Education Abroad Administered Scholarships

Overview

Deadlines to apply for Education Abroad Scholarships are listed by application cycle in the table below. Please apply for the scholarship cycle that corresponds to the semester of your education abroad program. To submit your scholarship application and materials please visit the Financial Aid website. You will be prompted to login with your USF NetID and password.

Cycle	Start Date	Deadline
Spring 2020	Nov 11, 2019	Nov 22, 2019 @ 5pm ET
Summer 2020	Feb 3, 2020	Feb 14, 2020 @ 5pm ET
Fall 2020	June 1, 2020	June 12, 2020 @ 5pm ET

Award decisions will be made approximately 4 weeks after the scholarship deadline. To view your award decisions please login to AwardSpring.

While none of these scholarships are intended to pay for an entire program, they are meant to aid our students in covering some of the costs associated with international study.

In order to be considered for a scholarship, students must have:

1) Completed the Education Abroad scholarship application(s) in AwardSpring,
2) Committed to their program of choice,
3) Paid their required program deposit

Scholarship FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply

AwardSpring is now open for student access. To submit your Education Abroad scholarship application please visit the Financial Aid website to login to AwardSpring using your USF NetID and password.
Complete the Application Dashboard:
1. General Information
2. Academic Information
3. University Wide Questions
4. Campus/College Specific Questions
Submit once all the questions are completed.
Complete the Education Abroad scholarship applications* listed under “Items Requiring Completion” by selecting “Complete Follow-Up” (the scholarships listed here are generated via the answers you provided in the application dashboard.
*The Education Abroad scholarships you may see listed under
Items Requiring Completion”, include:
- Ellsworth G. Simmons Scholarship for International Leadership- Study Abroad Only
- Genshaft/Greenbaum Passport Scholarship Endowed Fund-Study Abroad Only
- Joan Newcomb Scholarship- Study Abroad Only
- Mark and Kay Orr International Affairs Scholarship- Study Abroad Only
- USF Education Abroad Scholarship Fund- Study Abroad Only
- USF Federal Credit Union Passport Scholarship Endowed Fund- Study Abroad Only
Required Scholarship Essays & Documents to include in each of your applications:
1. Ed Abroad Scholarships Signature Document
2. Statement of Intent:
  In 500 words, please describe 1) How you expect your international experience to complement your academic personal and professional goals?; and 2) Why you have chosen your particular program of study?
3. Resume
4. Personal Statement of Financial Need:
  In 500 words, please describe 1) Why this scholarship is financially necessary in order to partially fund your international experience?; 2) If you receiving or do you expect to receive scholarship funding from other sources? If so, please list the type(s) and amount(s); and 3) How will you obtain the balance of the program fees together with the necessary spending money for day-to-day expenses while abroad?
5. Cost Estimate Form* (REQUIRED for Non-USF programs)
  
  NOTE: you may be eligible for other scholarships through AwardSpring but only the above mentioned scholarships are administered through the Education Abroad Office.
Submit your Education Abroad scholarship application(s) in AwardSpring by the scholarship deadline. You may monitor the status of your scholarship applications in your account under the “Applied Scholarships” section.

Complete Your Program Application Requirements by 5pm EST on the Application Deadline:

Commit to a program and,
Pay the program deposit.

If you have any questions about Education Abroad administered scholarships: please contact Education Abroad before the scholarship deadline.

Education Abroad Administered Scholarships

Genshaft/Greenbaum Passport Scholarship Endowed Fund

Genshaft/Greenbaum Passport Scholarships aim to expose USF students to the world by providing access to a diverse array of research and education abroad opportunities, including but not limited to semester exchanges, dual degree programs, summer and short term programs, international internships and service learning opportunities.

Passport Scholarships were created by a $1 million endowment from USF President Judy Genshaft and her husband, Steven Greenbaum. Students receiving this scholarship will be known as Genshaft/Greenbaum Passport Scholars. Scholarship amounts will be $5,000 to $2,500 per person.

Scholarship Criteria:

Full or part-time student
Any academic level
Any USF campus
Any major
US citizen
First-time study abroad

Merit and financial need may be taken into consideration.

For more information, read the full story:
http://news.usf.edu/article/templates/?a=3171&z=127

Ellsworth G. Simmons Scholarship for International Leadership

Recipients will be full-time USF degree-seeking students. Applicants must have an interest in international business and demonstrate leadership and community service involvement. Scholarships are awarded for Fall and Spring semesters and summer term. A maximum of $6,000 may be awarded annually.
Scholarship Criteria:

For USF continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
Available to all majors
US Citizen or International Student eligible
Minimum 3.4 GPA for currently enrolled USF students; 3.5 minimum GPA for new transfer students
Financial need considered but not the sole determining factor in choosing recipients
USF Tampa campus only
Applicants should be residents of Florida; preference to Hillsborough County residents

Joan Newcomb Study Abroad Scholarships

Special Requirements: For USF International Studies majors/minors only. Scholarships are awarded fall & spring semesters and summer term. Applicants are not guaranteed funding. Award amounts are determined by the quality of the application and available funds, but are generally in the amounts of $500-$750. Applicants must have been accepted into their program of study and paid the required deposit to assure program participation. Study abroad duration must be three weeks or longer. Additional consideration given to students who balance academics, community service and employment.

Scholarship Criteria:

For continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
Major-International Studies only
US Citizen or International Student eligible
Minimum GPA is 2.5
Financial need considered but not a deciding factor
USF Tampa campus only

Mark and Kay Orr International Affairs Study Abroad Scholarship

Special Requirements: For semester or academic year study abroad only. Award amounts are $1000 minimum. Recipients will have completed one semester at USF at the time of application. Preference given to study in non-traditional locations Scholarship applicants must have applied to their program of study.

Scholarship Criteria:

For continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
Available to all majors
US Citizen or International Student eligible
Minimum GPA is 2.5
Financial need considered but not a deciding factor

USF Federal Credit Union Passport Scholarship Endowed Fund

USF Federal Credit Union Passport Scholarships aim to help USF students be exposed to the world by providing access to a diverse array of research and education abroad opportunities, including but not limited to semester exchanges, dual degree programs, summer and short term programs, international internships, and service learning opportunities.

Scholarship Criteria:

For continuing undergraduate, graduate, or transfer students
Available to all majors
Restricted based on a combination of merit and financial need. USF has established GPA requirements for merit-based aid. USF uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial need.

USF Education Abroad Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund is for subsidizing an education abroad experience for a student traveling internationally on a USF sponsored study abroad trip. Eligible students must demonstrate financial need as documented by the Free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for Study Abroad Scholarships?

When you first login, there will be “one item requiring completion.” Click this item, and complete the questionnaire. Once you submit the questionnaire, AwardSpring will generate a list of all the university scholarships you are eligible for on your dashboard. To start an Education Abroad scholarship application, click on any of the six Education Abroad scholarships listed below. Upload all required appropriate documents and spend ample time on your essays. Individual essays for each scholarship are NOT required, you may copy and paste the same essays into each of our scholarship applications.

Ellsworth G Simmons Scholarship
Genshaft/Greenbaum Passport Scholarship
Joan Newcomb Scholarship
Mark and Kay Orr International Affairs Scholarship
USF Education Abroad Scholarship
USF Federal Credit Union Passport Scholarship

*Details about all of these scholarships and their requirements are available here.

If I just want to apply to a need-based scholarship, do I have to fill out the Statement of Purpose?

Yes, you must fill out the entire application to be eligible for any of the Education Abroad Administered Scholarships.

Do I have to apply for each Education Abroad Administered Scholarship?

Yes. Once you complete the opening questionnaire in AwardSpring, you will be able to view all scholarships for which you are eligible on the dashboard, including the individual Education Abroad scholarships. You must need to submit individual applications for each Education Abroad scholarship you wish to be considered for, but all Education Abroad scholarships have the same required documents for submission which can be shared across multiple scholarship applications.

Do I need a transcript for these applications?

No. You will fill out some academic information in the initial questionnaire, but you do not need to provide a transcript.

What is the required deposit payment?

All students must pay their program deposit to remain eligible for Education Abroad scholarships. Please refer to the Program Charge Notification email sent to your USF email address for the specific deposit amount required. If you have questions about your deposit amount please contact EA-Business@usf.edu.

When is my payment due and how do I pay?

Payment is due by the scholarship deadline or within 5 days of charges being posted to the student's account, whichever is later. Students are responsible for checking their OASIS account for the term they are going abroad to see when charges have been posted. Please note, that program charges are posted manually to student accounts between 1 and 3 business days after committing to their program. For directions on how to pay, please see our How to Pay.

Are USF students eligible for Education Abroad Scholarships if they are going on non-USF programs?

Yes, however, the student must fill out the appropriate program application (Affiliate, Non-Affiliate or Independent Traveler application), as well as the Cost Estimate Form which must be signed by the Education Abroad advisor, along with any Education Abroad Scholarship applications.

Who can sign off on my Cost Estimate Worksheet?

Only your USF Education Abroad Office advisor can sign this form. Please refer to contact information listed on your program’s website if you are unsure who your assigned advisor is.

Are non-USF students eligible for Education Abroad Administered Scholarships?

No. Students must be degree-seeking at USF to be eligible for Education Abroad scholarships. However, if you are a member of the FUSE Program, you are eligible to apply if you will be enrolled in USF courses when you travel.

How do I know when my Education Abroad Scholarship application is complete?

You must upload all the required materials and answer all required questions. Then you will be able to “submit” your scholarship applications. You can view the scholarships that you applied for under the “Applied Scholarships” tab on your dashboard. This tab will show your application’s status, and ultimately your award decision.

Will I be notified when a decision has been made about whether or not I am awarded an Education Abroad Administered Scholarship?

Award decisions will be published in AwardSpring approximately 4 weeks after the scholarship deadline. To view your award decision(s) login to AwardSpring and go to the “Applied Scholarships” tab on your dashboard. You will also receive and email from Education Abroad if you are awarded a scholarship.