GEO Weekly Bulletin - 02/02/26
Week 2! Stay tuned for the first IEEC event and other upcoming deadlines!
Welcome Reception Recap & Photo Contest Winners!
It was amazing to welcome back returning alumni and new international students at last week's Welcome Reception.
Congratulations to our photo contest winner: Ella in 1st place, and runner-up, Sarah C. in 2nd and 3rd!
Coffee & Culture: Winter Olympics
It's the first Coffee & Culture of the semester! Join the IEEC this week for Coffee & Culture. The theme will be the upcoming Winter Olympic Games! As usual, there will be various snacks; hot chocolate, teas, and coffee. This is a great opportunity to ask alumni about their experiences abroad, meet new international students, and make new local friends.
⏰12:00-1:00 pm
📅 Thursday, February 5th
📍International Hall
Upcoming Events:
💖 First IEEC Event: Valentine's Craft Night 💖
Join the IEEC for our first ambassador-hosted event! We will be getting cozy and making some Valentine's Day crafts, for loved ones or for yourself! We look forward to seeing you there. 💞
⏰5:30 pm
📅 Wednesday, February 11th
📍TBD
Gilman Scholarship Workshops
Scholarship Deadline: March 5th, 2026
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, administered by the U.S. Department of State, supports students with limited financial means to study or intern abroad, enhancing skills crucial for national security and economic prosperity. It is a competitive, merit-based scholarship available to Pell Grant recipients or those who will receive a Pell Grant during their term of study abroad. Join us to work on your scholarship application!
🔗Get more information on upcoming workshops and events for the Gilman Scholarship here!
⏰12:00-1:00 pm
📅 Friday, February 6th
⏰12:00-1:00 pm
📅 Tuesday, February 10th
Applications Workshop
Come work on your applications to study abroad in the International Hall! Ambassadors will be there to give you tips or help you edit your applications, and tell you about their experiences.
⏰ 10:00-11:00 am
📅 Tuesday, February 10th
📍International Hall
Upcoming Deadlines:
Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship
Through the generous support of Academic Travel Abroad (ATA), the Fund for Education Abroad was established in 2010 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization to address the need for an independent scholarship provider to enable more American college students to study abroad. Since 2010, FEA has awarded over $4.6 million in scholarships to 1369 undergraduates, helping students from all over the United States follow their dreams of studying abroad.
FEA remains the only national independent non-profit study abroad scholarship provider funded exclusively with philanthropic support. (FEA Site)
📅 Due: February 4th, 2026
Upcoming Faculty-Led Program Deadlines
These immersive programs offer hands-on, experiential learning around the world, combining professional practicums, language and cultural study, service learning, and industry engagement. Students gain real-world experience in education, human rights, and global business through site visits, community partnerships, and academic exploration in locations such as Washington, D.C., and South America’s premier wine regions.
🔗Applications are due very soon! Get more information on upcoming experiences here!
📅 Human Rights in Washington D.C.: February 5th
📅 Wine Business in South America: February 5th
CSUIP Priority Application Deadline
Are you ready to study abroad next fall semester or academic year? If you've already decided on a CSUIP program, apply early by the Priority Application Deadline:
📅 February 15th
NSE Preferred Application Deadline
The National Student Exchange (NSE) is an opportunity to study at another school within the US Territories and even Canada. It requires ranking 3–5 preferred host institutions. Submit your rankings by:
📅 February 15th
USAC Highlight: Scholarships!
Scholarships are offered for each of the geographic regions with USAC programs (Africa/Middle East, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Oceania). All degree-seeking students with a minimum 2.5 GPA are eligible.
As a non-profit, university-based organization, we are committed to providing students with affordable and accessible opportunities to study abroad.
Access scholarships are awarded each term to qualified students attending any USAC program. (USAC Site)
🔗See which scholarships you are eligible for here!
SSU Event Highlight: Movies with a Mission: 42
Get cozy and settle in for a movie night celebrating Black History Month, plus pre-movie speed trivia for the chance to win prizes & snacks! We will be playing the 2013 film 42 (PG-13). 42 is a biographical sports drama based on Jackie Robinson, the first black athlete to play in Major League Baseball. Attendees are welcome to bring their own blankets! (AS Site)
⏰ 6:30-8:00 pm
📅 Thursday, February 5th
📍Ballroom A