Scholarship Information for Students

Scholarships in the amount of $3500 are available for summer study abroad programs. Students are not required to submit a separate application to be considered for a study abroad scholarship. Students who have a complete application to study abroad in their Global Studies portal, including a transcript from Vol State, a transcript from any previously attended institution (if applicable), and a paid application fee of $100 (paid at the Vol State business office) in advance of the Global Studies office deadline will automatically have their application evaluated for scholarship purposes. To be eligible for study abroad scholarships from the International Education fee, a student must....

• be currently enrolled at Vol State
• have a minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application and award date
• be in “good standing” at the time of application and award date – this includes academic and disciplinary matters
• have completed a minimum of 12 college level credit hours by the start of the program
• be 18 years old by the start of the program
• have a complete program application, including a transcript and paid application fee, in advance of the Global Studies deadline

Study abroad scholarships will be based on available funds, number of applicants per program, applicant eligibility, and strength of the application. Additionally, students may be asked to participate in an interview with a member of the International Education Committee as part of the award process.

2026 scholarships will be prioritized for students who have not previously received a study abroad scholarship and apply for one of the following classes and programs:

• BIOL 1060 in the Alps
• ENGL 2045 in France
• ENGL 2320 in Ireland
• ENGL 2320 in South Africa
• ENGL 2860 in France
• HIST 2320 in Italy
• MATH 1530 in Ireland
• OPHT 2320 in Guatemala