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AY 2017-18 Alvarez International Study Fund
Request for Proposals
The following is sent on behalf of Rene Zenteno. Please share this call for proposals with
faculty in your department and others in your area:
Dear UTSA Provost, Vice Provosts, Deans, Department Chairs, Institutes and Centers:
In an effort to enhance understanding of Mexico and Latin America, the Carlos and Malú
Alvarez International Study Fund, offers scholarships and enrichment funds to defray the
cost to students participating in UTSA Study Abroad programs. Programs must involve travel
to one the following areas: unrestricted regions of Mexico, Central or South America.
The International Study Fund is directly supported by distributions from the Carlos and
Malú Alvarez Endowment for Student Success. The endowment goal is to directly benefit the
student recipients and encourage participation in study abroad activities, thus the funds
cannot be used for program related expenses, such as faculty stipends, travel, and
educational materials.
We encourage you to submit your proposal(s) for any programs you administer that meet the
above criteria. Proposals will be reviewed and selected for funding by a Program
Committee. Please note the Alvarez International Study Fund gives direct consideration to
department and/or college sponsored international initiatives and programs. Proposals that
recommend and/or nominate a single international scholarship award for an individual UTSA
student (based on his or her merits) will not be considered.
How to apply: Fill out attached form and submit proposal(s) via email to
cynthia.arreola@utsa.edu<mailto:cynthia.arreola@utsa.edu>
Deadline: Friday, June 2, 2017
Eligible semesters: Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Summer 2018
Selection process: All proposals will be reviewed and selected by the Alvarez
International Study Fund Program Committee. Successful applicants will be notified via
email by late June 2017.
Note about disbursement:
The UTSA Endowment Compliance officer indicates that the total annual (August 2016)
projected award funding amount for the 2016-17 academic year will not sustain any early
(pre-September) withdrawals from the International Study Fund account this FY.
The UTSA Alvarez International Study Fund Program Committee members:
René Zenteno, Vice Provost and Senior International Officer (Chairperson)
Dan Gelo, Dean, College of Liberal and Fine Arts
Robert McKinley, Associate Vice President, Institute for Economic Development
John Murphy, Dean, College of Architecture
Lisa Montoya, Associate Dean, Professional Development and International Business
Programs, College of Business
Harriett Romo, Director, CAPRI/Mexico Center
Lisa Marie Gomez, Executive Director, Office of International Programs
Committee members are selected based on their ongoing involvement in internationalization
initiatives across the UTSA campuses.
There will be approximately $44,000 in funds available for this round.
The committee looks forward to receiving great proposals this year. If you have any
questions about proposal content, please contact, Lisa Marie Gomez at
lisamarie.gomez@utsa.edu<mailto:lisamarie.gomez@utsa.edu>. Once you submit your
proposal, you should receive an email confirmation. If you do not get a confirmation,
please contact Cynthia Arreola at 210.458.7211.
Thank you for your efforts in internationalizing UTSA.
Sincerely,
René Zenteno
Vice Provost and Senior International Officer
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249-0603
Phone: (210) 458-7211
Fax: (210) 458-4115