Division of International Education 
Global Ambassador Awards

ELIGIBILITY: An undergraduate applicant must be currently enrolled at the University of New Orleans and have completed at least one year of college with at least 30 credits from the University of New Orleans. A minimum UNO GPA of 2.75 is required for all Global Ambassador Awards.  A copy of the student's current transcript, official or unofficial, must be submitted with the application. A graduate applicant must be currently enrolled at the University of New Orleans and have completed at least 12 credit hours at UNO. Under extenuating circumstances, consideration may be given to students who do not quite meet the required hours and GPA. All applicants must first apply to a Study Abroad Program in order to be eligible for a Global Ambassador Award. Award selection is at the sole discretion of the Division of International Education.

VALUE OF PROGRAM TO ACADEMIC PLANS: The applicant must submit a statement discussing how the study abroad experience will enhance his/her academic curriculum and goals. This need not be extensive, but should illustrate the fact that the applicant has considered the international program, its values and experiences, and its importance for the applicant's career and life aspirations. We recommend that the applicant complete this short essay (2-3 paragraphs) in a word file before beginning the online application. This can then be copied and pasted into the box designated for this question on the Global Ambassador Award application.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Two letters of recommendation must be submitted from references who have known the applicant in an academic or professional setting. At least one letter should be from a UNO faculty member or advisor. The letters should discuss briefly the applicant's character, personality and temperament, dependability and leadership characteristics. If they prefer, references may complete this recommendation form in lieu of a letter. Recommendation letters and forms should be submitted by the reference directly to the respective study abroad program administration, preferably by email.  Recommendations cannot be accepted from members of the Division of International Education nor from the Academic Director of the particular program to which the student is applying.

UNOFFICIAL UNO TRANSCRIPT

FINANCIAL NEED: Consideration will be given to those students who demonstrate a clear financial need to attend one of the summer programs. However, financial need will not give a person preference nor will it guarantee participation on one of the summer programs. It remains the sole discretion of the Division of International Education as to what consideration will be given based on financial need. Students are still required to meet the other established criteria listed under eligibility and demonstrate the value of the program to academic plans (see above). The Division of International Education reserves the right to ask students for proof of financial need through financial documents.

EXCLUSIONS: Student workers and others presently employed by the Division of International Education are ineligible to apply for Global Ambassador Awards, as are the children of any faculty or staff member who will be working on one of UNO’s study abroad programs.

GLOBAL AMBASSADOR AWARDS FOR UNO SUMMER PROGRAMS

 Awards are available in amounts ranging from $250 to $5,000, depending on specific program requirements and the applicant’s qualifications. Most awards range from $250-$1,000. Applicants should carefully examine program information before applying and calculate the remaining costs that will be incurred. Refer to the departmental web site for fee schedules, dates, and course offerings of the individual programs, or visit the Division of International Education and speak with the appropriate staff member overseeing the program. Contact information: Division of International Education, University of New Orleans, International Center, New Orleans, LA 70148. Phone (504) 280-7116. E mail: isp@uno.edu.

THE AGNES LEVINE MEMORIAL AWARD is made possible by a donation to the University of New Orleans (UNO) by Agnes' husband Mr. Michael Levine. A native of Uganda and of the Jewish faith, Agnes Levine passed away in the early 1990's and was survived by Michael and their three children. To honor the wishes of the donor family, the purposes of the award are twofold: 1) To honor Agnes Levine; and 2) To award students whose academic and/or artistic work suggests an abiding interest in diverse or diasporic individuals or groups, communities, or individuals, such as, but not limited to, Native Americans, African Americans, Africans, Jews, Asians Americans, Armenians, Berbers, Kurds, Palestinians, Turkic peoples, etc. Therefore students should indicate within the Ambassador Award application (essays or short answer sections) any studies or experience with diverse or diasporic individuals or groups. No student may receive more than one Agnes Levine Award. All Global Ambassador Award applicants will automatically be considered for an Agnes Levine Award.

TIMOTHY P. RYAN AND LOUISE C. SCHREINER AWARD
In recognition of service and dedication of the UNO Ambassadors to the University, this award will cover the full program fee for a current UNO Ambassador to attend any international summer program offered by the UNO Division of International Education.The Ambassador must meet all eligibility requirements for a Global Ambassador Award and specific criteria as determined by the UNO Ambassador Program Advisor.

AWARDS FOR THE UNO-INNSBRUCK INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL:

The Ambassador Awards for UNO's flagship and longest-running program abroad are funded in part by the Division of International Education and in part by donations from program sponsors, supporters, and alumni. Please see below for specific awards which are distributed yearly to eligible UNO students on the UNO-Innsbruck International Summer School.

Deadline for summer 2024 applications: February 21, 2024. Preliminary finalists will be contacted for personal interviews and must be present at the interview to be considered for an award. Submitted materials will not be returned. Global Ambassador award-winners must be present at their college's honors convocation in the spring to formally receive this award. Exceptions: UNO online students are waived from the honors convocation attendance requirement.
Remember to submit an unofficial UNO transcript with two letters of reference.

References may write a letter of recommendation or complete the reference form linked below and submit it to the program administration.

Reference Form