Project GO @ University of Wyoming
Scholarships for ROTC Students to Study Arabic Abroad
Welcome to UW Project Global Officer (GO)!
As an ROTC student, you may already be aware that the U.S military has a strong need for future officers with strategic linguistic and cross-cultural communication skills. This comprehensive language learning scholarship will deepen your understanding of the world while preparing you for this competitive military experience you will encounter post-graduation.
The University of Wyoming is honored to be a part of this significant endeavor for the first time. UW Project GO promotes effective leadership skills, critical language learning, and a study abroad experience with intercultural dialogue opportunities for ROTC students.
We offer:
FREE 1-on-1 Tutoring!
FREE Cultural Immersion Activities!
FREE Language Mentors!
Scholarship Opportunities!
WHAT SETS THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING PROGRAM APART FROM OTHER PROJECT GO PROGRAMS?
● Our hybrid scholarship program is unique in that we prepare students for their best study abroad experience with online classes and a brief in-person cultural immersion experience domestically so that students can hit the ground running!
● UW’s partnership with a top-notch language institution in Jordan that is highly qualified in working with DoD personnel (West Point cadets, US Army Special Forces, etc.), allows for a seamless transition from domestic Arabic learning experience to a well-organized study abroad experience tailored to meet the needs of ROTC cadets.
● The University of Wyoming will offer online Arabic classes that will allow students to continue studying virtually for the remainder of their college careers which is especially beneficial for those ROTC students at institutions that do not offer Arabic Language instruction.
Read below about our program, eligibility requirements, the application process, and more!
Learn more about Project GO at The University of Wyoming!
The University of Wyoming Project GO program is a hybrid blend of online preparatory course work with an Arabic intensive study abroad experience in the Kingdom of Jordan for ROTC cadets. This summer scholarship program will provide ROTC students not only with a quality language experience (190+ instructional hours in Jordan and 45 domestically) but extensive cultural immersion through arranged homestays in Amman, Jordan over a 10-week period.
Location: US and Amman, Jordan
Language: Arabic
Length of Program: 2 months domestically (online), 10 weeks abroad (Jordan)
Program Dates: April – August 16th, 2024
Program Provider: The University of Wyoming and partner institution in Jordan
# of credit hours: 6 credits transferable to any university
To be eligible for a UW Project GO Scholarship, an applicant must fulfill each of the following requirements at the time of application and for the duration of the program:
1. U.S. citizen
2. An undergraduate or graduate student on track to commission through the Army, Naval, or Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), contracted or uncontracted, at a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. Marine Platoon Leaders Class (PLC) students are also eligible
3. Remain in ROTC for the duration of the program
4. Not be a commissioned officer
5. Be in an inactive, non-drilling status
6. Not be employed by the U.S. federal government or any foreign government
Not Eligible for UW Project GO Scholarship:
1. Non-U.S. citizens
2. Active-duty military members (not participating in ROTC)
3. Navy Seaman to Admiral Program members
4. Officer Candidate School participants
5. JROTC students
6. Service academy students
7. Federal or foreign government employees
All applications must be made through the National Project GO website.
Application Start Date: October 2nd, 2023
Application Deadline: January 18th, 2024
There are no prerequisites for this program. This program is designed for the novice Arabic learner and integrates preparatory components to prepare you for your international experience! This program accepts students at higher levels, with the online component being optional for them.
Need help applying? Contact our UW Project GO Program at arabic@uwyo.edu or shawn@uwyo.edu
University of Wyoming Project GO offers fully-funded scholarships for this program. If selected to receive this funding, it will not, in any way, adversely affect a student’s ROTC scholarship.
Scholarship covers:
o Tuition/Fees
o Lodging
o Meals
o Travel to/from the program location
o Textbooks and other required language learning materials
o Travel insurance
o Visa
Scholarship DOES NOT cover:
o Personal spending expenses
o Personal travel
o Costs for obtaining a passport
o Medications or vaccinations
o Expenses for any dependents
UW Project GO Program
Arts & Sciences Building, Rm 331
Email: arabic@uwyo.edu or shawnb@uwyo.edu
Phone: 307-761-5451
Not nearby? Schedule a University of Wyoming Project GO Info Session for your class from anywhere in the country!
Register now for the UWYO MOPI Workshop
The workshop is being held from April 7th-10th. Registration opens December 15th and closes February 9th. For more information please contact Shawn Bunning at shawnb@uwyo.edu.
Interested participants must be Project GO instructors scheduled to teach in the upcoming Summer 2023 program cycle. This workshop will host a limited number of participants, so an application does not guarantee your registration. Applications are a request of attendance. Confirmation emails will be sent out on February 23rd to those invited to the workshop.
Say yes to a new adventure and #ApplyProjectGO before January 18th!
Other departmental scholarships in the School of Politics, Public Affairs, and International Studies.
This program is a Department of Defense initiative that is funded by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office and administered by the Institute of International Education.
