Syracuse Abroad - February 2021 Newsletter
Dear partners and colleagues,

Amidst a very challenging time in the field of international education, we are excited to announce we've secured an additional $1.4 million in student award funding! We are reinvigorated by our University's commitment to the field of international education, especially as it relates to supporting visiting students and partner schools. Below, you can see specific awards, award amounts, and eligibility details. We are excited to share this good news and look forward to continuing our work to broaden access to study abroad!

Other newsletter highlights:
  • Extended fall application deadline (April 1) & updated program modifications.
  • An invite to connect at The Forum annual conference.
  • Upcoming events to share with students.
  • A profile of Jackie Lewis-Frenay, who's been with our office for 30 years!

Take care,
Brock

Brock M. Price
Associate Director of Institutional Relations
Syracuse University | Syracuse Abroad
2021-22: New Student Awards Available!
Our new $1.4 million in award funding will apply to students participating in semester programs this fall 2021 and spring 2022. You'll see from details below that funds have been earmarked for students based on demonstrated financial need, merit, or both need and merit. This new funding is a concrete step in breaking down barriers and helping more students study abroad. We appreciate you sharing this info on your campuses!

Academic Excellence Award
$1,400 for Fall 2021
$650 for Spring 2022
Eligibility: 3.7-4.0 GPA

Need-Based Merit Award
$1,000 for Fall 2021
$400 for Spring 2022
Eligibility: 3.0-3.69 GPA and demonstrated financial need

Need-Based Travel Assistance Award
$850 (Fall ‘21 & Spring ‘22)
Eligibility: Demonstrated financial need

NOTE: Visiting students must add Syracuse University to their FAFSA in order to be considered for need-based awards. They should use code: 002882.
Fall 2021: Deadline Extension & Modifications
✔️ APRIL 1st ✔️

Fall 2021 applications
are now due April 1st!

Updated Fall 2021 Program Details
Fall 2021 program modifications have been confirmed and sent to all students with fall applications. See below for links to program-specific information. Updates include slightly shifted program dates, reduced program fees, housing details, visa information, and Signature Seminar course shifts. Please review for any programs you approve. Again, we already shared updates directly with students.
Join us at The Forum's 17th Annual Conference
We are pleased to support The Forum by exhibiting and facilitating two events:

The Spanish Language Lunchroom is a space to casually chat in Spanish with colleagues and meet two of our Program Directors, Dr. Dieter Roberto Kuehl and Dr. Mauricio Paredes.

The Forum Book Club will be co-facilitated by Dr. William Robert, a Syracuse University Professor in the Department of Religion and the Department of Women's and Gender Studies.
We hope to see you at these events, and please stop by our virtual booth and say 'hello'!
Mauricio Paredes, Ph.D.
Professor and Director, Syracuse Santiago
Dieter Roberto Kuehl, Ph.D.
Professor and Director, Syracuse Madrid
William Robert, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of of Religion & Department of Women's and Gender Studies
Syracuse University
Upcoming Info Sessions
Info sessions are a chance to meet our admissions team, ask questions, and learn more about programs. These sessions are open to both students and staff!
Central Europe: March 3 at11:30am EST (Register here)
Santiago: March 8 at 12pm EST (Register here)
London: March 10 at 11am EST (Register here)
Strasbourg: March 10 at 1pm EST (Register here)
Madrid: March 12 at 11am EST (Register here)
Florence: March 12 at 1pm EST (Register here)
Staff Profile: Jackie Lewis-Frenay
Jackie Lewis-Frenay has worked at Syracuse University in study abroad for over 30 years. In her current role as Assistant Director for Curriculum and Academic Services, Jackie collaborates with center staff on course offerings and supports the student course enrollment processes. Her work includes organizing and delivering academic information to students, so they can plan their course schedules, work with their advisors to stay on track for graduation, and have a successful semester abroad.

As an alum of both Syracuse University (’79 Newhouse School of Public Communications) and our Syracuse University-London program (spring 1978), Jackie is proud to be part of efforts to make study abroad a reality for all students.

You can reach Jackie here.
Jackie Lewis-Frenay
Assistant Director for Curriculum and Academic Services
Imagine the World Differently