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IS&O Study Abroad Scholarship Information

Interested in studying abroad? If so, fill out this scholarship application to ease the financial obligation of the experience.

2011-2012 IS&O Study Abroad Scholarship Information

Note: To be considered for the following scholarships, you must complete the Study Abroad Scholarship Application available in the Study Abroad Office or online at http://studyabroad.okstate.edu

Application Schedule

Applications for the IS&O Study Abroad Scholarships are accepted two times per year. Applications for winter inter-session, spring semester and spring break programs may be submitted between August 29, 2011 and October 14, 2011. Applications for summer, fall semester and full year programs may be submitted between October 31, 2011 and January 27, 2012. All applications are due by 5:00 PM on the last date of the cycle. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.

Humphreys’ Study Abroad Scholarship

Description
The Donald and Cathey Humphreys Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship was established to offer students with demonstrated need the opportunity to fund long-term study abroad experiences. The scholarship is open to OSU undergraduate and graduate students participating in credit bearing programs and activities outside the U.S.

Eligibility 
Priority is given to undergraduate or graduate students with demonstrated financial need Applicants must provide proof of an application to a credit-bearing activity abroad Study period must be a minimum of eight (8) weeks

Award Amounts
Award amounts will vary depending on student need and program choice

Provost’s Study Abroad Scholarship

Description
The Oklahoma State University Provost’s Study Abroad Scholarship was established to offer an incentive for OSU students to study abroad. The scholarship provides one-time funding for degree-seeking OSU students participating in credit bearing programs and activities outside the U.S.
Eligibility 
Priority is given to undergraduate or graduate students with demonstrated financial need Applicants must provide proof of an application to a credit-bearing activity abroad Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the US

Award Amounts
Award amounts will vary depending on student need within the following ranges: Winter Intersession 2011, Spring Break 2012, Summer 2012 $ 500 - $750 Spring Semester 2012, Fall Semester 2012 $ 750 - $1000 Full Year 2012-2013 $1000 - $2000

For Questions or Additional Information, Please Contact:
The Study Abroad/NSE Office – 005 Classroom Building - 405.744.8569 - abroad@okstate.edu

Use the link for an Online Application
http://engr4060.okstate.edu/ProvostScholarshipsInfo2010-2011.pdf

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Be preparing your resume and telling recent graduates. Stay tuned to this coming newsletter for the possibility of a new position for those interested in international development. Be looking for the newsletter in about a week.

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Busy, Busy

We just had 2 students leave for Sierra Leone, one for Mexico and two more will be leaving for Guatemala. Dr. Mike Dicks is currently in Moldova with graduate assistant Kelsey Walters and a group of students. The June Newsletter is coming along. Should you have any suggestions or anything you would like to read or know more about, please leave me a comment.

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The first newsletter is coming together and should be posted this Friday!

Service Trip Registration Deadline Approaching

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A newsletter in currently in the final stages of creation and should go out next month. If you would like a copy, comment let us know.

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International Service Projects

Are you interested in a service trip abroad? You could have a life changing experience like other OSU studnets in the past. Follow this blog for new dates and trips coming this year.

Mr. James Foley Spoke in the Wes Watkins Distinguished Lectureship Series

STILLWATER, January 13, 2011- Mr. James Foley, author and international trade expert, presented his lecture, “Going Global: Tips for Success for Businesses and Students” at the Wes Watkins Center to over 190 attendees Jan. 13 as part of the Wes Watkins Distinguished Lectureship Series.

Foley, a frequent speaker on issues of international trade, and author of The Global Entrepreneur, discussed the need for students and businesses to become involved in international trade.

“You cannot just fall into international business,” Foley said.

Having never had someone tell him what a career in international business would look like. He told audience members not to sit back and let international business happen. Doing so results in a loss of opportunities for students and business owners, Foley explained.

During the hour-long presentation, attendees learned of various characteristics that make international business both appealing and challenging.

Foley said businesses that are international tend to pay employees more and retain staff especially during tough economic times. However, the risks associated are higher than trading domestically.

“You all as students can compete [in international trade],” Foley said. “You can compete against China and India.”

Businesses and students should be worried about jobs and business opportunities that might no longer exist as a result of other companies going international, Foley explained. Therefore, he said it is critical to be proactive instead of reactive.

To do so you must bring “value to your job, organization or challenge.” This, Foley said is done by being a great communicator, a great synthesizer and getting an education.

Businesses that trade internationally, Foley explained, need to travel to the market.  Additionally, Foley encouraged students to travel internationally, if possible.

“It will shake you up a little bit, and that’s a good thing,” Foley said.

Lecture attendees, including OSU President Burns Hargis, Regent Lou Watkins and Congressman Wes Watkins, left with the understanding that continuing to trade internationally is the future of economic development in both Oklahoma and the nation.

“Business is a game,” Foley said. “Once you play on an international scale, you don’t want to go back.”

Foley Lecture - A Huge Success

Wes Watkins Distinguished Lectureship Series

Mr. James Foley

Congressman Watkins

R- President Burns Hargis

Over 190 people attended Thursday's Lecture

Foley Lectures Tomorrow

Business owners, those interested in international trade and students, don't forget to attend Foley's lecture at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday 1/13, at the Wes Watkins Center!

James Foley to Lecture Jan. 13 at OSU

Are you interested in international trade? Looking for a way to expand your small business? Are you a student looking for a project or event to cover for class?

Mr. James Foley to Speak in the Distinguished Lectureship Series

STILLWATER, December 11, 2010- Mr. James Foley, author and international trade expert, is presenting his lecture, “Going Global: Tips for Success for Businesses and Students” at the Wes Watkins Center on Jan. 13, 2011 as part of the Wes Watkins Distinguished Lectureship Series.

This free event begins at 3:30 p.m. and is open to the public, and is especially suitable for business owners, students or other individuals interested in international trade.

Foley manages a program of counseling and training in international business planning, marketing, logistics and export finance at the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship and the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at Bradley University. He is a frequent speaker on issues of international trade, and the author of The Global Entrepreneur, in which he discusses techniques to expand international trade for small and midsize companies.

“I hope that anyone interested in or involved in business will understand that if there is a demand for their product or service in the U.S. there is probably a demand for that same or similar product or service overseas,” said Dr. Mike Dicks, Wes and Lou Watkins chair of international trade and development. “They can discover through the Foley lecture, the mechanics of establishing that overseas market.”

During his lecture, attendees stand to gain information on how to expand business ventures as well as how students can become involved in international trade. Following Foley’s lecture, there will be a question and answer period.