The Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship for Study Abroad

The Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship for Study Abroad

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

Eligibility

• 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, fully funded programs, virtual programs, and non-credit student travel abroad.

Must have demonstrated financial need which may be based on:

• Current FAFSA on file and/or
• Current participation of governmental assistance programs (e.g., SNAP, WIC, unemployment, Medicaid, AHCCCS, etc.) and/or
• Current employment with an expected significant loss of income during the year
   

Preference is given to:

• First-generation college students
• Students who are first-time international travelers

How to Apply

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

The priority deadline to submit the application form depends on the term students will be abroad. Students should apply early for the best chance of being selected. Priority deadlines are as follows:

• Summer: March 1
• Fall and Academic Year: April 15
• Spring, Calendar Year, Spring Break, Winter: October 15

Terms & Conditions

• 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; or the Explore Award: Short Term Program Scholarship, you will only be able to receive one award. In these cases, you will automatically be awarded whichever scholarship provides the higher funding amount.