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Undergraduate Student Stipends for Participation in International Conferences/Activities

Call for Applications: September 7, 2009
Deadline: October 15,2010

Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply for funds to participate in a variety of international activities during the Spring or Summer of 2011. (Note: An additional call for applications will be made in the spring for summer or fall 2011.) These activities may include: participation in (i.e., presenting a paper or attending the event): an international conference; a domestic conference with an international focus; or a workshop or other activity with an international focus.

Students should submit:

  • A statement of interest explaining how the conference/workshop/activity will enhance their educational experience and international understanding.
  • A detailed description and dates of the conference/workshop/activity.
  • A recent transcript.
  • One letter of recommendation from a WFU faculty/staff member.
  • A detailed budget request for the conference/workshop/activity.

Please note that these funds are not designed to support internships or study abroad programs. Also, note that an evaluation/results report is due one month after the conference/workshop/activity ends.

Please send all proposals to Dr. Kline Harrison, Associate Provost for International Affairs at or c/o the Provost’s Office. A committee will make the final selection.

If you have any questions, please contact Associate Provost Harrison at the above e-mail address or at x4907.

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