CBAS – Study Abroad

The College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS) is excited to announce its Study Abroad Scholars Program. The goal of this program is to help advance the education and personal development of CBAS students who have the potential to achieve distinction in their chosen science field, as well as become  outstanding leaders in their careers and professions.

Study abroad is consistently recognized as one of the most significant components of a successful undergraduate experience. To make these experiences available to as many CBAS students as possible, the College of Basic and Applied Sciences in coordination with the Office of Education Abroad has developed a robust study abroad program for all. Support will be provided for up to 12 students working towards a bachelor’s degree in the sciences in the form of a study abroad scholarship each year. This program is central to CBAS’ commitment to preparing its graduates to live and work in the global future. 

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HOW TO APPLY
You must supply the following application materials:

• Dynamic application form.
• An outline of all forms of support for the trip. This is an outline of expenses and how you plan on covering the costs with different forms of support.
• One letter of recommendation from a person who knows your academic abilities and character.
  These may be submitted separately to: Dr. Greg Van Patten, Dean, Middle Tennessee State
  University, College of Basic & Applied Sciences, P.O. Box 83, Murfreesboro, TN 37132 included in
  a sealed and signed envelope along with the application or emailed to Basdean@mtsu.edu from
  recommender’s email account.
• A written narrative describing your academic and career goals, why you want to Study Abroad and
  how the anticipated study abroad opportunity will impact your educational and career goals (up to two
  pages double spaced).
• A statement that you will commit to one semester as an CBAS Global Ambassador under the
  supervision and direction of the MTSU Office of Education Abroad. The commitment will entail
  classroom visits, tabling across campus, or creating marketing content to promote Education Abroad
  or the CBAS Study Abroad scholarship program. ****NOTE **** This step is completed when you sign the dynamic form.

Turn in all supplemental forms to either basdean@mtsu.edu or mail to Dr. Greg Van Patten, Dean, Middle Tennessee State University, College of Basic & Applied Sciences, P.O. Box 83, Murfreesboro, TN 37132 by May 1st to be considered. 

For more information, email basdean@mtsu.edu.

Sincerely,

Dr. Greg Van Patten, Dean
College of Basic & Applied Sciences