International Programs Overview
Recent News
Deadline extended for CSW Study Abroad Summer 2013 scholarship applications through January 9th! (See below for information & application)
Social work faculty provide HIV/AIDS training in the Caribbean
CSW International Programs Scholarship
Scholarship applications are now being accepted for students planning to study abroad in the summer 2013 programs in Costa Rica and Prague. Up to six students will be supported in each program with funds intended to cover the costs of airfare. These competitive awards are based on demonstrated scholarly achievement and financial need. To be eligible, students must formally apply via the FSU International Program application link, and pay the $100 non-refundable fee (Note: those apply by FSU’s IP’s early registration deadline, December 5, 2012 will receive a $100 discount on program fees.). Final award is contingent on admission to the program and payment of confirmation fee. CSW Study Abroad applications are due no later than November 27, 2012 with awards to be announced December 11, 2012. Applications can be downloaded here.
Scholarships are also available for international internships. Up to six students in an academic year will be supported for field placements abroad in amounts scaled to program expenses. These vary with costs of living in each destination. Students may apply throughout the year by contacting Dr. Neil Abell. Awards are dependent on formal commitment to the placement, and distributed after the placements has begun.
Click to download the 2012-2013 CSW International Programs Scholarship Application. Print and put in Emily Joyce’s mailbox in Suite 2500, UCC (M-F, 8-5) by January 9, 2013.
Overview
Social welfare, social justice, and human rights take many forms worldwide. The FSU College of Social Work actively engages in building an understanding of our place in the global community and learning how we can respond to those in need. Our international programs give students the opportunity to study abroad and experience internships, alternative spring break projects, and international exchange opportunities.
Each of our international program opportunities provides students with hands-on experience living and working in new environments while emphasizing universal and culturally relevant principles of social justice and professional social work ethics.
The FSU College of Social Work’s International Programs received the Partners in Advancing International Education (PIE) Award for two consecutive years, including the 2010 social work program award and the 2011 individual award to Patricia Lager, our founding (and now retired) director.
Neil Abell, Director
Patricia Lager, Founder
To learn more, please contact our Director of International Programs, Neil Abell, Ph.D., LCSW at (850) 644-9753 or nabell@fsu.edu.
“International education exchange is the most significant current project designed to continue the process of humanizing mankind to the point, we would hope, that nations can learn to live in peace…” – J. William Fulbright