Judy Fosdick-Oliphant Scholarship

The Department of Global Studies offers Judy Fosdick Oliphant Scholarships to provide support for international experiences for undergraduate students majoring in Global Studies. This award has been made possible by the generous contribution of Judy Fosdick Oliphant. Judy Fosdick Oliphant wanted to encourage students to venture out and experience the world. She created this scholarship for those who needed financial support to do so.

Every Fall, Winter, and Spring Terms, Oliphant Scholarships will be awarded. The award amounts can range from $300 to $3,000, but average approximately $2,000 – $2,500 per awardee.

Fall Term Applications due: Friday, October 25th, 2024

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:

• Enrolled full-time at the University of Oregon
• A major or double-major in Global Studies**
• A U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident

*These requirements are non-negotiable. Funds WILL NOT be disbursed if all criteria above are not met.

**This award is not open to Pre-Global Studies Majors, unless the student is accepted into the Global Studies major during the same term as the scholarship is awarded. Award is contingent upon full admission to the GLBL Major.

Application Materials:

1. Cover sheet - Click here to download the coversheet
2. Unofficial Transcript - As printed off of DuckWeb. An unofficial copy is fine
3. Current Academic/Work Resume - A single page document detailing your education including majors or areas of focus, accomplishments and achievements, in addition to any work or volunteer experience you have completed or are currently involved in. Overseas travel, hobbies and interests are also appropriate to include after your work and education.
4. Personal Essay - A 2-3 page essay explaining the study abroad and/or international internship for which you are requesting support, when you will be traveling abroad, how the study abroad and/or international internship will contribute to your intellectual and professional development, why you have selected that particular program, and describe any other special circumstances that are relevant to your application for this scholarship.
5. Budget - A simple budget detailing how the funds will be spent. Indicate other sources of support for which you are applying or have been awarded in connection with the proposed project (including amounts), any circumstances that may be relevant in the consideration of the scholarship application (e.g. change in financial situation, etc.). Please be sure to include the cost of the plane ticket and the source of this estimate. Expenses to be covered can include travel, accommodation, tuition, and/or fees. These must be included in the budget to warrant consideration for support
6. Letter of Recommendation ** please ask you recommender to fill out the Faculty Recommendation Form below.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Students, please fill out the application Form below. Make sure to have your application materials ready to submit in PDF format.

Judy Fosdick Oliphant Application Form 

Faculty, please fill out the Faculty Recommendation Form below.

Judy Fosdick Oliphant Faculty Recommendation Form 

Oregon Consular Corps Scholarship

Oregon Consular Corps Scholarship is open to applicants each Fall, and two $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to University of Oregon Students majoring in Global (International) Studies.

Beyond annual scholarships, the goal of the fund is to build a fund to support scholarships into the future for an expanded student population. The principal sources of funding come from the annual Celebrate Trade gala sponsored by partners from state and local government and businesses, and from charitable gifts to the endowment. Contributions to the fund may be tax deductible.  

For more info on the OCC Scholarship Fund:  Scholars — Oregon Consular Corps (orconsularcorps.org)  

For info about the Oregon Consular Corps:  Oregon Consular Corps (orconsularcorps.org) 

Applications due: Friday, October 25th, 2024.

Guidelines for the Fall 2024 scholarships are outlined below. Any updates for the Fall 2025 application will be posted here. 

Requirements for this award include:

• Cumulative UO G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher
• minimum of 8 credit hours GLBL coursework completed prior to starting of term applying
• accepted into the Global (International) Studies Major prior to the end of the year of the term applying
• completed 90 total credit hours (junior class standing) prior to the end of the year of the term applying
• maintain full-time student status during the academic year applying

Application Materials:

1. Application form - Click here to download the OCC application form (pages 6-8)
2. Current Resume or CV
3. Unofficial Transcript - As printed off of DuckWeb. An unofficial copy is fine
4. Two letters of Recommendation ** please ask you recommender to email their letters to gsl@uoregon.edu 

HOW TO APPLY:

Students, please email all application materials (Application form pages 6-8, current resume or CV, and unofficial transcript) to gsl@uoregon.edu in PDF format. 

Faculty, please email your letter of recommendation(s) to gsl@uoregon.edu