Study Abroad Scholarship
The College of Behavioral & Community Sciences is accepting applications for study abroad scholarships. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to CBCS students who want to participate in one of the Study Abroad programs offered by the college or led by college faculty in spring or summer 2024.
Who is eligible?
- Undergraduate students who declared a major in CBCS prior to August 22, 2024.
- Graduate students enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in CBCS.
What Study Abroad Programs are eligible?
Any study abroad program sponsored or led by a CBCS faculty member during the spring or summer 2024
Any study abroad program sponsored or led by a CBCS faculty member during the spring or summer 2024
- USF in Florence Psychology/Social Behavioral Science - must be CCJ 4613
- USF in London - must be combination of the following MHS 2031, MHS 3063, MHS 4703, MHS 4931, ASL 3514, SPA 3470
- USF Netherlands Crime Policies and Social Issues
- USF Switzerland Linguistic and Cultural Diversity
What criteria will be considered in reviewing applications?
All applications from CBCS students will be given serious consideration. Priority will be given to (1) CBCS undergraduate students with 60 or more hours completed; (2) CBCS graduate students; (3) students with demonstrated financial need as verified by the Office of Financial Aid; and (5) students who will be participating in a study-abroad program for the first time. However, CBCS students who do not meet these criteria are still encouraged to apply.
All applications from CBCS students will be given serious consideration. Priority will be given to (1) CBCS undergraduate students with 60 or more hours completed; (2) CBCS graduate students; (3) students with demonstrated financial need as verified by the Office of Financial Aid; and (5) students who will be participating in a study-abroad program for the first time. However, CBCS students who do not meet these criteria are still encouraged to apply.
In order to receive scholarship monies, awardees must:
- Be enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours for a fall semester or 3 hrs for summer in which they are awarded the scholarship.
- Complete a FAFSA.
- Must be in committed status with the study abroad trip.
How much funding will the scholarship provide?
The amount will vary depending on the cost of the program, the financial need of the student, and the quality of the application materials. Awards in the amount of $500 to $1500 are anticipated. Students should also explore other scholarship opportunities with the Education Abroad Office. Please note award monies are distributed close to the trip around the first week of the term in which the travel will take place.
The amount will vary depending on the cost of the program, the financial need of the student, and the quality of the application materials. Awards in the amount of $500 to $1500 are anticipated. Students should also explore other scholarship opportunities with the Education Abroad Office. Please note award monies are distributed close to the trip around the first week of the term in which the travel will take place.
How do I apply?
Complete the online application form which includes a 500 – 750 word essay describing the reasons you are interested in the program and how the study-abroad experience will contribute to your educational and career goals.
Complete the online application form which includes a 500 – 750 word essay describing the reasons you are interested in the program and how the study-abroad experience will contribute to your educational and career goals.
What is the application deadline?
The scholarship application deadline is February 9, 2025 for spring or summer 2024 programs.
The scholarship application deadline is February 9, 2025 for spring or summer 2024 programs.