COLFA Experiential Learning Scholarship

Purpose
The purpose of the COLFA Center for Student Excellence Experiential Learning Scholarship is to support COLFA undergraduate and graduate students seeking to professionally develop outside of the classroom. The funds for this scholarship are used to support:

• Research projects related to your field of study or interests
• Study abroad and global engagement programs connected to your professional goals
• Internships, both for-credit and non-credit (minimum 10hrs per week for at least 5 weeks)
• Non-COLFA certificate and workshop programs that are connected to your professional development
• 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 that connect to your professional development

This grant 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 at the time of the proposed experience. (Must be a major in a COLFA Department)
- Must be a student in good standing
- If awarded, proposed experience must take place in the application term of the awarded scholarship (Fall, Spring, Summer)
- A student may not be awarded two scholarships in one fiscal year
- Must be eligible, accepted, and approved for experience before funds are distributed

Application Requirements
COLFA students that are interested in this opportunity must submit an application HERE.
The application will request:
- Detailed information on the proposed experience
- A 400 – 500 word description of your proposed experience and how it will connect with your personal, professional, and academic goals.
- An estimated budget description of the proposed experience

This is a rolling opportunity. Deadlines vary as follows:

Deadlines
The deadline for applications in the Spring will be November 29th (notifications on December 6th)
The deadline for application in the Summer will be April 11th (notifications on April 13th)
The deadline for applications in the Fall will be July 15th (notifications on August 1st)

For general scholarship questions, contact us at c4se@utsa.edu