StudyAbroad.com to Hold Ninth Annual Sweepstakes to Promote International Education
Three students will win scholarships to study in Nice
CHESTER, PA, September 15, 2004 -
StudyAbroad.com announced today that it is teaming with Truman State University, IPAG-School of Management, and STA Travel to award three students scholarships to study in Nice, France during spring 2005. This is the ninth consecutive year StudyAbroad.com has sponsored a sweepstakes to promote international education opportunities among college students.
The sweepstakes grand prize-winner will receive a $2,000 (U.S.) scholarship for tuition for the 2005 spring semester at the IPAG School through Truman State's Center for International Education Abroad. Round-trip airfare courtesy of STA Travel is included with the grand prize. The second prize-winner will receive a $1,000 (U.S.) scholarship, and the third prize-winner will receive a $500 (U.S.) scholarship through Truman State. Ten runners-up will receive StudyAbroad.com prize packs.
"Many students say that cost is the major limiting factor to studying abroad," says John Duncan, manager of StudyAbroad.com. "This sweepstakes is our way of promoting international education while making a student's dream of studying abroad come true."
Sweepstakes winners will be randomly selected on November 19, 2004. Students can enter online at StudyAbroad.com no later than November 12, 2004 at 11:59PM EST. Mail-in entries must be postmarked no later than November 11, 2004. For full details about the sweepstakes, including eligibility requirements, please visit www.studyabroad.com/sweepstakes.
About Truman State University
Founded in 1867, Truman State University has a long history of being recognized nationally for its innovative assessment program and commitment to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education at an affordable price. Truman is Missouri's premier statewide public liberal arts and sciences university. Truman ranked sixth in the nation in 2001 among master's universities for the number of students studying abroad according to Open Doors 2002.
About IPAG School of Business and Management
IPAG was founded in 1965 and is a graduate business school accredited by the French Ministry of Education and Research. IPAG has campuses in both Paris and Nice and has been recognized for its unique educational approach of combining classroom education with internship experience, giving students real business know-how upon graduation. IPAG brings that practical experience and international focus together with Truman State University.
About STA Travel
STA Travel is a full-service travel agency with over 119 retail locations in the United States and Canada. Students can access the latest student airfares, packages and tours at www.statravel.com or by calling 800-777-0112. With over 400 branches in 19 countries and serving over three million students each year, STA Travel is the world expert in student travel.
About StudyAbroad.com
Online since 1995, StudyAbroad.com is the most comprehensive directory of programs currently available for student use, and is known and respected by administrators. It contains directories of study abroad and intensive language programs that are organized by both subject and destination. StudyAbroad.com also includes the Destination Portal Pages, the popular "StudyAbroad.com Handbook: A Guide to Traveling Abroad," financial aid information, and more.