Study Abroad Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to UWO students who meet the following criteria:

  • Enrollment Status: Full-time undergraduate
  • Declared Major: Any Bachelor’s Degree
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA
  • Must be accepted into a UWO-sponsored study abroad program that is a minimum of one semester and that takes place in the 2026 calendar year. Preference will be given to students in a program that is at least 14 weeks.
  • Must have financial need based on the FAFSA

Selection is based on financial need and the student’s statement of interest. Preference will be given to study abroad program locations in the following order: 1) Africa, 2) Asia, 3) Latin America (Mexico, Central America, and South America), 4) Non-English speaking countries, and then 5) all other countries.

Award Payment: Applied to study abroad program fee. If the recipient is not enrolled in the required number of credits for the indicated semester, the award payment will be forfeited.

Award
$1,500
Categories
Study Abroad, Undergraduate Award
Deadline
12/31/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Do you plan to participate in a UWO-sponsored study abroad program that takes place in 2026?
  2. Please list the name of the study abroad program you are participating in, the country the program is in, and the semester and year in which you will be traveling.
  3. Please submit a a statement describing how you think this study abroad program will impact your education and how you plan to fund the program cost.