Amount: $500 - $1,500
Deadline: April 1 (Summer/Fall), October 1 (Winter/Spring)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
The Diversity Abroad Overseas Ambassador Scholarship is awarded to deserving students who are committed to diversity and wish to share their overseas experience with others.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.75+
- Demographic: minority, first-gen, lgbtq, disability
- Must be enrolled in a US university and participating in a study abroad program.
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essays (personal statement, social media plan)
- Letter of recommendation
Timeline
Applications open February and August. Deadlines April 1 and October 1. Winners announced 4-6 weeks later.
Tips
Focus on how your identity relates to diversity in study abroad and how you plan to be an ambassador for international education through blogging/social media. Choose a compelling essay topic.