Duties and Responsibilities You will receive notification of your award within a few weeks of the application deadline. The award funds are disbursed by the end of the Spring Term. Remaining funds will be issued to you in the form of an overage check mailed to your permanent address or via direct deposit.

For more information email studyabroad@moore.sc.edu or contact Amanda Birkenhauer, Director of Business

Study Abroad, at amanda.birkenhauer@moore.sc.edu. Award recipients will be selected based on

academic merit, financial need and

international enthusiasm.

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Selection Criteria

FREEMAN SCHOLARS

AWARDThe Freeman Scholars Award is an award of

up to $5,000 provided to support study

abroad experiences in Asia to Moore School students participating in a Global Classroom

program.

The number of awards varies.

The award is intended to offset the cost of

participation in a Moore School Global Classroom Program.

• Minimum GPA 3.0• Be a full-time, undergraduate, degree-seeking USC-

Columbia student• Be a student in the Darla Moore School of Business• Be in the process of applying or have already

applied to a Maymester Global Classroom programin Asia

• Submit completed application materials to AmandaBirkenhauer in the Office of International Activitiesin the Moore School by the posted deadline

• Be able to submit a non-refundable deposit of $350on your chosen program

2018 Short-Term Study Abroad Global Classroom Program

Full  Name:  

E-­‐mail:  

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City, State:

Cell  Phone:  

Current  Classification:  

Zip Code:  

Freshman   Sophomore     Junior   Senior  

Cumulative  GPA:  Full  Time  or  Part  Time:  

Major(s):  

Minor(s):  

Which  Program  are  you  applying  for?  

Previous  International  Experience:  

Activities/Service/Leadership positions:

VIP ID:

Freeman Scholars Award Application

Gender: Male Female Other:

Application Process:

Step 1: Fill out the application thoroughly. Typed responses required.

Step 2: Submit Scholarship Application form, sealed Academic Reference letter from a USC faculty or

staff member, Financial Aid Award History Letter (printed from my.sc.edu, click on student>financial

aid>award>award history), and an unofficial USC transcript (printed from my.sc.edu, click on

student>student records>academic transcript).

Step 3: Submit in hard copy (printed and signed) to the Moore School, Suite 228 by November 16th

at 5 p.m.

Attach your essay to this application.

Essay: Describe your international interests, any international exposure, and why you think a Global Classroom program – specifically a program in Asia – will

enhance your education while at USC.(500-1,000 words)

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By submitting this application, I certify that:• I am available and eligible to complete the Global Classroom program.• My listed GPA is accurate.• I have no past or pending judiciary issues.• I understand that failure to satisfactorily complete the study abroad

program will result in scholarship funding being revoked.• I will submit a $350 non-refundable deposit upon acceptance of the

scholarship.

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