Dean's Scholarship supports
short-term study abroad

WMU students in Amsterdam

The Haenicke Institute for Global Education offers need- and merit-based scholarships for short-term study abroad programs directed by WMU faculty in late spring, summer I and summer II semesters. Need-based awards are worth up to $1,500; merit-based awards are worth up to $1,000. Eligible students may apply for one or both awards. Twenty three short-term study abroad programs are being offered in 2010 and are eligible for scholarship consideration.

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President's Grant aids
overseas language study

Jeffrey Proctor studied Spanish in Querétaro, Mexico

The Haenicke Institute administers the President's Grant for Study Abroad, which awards scholarships for students who plan to study a foreign language overseas and who can demonstrate significant academic preparation for their project (please see specific eligibility criteria on the application form). The award is primarily based on financial need, with smaller grants awarded for merit only.  The highest recent award was $10,000 for an academic year abroad. There is an application deadline every semester for studying abroad the following semester or academic year. The deadlines are March 15 to study abroad the following fall semester or academic year and October 15 to study abroad the following spring semester. Download the application here (PDF version), or here (MS Word document).