Global Husky Program

Purpose:
The purpose of the Global Husky Program is to support students as they pursue international education through a summer study abroad opportunity.

Eligibility Requirements for the Global Husky Scholarship:

Applicants must be a current, full-time, undergraduate, residential, degree seeking student.
Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Scholarship recipients must remain in good academic and disciplinary standing.
Priority consideration will be given to students with demonstrated need
Applicants must be admitted to an HCU Abroad approved summer program.

As a recipient of the Global Husky Scholarship:

All scholarship recipients will be required to write a thank you letter to the foundation after receiving the scholarship.
Students will be required to participate in an "Instagram Takeover" while abroad.
Upon returning students will be required to:
- Submit 2 photos and a quote about their overseas experience.
- Assist in 2 HCU Abroad events (1 per semester) in the following academic year.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

Scholarship deadline is: March 1, 2024
Applications received after this date will go on a waitlist for consideration based on scholarship fund availability.

Additional Information:

Contact Eduardo Borges with questions: eborges@hc.edu

Program Details

Study Abroad Confirmation

I have already been approved for a study abroad opportunity:

Yes

No

Study Abroad Program

What is the cost of your program including housing (not including flight)?

What is the estimated cost of a flight to your program destination?

What is the start date of your program?

What is the end date of your program?

Student Information

Housing

Are you a resident or commuter student?

Resident

Commuter

Student Applicant Information

H# Number

If you do not know your HuskyNet User ID, you can look it up here.

I am a...

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Student First Name

Student Last Name

Preferred Phone Number

Preferred Email Address

Current Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Academic Information

Cumulative GPA

Total Credit Hours Earned

Anticipated Graduation (Month and Year)

Area of Study

Are you an Honors College Student?

Yes

No

Financial Information

Have you completed and submitted a 2024-2025 FAFSA Application to Houston Christian University?

Yes

No

Are you eligible to submit a FAFSA?

Yes

No

Are you a Pell Grant Recipient?

Yes

No

What other study abroad scholarships have you applied for and/or received for your upcoming program?

Resume

Resume

Please upload a copy of your resume.

Short Answer Question

This is a competitive scholarship, please use the space below to give the scholarship committee additional insight into you as an applicant. Check for spelling and grammar before submission.

Explain how you believe studying abroad will help you achieve your academic, personal, and professional goals and positively affect your opportunities for engagement at HCU? (500 words max)

Award Form Certification

I certify that all information provided on this form is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the Study Abroad Committee to verify the information that is contained on this form including permission to view my disciplinary record. If I receive a Global Husky scholarship I agree to the requirements listed above for recipients.
NOTE: The goal of the Global Husky Scholarship is meant to supplement the costs of an HCU student's study abroad program and will not cover the full cost of a program. Students are encouraged to continue to apply for external scholarships.

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