CLAHS Study Abroad Scholarship Application

This scholarship is made available by the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences (CLAHS) for undergraduate students who wish to study abroad. Applicants must be a current student in good academic standing with a primary or secondary major in the CLAHS. Students with only a CLAHS minor are not eligible.

The education abroad program must be a credit-bearing academic program that either awards Virginia Tech credit or allows transfer credit to Virginia Tech. “Authorization to Take Courses Elsewhere” form is required if credits will be transferred to Virginia Tech. Should you be awarded a scholarship, a copy of your completed authorization form will be required. Preference will be given to students who are participating in education abroad programs associated with a department in the CLAHS.

All applicants will be evaluated on the essays they write regarding how this education abroad experience will complement their educational and professional goals and on how important the receipt of the scholarship is to their ability to participate.

Receipt of scholarship funding will be based on information provided in this application. Should there be a change in your plans after the application is submitted, you must notify our office immediately. Incorrect information may result in a delay or forfeiture of scholarship funding.

Recipient must be enrolled at a university the semester of travel. Scholarship funds will be applied toward a recipient’s VT student account on the first day of the semester in which the recipient travels abroad if studying through a VT faculty-led program that awards direct VT credit. If studying through a program that does not give direct VT credit, funds will be delayed until the student arrives at the university abroad and enrolls in classes, and the program coordinator from that university sends Virginia Tech a “Verification of Enrollment.” This could mean that you do not receive your funding until a week or so into your trip in some cases.

Award
Varies
Scopes
College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Apply-To Scholarships
Deadline
03/06/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. List your current Major(s) and Minor(s)
  2. Expected Graduation Date
  3. Describe your academic, campus involvement, and professional experiences both related to and outside of your course of study. This can include internships, undergraduate research, and student organization involvement.
  4. If applying for a language specific scholarship, please list all university-level courses you have completed in the language related to your proposed experience.
  5. Study Abroad Program Type
  6. Study Abroad Program Details
    • 1. Program Name:
    • 2. Host Institution:
    • 3. Program Website (if applicable):
    • 4. Program Coordinator (Contact Person):
    • 5. Start Date of Travel:
    • 6. End Date of Travel:
    • 7. Number of credits and courses you will be enrolled in:
    • 8. Semester Abroad (Select one):
  7. Estimated Expenses
    • 1. Total Estimated Cost:
    • 2. Tuition & Fees:
    • 3. Room & Board Costs:
    • 4. Personal Expenses:
    • 5. Textbooks & Supplies:
    • 6. Airfare:
    • 7. Program Fee: (if any):
    • 8. Local Transportation:
    • 9. Other Costs (please specify):
  8. Additional information regarding financial aid
    • Do you have additional financial aid or scholarships supporting this experience?
    • If applicable, list any MCLL funds received for prior study abroad.
  9. Scholarship Consideration
    • Are you also applying for a department-specific scholarship?
    • Select the department scholarship(s) for which you would like to be considered.
  10. International Experience
    • Do you have prior international experience?
    • If you have prior international experience, please provide details and how this has contributed to your current plans to study abroad.
  11. Personal Statement: (500 words max). Explain why you are pursuing this study abroad opportunity, what you hope to gain/how it will enhance your Virginia Tech experience, and how it fits into your academic and career goals. Include how experiencing a different culture and language immersion benefits your education and future work.
  12. Certification: I am aware that this scholarship is considered financial aid and CANNOT be disbursed prior to the beginning of the corresponding Virginia Tech term/semester in which I am traveling and enrolled, per federal regulations. This means that if I have program costs that are due prior to the time that funds can be disbursed by financial aid, I will be responsible for making arrangements to pay the up-front costs such as program deposits, airfare, etc.
  13. Certification: If I am selected for this scholarship and will be receiving transfer credit, I understand that I will be required to submit a copy of the “Authorization to Take Courses In the U.S.” form. Or if I am taking classes out of the US, I will be required to register with the Global Education Office and submit a copy of the "Authorization to Take Courses Abroad Form." The forms are available at liberalarts.vt.edu/forms.
  14. Terms and conditions:
    • 1. If your program is canceled, due to any reason, your scholarship will be canceled.
    • 2. I understand that should I receive a CLAHS Education Abroad Scholarship, I may be asked to share pictures and information about my experience to be used for promotional materials and participate in information sessions for students interested in education abroad.
    • 3. Applicant Signature: By providing my signature below, I attest to the accuracy of the statements on this application.
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