In order to be eligible to apply to the VIH Program, you must meet the following requirements:
Be an undergraduate woman of sophomore status at one of the 15 institutions
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Be working towards your first baccalaureate degree
Have a QPA of at least 3.0
Have been registered as a full-time student for two terms and be returning to your college or university as a full-time student immediately following your funded study abroad experience
Participate in a summer study abroad program for at least 28 days in ONE foreign country for academic credit
Be available to attend all activities during two mandatory weekend retreats: one during the spring term prior to studying abroad and one during the fall following the study abroad experience
Commit to meeting all requirements of the VIH Program, including, but not limited to: a) submitting an Experience Report; b) completing a CEE & submitting a CEE Report; c) completing all assignments for the two retreats; d) assisting with marketing the VIH Program on your campus.
Preference is given to women with financial need who have never been abroad
Application deadline: Friday, November 6, 2009 at 4pm
Please be sure to go to the appropriate Participating Institutions page and read your university / college's campus-specific VIH application instructions.
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
