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The Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship for Study Abroad

This scholarship provides up to $7,000 to support University of Arizona students with financial need who plan to participate in for-credit University of Arizona Study Abroad programs. Funding is awarded directly to qualified students to help offset the cost of eligible study abroad programs.

Contact us with any questions: StudyAbroadAwards@arizona.edu

Up to $7,000 depending on financial need and the cost of the study abroad program.

  • Must be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking University of Arizona student in good academic standing.
  • Must be applying for or accepted to an in-person, for-credit Arizona International Study Abroad program that is a 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 programs, virtual programs, and non-credit student travel abroad.
  • Must have demonstrated financial need based on a current FAFSA on file.
  • Preference Provided to:
    • First-generation college students
    • Students who are first-time international travelers
    • Employed students who will experience a significant loss of income during their time abroad

The application for the Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship for Study Abroad will be available as part of eligible study abroad program applications. Students will be required to complete a few short questions for the purpose of identifying students who are seeking financial support to study abroad.

Applications for the Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship for Study Abroad are reviewed on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply to their Study Abroad program early, as funding for this scholarship is limited.

Determining Who Receives the Scholarship
Students are reviewed individually based on the eligibility requirements, demonstrated financial need, and the preference factors outlined above. Because scholarship funding is limited, the Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship cannot be awarded to every student who meets the eligibility requirements. Eligible applicants are prioritized based on demonstrated financial need and preference factors, including first-generation college status, first-time international travel, and employment status. Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee funding.

Determining the Amount Awarded
Award amounts are determined based on the student’s financial need and the cost of their study abroad program. Awards may vary by student depending on program cost, available financial aid, demonstrated need, and available scholarship funding. Selected students are not guaranteed to receive the full award amount.

Review Timeline
Students are considered for the Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship for Study Abroad in rounds aligned with standard Study Abroad application and commitment deadlines.

  • Funding is awarded until exhausted, so earlier applications receive priority consideration.
  • Students should apply to their Study Abroad program by the scholarship consideration deadlines below, even if their program has a later application or commitment deadline. Funding may be fully awarded before later program deadlines.
  • Review dates are subject to change.
  • Students can expect notification approximately 5–10 business days after each review date.

Winter 2026

  • Priority Consideration Deadline: October 6, 2026

Spring/Calendar Year 2027

  • Priority Consideration Deadline: September 16, 2026
  • Secondary Consideration Deadline: October 19, 2026

Spring Break 2027

  • Priority Consideration Deadline: November 16, 2026

  • Funding is limited by term. Scholarship decisions are based on demonstrated financial need, eligibility, and preference factors outlined above. Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee funding.
  • Scholarship is dependent on commitment to and completion of an eligible Arizona International Study Abroad program.
  • If a selected student withdraws from their study abroad program, any scholarship funding awarded will be revoked.
  • Award funds will be disbursed to students’ bursar account before study abroad program charges are due and may be applied toward any outstanding balances.
  • Each student may be granted this award a single time; repeat awards are not permitted.
  • If you are eligible for the Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship and any of the following awards: the Achieve Award: High Merit & Employed Student Scholarship; the Discover Award: Internship or Research Abroad Scholarship; the Explore Award: Short Term Program Scholarship; or the VISA Stipend - you will only be able to receive one award. In these cases, you will automatically be awarded whichever scholarship provides the higher funding amount.