Helen Hostetter International Studies Scholarship

Helen Hostetter is a retired educator and Western alum. Scholarships will be awarded to a currently enrolled student who is accepted to an approved study abroad or international exchange program through International Programs and Exchanges. Applicants must demonstrate both financial need and merit.

Qualification:

• Currently enrolled students who will have sophomore, junior, senior or graduate status during the 2008-2009 academic year.
• Students must be accepted to an approved study abroad or international exchange program through International Programs and Exchanges.
• Students must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need.

Application deadline is April 28, 2008.

Scholarship Application Procedures for WWU Scholarships

• Download application packet from wwu-study-abroad-scholarship-application.pdf. Complete all information requested on the Scholarship Application Form including Supplemental Information. You may use the same Application Form if you are applying for more than one of the above scholarships.
• Submit a one-page statement explaining why you want to study abroad and what you hope to do with your international study experience.
• Using the required forms, submit two completed Scholarship Recommendation Forms, at least one from a Western Washington University faculty member.
• Provide grade transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Submit the original plus two copies of the following: Scholarship Application Form, Supplemental Information, statement of why you want to study abroad explanation, letters of Scholarship Recommendation Forms and transcripts.

Important: It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that three copies of the applicant's application materials are on file in International Programs and Exchanges by the deadline. The International Programs Advisory Committee will not accept incomplete or late applications.