New Horizon: New Start Study Abroad Award

Award Amount: $1000
In recognition of the drive and initiative of New Start alumni, Arizona International Study Abroad is proud to offer a $1,000 automatic scholarship to support participation in approved study abroad programs. This award is designed to support students who completed the New Start summer program to expand their global perspective and pursue transformative international experiences. No additional application is required, eligible students will automatically receive the scholarship after committing to their eligible study abroad program.

Eligibility

• Must have completed the New Start Summer Program from 2025 onward.
• 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 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.
• Must have a Traveler profile on Via TRM, the platform in which study abroad applications are hosted.

How to Apply

• This award does not require an additional application beyond the Arizona International Study Abroad program application in Via.
• Eligible New Start students are required to attend a Study Abroad session that will guide them through the study abroad planning and preparation process. The session must be attended before the student's selected Study Abroad program application deadline.

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.
• 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.