CGE Influencers & Storytellers Scholarship

In addition to the below expectations, both Influencers and Storytellers will be relied upon to submit authentic, culturally immersive content (pictures and/or videos) regularly throughout your time abroad to be used in departmental/university marketing and future promotional materials as the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) sees fit.

CGE Influencers:

Primary focus: Videoed content

• 1 social media takeover while abroad
• 5+ vlogs (1-minute minimum apiece) that cover pre-approved* or suggested topics
• 1 highlight reel/reflection video recapping your experience with supporting pictures and videos

CGE Storytellers:

Primary focus: Written content

• 1 social media takeover while abroad
• 5+ blogs (300 words-minimum with 1 supporting photo apiece) that cover pre-approved* or suggested topics 
• 1 program feature story/article or written in-depth analysis of your experience appropriate for external audiences beyond UT

Purpose: 

• To engage with audiences regarding an abroad country, culture, or program 
• To entertain audiences with authentic abroad experiences or related content
• To educate audiences on the impact of global engagement and provide personal examples

Audience:

• Prospective and current UT students
• Alumni and potential donors
• Campus and international partners

Context:

Create content to be broadcast across current platforms (listed below) for the purpose of sharing your authentic #VolsAbroad experience and engaging with key audiences

Current Platforms:

Within Programs Abroad: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, website

Within the Center for Global Engagement: Facebook, Instagram, Tik-Tok, Twitter, YouTube, website

What didn’t you see that you were hoping to see? Tell us in your application below!

Applicants not selected in the priority round will automatically be considered in the standard round. If an applicant wishes to alter their original application, they can submit a second application which will be considered completely separate from the initial application.

Applicants MUST be participating on a PAO-approved program for Fall 2024 or Academic Year 2024-25 to be considered for the scholarship. If you haven’t started your abroad program application, it’s not too late! Start the process to go abroad!

Fall semester 2024 and Academic Year 2024-25 program abroad applications are due April 30, 2024. 

For CGE Influencers – The application includes submitting a 1-3 minute video introducing yourself as you would to CGE’s social media followers. Please include:

• Introductions: Name, major, class standing
• Name of selected abroad program and location
• Reason(s) for interest in being a CGE Influencer
• Specific target audience you would like to reach with your content
  • What makes you the best person to reach this audience?

For CGE Storytellers – The application includes submitting a 300-word written piece introducing yourself as you would to CGE’s audiences. Please include:

• Introductions: Name, major, class standing
• Name of selected abroad program and location
• Reason(s) for interest in being a CGE Storyteller
• Specific target audience you would like to reach with your content
  • What makes you the best person to reach this audience?