The CU Denver Political Science Department is pleased to announce the availability of a student scholarship available to CU Denver students who are interested in one of the following departmental study abroad trips:

• Berlin: Bridging Global Divides
• Korea Goes Global

This study abroad scholarship will provide up to $3000 in support for a student enrolling in one of these study-abroad trips.

To learn more about these study abroad trips:

• Berlin: Christoph.Stefes@ucdenver.edu
• Korea: Tony.Robinson@ucdenver.edu

 or visit the Office of International Affairs' website. 

This scholarship is being provided through an endowed fund, established by Political Science Professor Emeritus Jana Everett, in memory of her father, Richard Matson. The scholarship is meant to introduce students to the life-changing experience of international travel, and to support students who may not be able to afford such travel through their own resources.

We invite all CU Denver students who are interested in taking a Political Science Department study abroad trip (to Berlin or Korea) to apply for scholarship support. We will award a single scholarship of up to $3000. 

Core award criteria are:

1. CU Denver student, interested in applying for a Political Science Department study abroad trip
2. Limited international travel experience
3. Financial need
4. Undergraduate preference; graduate students also considered
5. Record of academic, extracurricular, or professional achievement

To apply for this scholarship, please submit the following materials. 

1. A short resume, including the following details (where relevant): Major and GPA, notable awards and scholastic achievements, extracurricular activities, and professional achievements/jobs held. Please note: you need not have a long list of achievements to apply for this award—the core criteria are listed above. 
2. A 750 word (or fewer) essay responding to the following prompt.
   “The Matson scholarship is meant to introduce students to the life-changing potential of international study. The scholarship is particularly targeted to students with minimal international experience and who might not be able to study abroad without financial support. Please explain why you are a good match for these scholarship guidelines. In your essay, please share which departmental trip you are interested in and the reasons for your interest ” 
3. A copy of your CU Denver transcript—it does not have to be an official, stamped transcript. 
4. Please outline your previous international travels, if any. What countries did you visit?
5. A signed and dated statement of the following: “I authorize the Matson scholarship committee to contact the CU Denver Financial Aid office to certify my Pell Grant eligibility.”

Please submit these materials via email to Department Chair Michael Berry at michael.berry@ucdenver.edu.  

Applications are due by Friday, December 3rd.