THE Study Abroad Pod
Will you meet new people to call friends, learn new skills to spice up your resume, and see the world through different eyes if you study abroad? Yes! Let's talk about it!
Subscribe to THE Study Abroad Pod to learn all the tips for having one of the greatest life-changing and cross-cultural adventures of your life. University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) is a nonprofit that hopes to make an international education accessible to all students. Listen for advice from our U.S. and international staff about choosing the right program, classes, and excursions for you!
Visit usac.edu for more information on study abroad opportunities with USAC.
THE Study Abroad Pod
🎵Money, Money, MONEY🎵How to Land a Study Abroad Scholarship
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Hosts Sara East and Nicole Duxbury are back with the help of USAC’s Scholarship Coordinator, Sonia Meza, to answer the burning question, “How do you put together a great scholarship application?”
Sonia deep dives into the different components of study abroad scholarship applications and how you can make your application stand out from your peers.
Here are just a few key takeaways you’ll find in this episode:
- How to find scholarship offerings that fit your financial situation
- The key to writing a successful application essay
- Tips for asking for a letter of recommendation
- Insight into USAC and third-party resources available to help you with your scholarship application
To learn more about scholarships available through USAC and third-parties, visit the USAC website: https://usac.edu/money-matters
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Just want to learn more about study abroad? Email studyabroad@usac.edu for all the details!