JOHN A & IRMA L BENSCHOP INT'L

Study Abroad – The John A. and Irma L. Benschop International Enrichment Award (for Study Abroad) helps defray travel expenses for Honors College members participating in international study programs. Applications are due October 15 for winter break, spring break, and spring programs. Preference will be given to research-focused programs, students who have not previously participated in a study abroad, and underrepresented students (financial need, vets, first generation college students, etc.).

Award
Varies
Responsible Unit
HONORS COLLEGE | 10041000
Deadline
10/16/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Have you participated in a formal study abroad program during your undergraduate study previously?
  2. Describe any previous international experience.
  3. How many honors experiences have you COMPLETED (e.g. Honors courses, sections, options, graduate courses)? This number should not include the current semester enrollment.
  4. In what semester and year do you anticipate graduating from MSU?
  5. Title of education abroad program
  6. Website for study abroad program
  7. Is your study abroad program research-focused? If yes, be sure to discuss this in the essay.
  8. College sponsoring the education abroad program.
  9. Study abroad country
  10. Number of credits for program
  11. Total program cost from OSA website
  12. Program start date (month/day/year)
  13. Program end date (month/day/year)
  14. Total number of days for study abroad program
  15. Have you been accepted to this education abroad program?
  16. Detailed Study Abroad Program description.
  17. Please prepare a one-page (single-spaced) personal statement that discusses: 1) who you are, your academic and career goals; and 2) how the study abroad program will complement these goals.
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