Social Sciences International Ambassador Program

As a Rice Student Ambassador, you are highly versed on the history of the university and important current information and have been trained on the skills of etiquette and decorum. The School of Social Sciences offers you a program to apply these skills abroad by becoming a Social Sciences International Ambassador. The Social Sciences International Ambassador Program awards stipends to select Rice Student Ambassadors majoring in social sciences who choose to study abroad. Today’s Social Sciences International Ambassadors will be tomorrow’s community and world leaders.

How it works :

• Rice Student Ambassadors who are majoring in social sciences will be given the opportunity to apply to the International Ambassador Program.
• The selected students will work with International Programs to find a Rice-approved program that complements their area of study.
• All students will be awarded a stipend of $1,500 to enhance their international experience.
• Each student will be assigned an alumni mentor in the host country and will have the opportunity to engage in dialogues with a business professional, a local official and a university official.
• The students will share their experiences with students and faculty members upon returning to Rice.