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