Dr. Michael and Mrs. Marilyn Day Award
Program Eligibility
Dr. Michael and Mrs. Marilyn Day Award can be used for participation on:
- OHIO-Credit International programs,
- OHIO Exchange programs,
- Affiliated Provider programs, and
- Other approved credit-bearing international study abroad programs.
Programs must be credit-bearing, and be a summer, fall, or academic-year program.
If you are unsure if your program qualifies for this award, please reach out to global.opportunities@ohio.edu.
Student Eligibility
Applicants for the Dr. Michael and Mrs. Marilyn Day Award must meet all the following criteria:
- Be enrolled at Ohio University as a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student in good academic standing.
- Must be US citizen or permanent resident alien.
- Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA.
- Must apply and qualify for the Office of Global Opportunities Need-Based Travel Grant.
Preference is given to students who have not had previous study away experience (domestic or international programs) at the college level. Previous recipients of funding from the Office of Global Opportunities will only be considered if funds remain after all other applicants are considered.
Application Requirements
Read the requirements carefully to make sure you have the required information and materials before you proceed. Once you begin the common scholarship application, you will need to provide answers to all questions in one sitting to submit your application.
- Common Short Essay Prompts - All Applicants
- Tell us about yourself and your motivation to participate in a global experience.
- Consider: What should the scholarship committee know about you? Why did you select this particular opportunity (location, length, subject area, etc.)?
- Describe your prospective global experience and the impact it will have on you.
- Consider: What do you hope to gain from this experience? How will this experience fit into your future academic and professional plans?
- Tell us about yourself and your motivation to participate in a global experience.
Award Amount
Awards range from $500-$1,500.
Awards are intended to defray the cost of travel associated with global opportunity programs. Award amounts may vary.
Total awards received from OHIO may not exceed combined program fee and estimated out of pocket costs (cost of attendance).
In order to receive an award, the student must be registered with the Office of Global Opportunities through the OGO Student Portal. The award will be directly applied to the student's OHIO account during the term in which the awardee is scheduled to travel.
Deadlines
- Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Academic Year 2024-2025 Programs
- Friday, March 1, 2024 at 11:59pm
Note: It can take up to one month after the scholarship deadline for the scholarship committees to render their decisions.
How to Apply:
The Dr. Michael and Mrs. Marilyn Day Award is part of the Office of Global Opportunities Common Application for scholarships, which allows OHIO students to apply for multiple scholarships in one place. You can access the application: https://ohio.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cFU9taKN7VuLOFo
If you have any questions, please reach out to global.opportunities@ohio.edu or attend a drop in advising session.