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Award Amount: $2,500-5,000. See details below.

Did you enjoy your study abroad experience so much that you returned home already planning your next trip? Would you like to help other University of Arizona students discover the benefits of studying abroad?

The Study Abroad Alumni Recruiter Scholarship gives former study abroad participants the opportunity to earn funding toward a future study abroad program by recruiting other students to study abroad. Eligible Alumni Recruiters may earn up to $5,000 in scholarship funding!

How Funding Works

Alumni Recruiters earn scholarship funding by successfully recruiting other students to participate in University of Arizona study abroad programs.
To receive the scholarship, you must recruit at least 10 students. Funding is awarded at a rate of $250 for each student recruited:

• Recruit 10 students to earn the minimum scholarship of $2,500.
• Continue recruiting to earn additional funding.
• Recruit 20 students to earn the maximum scholarship of $5,000.

Eligibility

• Must be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking University of Arizona student in good academic standing.
• Must have participated in a previous study abroad program through the University of Arizona.
• Must intend to apply for a for-credit, in-person Arizona International Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange, summer research, internship program or an Arizona Abroad Location. The scholarship is dependent upon participation in a study abroad program and is awarded after the student has committed to their program.
  • Programs not eligible for this stipend: Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), virtual programs and non-credit student travel abroad.
• Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Must have a Traveler profile on Via, the platform in which study abroad applications are hosted.

How to Apply

Students apply to the Alumni Recruiter Scholarship in two parts: 

1. Students interested in recruiting for and going abroad during the Summer 2027 term must complete the Alumni Recruiter Application Form no later than Sunday, September 20th. 
   • Students must complete the form by logging into Google using their University of Arizona NetID and password. 
2. Students invited to move forward through the application process will be asked to meet with the Study Abroad Program Manager overseeing the scholarship to discuss the program further.

Terms and Conditions

• This award is dependent on commitment to and completion of an eligible Arizona International Study Abroad program.
• If an awarded student withdraws from their study abroad program, the scholarship will be revoked.
• Scholarship funds will be disbursed to the student’s Bursar account prior to their departure
• Scholarship funds may be applied toward any outstanding balances on student accounts.

Contact Information

For questions or further information regarding the scholarship, please email Sam Cox, Program Manager for Study Abroad, at samCox21@arizona.edu. 
 

Summer Internship Stipends - Center for Career Readiness

The Summer Internship Stipend (SIS) provides eligible University of Arizona undergraduate students with up to $2,500 in financial support while completing a summer internship. The stipend can help cover expenses that may come with an internship, especially if the opportunity is unpaid or requires additional costs such as travel, relocation, housing, or professional attire.

To be eligible, students must:

• Be a University of Arizona undergraduate student enrolled or planning to enroll in classes for the following fall semester.
• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for residency benefits under Arizona Proposition 308.
• Have completed at least 30 college credits.
• Be in good academic standing.
• Be hired for an eligible summer internship.
• Meet the program’s need-based financial eligibility requirements.
• Have not previously received a Summer Internship Stipend.

Eligible students are identified based on information from the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and will receive an invitation from the LifeLab Team with information on how to apply.

Students who receive the award may receive up to $2,500, which is distributed through their University of Arizona bursar account to help support their internship experience.

Please note: The Summer 2026 application cycle is now closed.

For questions about eligibility, finding internships, or preparing for the application process, students can contact the LifeLab Team at lifelab@arizona.edu

The HI USA Explore the World Travel Scholarship: First Passport Edition supports young Americans with financial need who want to gain meaningful international experiences and are applying for their very first passport. Each year, they award an additional 5 scholarship recipients who receive $3,000 in funding to help cover the costs of an international trip that includes an educational or service-learning component. In addition to financial support, recipients participate in pre-travel programming and become part of a community of travelers committed to cultural exchange and global understanding.

Eligibility:

• Must be 18–30 years old
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or green card holder residing in the United States or a U.S. territory
• Demonstrate financial need
• Have limited travel experience and limited travel resources
• Travel must include an educational or volunteer component
• Have never held a U.S. passport
• Be eligible to receive a U.S. passport

Apply here on their website

The HI USA Explore the World Travel Scholarship supports young Americans with financial need who want to gain meaningful international experiences. Each year, they award 15 scholarship recipients who receive $2,000 in funding to help cover the costs of an international trip that includes an educational or service-learning component. In addition to financial support, recipients participate in pre-travel programming and become part of a community of travelers committed to cultural exchange and global understanding.

Eligibility:

• Must be 18–30 years old
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or green card holder residing in the United States or a U.S. territory
• Demonstrate financial need
• Have limited travel experience and limited travel resources
• Travel must include an educational or volunteer component

Apply here on their website

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.

Award Amount: $250 for semester or summer programs

The Social Media Ambassador Stipend was created to give Study Abroad students the ability to showcase their international experiences. Selected students will contribute directly to content creation for official university social media accounts and build valuable, marketing-related skill sets as they inspire future students on the @uastudyabroad Instagram (and possibly the main @UArizona social platforms!). This is a competitive award given to 10-12 students per semester/summer.

Eligibility

• Must be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking University of Arizona student in good academic standing.
• Must be applying or accepted to a for-credit, in-person Arizona International Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange, summer research, internship program or an Arizona Abroad Location.
  • Programs not eligible for this stipend: Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), virtual programs and non-credit student travel abroad.
• Must have a Traveler profile on Via, the platform in which study abroad applications are hosted.
• Note: Academic Year and Calendar Year students may apply separately for each of the semesters that their program covers.

How to Apply

• Students applying for a given study abroad term will receive an email with the Social Media Ambassador application link and deadline for their term.
  • Summer: deadlines typically in April
  • Fall: deadlines typically in April
  • Spring: deadlines typically in November
• The application link will include questions about social media experience and ideas. It will also ask students to provide sample content. 
  • Sample content will be used for ambassador selection only and will not be used publicly.
• Incomplete Social Media Ambassador applications will not be considered.
• Selection is competitive and limited to 10-12 stipend per semester/summer.

Ambassador Requirements While Abroad

Selected students will:

• Host a Study Abroad Instagram story takeover with 3 accompanying Instagram posts 
• Submit quality photos of their time abroad (60 for semester, 30 for summer)
• Submit quality b-roll videos of their time abroad (15 for semester, 10 for summer)
• Submit Instagram Reels of their time abroad (3 for semester, 1 for summer)

Terms and Conditions

• This award is dependent on commitment to and completion of an eligible Arizona International Study Abroad program.
• If an awarded student withdraws from their study abroad program, the stipend will be revoked.
• Stipend funds will be disbursed to the student’s Bursar account after the social media content has been delivered. 
• Stipend funds may be applied toward any outstanding balances on student accounts.
• Stipend amount is based on completion of the Study Abroad Social Media Ambassador requirements. Partial completion of requirements may result in partial payment. 
• Students receiving this award may also be asked to participate in post-program feedback, promotional materials or events to help inform and inspire future study abroad students.

The UA History department annually awards $5000 to eligible students participating in a study abroad program.  This scholarship may be used for courses of study at any college or university located outside of the United States for students participating in a credit-bearing, faculty-led, exchange or direct enroll program whose credits are fully accepted by UA for a UA degree program.

Award Amount: $200
The Places You’ll Go Passport Stipend is a $200 award designed to support students applying for their first U.S. passport. This one-time stipend helps cover the cost of a passport book for students who are applying to study abroad and have never had a U.S. passport book.

Eligibility

• Must be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking University of Arizona student in good academic standing.
• Must have a Traveler profile on Via TRM, the platform in which study abroad applications are hosted
• Must be eligible to acquire a U.S. adult passport.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Be 18 years or older
• Never had a U.S. passport book
• Not have already applied for a U.S. passport book
• Priority will be given to students who are applying or already accepted to a for-credit, in-person Arizona International Study Abroad program that is is a faculty-led, exchange, summer research, internship program or is at an Arizona Abroad Location. 

How to Apply

• Students who attend a required passport application session will need to confirm their eligibility based on criteria above and will need to create a Via Traveler Profile.
• Students who meet the eligibility criteria and attend the required passport application session will be able to complete a Google Form application to be considered for this stipend.
   

Terms and Conditions

• There are a limited number of awards available each term and students are encouraged to apply early. Submission of an application does not guarantee selection.
• Selected students are required to attend a workshop, held virtually or in-person that will guide them through the passport application process.
• Selected students must upload either their passport application receipt or the confirmation email received after applying for their U.S. passport.
• Stipend funds will be disbursed to the student’s Bursar account and may be applied toward any outstanding balances.
• Students may only receive this award once.
• This stipend is not eligible to be used for passport renewal costs.

Award Amount: $1,500 for semester and year-long programs; $1,000 for summer programs
The Discover Award supports University of Arizona students participating in study abroad programs that include an internship or research component. This award recognizes students who are expanding their academic or professional experience through hands-on, experiential learning in a global context.

Eligibility

• Must be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking University of Arizona student in good academic standing.
• Must be applying or accepted to a for-credit, in-person academic year, calendar year, semester or summer Arizona International Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange, summer research, internship program or is at an Arizona Abroad Location.
• Arizona International Study Abroad program must include a credit-bearing internship or a research component.
  • Programs not eligible for this award: Short-term Winter or Spring Break Programs, Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), fully-funded study abroad programs, virtual programs and non-credit student travel abroad. 

How to Apply

• The application for the Discover Award will be available within eligible study abroad program applications in Via.
• The deadline to submit this form depends on the term abroad. Students should apply earlier for the best chance of being selected.
  • Summer: Feb. 15
  • Fall and Academic Year: Apr. 1
  • Spring and Calendar Year: Nov. 1
• Students are required to attend a LifeLab session through Center for Career Readiness (CCR). Students must upload email verification of their attendance as part of their Achieve Award application.
• After attending LifeLab, students must also upload an updated resume or LinkedIn profile that clearly connects their current skills and experiences to how these will translate to their international experience 

Terms and Conditions

• Students may be asked to submit documentation verifying internship or research participation (e.g. placement confirmation or project proposal).
• Students may not receive both the Discover Award and the Achieve Award. If eligible for both, students should apply to the Discover Award.
• Students may not receive the Discover Award and the Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship. If you are eligible for both, you will automatically be awarded whichever scholarship provides the higher funding amount.
• There are a limited number of awards available each term. Submission of an application does not guarantee selection.
• This award is dependent on commitment to and completion of an eligible Arizona International Study Abroad program.
• If an awarded student withdraws from their study abroad program, the scholarship will be revoked.
• Award funds will be disbursed to students’ Bursar account before study abroad program charges are due. Funds may be applied toward any outstanding balances.
• Students may only receive this award once.
• Students receiving this award will be asked to participate in post-program feedback, promotional materials or events to help inform and inspire future study abroad students.
   

Award Amount: $500
The There and Back Again Again Award supports University of Arizona students who have previously participated in Arizona International study abroad programs and are ready to take on a second international experience. This scholarship encourages students to continue their global learning journeys, deepen cross-cultural competencies, and expand on the academic, professional, and personal growth they began during their first experience abroad.

Eligibility

• Must be a currently enrolled University of Arizona student in good academic standing.
• Have successfully completed an Arizona International Study Abroad program that is faculty led, exchange or at an Arizona Abroad location.
• Must be applying or accepted to a for-credit, in-person Arizona International Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange, summer research, internship program or is at an Arizona Abroad Location.
  • Programs not eligible for this award: Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), fully-funded study abroad programs, virtual programs and non-credit student travel abroad. 

How to Apply

• The application for the There & Back Again Award will be available within eligible study abroad program applications in Via.
• The deadline to submit this form depends on the term you will be abroad. Students should apply earlier for the best chance of being selected.
  • Summer: Feb. 15
  • Fall and Academic Year: Apr. 1
  • Winter: Oct. 1
  • Spring and Calendar Year: Nov. 1
  • Spring Break: Nov. 15
• Students are required to attend a LifeLab session through Student Engagement & Career Development. Students must upload email verification of their attendance as part of their Achieve Award application.
• After attending LifeLab, students must also upload an updated resume or LinkedIn profile that clearly connects their current skills and experiences to how these will translate to their international experience 
   

Terms and Conditions

• There are a limited number of awards available each term. Submission of an application does not guarantee selection.
• This award is dependent on commitment to and completion of an eligible Arizona International Study Abroad program.
• If an awarded student withdraws from their study abroad program, the scholarship will be revoked.
• Award funds will be disbursed to the student’s Bursar account after Study Abroad program fees are posted and before study abroad program charges are due. Funds may be applied toward any outstanding balances.
• Students receiving this award will be asked to participate in post-program feedback, promotional materials or events to help inform and inspire future study abroad students.