Global Link Scholarships

What is the Global Link Scholarship?

Because international students are not eligible to receive financial aid, the University of Wisconsin—La Crosse assists students with some scholarship opportunities.

Every semester the Office of International Education allocates money to students who are greatly involved in educating others on their home country/culture and who maintain a high GPA. The money for these scholarships comes from the  Student Association and the UW System Fund.

The purpose of this scholarship is to assist students who pay out-of-state tuition and to encourage international awareness.

Requirements

For more information, refer to the Global Links Brochure.

It is time to start completing your scholarship requirements for the Fall 2011 semester. All F-1, degree seeking international students* (ESL students need to be taking at least one university/academic course in order to apply) can apply for a Global Link Scholarship each semester. The following three criteria must be met in order to be eligible:

  • Participate in at least 4 Global Link activities during the semester (a list of opportunities appears later in this e-mail)
  • Undergraduates must achieve a minimum of a 3.0 GPA to be eligible – the previous minimum GPA was 2.5
  • Graduate students must achieve a minimum of a 3.5 GPA to be eligible – the previous minimum GPA was 3.0
  • Attend one Global Link Scholarship meeting near the end of the semester
    December 6, 2011 12:30-1:30 p.m. Room 1300 Centennial Hall
    December 8, 2011 3:00-4:00 p.m. Room 1300 Centennial Hall
    December 9, 2011 3:00-4:00 p.m. Room 1300 Centennial Hall
    May 1, 2012 12:30-1:30 p.m. Room 2200 Centennial Hall
    May 2, 2012 3:00-4:00 p.m. Room 2200 Centennial Hall
    May 4, 2012
    		 3:00-4:00 p.m Room 2200 Centennial Hall

Schedule of Events

Planned Activities

  • INTERNATIONAL COFFEE HOUR: 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAYS OF THE MONTH IN THE HALL OF NATIONS, CENTENNIAL HALL FROM 4:00 – 5:00 PM.

    - Students will share their culture with the campus community by hosting a presentation and discussion on a topic related to their home country.
    - Presenters should be prepared for 20 minutes with three (3) presentations each coffee hour.
    In order to diversify the presentations, we would like to limit country representation.
    - Only 1 presenter, per country, per coffee hour please!
    - Please sign up WITH YOUR PRESENTATION TOPIC at the front desk of OIE.  (1 Global Link Point)
October 5, 2011 Art, Music & Performance
October 19, 2011 Food
November 2, 2011 Government & Politics
November 30, 2011 Cultural Traditions
February 8, 2012 Cultural Traditions
February 22, 2012 Disability Awareness Panel
March 7, 2012 International Women Panel
March 21, 2012 Global Economy & Current Trends
April 4, 2012 American Slang
April 18, 2012 International LGBT Issues

  • CULTURAL BULLETIN BOARDS – TBA.
    - Create a bulletin board celebrating some aspect of your country or culture. One person per board.
    - In order to diversify the bulletin boards, we would like to limit country representation. Only 1 country per month please!
    - Sign up at OIE and make sure to review the bulletin board guidelines before you begin. (1 Global Link Point)

  • GLOBAL FRIDAYS – VARIOUS FRIDAYS THROUGHOUT OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER. TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED.
    - Join a 6th grade class at a local middle or elementary school and introduce your country to the students. Ages 11-12. Additional information on presentations will be provided.
    - Sign up at OIE. (1 Global Link point)

    • October 6, 2011 8:00-9:30 a.m. Logan Middle School
    October 14, 2011 8:00-9:30 a.m. Logan Middle School
    October 21, 2011 8:00-9:30 a.m. Logan Middle School
    October 26, 2011 8:00-9:30 a.m. Logan Middle School
    November 11, 2011 8:00-9:30 a.m. Logan Middle School
    November 11, 2011 12:45-2:45 p.m. Hamilton Elementary School
    February 3, 2012 8:00-9:30 a.m.  Logan Middle School
    February 10, 2012 8:00-9:30 a.m. Logan Middle School
    February 16, 2012  8:00-9:30 a.m. Logan Middle School
    February 24, 2012 8:00-9:30 a.m.  Logan Middle School
    February 24, 2012 12:45-2:45 p.m. Hamilton Elementary School
    March 1, 2012 8:00-9:30 a.m. Logan Middle School
    March 2, 2012 8:00-9:30 a.m. Logan Middle School
    March 23, 2012 8:00-9:30 a.m. Logan Middle School
    March 30, 2012 8:00-9:30 a.m. Logan Middle School
    April 13, 2012  8:00-9:30 a.m. Logan Middle School
    April 20, 2012 8:00-9:30 a.m. Logan Middle School
     

  • INTERNATIONAL PANELS FOR CLASSES (UW-L + La Crosse SCHOOL DISTRICT). DATES AND TIMES TO BE DETERMINED BY REQUESTS FROM FACULTY.
    - Share your culture and knowledge with other students. E-mails will be sent to international students with specific details once a request has been made.

  • REQUESTS FROM FACULTY AND THE COMMUNITY. DATES AND TIMES TO BE DETERMINED.
    - OIE receives requests from faculty/staff and community members asking international students to share their culture.
    - Some specific requests may include a native dance, language, craft, sport, etc. E-mails will be sent to international students once a request has been made.

  • MISCELLANEOUS REQUESTS. E-mails will be sent to international students with specific information.

Are there any exceptions?

Yes. Graduate students can only receive money from one of the sources. Graduate students whose out of state tuition has been waived may not be eligible for the scholarship.

Where do I find out about the Global Link Activities?

Each semester an e-mail is sent within the first 3-4 weeks outlining opportunities for the semester (only UW-L student e-mail addresses are used). Regular updates follow. Sign-up sheets for various activities are available at the front desk of OIE. There are always numerous opportunities available to interested students who want to participate. Global Link opportunities are offered September – November (fall semester) and February – April (spring semester).

When are the scholarship meetings?

December 6, 2011 12:30-1:30 p.m. Room 1300 Centennial Hall
December 8, 2011 3:00-4:00 p.m. Room 1300 Centennial Hall
December 9, 2011 3:00-4:00 p.m. Room 1300 Centennial Hall
May 1, 2012 12:30-1:30 p.m. Room 2200 Centennial Hall
May 2, 2012 3:00-4:00 p.m. Room 2200 Centennial Hall
May 4, 2012
 3:00-4:00 p.m Room 2200 Centennial Hall

What happens if I have to work or have class during the times listed?

Students who have a class conflict with each of the times listed need to notify your international student advisor (Diane Sasaki or David Gardner) at least one week prior to the first meeting date. Students who have a work conflict will need to talk with their supervisors about getting time off to attend one meeting. Suggestion – attend the first meeting that you can just in case something comes up.

What happens if I forget to attend a meeting? Can I still pick up an application from OIE?

It is the student’s responsibility to fulfill all three requirements in order to be eligible to receive a scholarship. If a student forgets to attend a meeting, they have not fulfilled all necessary requirements.

Can International Students receive financial aid?

International students are not eligible to receive financial aid. As part of the F-1 visa requirements, international students must have the financial means to pay for their tuition, fees, housing, meals and insurance for each term that they are registered.

Are there any other scholarships available for international students?

Go to the UW-L Foundation website to check available scholarships.

Criteria for each scholarship will be listed in the booklet. Generally, these scholarships are open to all students on campus.