COLFA Experiential Learning Scholarship

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR FALL 2024

Purpose:
The purpose of the COLFA Experiential Learning Scholarship is to support undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA) who are seeking experiential learning and professional development opportunities outside the classroom.

The funds for this scholarship are used to support:
• Research projects related to your field of study or academic interests
• Study abroad/away and global engagement programs
• Internships, both for-credit and non-credit (minimum 10 hours per week for at least 5 weeks)
• Training or professional certification programs that are related to your field of study
• Conference and seminar registration related to your field of study
• Community engagement projects related to your field of study
• Exhibits, competitions, and performances related to your field of study, beyond what your degree requires.

This scholarship is intended to support learning experiences beyond what is required for your academic courses and degree plan. The scholarship will not cover internet services, computers, equipment, UTSA tuition and fees, or books and supplies required for your courses.

This scholarship is in alignment with the UTSA Classroom to Career Initiative. 

Eligibility
• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts department or School at the time of the proposed experience.
• Must be a student in good standing. 
• The proposed experience must occur during the awarded scholarship’s application term. 
• Have not been a prior recipient of the COLFA Experiential Learning Scholarship during your time at UTSA.
• Must be accepted, and approved for experience before funds are distributed. 

Amount
• Recipients of the COLFA Experiential Learning Scholarship will receive up to $500 for the approved learning experience.

Requirements and Evaluation criteria
• Submit detailed information and budget for the proposed experience.
• Submit the COLFA Professional Development & Experience Tracker form after completion of your experience.
• Special consideration will be given to students who within the past 12 months have participated in a COLFA Student Success Center program or workshop.
• Priority is given to juniors and seniors within one year of graduation.

Supplemental Questions
Please select the Experiential Learning Opportunity for which you are seeking funding: 
• In one or two sentences, provide details for your proposed experience. Include the location, program name, faculty (if applicable), a description of what you will be doing, contacts, and websites. 
• In one to two sentences, what are your academic and career goals?
• In 150-300 words, describe how your proposed experience will impact your professional and academic growth and help you develop marketable skills. Be specific and include examples.
• Provide an itemized budget (up to $500) for the proposed experience and state how the funds (up to $500) would be used. (EXAMPLE: Conference registration fee: $90; hotel 2 nights (double occupancy): $150; gas: $50; meals during travel days: $40; hotel parking: $30. TOTAL=$360) 
• Will your proposed experience take place during this semester?
• What are the beginning and end dates of your proposed experience?  (e.g. June 10, 2024 to July 1, 2024)
• Are you a previous recipient of this scholarship? If so, in which semester and year? 
• Have you participated in the COLFA Student Success Center program or workshop within the past 12 months?
• I understand that if awarded, I will be required to submit a COLFA Professional Development & Experience Tracker form.
 
Deadline
The deadline for Fall 2024 is October 15.

For general scholarship questions, contact us at colfassc@utsa.edu