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American Airlines Global Leaders Travel Scholarship (GLTS)

Application Deadlines

Applications are due in the BPSA Office (160 Stephens Hall) by 4pm on the deadline date.

November 3, 2009 for 2010 Spring and 2010 Calendar Year EAP participation
March 2, 2010 for 2010 Fall and 2010-2011 Academic Year EAP participation

Eligibility

1. Accepted in a Study Abroad program administered by Berkeley Programs for Study Abroad (BPSA)
2. Program is at minimum one semester (no awards for summer programs)
3. Undergraduate Student

Application Requirements

1. Completed AA Ticket Award Form
2. BearFacts transcript
3. Resume
4. 250-word essay, addressing how study abroad will help you achieve your future goals
5. BearFacts Financial Aid Award Summary
6. BearFacts Financial Aid Status (Showing Parent Contribution) under Financial Aid tab
7. Scholarship recipient must maintain a monthly travel blog

Awarding Criteria

The AA GLTS will be awarded based on timely submission of a complete application. Preference will be given to students in good academic standing with demonstrated financial need. Highest priority will be given to those studying in locations that have the highest average airfare costs. Applicant will be notified of the award decision two weeks after the application submission deadline.

Important Clarifications

GLTS is a round trip airline ticket from AA. All seats are subject to availability and are issued to destinations AA serves directly.

Neither UC-Berkeley nor AA can guarantee students a ticket to the final destination or on the dates desired. In some cases, the ticket will be issued to the nearest major destination that AA serves directly. Students will be responsible for any costs associated with getting from this point to the final destination.

The scholarship is valid for travel on AA/American Eagle only, not other partner airlines or code share flights. Students will be responsible for taxes and fees on the ticket.

Date/time and routing changes after ticketing may be made if booking inventory is available. Students will be responsible for the change fee.

Tickets can be used only to/from cities AA serves DIRECTLY. To see cities served by AA, visit the AA website.