Design Field School 2023 - DESIGN in COLOMBIA: Bogota, Coffee Region & Cartagena Application Current Start Personal/Passport Travel Scholarships Complete About the Field School Bring to your studies renewed depth, purpose, and global awareness Over the two weeks in Colombia you will visit significant cultural locations and design projects such as the Gold museum in Bogota historic center, the modern city of Medellin, examples of vibrant contemporary Colombian design, bamboo architecture of the coffee region, and the historic walled city by the sea Cartagena. Through these excursions and guest lectures, you will gain insight into the history and culture of the region as well personal and global issues related to design. Destination Bogotá, Coffee Region, and Cartagena, Colombia Itinerary Date Details Location Jan- April Classes at Kwantlen Polytechnic University Kwantlen Polytechnic University April 21 Arrive in Colombia for 2 weeks of scheduled faculty led activities related to local culture and design Bogotá, Coffee Region, and Cartagena, Colombia May 2 Depart for Vancouver (Arriving on May 3) or continue your travels Vancouver Field School Dates Pre-departure classes: Jan- April, 2023* Travel/Experiential: ~2 weeks, April 21 – May 3, 2023* Reflection & Dissemination: TBD *Exact days/times for classes are TBD. Program Requirements 45 credits of 1100-level courses or higher, or with permission from field school instructors Note that no previous Design experience is needed to enroll in DESN 3100. All KPU students are welcome and are encouraged to apply. If you are unsure of your qualifications, please contact the faculty leaders with your questions, including your student number, program, expected number of credits completed by Spring 2022, and an e-mail/phone number you can be reached at. Overall costs Program fees are an estimation only. The amount will be confirmed at the time of acceptance. PROGRAM FEE TUITION COST - 3 CREDITS International FLIGHT Domestic Student $3,260 See tuition estimator* Estimated $1,500** International Student $3,260 See tuition estimator** Estimated $1,500** *Rate based on 3 credit charge through Tuition Estimator for Wilson School of Design’s Interior Design field of study with University and KSA fees added. Additional fees may apply to your KPU account for the Multi-Pass and Kwantlen Student Association Extended Dental and Health Plan. **For a more accurate estimate, please search for the field school flight dates through your preferred provider. Payment Timeline 1) Program Fee Program fees are estimates only. Prices are confirmed at the point of acceptance. Domestic Student & International students PROGRAM FEE Total $3,260 Payment DEADLINE 1st Payment $500 non-refundable deposit* (Applied to the program fee) December 16, 2022 2nd Payment $1,500 January 15, 2023 3rd Payment $1,260 February 15, 2023 *The final payment may change depending on the number of students accepted into the program 2) Tuition Payment of academic fees, due dates, withdrawal charges, refund policies, and associated policies for academic fees are set as per the university calendar. Tuition Cost - 3 credits DEADLINE Domestic Student See tuition estimator January 19, 2023 See Spring 2023 Semester Fee Payment Deadline* International Student See tuition estimator January 19, 2023 See Spring 2023 Semester Fee Payment Deadline* Where to pay Make your payments on your OSS (Online Self-Service). Scholarships Field school scholarships and fundraising opportunities are available! The awards below are open to accepted field school students: Award Amount Application Form Due Date Access to Global Learning Award $2000-$3000 Download December 1, 2022 Guard.me Global Mobility Fund Depending on situation Download One World International Scholarship $2000-$3000 Download Please contact internationalprograms@kpu.ca if you have any questions about the application. Application Timeline September 26, 2022 Applications open December 1, 2022 Applications close December 16, 2022 Confirmation of Acceptance & the $500 Non-refundable deposit are due January 15, 2023 $1,500 Second Payment towards the Program Fee is Due. January 26, 2023 KPU Tuition Payment due by Spring 2023 Fee Payment Deadline February 15, 2023 $1,260 Final Payment towards the Program Fee is Due. Application Disclaimer Please note that this Application form cannot be saved part-way, so be prepared to complete and submit it in one go. We recommend you work on your Application using a computer rather than a mobile device as it may be difficult to upload the necessary files and complete your application on a mobile device. \ FIPPA Notice Kwantlen Polytechnic University (“KPU”) collects, uses, retains and discloses your personal information on this application form and related data-gathering forms or scholarship applications in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FIPPA”), R.S.B.C. 1996, c.165 and the University Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468 for the purposes of evaluating your eligibility for, and administering, the Design Field School 2023. If you have any questions about the processing of your personal information by KPU for this field school, please contact the Global Development Manager, Office of Global Engagement at global.partnerships@kpu.ca. Application Checklist Please use the checklist below to prepare to submit your application. Description Personal information Download the following spreadsheet, fill in your details, and be ready to upload the file on the next section of this application: DESN Field School - Personal Information.xlsx Statement of Interest (FOR NON- INTERIOR DESIGN STUDENT) Write your statement of interest answering the following questions in 250 - 500 words (If you are not an Interior Design student): Why have you decided to apply for the field school program? Please include how this experience would benefit your degree and support your future aspirations. You will be asked to upload your statement of interest document file on the next section of the application. SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION FORM (FOR AWARDS APPLICANT) Download and complete the General Award Application Form if you are applying for the Access to Global Learning Award or Guard.me Global Mobility Fund. Fill in the form and be ready to upload the file and your KPU transcript on the next section. Also, you will have to submit 2 Reference Forms separately to "internationalprograms@kpu.ca" (as indicated in the application form) by the same application deadline. Download and complete 2022-23 One World International Scholarship Application Form if you are applying for the One World International Scholaship. Fill in the form and be ready to upload the file and your KPU transcript on the next section. Also, you will have to submit 2 Reference Forms separately to "internationalprograms@kpu.ca" by the same application deadline. Passport Information It is important to note that due to Visa time limits, many countries require your Passport to be valid for 6 months beyond your departure date. Please have a scan of your passport photo page ready to be able to enter your details and upload the scan of your Passport on the next section. Flight Details You will be asked about your Departure and Return Flight preferences, so please be ready to answer how you prefer to travel to and from the field school. Ready to Apply? If you have prepared the above steps, you are ready to apply. Click "Next Page" to proceed.
