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Scholarships

Donald R. Culton Study Abroad Scholarships

Scholarship Benefits:

Up to $500 which can be utilized for any aspect of the study abroad experience including reimbursement of tuition, airfare, or for use while abroad.
- Summer 25 DUE: April 1 5pm/PT

Applicant Requirements:

Minimum 2.0 GPA
Must have completed 1 modern language course at high school or college level
Must agree to volunteer minimum 10 hours to assist in future study abroad outreach efforts
Must complete out-reach project promoting local study abroad opportunities
Must submit report explaining how award was used and results of out-reach project
- See all details and application instructions HERE

Please send any questions to
Rosalind Raby at rabyrl@aol.com

Gilman Scholarship Program

Scholarship Benefits:

Aid up to $5,000 for American citizens to pursue overseas study for college credit.
Students who will study a critical need language while abroad are eligible to apply for additional funding, up to $3,000.

Applying:

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program provides scholarships to U.S. undergraduates with financial need for study abroad.
The program aims to encourage students to study & intern in a diverse array of countries or areas & world regions.

Contact Gilman

www.gilmanscholarship.org
gilman@iie.org
(800) 852-2141, Ext 1

Program Types

Exchange Programs

A program involving the reciprocal movement of participants. Spaces for any given exchange program will be limited, and the numbers may vary from term to term. Exchange programs may have a built-in scholarship, given that accepted students in this type of program will not be responsible for paying tuition at the host institution. However, students are responsible for other fees, such as airfare, housing, health insurance, associated academic costs, etc. Credit transfer back to COC is possible but not guaranteed. In sum, the program entails the following:

1:1 student exchange with partner universities abroad
Semester or less.
Tuition-free (subject to fees)
Possible credit transfer

Partnership Programs

An academic program that takes place outside the United States, lasting a semester or less. In general, COC students will pay tuition/fees for programs with partner institutions, and some will offer reductions that vary from institution to institution. Students will be responsible for other costs, such as airfare, housing, living costs, health insurance, etc. Credit transfer back to COC is possible but not guaranteed. Possible reduction of tuition/fees with partner universities. To summarize, the programs include the following:

Functions similarly to an Exchange Program (above), but without the built-in tuition reduction/waiver that Exchange programs generally include.
Possible reduction of tuition/fees with partner universities
Duration of stay abroad lasts between 10 days and a semester
Possible credit transfer

Transfer Abroad

Transfer to a university outside the United States to complete a bachelor's degree. Students apply directly to the university to be considered for admission and have the possibility of receiving reduced tuition and/or scholarships because of a partnership with COC. Some institutions participate in the U.S. Title IV programs, meaning students can use Federal student loans to finance their education abroad. However, grant-based and work-study programs are typically not eligible for use overseas. Students can choose from universities that offer a U.S. degree, a foreign degree only, or a degree with dual recognition (where students earn a foreign degree which is also recognized by US accrediting bodies). Options include American universities abroad, foreign universities, and hybrids of the two. To sum up, a student who takes this track can:

May complete their B.A. outside the U.S.
May do a credit transfer of their COC classes to the partner university, subject to the partner's discretion
May work, subject to local rules and regulations.

Application Process

Academic Eligibility

For education abroad exchange and semester partnership programs, applicants must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA at the time of application and be expected to remain in good standing before departure, among other requirements (see above).

If students lose eligibility, they will be subject to withdrawal from the program. Eligibility may be lost if their GPA falls and they are placed on academic probation or a student conduct check reveals serious misconduct. The College will not refund any expenses incurred by the student.

Qualification requirement:

Making normal progress toward completion of an Associate degree or credit-based transfer program
Following a clear and well-defined plan
Approved by ISP
In good academic standing
Accepted by the relevant partner institution, and
At least 18 years of age and have completed at least one academic year's worth of credit before travel.

Application steps

Attend an Informational Meeting hosted by the ISP Office (usually on the first Friday of each month)
1. Required before an individual appointment can be made
2. Research programs based on your academic goals
After attending the informational meeting, schedule a meeting with the ISP office to review the application
Create a budget and research funding options
Meet with an academic advisor to complete a comprehensive education plan
If selected, schedule an interview with ISP
Complete application materials from partner university If recommended by ISP

Application Materials to submit to isp@canyons.edu
1. Essay 500-1,000 words—At the top, include your name, ID number, email, and the program you are applying to, then answer the following questions.
2. What program are you interested in?
3. Why are you interested in this program?
4. How will this experience impact your academic or career goals?
5. Financial statement showing you have enough to cover the program's cost.
6. Affidavit of Financial Form support indicates who will cover the program costs.
7. Copy of your passport.

For additional information, please refer to the Education Abroad Handbook.

Education Abroad Schools

The above opportunities are specific programs being offered to our students at this time. The institutions listed below are schools that ISP works with directly where our students can study at or transfer to. Please contact ISP if you are interested in studying at or transferring to one of these schools and we will help you to achieve your education goals abroad.

The American University of Rome

Rome, Italy

Discipline(s): General Courses

Program Type(s): Education Abroad

The American University of Rome (AUR) is a degree-granting American university in Rome, Italy. AUR is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the United States and is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education as an American University duly authorized to operate in Italy as a Foreign Higher Education Institution. The American University of Rome's degrees, accompanied by a Statement of Comparability or a Dichiarazione di Valore (Certified Degree Equivalency) is valid for admission to Italian graduate degree programs such as the laurea magistrale or Italian first level Master programs.

CEFAM International School of Management

Lyon, France

Discipline(s): Business

Program Type(s): Education Abroad, Transfer Abroad

CEFAM International School of Management's mission is to provide a high-quality, international business education, combining the American academic model with competency-driven engage learning experience, to produce graduates able to define their own vision of academic, professional and personal success while excelling in the international management career they have chosen.

University of Dundee

Dundee, Scotland, UK

Discipline(s): Media/Arts, Architecture

Program Type(s): Summer Programs, Education Abroad

The University of Dundee is a public research university in Dundee, a city in the east central Lowlands of Scotland. It was founded as a university college in 1881 with a donation from the prominent Baxter family of textile manufacturers.

EUSA Seville

Seville, Spain

Discipline(s): Design, Journalism, Film & TV, Media Management, Management, Business, Tourism, Advertising & Public Relations, Audiovisual Communication, Sociology, Economics, International Relations

Program Type(s): Education Abroad

EUSA is one of the educational components that constitute the Campus of the Chamber of Commerce of Seville, a unique configuration with two locations in Seville, in the heart of the city and on La Cartuja. The campus has a current student population of over 2000 with 15% internationals. This exceptional learning environment is directly linked to the world of business and labour market needs. EUSA promotes innovation and creativity with unique learning pathways. Other components of the campus include our Vocational Training School, Nuevas Profesiones and the Escuela de Negocios Business School. We complete our academic offering for visiting students with Spanish Language and Culture courses provided in a wide range of formats. EUSA and Seville are a great opportunity for international students willing to live a life-changing experience.

Florence University of the Arts - The American University of Florence

Florence, Italy

Discipline(s): Hotel Management/Hospitality, Culinary Arts

Program Type(s): Semester Abroad, Summer Abroad

Florence University of the Arts-The American University of Florence is the academic entity of the Palazzi Foundation, a nonprofit that fosters cultural integration within the city of Florence. FUA has several schools offering a rich array of academic disciplines and seeks to offer academics and projects related to cultural integration to its very diverse international student body. The academics under FUA cover a vast range of subjects and areas, focused primarily on the arts and design. FUA strives to uphold a unique approach to global and local learning by implementing international cultural integration through its academics and practices.

Special partnership pricing
Internships available
Located in city center of Florence

International Management Institute Switzerland

Horw, Switzerland

Discipline(s): Hotel, Tourism, & Events Management, Hospitality, Business, Culinary Arts

Program Type(s): Education Abroad, Summer Abroad

As one of the world's leading hospitality and management schools, IMI has over 30 years of experience in delivering confident, competent and accomplished graduates into industry. As a smaller school, we pride ourselves on our family atmosphere and the personal care and attention offered to each and every one of our students.

John Cabot University

Rome, Italy

Discipline(s): General Courses

Program Type(s): Education Abroad

John Cabot University is a private, American-style university in Rome, Italy. It was founded in 1972 and offers undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, and study abroad programs to English-speaking students. COC is pursuing education abroad (semester-long) and faculty teaching abroad collaborations with them.

Kansai Gaidai University

Osaka, Japan

Discipline(s): Multi-disciplinary, Asian & Japanese Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, Economics

Program Type(s): Education abroad, Earn B.A. abroad, Transfer abroad

Bachelor of Arts in Global Engagement:

This is an innovative program offering an international transfer opportunity to those who wish to obtain a B.A. degree in Japan. If your future plans include Japan or Asia, take advantage of this exciting pathway program.

The complex and integrated nature of the many opportunities and challenges facing the world today requires a more integrated response from individuals with diverse experiences and values. The College of Global Engagement aims to nurture such individuals who are equipped with competencies and communication skills to work effectively in a multi-cultural setting so as to make positive contributions to global society.

Multi-disciplinary studies with a focus on Asian/Japanese studies
All courses taught in English

Kansai University of International Studies

Osaka, Japan

Discipline(s): Business

Program Type(s): Short Term Courses

Kansai University offers a diverse range of learning opportunities for international students. These include attending the university to seek an academic degree, as a foreign research student, on an exchange program with partner universities, and to participate in the Japanese Language and Culture Program Preparatory Course (Bekka) for the purpose of preparing to study at an undergraduate or graduate school in Japan. We also offer courses to study about Japanese language and culture, in addition to our Summer School program for students to study courses in their faculty in the English language in a short period of time.

Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies

Nagasaki, Japan

Discipline(s): Japanese Language, Culture, History, & Business

Program Type(s): Bilateral Exchange, Semester Abroad

Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies is an independent, co-educational four-year liberal arts university. The school's roots go back to the months after the city had been reduced to ashes by the atomic bomb. The little school in a church stood as a symbol of the will that characterized Japan's postwar recovery: to rebuild its shattered world as a society dedicated to peace and understanding.

As part of ISP's partnership building and outreach effort, NUFS will accept a limited number of COC students to study at their university tuition-free for 2022-2023.

Limited space available
Enroll in non-credit communication classes at COC
Scholarship available for housing
Tuition-free

Queen Margaret University

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Discipline(s): Sociology, Psychology, Hotel/Restaurant Management, Media/Arts

Program Type(s): Semester Abroad, Year Abroad

QMU was founded in 1875, located on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland in a very safe, beautiful location. They currently host 5,500 students on campus, plus 3,000 studying with their int'l partners (they have students from about 90 different countries). QMU has two primary schools: Health Sciences and Arts, and Social Science and Management. QMU is accustomed to working with US and Canadian universities and has experience in forming articulation agreements with other institutions of higher education; they even have an existing exchange agreement with the California State University at Chico.

Rennes School of Business

Rennes, France

Discipline(s): Business

Program Type(s): Transfer Abroad, B.A., Masters Degree

Rennes School of Business is considered to be the most international School of Management in Europe. With 95% of faculty members being non-French, 55% foreign students, classes in English and a network of more than 350 partner universities worldwide, Rennes School of Business gives the students a unique opportunity to learn in a continuous international environment from first year to graduation. Rennes School of Business specializes in a 2+1 program, whereby community college students majoring in Business (or related areas) can receive a bachelor's degree in 1 year after transferring. The instruction is entirely in English and US students may use FAFSA to pay for its costs.

Internships available

Richmond American University London

London, England, UK

Discipline(s): American Studies, Art History, Business Management, Communications, Computer Science, Economics, Film, Finance, International Relations, Marketing, Political Science, Psychology

Program Type(s): Education Abroad, Transfer Abroad

Richmond American University London offers its students the chance to graduate with not only a UK accredited degree but also a US degree.

Temple University Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Discipline(s): General Courses

Program Type(s): Summer Abroad

Semester, academic year and summer programs for U.S. undergraduates. Fall, spring, and 10-week summer semester study abroad students take classes alongside degree-seeking Japanese students, as well as other degree-seeking international students from over 60 countries. Courses include Japanese language at all levels, for native and non-native speakers, and courses in anthropology; art; art history; Asian studies; communications studies; economics; history; international business studies; journalism; media studies and production; political science and psychology. Instruction is in English. Internship opportunities are available.

Thomas More University of Applied Sciences

Mechelen, Flanders, Belgium

Discipline(s): STEM, Media/Arts, Communications

Program Type(s): Transfer Abroad

Thomas More University of Applied Sciences is an applied sciences university in Belgium, focused more on STEM and related areas, along with business, hospitality and communication/media studies. They have a long history of building international partnerships and have extensive experience with student mobility. There is particular interest in working with them in the substantive areas of Media/Entertainment Arts and Communications, as well in building student exchange arrangements with their institution.

UDC

Universidad de Chile Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism

Santiago, Chile

Discipline(s): Design, Architecture, Sustainability, Geography, English

Program Type(s): Language, Education Abroad

University for the Creative Arts

Farnham, England, UK

Discipline(s): Media/Arts, Design, Sustainability

Program Type(s): Bilateral Exchange, Semester Abroad

UCA was recognized as a university in 2004; it comprises a series of campuses in southeast of England. Currently has just under 8,000 students (including many international students). It is a top-ranking specialist university with Gold TEF rating (a teaching standard in the UK). UCA offers 130 different Art and Design programs, with an academic staff including BAFTA and Oscar winners (the Creator of Peppa Pig was on the academic staff). Employability of students is an absolute focus of UCA; they also consider it important to connect students with social events in the area.

University of Brighton

Brighton, England, UK

Discipline(s): Hotel Management/Hospitality, Culinary Arts

Program Type(s): Semester Abroad, Year Abroad

Brighton is known for its strong student services (the ethos at Brighton is one where staff get to know students by name) as well as its coastal location, just an hour from London by train. It has 20,000 students, including 3,000 international students. Senior management at Brighton is committed to comprehensive campus internationalization. The school has faculties with a strong international inclination, particularly its Business and Media departments.

University of New York in Prague

Prague, Czechia

Discipline(s): Political Science

Program Type(s): Education Abroad

The University of New York in Prague (UNYP) was founded in 1998 and is offering American and Czech University degrees delivered fully in English from the central European city of Prague. UNYP has a long history and degree partnership with the State University of New York, specifically, The State University of New York, Empire State College (SUNY, ESC). UNYP remains one of the largest English language higher-education institutions in the Czech Republic.

This COC Education Abroad Program website should be viewed in conjunction with other COC departmental websites. Together, they are intended as a general guide for prospective and interested student participants in COC's Education Abroad Program. COC has sought to ensure that the information given on this website page and on other COC websites is correct, but does not guarantee the accuracy and COC does not accept liability for omissions, errors, or changes. Importantly, nothing on this COC Education Abroad Program website or on departmental websites should be construed as an offer by COC. Any offer made by COC will be subject to its own terms and they will be made clear to the student applicant at the time. Neither this COC Education Abroad Program website nor any departmental website creates a contract or other legally binding relationship between COC and any third party. Any information, guidance or recommendation provided, including of a financial nature, is given for general illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as advice or relied upon.

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