Social Science Students’ Council International Engagement Award Description The Social Science Students’ Council (SSSC) International Engagement Award is an annual award granted to ten Western University Undergraduate Students enrolled in the Social Science Faculty. The award is intended to provide financial aid to students seeking a global engagement that would benefit their undergraduate career in Social Science. This award has particular interest in academic engagements granting students an academic credit. The Social Science Student Donation Fund proudly funds this award. Each applicant can be awarded up to $1,000 for an International Engagement organized through Western. Students can only receive one SSSC International Engagement Award throughout their undergraduate career. Please note the eligibility breakdown below: • • • • Undergraduate Student enrolled in the Social Science Faculty Minimum 70% cumulative average Priority to Western Academic Engagements and Western Extra Curricular Activities/ Unpaid Internship (*Note: Must be sponsored and run through Western University) Students already granted this award in the past will NOT be eligible Application Deadline: Monday April 20, 2015 by 12pm • Submit to the Social Science Dean’s Office, 9th floor Social Science Centre OR email an electronic copy of your application to wpalmer@uwo.ca • Both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be contacted in May 2015 1 Application Part A: General Information First Name: Middle Name: Permanent Address: Phone Number: Last Name: Email: Program(s): Year in Program: Part B: Engagement Information 1. Highlight the type of Western University International Engagement: Academic Exchange Internship Study Abroad Field Study Field Course Western Sponsored Program Other: 2. Name of the international activity or host organization/school: 3. Program: Destination Country and Region: Start Date: End Date: 4. Will you receive an academic credit for this engagement? (Y/N) 5. Provide the name and a Letter of Verification from the University Staff/Faculty Member that can approve of your participation in the engagement. First Name: Email: Last Name: Phone Number: 2 Part C: Essay Answer each of the following questions in 250 words or less 1. How will this engagement enhance your academic experience within the Faculty of Social Science? 2. Please explain what the money, if granted, will be used towards. Part D: Finances Please identify any additional grants/awards/scholarships you have applied for: (1) Name of Award: Amount: Status of Application: (2) Name of Award: Amount: Status of Application: (3) Name of Award: Amount: Status of Application: 3