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PASSPORT TRAVEL GRANTS
What is a
Passport Travel Grant?
The Passport Travel Grant is a financial award of $2000 to be used to help fund a Maymester or summer study abroad experience. Capstone Scholars, and Honors College students who do not receive a Summer Study Abroad fellowship as part of their financial aid package (and entered USC in Fall 2005 and thereafter), are eligible to compete for this award. The number of grants available varies from year to year.
When can I
apply for a Grant?
You must apply by the posted deadline, prior to the Maymester/summer you plan to study abroad. You can apply for the award multiple times, however you can only receive the award once. You cannot delay the award; it must be used for the Maymester/summer listed on your application.
Student
Eligibility Requirements
This travel
grant program is open to students entering USC in Fall
2005 and thereafter. In order to be considered for a
Passport Travel Grant, an applicant must:
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Be a
Capstone Scholar, or Honors College student not
already receiving a fellowship
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Be in the
process of applying or have already applied to an
approved Maymester/summer study abroad or Capstone
Abroad program (proof of acceptance must be provided
to the Study Abroad Office before funds are
released)
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Be a full
time, undergraduate USC student
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Be earning
at least three credits for his/her study abroad
experience
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Be in good
academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA
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Submit
completed application materials to the Study Abroad
Office by the posted deadline
Study
Abroad Program Requirements
The USC study
abroad website (http://www.sa.sc.edu/sa/prospective.htm)
lists a number of pre-approved study abroad programs.
Students wishing to take part in a program or study in a
country that does not appear on this list must contact
the Study Abroad Office and speak with an advisor
regarding program approval. Both credit-bearing service
learning and internship programs that include
structured, on-site supervision also meet program
requirements.
The following
types of programs meet requirements for the purpose of
applying for an Academic Travel Grant:
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USC
Departmental Programs
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USC
Sponsored Summer Programs
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Study
abroad programs sponsored by another university or
program provider
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Direct
enrollment in a foreign institution
Independent
study or independent research activities abroad do not
meet the grant eligibility requirements.
Grant
Disbursement
You will
receive notification of your award within a few weeks of
the application deadline. The actual grant funds are
disbursed at the start of Summer I or Summer II,
depending on your program dates. In order to access the
funds, you will need to go to VIP and apply the award to
your student account.
If you are taking part in a USC
program, the award will be applied toward your tuition
costs. Any remainder will be issued to you in the form
of an overage check. If you are taking part in a
Non-USC program, an overage check will be issued to you
after funds have been applied to any outstanding balance
you may have on your account. Make sure that the
Financial Aid Office has your correct address on file.
Please note that you are responsible for covering any
deposits or payments due before the disbursement of the
grant.
To Apply
Following is a
checklist to help you maneuver through the grant
application process. Please click on the links below to
access the forms required for the Passport Travel Grant
Application. If you intend to study abroad during
Maymester or summer, you must submit a completed
application before noon on November 24, 2008.
All forms must be typed, then printed, and submitted
to the Study Abroad Office. Incomplete or
handwritten applications will not be considered.
Complete Passport Travel
Grant Application will Include:
Passport Travel Grant Application Form
Academic Recommendation
Form
Financial Plan
An unofficial copy of your USC transcript, print from VIP by clicking
HERE.*
*First semester freshman are not required to submit
an unofficial copy of their transcript. |
