or a waiver based on a similar course is a prerequisite for the international awards.
What amount of funding is available?
-Awards can vary from $500 to $5000 and cover travel expenses (flight, mileage, housing, food, etc.).
-We can disburse awards in different ways that have different impact on financial aid. We will work with you to find the best solution for you.
When and how can I apply?!
-The global engagement travel funds are awarded twice a year, once in the fall semester (applications due September 30; awards by mid-October) and once in the spring semester (applications due March 10th; awards by end of March).
-Funds should be used within one year of the award
-The components of the application are an application form and a budget for expected expenses both of which are in one Qualtrics survey.
You can find the website for the travel scholarship here.
If you have additional questions, contact CVM Global Engagement (CVM-GlobalEngagement@osu.edu) or Dr. Garabed (garabed.1@osu.edu).
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