Friday, January 26, 2007

International Travel Grants for Summer 2007

Planning on doing an international internship?

Apply now for a travel grant for Summer 2007!!

Applications are available online at http://icc3.ucdavis.edu/pdf/Travel_Grant_2007.pdf or at the Internship & Career Center in Room 215 South Hall. All currently enrolled UC Davis graduate and undergraduate students are eligible to apply.

Application deadline is 12:00 p.m., Monday, April 9, 2007

The Internship & Career Center

Summer 2007 International Travel Grant Facts

How much are the Travel Grant awards?

Grants will be awarded for international internships that commence between June and September 2007. The ICC reserves the right to modify the number of grants and grant amounts as deemed appropriate to meet the needs of the applicant pool. Actual number of grants and amount of grants may vary. Last year over 20 grants were awarded. Grant amounts will be no less than $500 and not more than $1,000.

Who is eligible for Travel Grants?

· Only currently enrolled UC Davis students are eligible. If you expect to graduate in June 2007, you must delay filing for graduation until the conclusion of your summer internship. (You can still participate in graduation ceremonies in June.)

· Dissertation/masters thesis preparation will NOT be funded.

· Internships in regions deemed unsafe by the Department of State will not be funded. (Visit www.state.gov for a list of travel warnings).

How do I apply for the Travel Grant?

Complete the application materials and submit them to the Internship and Career Center, Room 215 South Hall by 12:00 p.m., Monday, April 9, 2007. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Primary consideration will be given to the quality of the internship experience and how it relates to the applicant’s academic and career goals. Academic achievement, extra curricular activities and expression of financial need will also be considered in the selection process.

Selected applicants will be interviewed & will need to provide a list of 3-5 references during the interview. Interviews will be held in late April or early May. Applicants selected to receive an award will be notified by June 1, 2007.

What is required of the Travel Grant recipient?

Grant recipients will be required to:

· Provide proof of health insurance. (Cowell Student Health (CSH) insurance covers major medical, repatriation and emergency medical evacuation. If you are not covered by CSH, you will need to demonstrate that you have comparable coverage.)

· View the ICC Safe Travel Abroad workshop online.

http://international.ucdavis.edu/in-presentation02.htm

· Complete UC Waiver of Liability form

· Demonstrate proof of work authorization if it is required for the country where interning

· Register with the Department of State

· Complete the full obligations of the internship

· Complete Transcript Notation paperwork

How will travel grants be awarded?

Funds will be administered upon successful completion of the internship and submission of Transcript Notation paperwork.

For More information about the Travel Grant procedure and to find an international internship – attend the two events below!

Travel Grant Information Session
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
DeCarli Room, MU 12pm-1:30pm

Come hear from some of last year's ICC Summer Overseas Internship Travel Grant recipients. They will share their experiences so that you can hear about the world of opportunities available. Attend this workshop to learn about travel grant application requirements and procedures. You can even pick up a copy of the application! Plan to stay after the panel presentation to meet international internship sponsors in our "Mini Fair".

International Internship Mini-Fair
DeCarli and Smith Rooms, MU 1:30-3:30pm

Find your international internship RIGHT NOW! Organizations will be present with opportunities for this summer. This is your chance to speak directly with program representatives. Fair will include (among others): i-To-i, Camp Adventure, Child and Family Health International, STA Travel, and ICE Menlo. Bring yourself, bring your questions!

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