Eugene D. Eaton Jr. Travel Sabbaticals
Application Form
To qualify you must:
(1) Major in Economics, Anthropology, or History.
(2) Have completed at least three academic years of full time study.
(3) At least two years of which must have been completed at the University of
Colorado Boulder
(4) Desire prior to graduation to broaden your knowledge in a culture and
learning environment different from your own.
(5) Have completed your application for CU Study Abroad.
Name:
9-digit CU Student ID:
Email Address:
Major
Study Abroad Semester
Required Materials to accompany this application form:
Unofficial Transcript (instructions below)
Eaton Travel Sabbatical Essay (instructions below)
Study Abroad Budget (instructions below)
Instructions on obtaining a PDF of your unofficial transcript:
1. Login to myCUinfo
2. Click on "Student" and then on "View/Request Transcripts".
3. Click on "View my unofficial transcript" to generate a PDF of your transcript
that you can upload to their system. NOTE: You will have to allow "pop-ups"
in order to view the transcript generated from myCUinfo. The upload may
take some time please be patient.
4. Save the PDF to your computer.
5. Include the PDF with the rest of the required application items.
Instructions for Obtaining a Travel Budget
1. Click here to go to the Study Abroad web site to estimate your Study Abroad
Budget.
2. Print the Budget into a PDF.
3. Include the PDF with the rest of the required application items.
Instructions for Eaton Travel Sabbatical Essay
Create a single document titled Eaton Travel Sabbatical Essay on the top line and
your name on the second line. Number and address each of the following:
1. In 400 words or less, describe how your study abroad program will enhance
your CU educational experience and broaden your knowledge in a cultural
and learning environment different from your own.
2. In approximately 100 words, describe how you normally finance your tuition
and expenses here at CU. Be specific (i.e. if you split costs with your parents,
list what you pay vs. what they pay; if you receive Financial Aid, list specific
loans/grants).
3. In 50-100 words, describe if/how finances affected your program choice,
how you have planned and budgeted for your program, and how you will pay
for the program if you have unmet need.
4. In 50 words or less, provide any additional information about your financial
circumstances that should be considered.
5. Include the essay with the other required application items.
Application Deadlines
2017 Summer & Fall Study Abroad – March 31, 2017
2018 Spring Study Abroad – October 1, 2017
Application Instructions
Email this completed application, a PDF of your unofficial transcript, a pdf of your
Study Abroad Budget, and your Eaton Travel Sabbatical Essay to Melissa Piper:
mailto:[email protected].
Include in the subject line of the email: Eaton Travel Sabbatical Application – Your
Major (i.e. Economics, Anthropology, or History)