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January Term Travel Scholarship

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Experience the world, with the support you need.

Apply for a chance to receive an award of 75% of the course fee for your Travel course. Find out more about this incredible scholarship below and see if you qualify.

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Award amount

The January Term Travel Scholarship is an award of 75% of the course fee of a travel course of the applicant's choice. 

  • At the time of application, students indicate their desired course and will receive 75% of that course fee if awarded. If they ultimately register for a different course, they receive 75% of the least expensive of the two course fees.
  • Scholarship award winners place a standardized deposit of $500 before registration.
  • Refunds will not be provided to Jan Term Travel Scholarship recipients for travel deviations.
  • Scholarship recipients are unfortunately not guaranteed a spot in a course and must register through the same process and timeline as all other students.
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Eligibility

In awarding scholarships, the January Term Program Committee considers:

  • Eligibility for financial aid (FAFSA submitted)
  • Greatest need
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • No previous experience studying abroad with January Term or Study Abroad
  • Students who have previously received and traveled using the Jan Term Travel Scholarship will not be considered for a subsequent scholarship.
  • Priority is given to seniors before juniors, etc. (status is based upon the number of completed units at the time of applying).
  • Scholarship applications must be submitted by stated deadline, no exceptions.

Apply by Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Spain Travel course

The 2026 Jan Term Scholarship Application will open in August.