Scholarships

The Canada America Society of Washington Study-Abroad Scholarships

These scholarships will be awarded to American undergraduate students enrolled at universities that are members of the PNWCSC in Washington, Alaska, Idaho and Oregon. Students must be pursuing their Bachelor of Arts or Science degree and wish to spend a minimum of one semester/term/quarter studying abroad. The student must attend a Canadian university. Any four-year Canadian university (www.studyincanada.com) may be attended, but preference will be given to applicants accepted to attend a university in Alberta or British Columbia.

Four scholarships will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic
(August '08 - June '09) year.

Application Process

• Completed application (in pdf format here)
• Personal statement
• Copy of transcript
• Two letters of recommendation
• Two copies of the above submitted by 1 June 2008

Successful candidates will be notified by 1 July 2008. Upon receipt of "Proof of Admission" and enrollment a check $2,000 will be sent payable to the student. Upon successful completion of the semester/term/quarter a second check for $2,000 payable to the student will be distributed.

For additional information or questions:

Kevin Cook, Academic Officer
Canadian Consulate General Seattle
Phone: 206-770-4065
kevin.cook@dfait-maeci.gc.ca

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University of Alberta Summer Study

Guaranteed SCHOLARSHIPS for 6 week Summer study

Theme: Canadian and Native Studies (July 7 - August 15, 2008)

What is Canada's national identity? How do other countries view us? Examine different perspectives, in various academic areas, with the aim of answering the question "what does it mean to be Canadian?" Courses in this theme are offered by the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Native Studies, and the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation. Students can register in one or two courses.

One lucky WWU student will receive a scholarship of $2500 cdn to participate in the program.

All other WWU students will receive $750 cdn per course registration up to a maximum of $1500 cdn.

Take one or two regular academic courses with your Canadian peers. Then experience Alberta and the Rockies, Calgary Stampede and numerous other community-based activities.

For additional information or questions:

WWU contact:
Chuck Hart, Program Manager
Center for Canadian-American Studies
Phone: 360-650-3728
chuck.hart@wwu.edu

UA contact:
Caroline Lawson
Study Abroad Student Advisor
Phone: 1-780-492-6215
summerschool@international.ualberta.ca

Or visit http://www.international.ualberta.ca/summerschool for application, scholarship and course details.

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WWU Scholarships

Scholarships are available to Western Washington University students accepted into an approved study abroad or international exchange program through International Programs and Exchanges.

Students, who are eligible for Financial Aid, may apply their aid towards an IPE-approved international experience. The exceptions are Western Grants, Tuition Waivers and Work Study which cannot be applied to study abroad, exchanges or internships. For more information about Financial Aid and study abroad, please visit the International Programs & Exchanges office or their website (www.wwu.edu/ipe/) and click on Scholarships.