Student government association International study abroad awards

The Student Government (SGA) International Study Abroad Awards were created to encourage LSU New Orleans students to study abroad on LSU New Orleans’s various international programs offered via the Division of International Education (DoIE), and to recognize LSU New Orleans students who contribute to the University campus community.

All full-time LSU New Orleans students may apply for the awards, except for current officers and/or employees of LSU New Orleans Student Government. The Awards are designed for LSU New Orleans’s Division of International Education (DoIE) Programs (click on link for a current list of programs available). Students may only apply these funds towards programs administered by LSU New Orleans. All recipients will be selected by the UNOSGA International Study Abroad Awards Board.

No student may be awarded more than one of the Student Government (SGA) International Student Awards in a given 365 day period. If any category of award is not filled, the Board may award money to more than one student in any category as it sees fit.

Recipient Requirements

Recipients must meet the following requirements:

• Meet minimum eligibility requirements for study abroad program of choice (please see LSU New Orleans Study Abroad web site for a list of programs).
• Complete the study abroad program. The award must be repaid in the event of an early withdrawal from the program.
• Agree to represent LSU New Orleans while on the program by performing various duties, such as visiting the host institution’s exchange office to deliver materials, possibly speaking in front of groups about the study abroad program, etc.
• Agree to contribute materials to LSU New Orleans DoIE office, such as pictures and memorabilia for binders and the program website.
• Agree to speak in various venues (such as in class presentations, or at display tables) to potential study abroad students about their experiences overseas.
• Report back to the SGA Senate at the first possible senate meeting after the student’s return or in writing to the SGA Vice President on their experiences.

Application Instructions

Complete the online application form

• Transcript: Submit your official or unofficial transcript
• Letter of Recommendation: may either be in letter format, sent via email (from the faculty member's official email address), letter in a sealed envelope, OR using our form: Click here for a form that may be used for SGA Award applicants.  NOTE: do NOT ask the person writing your reference to submit both.
• Essay of Purpose (500-1000 words): Describe yourself, the program you've chosen, and why. Describe your involvement in, and contribution to, the university. State your academic, professional, and personal goals and how your study abroad experience will help you fulfill these goals

These materials may be attached to your application, emailed to [email protected], or brought in person to the International Center, room 124.