Croatian Travel Awards

Award type: 
Scholarships, International experience awards
Award description: 

Travel funds, valued at up to $1,500, are available for undergraduate and/or graduate students registered at the University of Waterloo who participate in a recognized Croatian language or cultural study abroad program, an exchange program, or an approved co-op term in Croatia. Selection will be based on a statement describing their intended Croatian experience and why they hope to receive this funding. Interested students may submit an international experience award application found on the Student Awards & Financial Aid website or Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs website by March 15 or Nov. 15 for an upcoming experience

Value: 
$1,500
Eligibility & selection criteria: 
  • Undergraduate or graduate students registered at the University of Waterloo who are participating in a recognized institutional Croatian language or cultural studies program abroad, an exchange, or an approved co-op position at a business located in Croatia.
  • Selection will be based on a one-page statement describing their intended Croatian experience and why they hope to receive this funding.
  • Interested students must complete the applicable international experience award application found on the SAFA or GSPA website.
  • Applications will be considered twice annually. Students may apply by March 15 or November 15 for travel taking place between May 1 of that year and April 30 of the following year.
  • The awards will be adjudicated jointly between SAFA/GSPA and a designated representative of the Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies based on the application and statement of intent.
  • As part of the selection, the Department will confirm the student’s registration and/or acceptance in the program/co-op position before funds will be processed.
  • The Department will notify the award winners and encourage them to submit a one-page report one month after their return from Croatia.
Level: 
Masters, Doctoral
Program:
Open to any program
Citizenship: 
Canadian/Permanent resident, International/study permit student
Selection process: 
Application required
Term: 
Winter, Spring, Fall
Application details:
  • International Graduate Experience Award application:
    • In the term prior to your travel, complete the International Graduate Experience Award application
    • Attach required documentation (as per the application form)
    • Submit your complete application package to Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) by the appropriate term deadline below
Application deadline: 
March 15, November 15
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