Semester at Sea Scholarship

Eligible participants must be full-time undergraduate students and must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. To take part in the Semester at Sea program, applicants must have successfully completed 30.0 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.75.

Scholarship notification by April 30th.
Shortlisted candidates may be asked to do an interview with the Selection Committee.

If selected for the scholarship, you must complete the following steps in order to receive the funding:
- Meet with academic advisor to discuss feasibility of going to Semester at Sea in regards to successful completion of academic program and pick up VSA (Visiting Student Authorization) form.
- Download Disciplinary Clearance form from Semester at Sea website, fill it out (include Student ID number) and brings it to the Registrar
- Pick up Disciplinary Clearance form from Registrar upon completion
- Apply to Fall Semester at Sea online at: https://www.semesteratsea.org/apply/ (you will need the forms mentioned above to upload with your application)
- Follow up with Semester at Sea to ensure application is complete
- Receive confirmation of admission from Semester at Sea
- Bring second copy of Disciplinary Clearance form to Education Abroad office to ensure status has not changed – by Aug 10th
- Fill out and submit Visiting Student Authorization form to UofL academic advisor – by Aug 15th
- Upload updated transcripts to Semester at Sea upon request

Award
$24,000.00 (CAD) minimum
Scopes
Undergraduate Awards
Deadline
03/31/2023
Supplemental Questions
  1. How will your Semester at Sea voyage create (or enhance) your personal global perspective? Highlight your discussion by referencing at least one country on your itinerary and by explaining how your time there will further develop your awareness.
  2. What are your academic goals, and how will Semester at Sea help you to achieve them? Include at least two examples.
  3. What activities you will undertake upon your return to the University of Lethbridge to promote the program and/or understanding of international/cultural issues amongst the student body and the Lethbridge community?
  4. Please describe your volunteer experience/extracurricular activities focusing on an international context.