Watkins and Rose Scholarships are designated study abroad scholarships available to Presidential Scholars. Donations for these scholarships have been made in honor of former Illinois State University President Lloyd Watkins and in honor of Clarence and Stella Rose. These scholarships are awarded each year. Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in May 2008 for use during the upcoming year. All Presidential Scholars planning to study abroad in Summer 2008, Fall 2008 or Spring 2009 are eligible and encouraged to apply.
The application deadline is Friday, April 25. Application
Awards will be announced after May 5th.
To fulfill the International Studies Component, students must complete a minimum of nine hours of coursework. Three options are available to fulfill this requirement.
Fall or spring semester of full-time study abroad.
Nine hours of course work focused on a specific geographical/cultural area. For more information, please refer to Area Studies and Supplemental Course Options.
Summer semester abroad and supplemental coursework totaling nine hours. Depending on the length of the summer study abroad program and the amount of credit generated from the experience, students complete additional area studies courses to total the nine-hour requirement. For more information, please refer to Area Studies and Supplemental Course Options.
For information on specific study abroad opportunities, visit the Office of International Studies and Programs.
