Application Deadline:
Fall 2025 Wednesday, November 12 - 11:59 pm MST
Completed applications must be submitted through Rocker Central by the deadline.
The interview process takes place on Friday, November 21 and the recipient is announced by the end of the fall semester.
Engineering and Science majors
Rising junior or senior
Cumulative South Dakota Mines GPA of at least 3.0
First preference to U.S. citizens
Application form
Cover Letter
Short Essay
Budget of Available Programs
Program Review Verification Form
Application Components
Short Essay
Please provide written responses to the following questions:
In what country would you like to study? Why?
What do you know about this country’s culture?
What do you hope to learn and/or gain from your international experience?
Have you traveled abroad? If yes, what countries and when?
What are your career goals? If they include an international component, please elaborate.
The cover letter should contain the following information:
Name and contact information (e-mail and phone number)
Major and anticipated semester of graduation
Listing of and involvement level for extra-curricular activities (both on and off campus)
Which semester you plan to study abroad
Program Review Verification Form
This is a verification of the approved program signed by your department and the Ivanhoe International Center Staff.
Make sure you speak to your academic advisor and the Ivanhoe International Center staff to make sure the program you wish to go on is appropriate for this scholarship parameters.