Core Intercultural Competencies
- What core competencies should students seek to develop through this opportunity?
Perspective-Taking on Difference
Appreciating perspectives that are different from your own and unpacking influences on your own perspective.
(examples: activities that explore stereotypes or that put you outside your comfort zone)Intercultural Communication
Listening to and communicating effectively with diverse populations by applying appropriate verbal/nonverbal behavior.
(examples: activities that expose you to cultural norms; workshops that teach non-verbal cues like gestures, tones, and inferred meanings; participation in a club or society, etc.)Linguistic Competence
Cultivating multilingualism for cross-cultural comprehension.
(example: language instruction)Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Building meaningful relationships with culturally diverse peers, even in contexts where language fluency varies within a group.
(examples: sports teams, group projects, theatre production, cooking classes, art workshops, etc.)Cultural Appreciation
Seeking out knowledge from people whose culture, environment, and history is different from your own.
(examples: historical sites, exploring the arts, etc.)
Deadlines for Funding Requests
Students have 2 opportunities per semester to submit funding requests for consideration.
- Deadlines for Fall Proposals: Sept 30 and Nov 15
- Deadlines for Spring Proposals: Feb 28 and May 1
Examples of Past Projects
If funded, as a term of their award, students must write and share a reflection on their intercultural experience.
Below are some examples of successful projects from past semesters.
Intercultural Enrichment Stipend FAQs
- What selection criteria will be used?
Successful proposals will address how this activity will contribute to your growth in relation to core intercultural competencies identified for this program.
Preference will be given to students who do not have access to program-funded cultural experiences.
Funding is intended to support intercultural learning in the country(s) where you are studying.
AI tools should not be relied upon. Proposals should feature a student's authentic voice; if this is missing from your narrative, GEO may need to schedule a meeting to better understand your goals(s) in real-time.
- Are there limits to funding?
Funding amounts will vary based on both volume and suitability of requests.
The maximum stipend is $600.
There is a limit of one Intercultural Enrichment stipend per student.
- If awarded, what are the post-funding requirements?
Before the end of their term, students will be required to submit a short written reflection on the value/impact of their experience.
- If an activity was previously funded, does that mean it will be again?
Success of a past proposal for a cultural/educational activity does not guarantee future funding for the same activity.
- Do I need to apply for funding before I can participate in an activity?
Students are eligible to request support for a proposed future activity OR for retroactive support of an experience they have already undertaken (within the same semester).
- When will I receive a decision on my stipend application?
All the applications for each cycle will be reviewed after the deadline.
Decisions will be shared within 2-3 weeks after the deadline
