College of Humanities

The College of Humanities offers Fearless Inquiries Abroad Scholarships, supporting 30 College of Humanities students to participate in transformative study abroad programs. The scholarships are part of the Fearless Inquiries Project, made possible by alumni Jacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance’s generous support of the College. The Fearless Inquiries Project is a long-term, flagship effort specifically aimed at catalyzing a national culture that prizes open discussion, independent judgment and the questioning of stubborn assumptions.

Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in majors offered by the College of Humanities at the University of Arizona.  Applicants must be participating in a College of Humanities faculty-led study abroad program.  

Applicants must fill out a short application form on Scholarship Universe.  No personal statements or letters of recommendations are required.

Our partner university, ACM, offers University of Arizona students and alumni the opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree tuition-free at the American College of the Mediterranean in France, Spain, and other countries around the Mediterranean through their Pathways Tuition Scholarship. While tuition is fully covered, students are still responsible for housing, student life fees, visa, and travel expenses.  

Programs Offered:

• MA in Art History
• MA in French Studies
• MA in International Education Administration
• MA in International Relations
• MBA in Business Administration
• MA in Media Studies
• MFA in Painting

While tuition is fully covered, students will be required to pay ACM housing and Student Life fees along with other living expenses such as visa costs, international airfare and travel costs, food/meal costs, and other personal expenses. These out-of-pocket fees are estimated to be around $10,000-$18,750 per year. Students can view the cost of attendance on ACM's Tuition and Fees webpage. 

The University of Arizona can nominate up to 15 students for this scholarship by the nomination deadline. Offered on a first-come, first-served basis with a waitlist option. Priority will be given to University of Arizona seniors or alumni with a strong academic background and global interests. While not required, preference will be provided to students who have studied abroad. Students studying international relations, art, French, political science, communications, education, or business are strongly encouraged to apply. 

To express you interest in being nominated for this scholarship, please email StudyAbroadAwards@arizona.edu

For students enrolled in a UA Classics course while studying abroad in Italy. Several $250 travel awards are available for:

• Explore Italy (Spring Break 2026): 1-unit CLAS 499 course using Italian cities as your text. Deadline: Nov. 15, 2025.

• Arizona in Orvieto (Summer 2026): Mid-May to late June program. Deadline: Mar. 3, 2026.

Applicants must submit a 250-word statement describing what they hope to gain from the course and trip. Include your name, UA email, award name (“Cynthia White Award”), and study abroad program. Email materials to religious-studies-classics@arizona.edu with “Cynthia White Award Application” in the subject line.

Each year the College of Humanities is pleased to offer scholarships to deserving students enrolled in disciplines across the College. These scholarships have been made possible by the generosity of alumni and donors who have demonstrated a long-standing interest in education and the Humanities.

Humanities students studying abroad are encouraged to apply for the study abroad specific awards: Fearless Inquiries Abroad, Alfred and Mary Beigel Memorial Scholarship, Donna Swaim Study Abroad Award for Double Majors & Werner Schirmer Memorial Scholarship

Students can prepare for their application by drafting their personal statement and reaching out to a faculty member to write their letter of recommendation.  Students can submit their application on Scholarship Universe, applications will open in Mid-December with a deadline in February.

Awards of up to $500 are available for any University of Arizona student enrolled in CLAS/RELI 305 and/or CLAS 335 through the Arizona in Orvieto, Italy Study Abroad Program. Priority will be given to majors or minors in the Department of Religious Studies & Classics, but all U of A students (with any major/minor) can apply. The number and amount of awards will be determined by the number and quality of applications received.

Additional monetary awards are available for majors in Classics, Religious Studies, and/or RSHP who are enrolled in CCLAS/RELI 305 and/or CLAS 335 through the Arizona in Orvieto, Italy Study Abroad Program. The number and amount of awards will be determined by the number and quality of applications received. Majors in the department will be considered for both the General Award and the Majors Award.

Majors should ALSO APPLY for the following study abroad awards (more details are further below):

• College of Humanities FEARLESS INQUIRIES ABROAD Scholarship ($2,000) and other COH Study Abroad Scholarships (February deadline): Apply here
•  SILLC Global Award ($1,500 - February deadline): Apply here. 
• Cynthia White Travel and Study in Italy Award ($250): Apply here. 

This award is offered through the United States Department of Education and is for “…the graduate training of students who intend to make their careers in college or university teaching, government service, or other employment where knowledge of foreign languages and areas is a prerequisite for success.”  Priority is given to UArizona students who are interested in Portuguese or Latin American indigenous languages, as well as to students in professional schools (e.g., Business, Medicine, Law) taking intermediate and advanced Spanish classes.

The University of Arizona's Spanish & Portuguese Department offers a range of study abroad scholarships for students majoring in Spanish or Portuguese,