Study Abroad Office Scholarships

The Gilman Application Award is a $500 scholarship designed to support University of Arizona students who submit a complete and eligible application to the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, regardless of Gilman award status. This award is intended to encourage students to apply for national scholarships that support study abroad participation and broaden access to global experiences. 

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently enrolled, degree-seeking University of Arizona student in good academic standing.
• Currently applying or accepted to an eligible Arizona International Study Abroad program (Faculty-led, Exchange or at Arizona Abroad Location).
  • Programs not eligible for this award: Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), Project GO, Dorrance, CAST, Global Career Accelerator or virtual programs.
• Must have submitted a complete and eligible application to the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship by the national deadline.
• Must have a Traveler profile on Via, the platform in which study abroad applications are hosted
• Must have a FAFSA on file in the current academic year and be Pell Grant eligible as determined by your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at the time of application to Arizona International Study Abroad program and the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship.
• Meet the eligibility requirements to apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship or Gilman McCain Scholarship.

Terms and Conditions

• Students who meet the eligibility criteria and submit a complete, eligible Gilman Scholarship application by the national deadline will automatically be considered for this award.
• After commitment to an eligible Arizona International Study Abroad program, the Gilman Application Award funds will be disbursed to the student’s Bursar account and may be applied toward any outstanding balances.
• Awarded students must be willing to help promote study abroad at the University of Arizona or the greater community upon their return by:
  • Volunteering at Study Abroad events such as the Study Abroad Fairs, Information Sessions, Gilman workshops or pre-departure meetings.
  • Share about their international experience through our Study Abroad social media or other digital platforms.

Country: All

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: Gilman Scholarship Applicant

Deadline(s):

The UA Study Abroad office will automatically determine your eligibility for the Embark scholarship upon committing to an eligible study abroad program and does not require an additional application. Embark Scholarships are awarded at $1,000 for semester programs, $500 for summer, $250 for winter and spring break programs.

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently enrolled degree-seeking University of Arizona student
• Currently applying to a UA Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange, or Arizona Abroad Location.
  • Programs not eligible for this award: Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), Project GO, Dorrance, CAST & Global Career Accelerator.
• Must have a Traveler profile on Via, which is the platform where study abroad applications are hosted.
• Priority is given to study abroad students who are First Generation College students, first-time international travelers and Military-connected students (students who are active duty U.S. military, veterans, or dependents of U.S. service members).
• Consideration is also given to students who applied to their first adult passport to study abroad and whose earned income from employment was impacted as a result of studying abroad.
• Must not have received the Embark Scholarship previously
• Award funds will disburse to committed students’ bursar accounts before study abroad program charges are due
• Must be willing to help promote study abroad at the University of Arizona or the greater community upon your return. After returning from your study abroad program, students are required to fulfill 5 hours of service by:
  • Volunteering at Study Abroad events such as the Study Abroad Fairs, Information Sessions, Gilman workshops or pre-departure meetings
  • Share about their international experience through our Study Abroad social media.

Country: All

Academic Level: Both

College: All

Intended Recipient: First Abroad, First-Generation College Student, Military-connected Students

Deadline(s):

The UA Study Abroad office will automatically determine your eligibility for the Travel Grant upon committing to an eligible study abroad program and does not require an additional application. Priority is given to study abroad students who demonstrate financial need and have a current FAFSA on file. Travel Grants are awarded at $1,250 for semester programs, $750 for summer, $500 for winter and spring break programs.

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently enrolled degree-seeking University of Arizona student
• Currently applying to a UA Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange, or Arizona Abroad Location.
  • Programs not eligible for this award: Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), Project GO, Dorrance, CAST & Global Career Accelerator.
• Must have a Traveler profile on Via, which is the platform where study abroad applications are hosted.
• Have a FAFSA on file in the current academic year. Priority is given to students who are Pell Grant eligible and receive the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant.
• Cannot receive the Pell Educational Travel Stipend and Travel Grant concurrently in the same term. If eligible for both the Travel Grant and Pell Educational Travel Stipend, students will receive the scholarship with the highest award amount, which is generally the Travel Grant.
• Students may only receive the Travel Grant once.
• Award funds will disburse to committed students’ bursar accounts before study abroad program charges are due
• Must be willing to help promote study abroad at the University of Arizona or the greater community upon your return. After returning from your study abroad program, students are required to fulfill 5 hours of service by:
  • Volunteering at Study Abroad events such as the Study Abroad Fairs, Information Sessions, Gilman workshops or pre-departure meetings
  • Share about their international experience through our Study Abroad social media.

Country: All

Academic Level: Both

College: All

Intended Recipient: Demonstrated Financial Need

Deadline(s):

University of Arizona graduate and Study Abroad alumna Allison Feldman passed away at 31 years old. Her family and friends created an endowment in her name to memorialize her transformative study abroad experience in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, in 2004. Her father encouraged Allison to study abroad, and says she returned to the U.S. more confident, excited about life, and a fluent Spanish speaker. He and Allison’s mother, along with close friends, hope to honor her memory by providing study abroad opportunities to deserving University of Arizona students. Award amounts vary (minimum amount is $500), eligible to be used towards spring semester or calendar year study abroad programs.

The UA Study Abroad Office will automatically determine your eligibility for the Allison Feldman Memorial Scholarship upon committing to an eligible study abroad program and does not require an additional application.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled degree-seeking University of Arizona sophomores, juniors, or seniors
• Currently applying to a UA Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange or Arizona Abroad Location.
  • Programs not eligible for this award: Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), Flagship, Project GO, Dorrance, CAST & Global Career Accelerator.
• Must have a Traveler profile on Via, which is the platform where study abroad applications are hosted.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Must participate in a study abroad program during which you will enroll in full-time equivalency during your term abroad
• Have a FAFSA on file in the current academic year. Priority is given to study abroad students who demonstrate financial need
• Students may only receive this award once and must not have received the Travel Grant previously
• Award funds will disburse to committed students’ bursar accounts before study abroad program charges are due

Country: All

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: Demonstrated Financial Need

Deadline(s):

Professor Donna Swaim was “a revered teacher and mentor whose 50-year University of Arizona career stretched broadly across campus, from humanities to medicine to athletics, and included trips to dozens of countries for student study abroad.” Donna Swaim led one of the first University of Arizona study abroad programs 1979 and that was only the beginning! During her career at the U of A, Professor Swaim led students on 24 trips abroad that spanned over 36 countries.

This Study Abroad Award was established to Honor Professor Donna Swaim’s legacy, dedication, and service and to encourage students to participate in international experiences. Award amount will be $500 eligible to be used toward eligible Summer study abroad programs.

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

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently enrolled degree-seeking University of Arizona student
• Currently applying to a UA Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange or attending an Arizona Abroad Location (Preference given to students on Faculty-led programs).
  • Programs not eligible for this award: Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), Project GO, Dorrance, CAST & Global Career Accelerator.
• Must have a Traveler profile on Via, which is the platform where study abroad applications are hosted.
• Priority is given to study abroad students who demonstrate financial need and have a current FAFSA on file.
• Students may only receive this award once and must not have received the Travel Grant previously
• Award funds will disburse to committed students’ bursar accounts before study abroad program charges are due
• Must be willing to help promote study abroad at the University of Arizona or the greater community upon your return. After returning from their study abroad program, students are required to fulfill 5 hours of service by choosing an option below.
  • Volunteering at the Study Abroad Fair, workshops or events
  • UA Study Abroad Marketeer (work under direction of study abroad to develop/deliver marketing materials or information)

Country: All

Academic Level: Both

College: All

Intended Recipient: Demonstrated Financial Need

Deadline(s):

The Renee Griggs IAU Travel Grant 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.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled degree-seeking University of Arizona student
• 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.
• Have a FAFSA on file in the current academic year and have an Student Aid Index (SAI) of less than $5,000
• Priority is given to study abroad students who demonstrate financial need, Arizona residents, and First Generation college students
• Students may only receive this award once and must not have received the Travel Grant previously
• Award funds will disburse to committed students’ bursar accounts before study abroad program charges are due
• Must be willing to help promote study abroad at the University of Arizona or the greater community upon your return. After returning from your study abroad program, students are required to fulfill 5 hours of service by:
  • Volunteering at Study Abroad events such as the Study Abroad Fairs, Information Sessions, Gilman workshops or pre-departure meetings
  • Share about their international experience through our Study Abroad social media.

Country: France, Italy

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: Demonstrated Financial Need, First-Generation College Student

Deadline(s):

For over 42 years, Renee Griggs put her heart and soul into advocating for all students who expressed an interest in studying abroad at the University of Arizona. During her career in the field of international education, Renee provided guidance and support to over 7,000 students as they prepared to study abroad.

The Renee Griggs Study Abroad Award was established in 2022 to honor Renee’s ongoing commitment to expanding access and removing barriers for University of Arizona students pursuing study abroad opportunities. This scholarship celebrates Renee’s impact by helping make global experiences possible for more students, opening the door to life-changing journeys around the world. Award amount will be $500 eligible to be used towards Fall or Academic Year Study Abroad Programs.

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

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently enrolled degree-seeking University of Arizona student
• Currently applying to UA Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange or attending an Arizona Abroad Location.
  • Programs not eligible for this award: Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), Flagship, Project GO, Dorrance, CAST & Global Career Accelerator.
• Must have a Traveler profile on Via, which is the platform where study abroad applications are hosted.
• Have a FAFSA on file in the current academic year and have an Student Aid Index (SAI) of less than $5,000
• Priority is given to study abroad students who demonstrate financial need, Arizona residents, and First Generation college students
• Students may only receive this award once and must not have received the Travel Grant previously
• Award funds will disburse to committed students’ bursar accounts before study abroad program charges are due
• Must be willing to help promote study abroad at the University of Arizona or the greater community upon your return. After returning from your study abroad program, students are required to fulfill 5 hours of service by:
  • Volunteering at Study Abroad events such as the Study Abroad Fairs, Information Sessions, Gilman workshops or pre-departure meetings
  • Share about their international experience through our Study Abroad social media.

Country: All

Academic Level: Both

College: All

Intended Recipient: Demonstrated Financial Need, First-Generation College Student

Deadline(s):