Stephen F. Austin State University Students Earn Prestigious Scholarships For Study Abroad Endeavors

Study Abroad: With the help of prestigious scholarships, nine students of the Stephen F. Austin State University are all set to start their study abroad journeys.

Study in US: Stephen F. Austin State University has announced that nine students from the university have been selected for the prestigious study abroad scholarships. They will soon start their study abroad journey.

Heather Catton, director of SFA’s Office of International Programs, said, “These scholarships help make international experiences accessible to our students and give them the opportunity to not only explore new cultures and perspectives but also grow academically and personally. Furthermore, their experiences abroad will enrich our campus community and hopefully encourage other students to follow in their steps.”

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David L. Boren Fellowship, part of the National Security Education Program has awarded $12,500 to Kimberly Birrer, a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Forestry. Through this scholarship, Birrer will travel to Brasília, Brazil.

“This funding opens an incredible opportunity for me not only to learn Portuguese but to be completely immersed in Brazilian culture as I collaborate on research work with colleagues in the lab and field in Brasilia. I hope to be able to contribute to our shared learning as we study insect communities, the scientific process, Portuguese and scientific English. This will put me one step closer to my ultimate career goals, which are to contribute to large-scale, collaborative conservation projects that transcend physical, political and cultural barriers," said Birrer.

Emily Bautista-Moran, a sophomore international and intercultural communication major and Andrea Horton, junior nursing major will participate in a faculty-led adventure to Bahia, Brazil.

Bautista-Moran and Horton earned $3,000 and $6,000, respectively.

"Participating in a study abroad program means more to me than simply traveling – it represents a chance to grow personally, academically and professionally. As someone who has always dreamed of studying abroad but faced financial limitations, this opportunity allows me to break those barriers and immerse myself in a new culture, language and healthcare system that will expand my perspective as a nursing student," said Horton.

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