IEFS Follow-on Service Projects
Requirements for IEFS Follow-on Service Projects
The Follow-On Service Project gives International Education Fee (IEF) Scholars the chance to give back to Texas State by inspiring others to pursue their own education abroad experiences. To help expand the impact of the IEF Scholarship Program, all IEF Scholars are required to complete a Follow-On Service Project - Photo Submission to help promote international education at Texas State University.
Once IEF Scholars have completed their education abroad programs and are back in Texas, students must upload their promotional photos via Assignment Tab.
A hold may be placed on the student’s record and may be required to return the IEFS funds for IEF Scholars who do not complete their project as required.
Follow-On Service Project - Photo Submission (Required)
The IEF Scholars must submit photos that best illustrate their experience abroad. The photos must comply with the following:
- Photos must have been taken by the IEF Scholar while on an approved Texas State Education Abroad program.
- IEFS Scholar must appear in the minimum of 5 photos.
- Photos must be appropriate for viewing by all ages. All photos submitted should adhere to the ethics of cultural sensitivity. If recognizable people are portrayed, the subjects must have given the photographer permission or "informed consent" to have the photograph taken.
- Photos involving alcohol will not be accepted.
- A minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15 good resolution photos per student may be submitted; color or black-and-white photos will be accepted.
- All photos may be reproduced or displayed by Texas State University. The photos may appear in print and electronic publications, including but not limited to, Texas State publications, marketing materials, and on various Texas State websites and social media networks.
- Each photo must be labelled as: Student's First and Last Name, Name of the Program (for example, TXST in England, Exchange in Spain, Affiliated in France), and the city where the photo has been taken.
Follow-On Service Project - Volunteer Service (Optional)
IEFS award recipients may assist Education Abroad by providing logistical or administrative support. Within the first two months after arrival at Texas State, students will need to contact Education Abroad (educationabroad@txstate.edu) and sign up to assist for two consecutive hours during the semester. Depending on the student’s schedule and assistance needed, some students may support Education Abroad in promotional efforts as well as administrative or logistical duties such as posting signs around the campus, collating brochures, etc.