7:09 p.m.
From: Cynthia Arreola
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 10:17 AM
To: Cynthia Arreola <cynthia.arreola(a)utsa.edu>
Subject: REMINDER: Alvarez International Study Fund 2016-2017- Request for Proposals due
May 31
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.
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: Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Eligible semesters: Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Summer 2017
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 2016.
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 2016) withdrawals from the International Study Fund account this FY.
The UTSA Alvarez International Study Fund Program Committee members:
Vice Provost and Senior International Officer - Rene Zenteno (Chairperson)
Dean, College of Liberal and Fine Arts - Dan Gelo
Associate Vice President, Institute for Economic Development - Robert McKinley
Dean, College of Architecture- John Murphy
Director, Office of International Business Programs, College of Business- Dennis Lopez
Director, CAPRI/Mexico Center - Harriett Romo
Executive Director, Office of International Programs - Lisa Marie Gomez
Committee members are selected based on their ongoing involvement in globalization
initiatives across the UTSA campuses.
The Carlos and Malú Alvarez International Study Fund account is projected to reach an
estimated distribution amount of approximately $33,000 by the end of August, 2016.
The committee looks forward to receiving great proposals this year. If you have any
questions or need more information about the proposals, please contact, Cynthia Arreola at
cynthia.arreola@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 call Cynthia Arreola at 210.458.7211.
Thank you for your efforts in internationalizing UTSA.
Sincerely,
René Zenteno
Vice Provost for International Initiatives and Senior International Officer
The University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249-0603
Phone: 210-458-4994
e-mail: rene.zenteno@utsa.edu<mailto:rene.zenteno@utsa.edu>
webpage: www.renezenteno.org<http://www.renezenteno.org>