Spain

Award Amount: $1,000

The UA Barcelona IAU Merit Award is made possible through generous funding from the Institute of American Universities (IAU) to recognize high-achieving University of Arizona students and to encourage students to take advantage of the Fall semester in Barcelona, a term that offers an immersive study abroad experience with smaller cohorts.

Eligibility

• Must be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking University of Arizona student in good academic standing with a U of A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Must be applying to the UA Barcelona study abroad program for a Fall Semester or Academic Year.
• Must rank among the 15 students with the highest cumulative University of Arizona GPA in the UA Barcelona Fall cohort.

How to Apply

• This award does not require an additional application beyond the Arizona International Study Abroad program application in Via.
• Eligibility will be determined automatically upon submission of the Study Abroad application for the Fall semester or Academic Year at UA Barcelona.
• The 15 students with the highest cumulative University of Arizona GPA, as shown in UAccess on April 1st, will be automatically selected to receive the scholarship.

Terms and Conditions

• This award is dependent on commitment to and completion of a Fall Semester or Academic Year at the UA Barcelona study abroad program.
• If an awarded student withdraws from their study abroad program, the scholarship will be revoked.
• In the event of a GPA tie, priority will be given to students who committed to the program earlier.
• Award funds will post to students' Bursar accounts as a refund after Study Abroad program charges are billed.
• If you are eligible for the IAU Barcelona Merit Award and are also awarded the Achieve Award or the Discover Award, you will only be able to receive one award. In these cases, you will automatically be awarded whichever scholarship provides the higher funding amount.
• Students may only receive this award once.
• Award decisions are final and based on official GPA records.
• Recipients of this award will be asked to participate in post-program feedback, promotional materials, or events to help inform and inspire future study abroad students. 

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
• MA in Business Administration
• MA in Media Studies
• MA in Painting

The University of Arizona can nominate up to 15 students to embark on this program.  Offered on a first-come, first-served basis with a waitlist option.  Aimed towards UA seniors or alumni with a strong academic background and global interests.  Students studying international relations, art, French, political science, communications, education, or business are strongly encouraged to apply.

Got Questions?

Contact: alyssao@arizona.edu

The Renee Griggs IAU Travel Award was established in 2023 through generous support from the Institute for American Universities (IAU) to recognize Renee Griggs’ 42 years of dedicated service and her ongoing commitment to expanding access and removing barriers for University of Arizona students. The award is intended to empower and encourage students to participate in study abroad opportunities and experience the transformative impact of a global education. One Renee Griggs IAU Travel Stipend in the amount of $500 will be awarded in Fall, Spring, and Summer academic terms. University of Arizona Study Abroad will automatically determine your eligibility for the Renee Griggs IAU Travel Stipend upon committing to the following Institute for American Universities (IAU) programs:  UA Barcelona Semester or Summer, UA Madrid, UA Florence or UA Aix-en-Provence.

The UA Study Abroad Office will automatically determine your eligibility for the Renee Griggs IAU Travel Award upon committing to an eligible study abroad program and does not require an additional application.

Eligibility 

• Must be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking University of Arizona student in good academic standing.
• Currently applying to one of the following University of Arizona Study Abroad programs:  UA Barcelona Semester or Summer, UA Madrid, UA Florence or  UA Aix-en-Provence.
• Must have a Traveler profile on Via, which is the platform where study abroad applications are hosted.
• Must have a current FAFSA on file for the academic year of application.
• Priority given to students who are recipients of needs-based aid such as: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Subsidized Student Loan, or Federal Work Study or need-based institutional grants such as the University Grant, Arizona Assurance or Achievement Award
• Preference is given to:
  • First-generation college students.
  • Students who are first-time international travelers.
  • Arizona Resident students.
  • Students who were not awarded other financial needs based Study Abroad scholarships.

How to Apply

• This award does not require an additional application beyond the Arizona International Study Abroad program application in Via.
• Eligibility will be determined automatically upon commitment to an eligible study abroad program.

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.
• Award funds will be disbursed to the student’s Bursar account before study abroad program charges are due. Funds may be applied toward any outstanding balances.
• Students may only receive this award once.
• Selected students will be asked to send a digital thank you postcard or narrated short video to Ms. Renee Griggs from their time abroad.
• 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.