Scholars Without Borders
Fellowship of Iinternational Scholars
SCHOLARS Without Borders is an honorary society dedicated to promoting international exchange and service and recognizing scholarly achievement in an international context. SCHOLARS WITHOUT BORDERS is an academic, professional, and service society, unique because it is resolutely interdisciplinary and international. By supporting programs with an international focus and building awareness of international issues and opportunities, we strive to inspire SDSU students, faculty, and staff to become engaged and committed scholar-citizens of the global community.
The goals of this Fellowship of International Scholars are:
- to promote international exchange, scholarship, and action
- to facilitate a campus network of individuals involved in international initiatives
- to recognize the scholarly achievement of international students and scholars, US students who have studied abroad, and faculty and staff who are involved in or promoting international activities
- to provide a forum for discussion of international topics and global issues
- to support undergraduate and graduate students in their efforts to study abroad
- to connect students, faculty, and staff to a variety of international opportunities and resources
Who benefits from SCHOLARS WITHOUT BORDERS?
The services and programs SCHOLARS WITHOUT BORDERS provides benefit the entire SDSU community. We encourage all members of the SDSU and broader community who are interested in international issues to participate in our sponsored events.
Who belongs to SCHOLARS WITHOUT BORDERS?
Membership in SCHOLARS WITHOUT BORDERS is open to individuals who have demonstrated scholarly achievement in the international area. There are three categories of members:
1) Faculty and staff who have been involved in international endeavors such as teaching, research, programming, service, administrating or promoting exchange programs, living abroad, or providing services to international students and scholars.
2) International students who have demonstrated high scholastic achievement (Graduates with a minimum 3.5 SDSU GPA based on 6 units earned at SDSU, and Undergraduates with a minimum 3.25 SDSU GPA based on a total of 30 units earned, and at least 12 units earned at SDSU);
3) U.S. students who are interested in an international perspective and have demonstrated high scholastic achievement (Graduates with a minimum 3.5 GPA based on a minimum 6 units earned at SDSU, and Undergraduate with a minimum 3.25 GPA based on a minimum total of 30 units earned, of which at least 12 units were earned at SDSU).
What are the benefits of membership?
The most significant benefits are the recognition for scholarly achievement in the international area and the networking of individuals involved in international endeavors. SCHOLARS WITHOUT BORDERS members are also automatically eligible for SWB International Scholarships. SWB aspires to become a clearinghouse for information on international study, service, and career opportunities.
What is the cost of membership?
Annual, renewable membership dues are $50 for faculty and staff and $25 for students. All of these dues support the SDSU chapter and are used to advance international initiatives on campus.
How do I become a member?
Prospective members are invited to apply for membership and are confirmed by the chapter's Governing Board. Self-nominated faculty, staff, and students may complete and submit a Membership Application Form available as a downloadable PDF below. Application forms must be returned, along with the appropriate fees and dues, to the Chapter Coordinator. The Chapter Coordinator is Karey Sabol, International Coordinator, Division of Undergraduate Studies. Please contact her at ksabol@mail.sdsu.edu if you have any questions.
Applications
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