The Global Opportunity Grant is designed to provide support for students who participate in graduate-level study abroad experiences, including, but not limited to, short-term programs offered through Study Abroad at JMU, practicum, internship and field placements outside the United States, and conducting research outside the United States. Note: Students presenting at conferences outside the United States are not eligible for this award; instead, those students should apply for international travel support through The Graduate School’s Travel Grant Program. In addition, students matriculated into one of the degree programs offered “Abroad” (see https://www.jmu.edu/online/distance-learning.shtml) are not eligible for this grant.
The grant may be used to support any aspect of the global experience, including supplies or other research costs, housing, or travel expenses.
To apply, students must complete an application through the Center for Global Engagement-Study Abroad. The link to the Global Opportunity Grant application is located at the bottom of that page. Contact grad@jmu.edu with questions. Click the Apply Now button to begin your application. The deadline to apply is November 1st.
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NOTE: The number of grants available is extremely limited and the process is very competitive. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please read the eligibilty criteria below.
Eligibility
- Currently active graduate student in good standing at James Madison University.
- Participating in a JMU-affiliated global experience and receiving JMU course credit for that work, including thesis, dissertation, or internship credit. (Course credit and enrollment need only be in Fall or Spring semesters. Summer enrollment is not required.)
- Endorsement of the global experience by the Graduate Program Director or Advisor
Not Eligible:
- Students matriculated into one of the degree programs offered “Abroad” (see https://www.jmu.edu/online/distance-learning.shtml) are not eligible for this grant.
- Students presenting at conferences outside the United States are not eligible for this award; instead, those students should apply for international travel support through The Graduate School’s Travel Grant Program.
Grant Amount
- $1000
Application Deadline
- November 1
Evaluation Criteria
- Impact of global experience on academic plan of study
- Impact of global experience on professional development
- Level of need/use of award in support of global experience
- Level of prior global experience
- Quality of overall application
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