Student Awards, Honors and Scholarships

Student Awards, Honors and Scholarships

• Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society for International Studies

  The Phi Chapter of Sigma Iota Rho at the College of Charleston exists to encourage and acknowledge academic excellence and community service in students and professionals studying international topics, global affairs, and world studies. We also aim to inspire honesty and creative problem-solving in the way we handle global issues.

   
• Honors & Awards

  The International Studies program acknowledges the accomplishments of its students with the following awards:

  • Departmental Honors
  • Outstanding Student Award
  • Outstanding Transfer Student Award
• Scholarships

  James F. Snyder European Studies Award

  Dr. James Snyder, a well-respected professor in the School of Business at the College of Charleston, organized several study abroad trips to Europe during his tenure. He created this award specifically for students who are majoring in International Studies and have a strong interest in Europe. The award is meant for students who excel academically and plan to take part in a study abroad program in Europe.

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  Additional LCWA Scholarships 

  The School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs has scholarships and awards to help you find your way to learning about different cultures, communicating with people around the world, advancing your career, and growing as a person.

  • Public Service Internship Award
  • American University in Cairo, Egypt Study Abroad Award
  • LCWA and John Edwin Mroz Global Leadership Study Abroad Scholarships 
  • Sheffield Scholarship 
  • Wells Fargo Excellence Scholarship for Study Abroad
  • David J. Cohen Endowed Scholarship for Study Abroad 

  Explore the LCWA Awards and Scholarships

• Alumni

  Graduates of the International Studies Program have gone on to study more in different fields like tourism, law, marketing, foreign service, global studies, public health, security studies, public policy, medicine, and other areas. They also have jobs, internships, and externships in different types of organizations like businesses, government, and non-profit groups all around the world. Some examples include:

  • Artisan Global
  • International Rescue Committee
  • Susan Thompson Buffet Foundation
  • Immigrant Justice Project
  • Syria Direct
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC
  • U.S. Department of State
  • Mayan Families
  • U.S. Military
  • United Nations Foundation
  • CEA Study Abroad
  • Women for Women International
  • U.S. House of Representatives
  • Americorps
  • Peace Corps
  • Christie's New York
  • Viator
  • UN High Commissioner for Refugees