Summer programs
Australia 4-Week Experience

 

Enrollment for Summer 2025 Australia programs is now open!

A month with kangaroos, koalas, and more!

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On this program, you’ll split your time between a wildlife sanctuary and a busy veterinary hospital, letting you see two very different sides of caring for wildlife. You’ll also have time to explore Terrigal, Sydney, and the Gold Coast.

First: A two-week adventure “down under” to volunteer at the Walkabout Wildlife Park in Calga Springs outside Sydney, Australia. Study zoology, wildlife care, and zoo veterinary medicine with koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, wallabies, and all kinds of other Australian wildlife.

Enjoy a fun tourist day in Sydney, a day trip to a nearby beach town, aboriginal sites in the bush, and the world-renowned Taronga Zoo in Sydney Harbor. All the while you’ll be studying “Australian Wildlife Handling, Conservation, and Care” with your veterinarian program leader in the classroom and with the animals.

Then, travel to the iconic Gold Coast of Australia. You will have the opportunity to shadow and learn from veterinary professionals in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of Australian wildlife at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary outside of Gold Coast, Australia.

On the weekend, we will have a chance to explore Moreton Island with a full-day boat and island tour including  snorkeling around the Tangalooma Wrecks and the possibility to spot the “big three”: dolphins, dugongs and sea turtles, and explore the island including sand boarding and kayaking. In the evenings and on one weekend free day, you’ll be able to explore the Gold Coast and enjoy the area.

“It has been my dream to travel to Australia… because they are some of the most unique & diverse animals on this planet.

I now know I want to continue my career path to become a wildlife veterinarian and help save endangered animals.”

Chloe C., 2022

Who It’s For

This program is designed for university-aged students who are interested in becoming veterinarians or working professionally with animals. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Most are 18 to 25, but we also accept full-time undergraduates over 25.

There are no pre-requisites for this program. You do not need to be in school currently to apply. Individuals of any nationality may apply.

Groups will have a maximum of 12 students each, and there may be up to 3 groups at a project at a time. Your group will have its own veterinarian and you may learn from other Loop veterinarians during lectures, labs, or activities as well. Much of your time in the field will be led by the conservation rangers.

Highlights

• Assist in treatment rounds with Australian wildlife
• Health check kangaroos and koalas
• Examine pythons and echidnas
• Learn to handle and assess possums and bandicoots
• Discover the anatomy, behavior, and care needs of Australian animals from a zoo vet perspective
• Create enrichments for everyone from dingos to cockatoos
• Perform veterinary labs such as marsupial necropsies
• Enjoy two days exploring Sydney

  • Assist in the treatment and care of native Australian wildlife at a state-of-the-art, high-volume hospital
  • Attend clinical hours as veterinarians perform rounds, treatments and surgeries
  • Participate in veterinary labs and necropsies
  • Learn about animal rehabilitation for oiled bird washing, turtle shell repair, and treating koalas injured in bushfires  through labs
  • Attend an endoscopy workshop for avian species and practice feather imping
  • Practice darting and learn about breeding and tracking of endangered species
  • Get an in-depth perspective on animal husbandry by shadowing keepers and participating in keeper talks and ethograms
  • Work with echidnas, koalas, black flying foxes, Eastern water dragons, lorikeets and kookaburras!

Dates open for applications

May 31- June 28, 2025 Waitlist only

June 14 – July 12, 2025

These dates include travel days on the group flight departing from LAX. The program will start in-country on a Sunday and end on a Saturday. If you are flying from outside the US, please contact [email protected].

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*Subject to 1 days +/- on the schedule, includes travel days
*Dates indicate departure from and return to Los Angeles. Final dates may be adjusted 1 day in either direction to accommodate flight availability. Some flights depart early in the morning and may require students to arrive in Los Angeles the night before.

Tuition

Loop Abroad student checking heartbeat of echidnas using a stethoscope

Regular tuition is $8,700 for the two-week program.

Interest-free payment plans are available. Current college students may be able to use federal financial aid toward their tuition. Your space is not held until your $1,000 deposit (credited toward tuition) is paid.

Tuition is all-inclusive less airfare EXCEPT for:

• “free day” meals in Sydney and Gold Coast (details below, 2 days)

• Dinners at Gold Coast (details below, 2 weeks)

• medical insurance (the policy we suggest is under $25)

• passport, visa (required for US citizens – can be obtained online for approximately $15 USD)

• snacks

• souvenirs.

Unincluded meals: This program includes one “free time evening” in Sydney and one “free day” in Sydney. Housing is included for both days, and support staff is available. This means you are responsible for the cost of dinner on your free evening and meals on your free day, as well as activities of your choice on your free day – these are not included in your tuition.

There are many free things to do in Sydney, as well as many expensive things, so the cost of this day is dependent on what you like to do!

You will also have one Free Day in Gold Coast on the weekend. Housing and breakfast are included, and support staff are available. On this day, you are responsible for the cost of your lunch and dinner, as well as your activities of choice. There are many free outdoor activities in the area, as well as plenty of expensive tours and excursions, so the cost of this day is dependent on what you like to do!

This program allows students to choose their own dinner option during your two weeks at Gold Coast. There are many nearby walkable restaurants, ranging in price level. There are also kitchen facilities available for your use in the program housing. The cost of dinner those two weeks is not included in tuition. Breakfast and lunch are included in tuition and provided for you, except on the Gold Coast “free day”.

Airfare is not included. You will need to purchase an international flight to Sydney as well as a domestic flight within Australia between Sydney and Gold Coast. Group flights will be booked from Los Angeles, departing Friday and returning Saturday. The cost of the group flight is estimated at $1,900 with all taxes and fees included. The cost of the domestic flight in Australia is estimated at $250 with all taxes and fees included. Loop Abroad staff will meet you at the airport upon arrival in Australia, will travel with you on domestic Australian air travel, and will transport you to the airport for your flight home.

Travel off the group itinerary must be approved by Loop Abroad and carries fees. Please contact [email protected] before booking travel off the group itinerary.

 

 

Gilman Scholarship

The Gilman Scholarship could fund $5000 of your tuition plus there is an additional STEM Supplemental Award of $1000 you an apply for. The next round of applications opens mid-January and the deadline is Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

If you are a US citizen receiving a Pell Grant and currently enrolled in college or university, we encourage you to apply for this scholarship! See the official website for the latest details and read about Loop Abroad students who have received this scholarship.

Packing list

Please note that the packing list requires particular clothing including canvas or cotton work pants, hiking boots, and certain colors of shirts, which would need to be purchased before travel. We will limit necessary items to only those required for safe animal interaction and for representing Walkabout in your role as an animal-handling staff with animal-enclosure access.

Hours and Credit

You can receive 7 credits from the University of Findlay for this program. (Additional fee applies.) Loop Abroad can also assist you in working to get credit directly from your school. This is a study abroad program and all students will participate in the lectures, labs, and assignments in the schedule. Credit is optional and can be removed anytime before April 1.

You will receive a certificate for 140 service hours upon program completion.

You will be supervised by a teaching veterinarian in your classroom lectures, clinic time, labs, and animal activities, While you will need to track and calculate your own breakdown of veterinary, research, and animal experience hours based on your specific program schedule, you can plan on approximately 40 research hours and about 120 hours in total of veterinary and animal experience hours.

The syllabi for this program, ASLA 445- Wildlife Conservation and Care: Australia Walkabout Park and ASLA 459- Clinical Veterinary Medicine: Australia Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, can be found here on our syllabi page. 

Want to travel with us longer?

Stay for 6 weeks and join this program with Australia Pre-Vet Wildlife Medicine on our 6-week Australia Pre-Vet Summer Semester.

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Locations

WALKABOUT WILDLIFE PARK

Walkabout Wildlife Park (“Walkabout”) is a one-of-a-kind conservation facility. Since 2005, this organization has pursued the goal of conservation through education.

The 80-acre property is home to over 200 captive animals who are protected and cared for by the Walkabout staff. Many are rescues that are unreleasable, while some are wildly occurring. In addition, Walkabout cares for and conserves 170 acres of natural habitat.

Walkabout is ZAA accredited (the Australian version of the AZA) and holds itself to very high standards of care. For some animals, including Tasmanian devils, Greater bilbies and Eastern quolls, it participates in breeding programs when the animals can be released to help repopulate areas that have recently been made safe for that species.

Who lives at Walkabout? Animals that live naturally in the bush of Australia’s Eastern Central Coast Hinterland, including:

There’s a lot to learn from a flying fox necrospy in the lab

• Lots of free-ranging macropods such as kangaroos, wallaroos, wallabies, bettongs, and pademelons
• Possums and sugar gliders
• Tasmanian devils and quolls
• Bandicoots and potoroos
• Echidnas
• Wombats
• Emus
• Various species of parrots
• Predatory birds including kookaburras and tawny frogmouths
• Dingoes and flying foxes
• Reptiles including pythons, dragons, skinks, and turtles
• Some introduced farm species including alpacas, peacocks, and goats

This combination of native and exotic species, in a natural native environment, are cared for on a limited budget and with limited resources. Your tuition dollars help to fund conservation projects and to provide excellent care to the animals on the property (and of course to educate you, too!)

Walkabout functions as a small zoological park, welcoming day visitors who want to learn about the animals. Loop Abroad students living on the groups will use Walkabout as our classroom for studying veterinary medicine.

During your program, you will be able to get up-close with many of the animals, including touching and handling many of the animals on the property. However, the goal of zoo medicine and wildlife medicine is not to hold and snuggle as many animals as you can. Instead, the focus of this program is on learning about each of these Australian animals from a veterinary perspective, from their anatomy to their diets to their enrichment needs, so that you can learn to properly handle and care for them.

Many of these animals are endemic to Australia and access to them in a learning environment is not available anywhere else in the world. Each day’s course-work will give you an understanding of Australian animals and their anatomy, handling, habitat, normal behavior, pathology, assessment, enrichment, and conservation of these mammals, birds, and reptiles. Working in the Australian bush gives you a valuable opportunity to learn to work without a veterinary hospital and provide a high standard of care with limited equipment.

(Yes, you will get to touch a kangaroo and a koala. No, you won’t get to pick up the koala – leave that poor koala alone!)

Housing and Meals

We will live at Walkabout for the duration of the program (except for two nights in Sydney). The student groups share a house, which allows you to get to know one another and share meals together. Students will be in rooms of two to six students each separated by gender in bunk style beds, with shared bathrooms. There is one inside shower/toilet and a separate building just outside of the main house with three toilets and four shower “rooms” with a sink. Water and propane conservation is of importance at Walkabout. Showers should be 5 minutes or less to conserve both of these resources.

Breakfast and lunch are self-serve and include options such as cereal, toast, salads, and sandwiches. Dinners are prepared in one option each day (with a vegetarian alternative) and may include pizza, vegetable stir fry with chicken (or tofu), hamburgers (or veggie burgers), and fries. Snacks and drinks are provided, but additional drinks and snacks (chips, chocolate, soda) are available for purchase. No alcohol is permitted at Walkabout’s facility. We can accommodate vegan, vegetarian, other dietary restrictions, or food allergies.

During our time in Sydney, we will stay in a hostel in the central area of the city. Students will be in shared rooms by gender with only other Loop students and shared bathrooms and showers down the hall.

Laundry is accessible on-site, but at a fee to student. It is $8 AUD to wash and dry a load of clothes.

Where in the world

Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park is located about an 1.5 drive outside of Sydney, Australia. This program is located out in the bush and you’ll be staying on site for most of the trip.

Australia’s seasons are opposite of what you typically experience in the states. Winter weather is experienced during the months of May to August. 

Average temperatures range from a high of 68°F to a low of 48°F from May to August.

 

CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE HOSPITAL

The Currumbin Wildlife Hospital is one of the busiest wildlife hospitals in the world. Its mission is to treat, rehabilitate and release Australian wildlife.

In the last 20 years, over 140,000 wildlife patients would have struggled to survive without the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital and its incredible network of wildlife carers.

To help save our precious wildlife and restore our environment, it is a service offered free to the community, but they cannot do it alone. In addition to learning from their experts, your tuition helps to support the care for Australian wildlife provided by Currumbin Wildlife Hospital.

 

The Currumbin Wildlife Hospital is part of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on Australia’s iconic Gold Coast, which is celebrating 75 years of Australian wildlife care and conservation. Opened in 1947 as the Currumbin Bird Sanctuary, the facility now participates in fifteen different major conservation projects to save species from around the globe from extinction. Beekeeper and flower grower Dr. Alex Griffiths originally planned to feed the local lorikeets in order to keep them away from his prized flowers but his project quickly became a popular family destination for locals and tourists alike. The sanctuary is located on 27 hectares of bushland and rainforest and is home to both exotic and native Australian species. Some of Currumbin’s residents include:

• Lorikeets

• Koalas

• Wallabees

• Crocodiles

• Echidnas

• Tasmanian Devils

• Emus

• Pelicans

• Cotton-top Tamarins

• Cassowaries

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary takes great pride in local indigenous heritage:

“We respectfully acknowledge the Yugambeh language group as the traditional owners of the land on which Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Hospital are today. We recognise their continuing connections to land, waters and wildlife. We celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and we pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.” -Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Founded in 1989, Currumbin Wildlife Hospital’s mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and release injured, sick and orphaned animals back into the wild. With over 12,000 patients each year, the hospital is one of the busiest wildlife hospitals in the world and has four veterinarians and seven nurses working daily to save and  treat patients. The wildlife care staff at this facility is on the front lines of daily emergency rescue and care and they play a huge role in the larger fight for conservation of endemic species in the Australian wild.

During your program, you will be able to get up-close with many of the animals, which may include touching and handling animals on the property for educational purposes. However, the goal of zoo medicine and wildlife medicine is not to hold and snuggle as many animals as you can. Instead, the focus of this program is on learning about each of these Australian animals from a veterinary conservation perspective.

 

Itinerary

 

G’day, Mate! Welcome to Australia! Groups typically arrive in the morning at Sydney Airport. After immigration, collect your bag and complete the customs process. After meeting the staff, the group then takes a private chartered bus 1.5 hours to Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park, where you’ll be greeted by the kangaroos that wander freely on the property.

All our rooms are in one big house here, where we also have space to have meetings, eat meals, and do activities. We get to live right in Walkabout so that we have access to our wildlife campus space at all times. Once we’re oriented and have our footing in the bush, we’ll get right to work!

Starting on Monday, your schedule is similar on most days at the Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park, where you and your group are busy all day learning the ins and outs of caring for Australian animals. Breakfast is continental style and typically followed by a combination of hands-on labs, veterinary lectures, and assisting the rangers in feeding, husbandry, and care of the animals at the center. 

Lunch is from 12:30-1:30 pm and is “make your own” cold cut sandwiches, wraps, soup, sausage sizzle, savory pie, etc. After lunch, you have labs that correlate with what you learned in the morning.

Labs include postmortem necropsies on wildlife found deceased in the area, suture lab, hematology and diagnostics lab, blow dart lab, and physical exams on animals such as Australian reptiles, guinea pigs, rabbits, and goats. 

This underlying coursework and training helps provide the necessary "koala"-fications so that you can safely be in enclosures with the animals, handle them, or provide their necessary care. In your small groups, students participate in a handling lab where you learn how to safely restrain echidnas, parrots, snakes, and other native species. Participants who are rabies vaccinated spend time inside the flying fox enclosure learning how to perform health checks and husbandry care. 

Rabies-vaccinated students will learn to handle flying foxes and may be able to help weigh, feed, and clip nails

Dinner is served around 6:00 every evening and is prepared by the Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park staff. You can expect food like pizza night, tacos, BBQ, and lasagna.

It's not all work! You'll have a chance to explore the Aboriginal sites on the property, practice your hand at throwing a boomerang, and do some stargazing in the Southern sky to learn how stars are still used today in telling Aboriginal stories. There are ancient engravings and hand stencils dating back at least 4000 years on Walkabout’s property! 

One day during your time at the Walkabout, we get off-campus together for an excursion to Terrigal Beach. The day starts with a guided coastal walk/hike where you have a chance to see some beautiful scenery on the Australian coast. Keep your eyes on the water for the possibility of seeing humpback whales breach in the distance! 

After the walk, the bus departs for a packed lunch picnic at the Marine Discovery Center. We have a tour of the marine center and the opportunity to participate in a necropsy on an aquatic species for research. 

You have a few hours to explore the small township of Terrigal. There are small shops, tidal pools, and beach views to see. After dinner in Terrigal, we head back to the Walkabout Wildlife Park. This is a great day to refresh, relax, learn about marine life, and see another piece of Australia.

On the last Thursday of your time at Walkabout, we’ve got an early breakfast and then a chartered bus picks us up to drive the group back to Sydney. We’ll just drop off our luggage at the hostel and head back out to explore the city.

A scenic walk to Circular Quay brings us to catch a ferry boat to the Taronga Zoo for free time in the zoo (and amazing views of Sydney). A Taronga zoo vet or vet team staff member will give students a behind-the-scenes tour of the hospital. Please note, NO cellphones are allowed to be used during this tour! This is a very special opportunity to see how one of the most respected zoos on Earth does what it does every day to care for all the animals that live there.

After the tour, the group takes the ferry back to check into your rooms at the hostel. There is free time in the city until 10:00 pm curfew. Staff is available and all students will be given contact and meeting information if they need anything. 

Lunch and dinner on Thursday and Friday day are at your own expense (can range from $20-35AUD). There are many delicious restaurants around the Sydney Harbor with a great atmosphere.

On Friday, breakfast is provided at the hostel and you are free to explore Sydney until 10:00 PM on Friday night. 

There are many free and low cost activities to do in your free time around Sydney and it is very easy to use public transportation! Many participants enjoy souvenir shopping along Sydney Harbor and walking to the famous Sydney Opera House and beautiful botanical gardens. Some choose to schedule tours on Friday such as the whale watching tours that depart from the Circular Quay. Bondi Beach and Manley Beach are also nearby for a full beach day. This is a DRY program - no alcohol, drugs, tattoos in SYD during free time. You are prohibited from participating in high-risk activities (such as SCUBA, ziplining, rock climbing, etc) but otherwise it is your free time to enjoy! 

Then, get ready to say goodbye to Sydney and catch a flight to Gold Coast!

 Upon arrival, we'll meet our hosts and get an orientation to your housing. We'll have a welcome dinner (included) and get to know one another so that we can be ready for work the next morning!

The schedule will vary but a typical weekday schedule will look something like this:

  • Breakfast at the housing
  • Short bus ride or nice walk to Currumbin Wildlife Hospital
  • Generally 9am - 12pm will be clinical hours in the hospital, including shadowing rounds, surgeries, and treatments. Your group will split in half so that for half of this time (1.5 hours) you are doing rounds and for half this time (1.5 hours) you are learning from the vet in a lecture or lab.
  • 12pm: Lunch break! Lunch is on-site in the cafeteria, and a variety of options are available.
  • Early afternoon: A Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary vet or vet nurse will lead your group in a tutorial or practical, which might include feather imping, endoscopy on avian species, turtle shell repair, dart gun practice, post mortems, a koala tracking demonstration with a VHF tracker, oiled bird washing, or other similar wildlife hospital skills. (approx 1.5 hours)
  • Late afternoon: varies by day but will help you see all aspects of the sanctuary and their work, including activities such as tracking wild koalas, off-site koala conservation work, ethograms, keeper talks, shadowing keepers, assisting with husbandry, learning about koala breeding, feeding lorikeets, or observing wild echidna breeding. These are examples to give you an idea of the kind of activities included - the actual activities will depend on what is needed in the sanctuary and hospital.
  • You will have a few opportunities for free time in the sanctuary as well.
  • Return to housing around 5pm, with time to shower and re-group.
  • Free time for dinner approximately 6-8pm. Explore local restaurants or relax at home.
  • 8pm: Group activity such as movie night, game night, trivia, or vet career talk.

On the mid-program weekend, we will spend one day on a full-day boat adventure to Moreton Island (included). This day may include such activities as a snorkeling tour of wrecks in the area, spotting wildlife from the boat such as dolphins, dugongs and sea turtles, a tropical lunch buffet (included), free island time, sandboarding, or kayaking, depending on weather.

You will have one free day on the mid-program weekend to spend as you like. You can visit the beach, explore tours in the area, or just relax with your new friends.

On the program final Saturday, we'll head back to the airport as a group and get ready to say goodbye to the land down under.

Scholarships

 

There are lots of ways to help fund your online and travel programs with Loop Abroad, and we are here to help!

Scholarships are a terrific way to cover some or all of your tuition for a Loop Abroad program. When you look for scholarships for pre-vet programs, you need to look at all your options!

The first thing you should know is that St Matthews University School of Veterinary Medicine (SMUSVM) is now offering a $10,000 scholarship to SMUSVM to 2025 alumni of Loop Abroad travel programs!

There are also many, many scholarships that can be used to help cover your Loop Abroad tuition directly:

University Scholarships

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship:

Gilman Scholarship

The Gilman Scholarship could fund $5000 of your tuition plus there is an additional STEM Supplemental Award of $1000 you an apply for. The next round of applications opens mid-January and the deadline is Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

If you are a US citizen receiving a Pell Grant and currently enrolled in college or university, we encourage you to apply for this scholarship! See the official website for the latest details and read about Loop Abroad students who have received this scholarship.

Nearly a third of applicants are awarded this scholarship! This is a great opportunity to help cover your tuition.

The scholarship can be applied to any of our online programs, to our semester programs, or one of our 2-week programs.

Along with their application, students must submit two essays, the Statement of Purpose Essay, and the Community Impact Essay. Students must also upload their transcripts (unofficial or official). For more information on the application guidelines, please click here.

Loop Abroad “Vet Squared” Initiative

Loop Abroad has committed $10,000 in annual funding to program participants joining us from a military background. If you are active duty military or are a veteran, and are considering a career in veterinary medicine, we hope you’ll consider applying to join a Loop Abroad program.

Scholarships of $500 – $1,000 are available for in-person programs. Scholarships of $1,000 – $3,000 are available for select self-paced virtual programs, which can cover the full cost of a virtual program.

Please find more details here.

Loop Abroad Dr. Erica Ward Scholarship

Focused elephant imageLoop Abroad is offering one FULL TUITION scholarship to cover tuition for one one-week program in the US, one two-week program in Thailand, or a virtual course, excluding private groups and Faculty led groups.  Applications for 2025 are open now. We’re proud to add this to the list of scholarships for pre-vet programs.

Who can apply: This scholarship is open to all students age 18 and over. You do not have to be a US Citizen. You do not have to be currently in school. 

You do not have to complete an application to Loop Abroad in order to be selected for the scholarship. The scholarship winner must be able to complete the Loop Abroad enrollment paperwork, requiring a doctor’s signature, and must meet all safety requirements of program enrollment.

Note: if you have already applied to Loop Abroad and been accepted, you can still apply for this scholarship. If you have made any payments toward tuition and later receive the scholarship, your payments will be refunded.

Criteria for selecting the scholarship recipient: 

We will consider financial need, commitment to conservation and/or animal science, academic performance, and ability to be a positive team member as factors in our decision. We are not looking for the applicant with the highest grades or the most animal hours. We are not looking for the applicant with the saddest story. We are looking for a student who embodies Loop Abroad’s values of teamwork, commitment to a cause, and hard work, and for a student who would not be able to otherwise afford Loop Abroad tuition (whether because of household income or recent change in circumstances).

Scholarship details:

This scholarship covers tuition to one one-week Loop Abroad program taking place in the USA, one two-week Loop Abroad program taking place in Thailand, or one virtual Loop Abroad program, excluding private groups or faculty-led groups. It is not transferable to other individuals or future semesters. It does not include airfare, travel or medical insurance, passport, college credit fees (optional), visa (if required), or any optional incidentals during your program. Some programs may be full and may not have space available. Please understand that a full tuition scholarship does not make travel completely free: passport, airfare, and other expenses depend on the program location.

Once a scholarship winner is chosen, the winner will need to complete full application paperwork for Loop Abroad. The winner must then also complete the enrollment paperwork, which includes waiver forms and a medical form signed by a doctor indicating that you are able to safely participate in a travel program.

The scholarship winner agrees that Loop Abroad may publicize the awarding of the scholarship, including the recipient’s information such as name and current university. The scholarship winner will be subject to all regular rules of participating in a Loop Abroad program.

How to apply:
To apply, you must complete the following three steps:

  1. Apply for the Loop Abroad Dr. Erica Ward Scholarship here. The application requires a copy of your proof of household income (such as last year’s tax return).
  2. Follow @LoopAbroad on Instagram (instagram.com/loopabroad) and make an Instagram post about the program you’re hoping to join, tagging @loopabroad and #loopabroad in the post. You do not need to mention that you have applied for a scholarship.

Dr. Erica Ward holding a black dog and an elephant at the background and an elephant dogWhy is it called the Erica Ward Scholarship? Dr. Erica Ward is our Academic Director. We believe that she embodies the values we are seeking in our scholarship applicants: she is passionate, dedicated, hard-working, and driven to make the world a better place. Dr. Ward consistently strives to find ways that Loop Abroad can support projects in need and help its students and alumni have fulfilling academic opportunities. We have decided to name this scholarship after her to honor her continued commitment to her values and purpose. (PS – She isn’t dead. Please don’t write your essay about honoring her legacy. She is very much alive and still working here. If you are a finalist for the scholarship, she will read your essay.)

Details:
The scholarship will be credited toward tuition for the winning student toward the Loop Abroad program of their choice.

The scholarship is non-transferable. If the student cannot attend, the scholarship will be void – it is not a cash prize and cannot be paid as such. Applicants must be over the age of 18. Citizens and residents of any country may apply.

Loop Abroad reserves the right not to grant a travel scholarship if there are no qualified applicants who have applied by the deadline.

The Gilman-McCain Scholarship:

Young lady holding a blue parrotThe Gilman-McCain Scholarship is a congressionally funded initiative of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and named after the late Senator John S. McCain from Arizona.

This scholarship is open to US citizen undergraduate students who are child dependents of active duty service members and receive any type of Title IV federal financial aid. Students can receive awards of up to $5,000 for 2+ weeks of international travel or online programs. The scholarship can be applied to any of our online programs,  semester programs, or 2-week travel programs.

The deadline for this scholarship is January 4, 2024. More details here.

Freeman-Asia Scholarships:

Smiling woman hanging on a ropeThe Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. This scholarship is open to both US citizens and permanent residents who are undergraduate students at a two-year or four-year college or university.

Recipients can receive up to $3,000 in awards for summer programs. This scholarship can be applied to our Thailand programs for 2+ weeks.

In order to apply, students must fill out an online application. Read the scholarship instructions here and the eligibility requirements here.

The Fund for Education Abroad:

Loop Abroad scholarships student checking heartbeat of the tigerThe Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) invests in promising students with financial needs who wish to study abroad. Potential applicants who meet our eligibility requirements may participate in any international education program that meets their academic objectives.

This scholarship is open to US citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or university in the US. Scholarships range from $1,250 – $10,000.

Along with their application, students must submit a financial aid form (filled out by the financial aid office at their school), one recommendation letter, and a copy of their unofficial transcript.

Students may review the scholarship and application instructions here.

Scholarships of note that you can apply for through the Fund for Education Abroad include:

  • The Hiliary Echo Douglas Memorial Scholarship – for students studying abroad in Southeast Asia
  • Boston Area Study Abroad Association Scholarship – for students with schools in Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Connecticut.
  • Malú Alvarez Global Access Scholarship- Five scholarships for semester-long programs to be awarded for study in any country.
  • NAFSA Tamara H. Bryant Memorial Scholarship– These funds are awarded to African-American undergraduate students in the United States who hope to study abroad.
  • Gateway International Group Education Abroad Scholarship- Scholarship awarded to those who are first-generation college students, or those whose home or college of study is in Kentucky.

SeniorCare.com Aging Matters Scholarship

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SeniorCare.com continues to bring more awareness to the key issues we face as an aging population. For the 8th consecutive year, we will be awarding an annual college scholarship to an individual that best demonstrates to us why “Aging Matters” to them. A $1500 scholarship will be given annually to a selected college student that currently cares for an aging loved one, works within the senior community, or intends to pursue a career that will have an impact on the elder population. Any existing student (or incoming freshman), in good academic standing, at a 2 or 4-year accredited college can apply for this scholarship. The recipient will demonstrate a unique and admirable understanding and desire to show us that “Aging Matters” to them.

All applicants can get more information and apply online here. Applications are due May 15, 2024.

First Trip

FirstTrip.org offers scholarships for students who are studying abroad for the first time. At the time of writing, Thailand, Costa Rica, and Belize programs would be eligible for these $1,500 scholarships. The application process for these scholarships does not involve writing an essay or meeting a GPA requirement. Only applicable to travel to countries ranked lower than very high on the Human Development Index (this will apply to Loop aBroad programs in South Africa, Thailand, Costa Rica & Belize. Recipients are requested to provide concise testimonials about their initial international experiences. Previous awardees have often shared remarkable photos and videos!

Find out more and apply at FirstTrip.org. Applications are rolling and suggested to be submitted at least 3 months before the departure date. They also have funding available for passports ($130) as well as some other supplemental awards.

Volunteer Forever

Open to all travelers! Can be used for anything related to your study abroad trip. $500-$1000 scholarships awarded to two travelers twice a year.

Please find more details here.

CoPilot Scholarship

$4,500 scholarship. Entry into the sweepstakes is open to full-time students currently enrolled in a recognized U.S. college or university, as well as high school seniors set to become full-time students at an accredited U.S. college or university, provided they uphold a minimum GPA of 2. Sweepstakes run until 9 am ET on August 15, 2023.

Please find more details here.

Aron Govil Giving

Open to those who are currently an enrolled undergrad or graduate student at an accredited college or university. Scholarship winners are paid the funds into their financial aid account.

Application Deadline: August 10, 2023

Please find more details here.

Nitro Scholarship

$2,000 will be given to one winner at the end of every month of the year. Open to all enrolled students (parents of students can apply on their behalf!)

Application Deadlines:
August 31, 2023
September 30, 2023
October 31, 2023
November 30, 2023
December 31, 2023

Please find more details here.

Rainbow Scholarship

Open only to undergraduate students who identify as LGBTQ+ and are currently enrolled in university. Applicants must be receiving credit for the program.

Application Deadline: September 20, 2023, 11:00 PM

Please find more details here.

The Going Abroad Scholarship

Open to any citizen and/or resident of the US enrolled full-time at an accredited college/university. A $1500 scholarship is offered twice a year.
Application Deadline: Fall semester March 15, 2023 at 11:59pm PST to be eligible for the scholarship.

All Spring semester scholarship entries must be received no later than October 15, 2023 at 11:59pm PST to be eligible for the scholarship.

Please find more details here.

GoTranscript Academic Scholarship Program

Open to all high school seniors or current full-time college freshmen. $5,000 offered twice a year (during the Spring and Fall semesters)

Application Deadline: Applications accepted year-round

Please find more details here.

Coca-Cola Scholarship

Open to students in their final year of high school with a minimum of 3.0 GPA who are planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US institution

Application Deadline: October 2, 2023, by 5 pm Eastern.

Please find more details here.

IMG’s Leave Your Mark Grant

The opportunity is available to individuals all around the globe. To be eligible for entry, you need to be at least 18 years old and not fall under the purview of 18 U.S.C. § 1033. 7 individuals will be granted $1,000 each.

Application Deadline: August 31, 2023, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time

Please find more details here.

Cappex Scholarships

This $1,000 scholarship is for First Generation College Students and is open to registered Cappex users who are 13 years old or older, living in the U.S., and either currently enrolled or planning to attend a college, university, or trade school in the U.S. within four years. If you’re under 18, you need your parent’s permission.

Application Deadline: None

Please find more details here.

Dog iD Scholarship

This scholarship is available to both undergraduate and graduate students, 18 years or older, who are enrolled in any accredited college or university in the United States, as well as high school seniors taking classes. The DOG iD scholarship offers a single payment of $1000 that can be used for tuition and other educational expenses. To enter the scholarship competition, submit a 500-word essay discussing one of the topics given about pets.

Application Deadline: December 31, 2023

Please find more details here.

Road iD Scholarship

This scholarship is available to both undergraduate and graduate students, 18 years or older, who are enrolled in any accredited college or university in the United States, as well as high school seniors taking classes. The Road iD scholarship offers a single payment of $1000 that can be used for tuition and other educational expenses. To enter the scholarship competition, submit a 500-word essay discussing one of the topics given about sports.

Application Deadline: December 31, 2023

Please find more details here.

My Wife Quit Her Job Scholarship

This scholarship is available to both undergraduate and graduate students, 18 years or older, who are enrolled in any accredited college or university in the United States, as well as high school seniors taking classes. This scholarship offers a single payment of $1000 that can be used for tuition and other educational expenses. To enter the scholarship competition, submit a 1000-word essay on a meaningful event that changed your life.

Application Deadline: August 22, 2023

Please find more details here.

Horatio Alger State Scholarship

Scholarships valued at $10,000 each, are eligible for high school students in the US who have encountered and successfully conquered significant challenges during their early years. Applicants must show a strong dedication to pursuing and successfully obtaining a bachelor’s degree at a recognized non-profit public or private educational institution within the US and demonstrate a significant financial need with an adjusted gross family income of $55,000 or less is a requirement. Active involvement in co-curricular and community service activities, along with the display of integrity and resilience when overcoming challenges, are also crucial attributes.

Application Opens: December 1, 2023

Please find more details here.

Driver Education Initiative Award

This initiative aims to grant $500 scholarships to essay participants who are either entering college or are presently enrolled in higher education. The theme of the 750-word essay should revolve around the concept of promoting safer driving practices.

Application Opens: September 1st. Application Closes: November 30th. Announced January 1st, 2024

Please find more details here.

Awareness Scholarship

Scholarships ranging from $250 to $1800 are available. The selection of recipients is determined by academic accomplishments, assessment of a personal essay, as well as a personal interview or phone conversation.

Application Deadline: February 1st, 2024

Please find more details here.

Dell Scholars Program

(High school grade 11-12) To be eligible for this $20,000 opportunity, students should be engaged in a college readiness program and be on track to successfully complete their studies at an accredited high school within the current academic year. They should also demonstrate a financial need, be receiving a federal Pell Grant during their first year of college and achieve a minimum GPA of 2.4.

Application open: October 1st, 2023. Application Closes: December 1st, 2023

Please find more details here.

Northeastern Regional Chapter Applications

Candidates must qualify as a lineal descendant of a Korean War veteran who actively served in Korea from June 25, 1950, to January 31, 1955, as officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. They must attend an educational institution situated within the KASF Northeastern Region, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Application Deadline: (CLOSED for 2023)

Please find more details here.

BUTEX Scholarships

£500 will be awarded to students of a study abroad program. This scholarship is open to undergraduate students in the UK enrolled at an institution affiliated with BUTEX (full list here)

Application Opens: (OPENING SOON).

Please find more details here.

Boren Awards for International Study

$8,000 for 8-11 weeks. Suitable for Semester students. This is only for students pursuing majors in fields categorized as STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) who are qualified for summer-specific programs lasting a minimum of eight weeks. (Not applicable for study in the US, Europe or Australia).

Application Deadline: January 31, 2024

Please find more details here.

Diversity Abroad Overseas Ambassador Program

 Diversity Abroad offers $500 stipends to successful applicants of their Overseas Ambassador program. This funding supports volunteering or studying abroad during Spring or Fall semesters. Ambassadors are required to share their experiences through blogging to inspire others within the Diversity Abroad community to travel. Eligible candidates are full-time students or recent graduates from U.S. universities with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Enthusiasm, creativity, and a strong interest in international engagement are essential traits for applicants.

Application Deadline: Rolling basis

Please find more details here.

Explore The World Scholarship

Receive $2,000 awards for international travel to engage in cross-cultural experiences. Eligible candidates must be aged 18-30, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, demonstrate financial need, and live or study in one of the 13 metropolitan areas where HI USA is active.

Application Opens: Currently on hold, sign up here for news and updates.

Please find more details here.

Sallie Mae Scholarship

This $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes is open from January 01, 2023, to December 31, 2023, for legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and US Territories aged 17 or older. Eligible participants include parents with college/university-enrolled children, college/university-enrolled students, parents with high school senior children, and high school juniors or seniors planning to enroll in a US-based accredited college/university within a year of high school graduation.

Application Deadline: At the end of every month.

Please find more details here.

Niche No Essay Scholarship

The $2,000 No Essay Scholarship is open to high school and college students, and those planning to attend college or graduate school within the next year. It’s a straightforward scholarship without an essay requirement. The prize money can be used for tuition, housing, books, or any educational costs. Applications are accepted monthly, and a new winner is chosen each month.

Application Deadline: At the end of every month.

Please find more details here.

Niche $25,000 Back to School Scholarship

Niche offers a $25,000 scholarship once a year. High school seniors and college students are eligible, as well as those planning to attend college or graduate school within the next year. By completing a Niche Profile with details like GPA and high school, you’ll automatically be considered. The scholarship is available to individuals with US citizenship or a valid Visa/US passport.

Application Deadline: September 27, 2023

Please find more details here.

“Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship

The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay award granted to the applicant with the most daring profile. Instead of focusing on being the “best” or “most accomplished,” the scholarship values qualities like earnestness, determination, and drive. The scholarship recipient will be the student whose profile best embodies these bold characteristics.

Application Deadline: Monthly

Please find more details here.

Fund For Education Abroad

The FEA supports eligible U.S. undergraduates with limited accessibility to study abroad. The reviewers evaluate criteria such as financial requirements, demographic aspects, and academic readiness to determine the beneficiaries of the scholarships. Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at a higher education establishment in the U.S. and earning academic credits at their home institution for the study abroad program.

Application Deadline: Spring closed, summer opening soon

Please find more details here.

ChameleonJohn Scholarship

Two winners will be selected for the $1,000 scholarship, with each recipient receiving $500. The funds will be deposited into their University’s finance/bursar account to assist in covering tuition expenses.

Application Deadline: Awaiting update.

Please find more details here.

Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship

This scholarship is open to high school seniors who are descendants of veterans serving in the U.S. Armed Forces within specified dates. Membership in The American Legion Family is not obligatory. Applicants must have completed 50 hours of verified community service during their high school years. The scholarship supports attendance at accredited higher education institutions.

Application Deadline: March 1, 2024, 11:59 PM Eastern.

Please find more details here.

UNCF General Scholarship

To be considered for this scholarship, the following criteria must be met: Applicants should be enrolled full-time at a UNCF Member College or University, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Demonstrated financial need, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. The scholarship is open to individuals falling under various pursuit classifications, including College 5th Year Seniors, Doctoral/Professional Students, College Freshmen, College Seniors, College Sophomores, Master’s Students, College Juniors, and students affiliated with UNCF-associated College/Universities Groups.

Application Deadline: March 28, 2024

Please find more details here.

Vince’s Pre-Veterinary Student Scholarship

The Vince’s Pre-Veterinary Student Scholarship extends two annual $500 awards to aid undergraduate students pursuing pre-veterinary or animal science programs in the U.S. with their educational expenses. You must be a current undergraduate college student with a minimum GPA of 3.3, focusing on academic interests encompassing healthcare, as well as animal/veterinary sciences. To enter, you will need to write a 500 work poem.

Application Deadline: October 15th, 2023

Please find more details here.

SBB Research Group STEM Scholarship

Applicants for this scholarship must be a current full-time enrollment at a U.S. college/university and a minimum GPA of 3.5 supported by an unofficial college transcript. This scholarship is for those pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) fields. A total of twelve $2,500 scholarships are awarded each year.

Application Deadline: Rolling Basis

Please find more details here.

QBE Scholarship for Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance

Qualifying applicants are Black/African American, maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, completing the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, demonstrating verified unmet financial need through their college or university, being enrolled full-time as a sophomore or junior in a U.S.-based accredited four-year or two-year college or university, and pursuing majors in fields such as agriculture, computer science, management information systems, data and analytics, engineering, business management, information technology management, business, economics, pre-law, finance, insurance, math, statistics, data science, or actuarial science.

Application Deadline: Closed, awaiting update.

Please find more details here.

Citizens Scholarship

Sweepstakes of $2,500 are given monthly to high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as parents or sponsors of students at these levels. To be eligible, students should intend to attend college or must currently be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited undergraduate or graduate post-secondary institution.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2024

Please find more details here.

Teddy Sarna Veterinary Medicine Scholarship

This $1,500 scholarship opportunity is available to students who are currently enrolled in a United States veterinary school accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Additionally, applicants must fulfill the following eligibility criteria: they should be graduate students and have an academic focus on Animal/Veterinary Sciences.

Application Deadline: August 31, 2023

Please find more details here.

Amaze Yourself Scholarship

Open to high school seniors and undergraduate students. Scholarships of $1,500 – $2,500 plus prize packages will be awarded to the best social media video.

Application Deadline: Awaiting update.

Please find more details here.

Charles Shelton Veterinary Scholarship

$2,000 is awarded to Black African-American high school seniors, current college students, or returning college students. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and submit an official sealed transcript, an essay and provide two professional references from professors attesting to the candidate’s experience in Veterinary Medicine or Technology, including one from a STEM professor.

Application Deadline: August 31st, 2023

Please find more details here.

Les Dames d’Escoffier International, Colorado Chapter Scholarship

For low-income female college students in the US studying animal/veterinary sciences. $1,500 – $2,500 is awarded once a year.

Application Opening: January 2024
Application Deadline: April 2024

Please find more details here.

Scholarship for Women in STEM

$2,000 will be given to a student who is actively pursuing a degree within the realm of STEM. Female students who are currently enrolled (or have received acceptance) in an accredited college or university, and are intending to continue their studies in the following year, are eligible. Graduating high school seniors who fulfill the aforementioned criteria are also invited to apply.

Application Deadline: May 1st, 2024

Please find more details here.

Orchard’s Scholarship for Women of Color in STEM

The scholarship offers amounts ranging from $500 to $2,500 and is open to either a female high school senior of color with an interest in pursuing a college STEM degree, or a female undergraduate college sophomore/junior of color currently enrolled in a STEM program, requiring a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Application Deadline: April 1st, 2024

Please find more details here.

BHW Scholarship

Individuals planning to enroll in college in the upcoming year are eligible to submit their applications. A sum of $3,000 is granted annually to female students who are in pursuit of an undergraduate or master’s degree and have chosen to major in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics for the 2023 academic year.

Application Opening: January 2024

Application Deadline: April 2024

Please find more details here.

Minority/Women in STEM Scholarship

An annual award of $2,500 is presented to high school seniors or undergraduate students who identify as FGLI (first-generation, low-income). To complete the application process, compose an essay detailing the obstacles you’ve surmounted on your educational journey and elucidate how you aspire to contribute to the world through your STEM education.

Application Deadline: November 15th, 2023

Please find more details here.

Garage Insiders Scholarship

The Garage Insiders Scholarship provides a single $1,000 grant to support various educational expenses such as tuition, textbooks, computer expenses, room and board, and other educational-related costs. We are seeking applications from undergraduate students attending accredited colleges or universities in the United States and Canada, who plan to enroll in courses during the year 2023 and meet the eligibility criteria for this scholarship.

Application Deadline: December 20, 2023

Please find more details here.

HW Parts Store $1000 Scholarship

HW Part Store Scholarship gives a one-time grant of $1,000 to one deserving student to help pay for books, tuition, or other educational expenses so they can be a step closer to achieving their goals.

This program is designed to provide financial assistance to students enrolled in a vocational school program who are committed to building a successful career in their chosen field.

Please find more details here.

Deadline: December 31st, 2023

Boster Bio $1000 Scholarship

Two scholarships are offered per year. This scholarship requires the students to write at least 500 words essay. Explain your reason(s) for applying for a scholarship and why you feel you should receive one. Tell us the type of career in the healthcare or biomedical related industry you plan to pursue and your future goals. For further details and to apply, see their website.

Industrial Metal Service $1000 Scholarship

The scholarship requires students to create and submit a 300-word essay describing one of the following topics:

1. Innovative Uses of Recycled Metals in Design and Construction
2. The Role of Metals in Sustainable Development
3. The Impact of Metal 3D Printing on Manufacturing
4. Metals in Renewable Energy Technologies

More details can be found on their website.

Barton Watch Bands $1000 Scholarship

The Barton Watch Bands scholarship provides a one-time award of $1000 to pay for tuition, books, computers, room and board, or any education-related expense. There’s no GPA requirement and no application forms.  This scholarship will be open to both undergrad and graduate students attending any accredited college university within the United States, as well as high school seniors who will be attending classes.

Deadline date: April 15, 2024 11:59 PM EST

Please find more details here.

Mann Lake Beekeeping $1000 Scholarship

The Mann Lake Scholarship offers a one-time award of $1,000 to undergraduate students at any accredited college or university in the United States who will be enrolled in classes in 2024 to cover educational-related costs, including tuition, books, computers, room and board, and other educational expenses. Students must be enrolled or about to be enrolled in an apiology program, major in agriculture & environmental sciences, or related studies.

Deadline date: December 31, 2024

Please find more details here.

AddictionResource.Net $1000 Scholarship

The scholarship is for full-time students pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree. A first and runner-up prize is available through an essay contest, highlighting a subject that is common amongst students, binge drinking on college campuses.

Please find more details here.

Wrist-band.com $1000 Scholarship (for Spring 2wr025)

High school seniors and college or university undergraduates have the chance for a $1,000-worth scholarship from Wrist-band.com. This financial assistance can help alleviate the burden of tuition costs, textbooks, and other educational expenses.

Please find more details here.

Select Saunas $500 Scholarship

The Select Saunas Scholarship is a one-time grant of $500. The fund aims to alleviate some financial burdens associated with pursuing further education, such as tuition, books, needed technology, and other academic-related expenses.

Please find more details here.

Toxin Rid $1000 Scholarship

Toxin Rid offers a $1000 scholarship to one outstanding university student based on a 300-word essay.

Please find more details here.

Docking Drawer $1000 Scholarship

Docking Drawer offers a $1000 scholarship based on an essay on one of the following topics:

  • The Future of Shopping: Describe your thoughts on topics such as how to solve shrinkage issues, creating enjoyable shopping experiences, the future of inventory, e-commerce, or drone deliveries, to name a few.
  • Technology and Entrepreneurship: Discuss your thoughts on how technology is impacting the entrepreneurial landscape.
  • “I did not write this. AI did.”: Get creative!

Please find more details here.

Empower Your Future with the McKay Nursery

McKay Nursery is offering a $500 one-time scholarship to undergraduates in the field of horticulture currently enrolled in accredited universities within the United States or high school seniors who have been accepted into a university program for spring semester 2025.

Find more details here.

CareerToolbelt $750 Scholarship

The Cover Letter Mastery Scholarship provides $750 and aims to support a student who demonstrates creativity, critical thinking, passion, and excellence in crafting a job-winning cover letter. The funds can be used toward tuition, books, or other educational expenses.
You can find more details about the scholarship here: https://www.careertoolbelt.com/scholarship/

Dirwin Bike $1000 Scholarship

Dirwin Bike offers a $1000 scholarship to one outstanding university student based on a 300-word essay on one of the following topics.

  • The Impact of Sustainable Transportation in the US
  • The Societal Impact of Electric Bikes
  • The Future of Transportation in the US: A Shift Toward Sustainability

Please find more details here.

Manhattan Home Design $250 Scholarship

Manhattan Home Design offers a one-time scholarship reward of $250 to one outstanding university student based on a dorm room design using Manhattan Home Design products (excluding beds) in a 250-square-foot space. The design should showcase creativity, functionality, and style, and can be submitted as a drawing, digital layout, or created using a design platform like Canva.

  • Creativity in Dorm Room Design
  • Functionality in Small Living Spaces
  • Style and Aesthetic in Dorm Room Layout

Please find more details here.

VidaBox $500 Scholarship Program

VidaBox is offering a $500 scholarship to motivated undergraduates currently studying at accredited universities within the United States, as well as high school seniors who have secured admission into a university program for the upcoming fall semester based on a 300-word essay on one of the following topics:

  • Write a 300-word essay on one of the following topics:
    • The Growing Importance of Technology in Modern Education
    • How Home Automation Improves Living Standards in the Digital Age
    • The Role of Digital Display Solutions in Enhancing User Experiences

Please find more details here.

Colorado State University Education Abroad Common Scholarship

Undergraduate students enrolled at CSU can apply for more 27 internal scholarships through a single application.

Application Deadline 1: Deadline: October 1, 2023

Application Deadline 2: Deadline: March 1, 2024

Please find more details here.

Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Scholarship

Scholarships are given annually to veterinary students at Texas A&M. They consider factors like merit, financial need, location, and clinical interests.

Application Deadline: Awaiting update. Sign up here for news and updates.

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UC Davis Continuing Undergraduate Scholarship

Every year, continuing UC Davis undergraduates need to submit a fresh application for UC Davis Scholarships. The online application for Continuing Undergraduate Scholarships is accessible annually, starting from October and concluding in early January. To qualify, you are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher at UC Davis and provide a letter of recommendation.

Application Deadline: Awaiting update. Sign up here for news and updates.

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UC Davis Undergraduate Scholarships

Over $4 million in scholarships are accessible to support UC Davis students from diverse backgrounds and experiences, varying in amount, ranging from $100 to $14,000 per academic year. Eligibility criteria are engagement in extracurricular activities, specific college or major, career aspirations, merit, geographical origin, previous educational institutions, parentage, determination, and various personal traits.

Application Deadline: Awaiting update.

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Tuskegee University Scholarships

Several scholarships are available to enrolled students of Tuskegee. Each scholarship has defined criteria that must be fulfilled for students to become eligible, considerations for Loop Abroad students may include: The Lillie Family Foundation.

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Arizona State University

Offers a search engine which you can enter your search filters to find scholarships suited to you. One scholarship they offer is the Creative Biolabs Scholarship: A scholarship for those majoring in medical and science-related domains, such as Animals Science, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Biomedical And Clinical Sciences. This program aims to grant $1,000 to an exceptional college student. Must have a min of 3.0 GPA

Please find more details here.

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

A number of scholarships are offered to NCAT students who are either incoming Freshmen Students, Current Students, Transfer Students, Graduate Students and International Students.

Please find more details here.

University of New Hampshire

A number of scholarships are offered to University of New Hampshire first year, continuing and transfer students.

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The Ohio State University: Global Education Funding

Applicants for this scholarships should be a current OSU student who is applying for an approved study abroad initiative with credit-bearing status.

Application Deadlines:

Autumn 2023 Deadline: Monday, October 9, 2023, at 4 p.m. Applies to funding for winter break 2023, spring semester 2024, and spring break 2024 global education programs. Spring 2024 Deadline: Monday, January 15, 2024, at 4 p.m.

Please find more details here.

SUNY Scholarships

SUNY offers a variety of scholarships to recognise and reward student excellence. The Scholarships that you are eligible for depends on the campus you are based at and other demographics.

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Rutgers Undergraduate Scholarships

Rutgers students can apply for several scholarships through the Rutgers Application Portal. Scholarships and their eligibility are individual to each campus.

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Alma College Scholarships

Alma scholarships come in different forms: merit-based, need-based, or a combination of both. Merit-based scholarships recognize exceptional academic performance, including high grades and impressive test scores. Need-based scholarships are granted to students facing financial hardship.

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Auburn University

Auburn offer a ‘Scholarship Opportunity Manager’ service where students can access scholarships that match their eligibility, submit scholarship applications, accept granted awards, and perform additional actions. Students need to fill out the AUSOM application just once per academic year.

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Bellarmine University

Bellarmine University offers merit awards to recognize academic, service, and leadership achievements of individual students. Award amounts are determined individually. Notably, The STEM Career Pathways Scholarship program will grant annual scholarships of $7,200 to two sets of 11 highly accomplished students for a duration of four years.

Please find more details here.

Clemson University

The National Scholars Program provides Clemson University’s premier academic recruitment scholarship, which encompasses tuition, fees, housing, food, and additional costs. Additional educational expenditures may comprise study abroad opportunities, specialized coursework, and personalized mentorship. Candidates are selected through a comprehensive evaluation of top applications submitted to the Clemson University Honors College, followed by a rigorous interview assessment.

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Findlay University

Findlay students are eligible to apply for several scholarships, including Citizen Bank scholarships, all of which pay the full college tuition. To apply students must send their transcripts,  fill in a FAFSA form, and complete Findlay’s Net Price Calculator.

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Kansas State (KSU)

K-State provides a unified platform for both new and continuing students to explore and apply for scholarships: the K-State Scholarship Network (KSN). Through this system, you can submit applications for scholarships offered by your academic college or department, as well as scholarships that have specific eligibility criteria and additional university scholarships.

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Prairie View A&M (PVAMU)

Accepted and ongoing students must complete the general scholarship application to be considered for institutional scholarship support. The eligibility requirements and award sums for each scholarship depends on the specific scholarship itself.

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Oregon State University

New and current OSU students can apply for scholarships offered by their respective colleges and departments through the OSU’s online scholarship search and application platform. Starting November, 2023, OSU ScholarDollars will begin accepting applications for scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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Miami University (in Ohio)

Miami University offers scholarships for current students, transfer students and international students. In order to qualify for a scholarship, students are required to finish their application, which includes transcripts and recommendations, by the priority deadline and fulfill the minimum academic requirements. There is no need for a separate scholarship application to be eligible for the awards detailed in the table below.

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MSU Michigan State University

MSU students should ensure they meet the minimum academic criteria and submit their application (inclusive of transcripts and recommendations) before the priority deadline. Separate scholarship applications are not required for consideration for the awards specified in the subsequent table.

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North Dakota State University

Students at all academic levels, including freshmen, transfer, undergraduate, graduate, and professional students can use the The NDSU Scholarship Application platform. Scholarships are awarded based on academic records and application responses. Need-based scholarships require the submission of the FAFSA by February 1, 2024, while merit-based scholarships do not require a FAFSA.

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Saginaw Valley State University

Saginaw Valley State University offers a range of scholarships for currently enrolled students, out of state students and transfer students. There are also private scholarships available, for which, they must also complete a Scholarship Application.

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The University of Rhode Island

Eligibility for the URI scholarships is primarily determined by high school academic performance, including GPA and course selection. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is necessary for merit scholarships. Strong letters of recommendation and active involvement in school and the community are considered in the scholarship review process. First-year applicants for the fall term who complete their applications by December 1 receive priority consideration for URI scholarship awards.

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University of Tennessee Knoxville

The University of Tennessee Knoxville scholarships are available to incoming first-year students and offer programs like the Volunteer Scholarship program. First-year students who apply for admission by December 15 of their senior year in high school will automatically be considered for these institutional scholarships.

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University of Georgia

The University of Georgia offers various financial need, merit-based, needs-based and academic Scholarships. They have an advanced scholarship matching platform designed to optimize scholarship opportunities for UGA students where students can establish an academic profile that facilitates their connection to numerous external scholarship opportunities.

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Utah State University

Current and accepted students at any USU campus, including incoming, certificate-seeking, undergraduate, and graduate students, are eligible to apply for USU Institutional Scholarships, Scholarships from Private, Community, and Corporate sources

Scholarships offered by specific Colleges, Departments, Majors, and Campuses.

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University of Wisconsin Whitewater

UW-Whitewater scholarships are available to new freshman, current and non-resident students. By submitting your admissions application, you become eligible for various scholarships, including several that are automatically considered based on your GPA.

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