TRU Study Abroad Ambassador Awards
A limited number of competitive awards of $2,000 each are available for students who have returned from a TRU approved Study Abroad program at either a bilateral or ISEP partner institution. Ambassadors represent the Study Abroad program and assist Study Abroad staff in the promotion of its value.
Application deadline: TBA
Successful applicants will have the value of their award credited to their tuition account on a semesterized basis.
Ambassador duties
- Promoting Study Abroad through outreach activities such as class visits, information sessions, and peer-to-peer support
- Working with the Study Abroad staff and marketing co-ordinator to develop marketing tools including social media, banners, posters, flyers, and literature
- Providing information and guidance to interested students and other relevant parties at booths around campus, class visits, desk hours, and other campus and community events
- Planning and attending Study Abroad events
- Completing a larger project that benefits and gives back to the Study Abroad program
- Being part of a smaller Ambassador sub-group that concentrates on a specific objective (i.e. event planning, Study Abroad promotions, presentations, or administrative duties)
- Attending regular meetings
- Acting as a point of contact for incoming exchange students
- Contributing to the development of the Study Abroad Ambassador program by completing surveys and evaluations
Education/experience
- Must be intending to enrol full-time (minimum nine undergraduate credits per semester) at TRU in an undergraduate program for both fall and winter semesters
- Must have successfully completed a one or two semester Study Abroad approved program at a partner institution in another country
- Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average at TRU of 2.50
- Must have a positive record in applying for Study Abroad, including reports and correspondence from the student’s host university
Qualifications
- Able to commit to 8-10 hours/week in both fall and winter semesters
- A desire to work with other students, groups on campus, and the community
- An enthusiasm for sharing the Study Abroad experience
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and cross-cultural communication skills
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Punctual and reliable
- Able to work with minimal supervision, in small groups, or in a team environment
- Leadership experience and a positive attitude
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office, internet, and social media
- Project management skills such as organization, attention to detail and event planning
- Conflict resolution and problem solving abilities
Applicants must
- Submit the TRU Study Abroad Ambassador application including a written statement of 500 to 1000 words that covers three key concepts: (1) the impact of Study Abroad on the student’s life, (2) why the student feels they are suited to be a Study Abroad Ambassador, and (3) a plan or list of ideas describing what the student will do to promote the concept, benefits, and opportunities available through Study Abroad
- Attend a three-day ambassador training event scheduled for August (if selected)
- Submit a creative piece to illustrate the TRU study abroad experience. The student is invited to choose from a variety of platforms such as: video, Prezi, PowerPoint, photo montage, WordArt,or any other social media tool to share this experience. Please note: this must be submitted before the application deadline by hyperlink, USB, or email to studyabroad@tru.ca
Benefits
- Financial award
- Study Abroad training
- Event planning experience
- Cross-cultural communication skills
- Working with individuals around campus
- Opportunity to share international experiences with others
- Teamwork skills
- Project management skills
- Leadership skills
- Public speaking skills
- Experience for resume
- The award will be applied as a tuition credit of $1000 in August, with the remaining $1000 applied as a tuition credit in January.
- We thank everyone for applying however only successful applicants will be contacted for interviews.
