GEO Weekly Bulletin - 02/16/26
Week 4: 02/16/2026-02/20/2026
Hey Seawolves! We hope it'll be another amazing week! There are some exciting events coming up.
Coffee & Culture: Lunar New Year
Join the IEEC to welcome in the Lunar New Year and the year of the horse! We will have some fun activities and snacks, including fortune cookies, tea, and coffee!
⏰12:00-1:00 pm
📅 Thursday, February 19th
📍International Hall
Upcoming Events:
IEEC Movie Night!
Join the IEEC for a super cozy movie night! Get to know new people and relax over some popcorn and a great film, which is still to be determined.
⏰ 7:00-9:00 pm
📅 Friday, February 20th
📍Tuscany Village, Rhone 403
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Study Away Scholarship Workshop
Come work on your upcoming scholarships for your study-away program! Take some dedicated time to get the applications done with others who are doing similar work.
⏰12:00-1:00 pm
📅 Tuesday, February 17
📍International Hall
Upcoming Deadlines:
NSE Priority Deadline: March 1st
National Student Exchange (NSE) provides accessible collegiate study away to undergraduate students at member colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (NSE Site) Apply for priority and rank your top choices by March 1st!
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CSUIP Scholarship Deadline: March 1st
CSU International Programs (CSUIP) offers a variety of scholarships funded by generous former participants and donors to support students studying abroad. Awards range from $500 to $2,500 and are available for specific programs such as Ghana, Language and Culture programs, Taiwan, Japan, France (Aix-en-Provence), and other CSU IP year-long, semester, or academic year programs, with most scholarships prioritizing strong academic achievement and high financial need. Some scholarships also have program-specific requirements, such as enrollment in a particular country, language study, demonstrated global interest, or full-time participation in a year-long program.
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USAC Scholarships for Summer Programs Deadline: March 1st
USAC (University Studies Abroad Consortium) offers a wide range of study abroad scholarships to help make international education more affordable, including general scholarships by region, access scholarships for underrepresented or specific student groups, and many program-specific awards with varying eligibility and award amounts. Completing one USAC Scholarship Application after applying to a program automatically enters students for all scholarships they qualify for, and awards are competitive and based on criteria such as GPA and financial need. In addition to USAC’s internal scholarships, students are encouraged to explore external scholarship databases and funding sources to further support their study abroad expenses.
USAC Highlight: Summer Program in Santiago, Chile
Santiago’s unique setting between the Andes Mountains and Chile’s central coastline provides an ideal environment to experience the country’s rich natural landscapes and vibrant culture while studying Spanish and contemporary Chilean society. The program offers coursework in Spanish language, Latin American, and Anthropological Studies, with an intensive language option that allows students to complete up to a year and a half of language study in one semester or a year of study in a ten-week summer session, along with a wide range of complementary academic subjects. Beyond the classroom, students deepen their cultural immersion through homestays, excursions, field trips, internships, volunteering, and optional travel throughout Chile.
🔗Apply to the summer program by March 15th!
SSU Event Highlight: Boards & Boba
Join Associated Students to play, win, and sip at this game night! Play a variety of board games like Exploding Kittens, Uno, Settlers of Catan, and Monopoly! FREE boba tea drinks will be available to attendees! (AS Site)
⏰ 6:00-8:00 pm
📅 Thursday, February 19th
📍Ballrooms B&C