Honors College Study Abroad Grants

Through a generous gift from the Walton Foundation, the Honors College is able to offer up to 40 supplemental grants for study abroad. These grants are competitive. Students will be selected on the basis of academic accomplishments with consideration given to the remaining financial need for the study abroad experience. Awards will vary based on that need.

Application Deadlines

October 15 for the following spring
February 15 for the following summer, fall, and year-long awards

Maximum Amount Awarded

Summer programs: $4000
Semester programs: $8,000
Year-long programs: $12,000

Eligibility Requirements

Active participants in the Honors College at the time of application and award.
3.5 cumulative gpa or higher
Minimum of six hours of honors credit prior to application.
Regular full-time enrollment in a course of study throughout the grant period.
Program must be accredited
Program must be approved by the Office of Study Abroad

Students who do not participate in the study abroad program they applied for will not receive funding unless the change in study abroad program is approved by the Honors College prior to the change.

Language

Students planning to study in a non-English speaking country are encouraged to complete the second semester of intermediate study (i.e. CHIN 2013, FREN 2013, GERM 2013, ITAL 2013, JAPN 2013, SPAN 2003, etc.) or the equivalent of the target country if availability of courses permits.

Traveling to the United Kingdom and Europe

The Libby Finch Study Abroad Award in the Honors College is available to Honors students planning a semester- or year-long study abroad in accredited programs in Europe and the United Kingdom. Preference will be given to students who would not be able to participate without financial support. The number of awards may vary depending on need and opportunity.