Applications are open for Summer 2025
Enjoy tropical Thailand working with dogs, elephants, various zoo species, and marine life on this special 6-week Summer Semester
Spend six weeks exploring Thailand from the rain forests in the North to the coral reefs in the South. This program combines the most popular experiences we offer in Thailand!
This program puts you alongside a veterinarian whose job is to teach you while helping animals in need. Work in a dog clinic and learn clinical skills including blood draws, suturing, skin scrapes, and assisting in spay and neuter surgeries. Live and work at an elephant sanctuary learning about and caring for rescued elephants. Go behind the scenes at the Chiang Mai Night Safari to learn how zoo vets care for their animals, including restraint handling demos of birds, and reptiles and designing your own enrichment project!
Finally, get to know the research and conservation projects that are so important for regrowing the forests and reefs that are home to all these tropical species! Get out into nature in Thailand and explore ecosystems from cloud forests to coral reefs. You will complete a SCUBA certification on your week in Koh Tao (turtle island) right on the beach.
Evenings and weekends are filled with fun activities such as zip-lining and exploring street markets.
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.
Applicants should be comfortable working with animals and getting their hands, and everything else, dirty. You must be able to swim and be physically fit enough for outdoor activities such as hiking and SCUBA diving. This program can accommodate a maximum of 12 participants per session. Courses and excursions on Koh Tao island will be led by the researchers and staff at the New Heaven Reef Conservation Program.
Some of the topics explored during this program are:
May 31- July 13, 2025 email [email protected] to be considered
These dates include travel days on the group flight departing from New York. 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].
*Subject to 1 days +/- on the schedule, includes travel days
*Dates indicate estimated departure from and return to USA.
Our Thailand Pre-Vet Summer Semester combines two of our popular Thailand programs: College Pre-Vet Medicine and Wild Tropics. Plus our brand new two week Zoo Medicine and Management program at a local zoo.
Spending a full six weeks in Thailand allows students to maximize their time abroad and save money doing it. You’ll get 8 credits of university credit FREE (that’s a $499 value)!
There will be one “free day” between each two-week block of the program. Students are still required to remain on site at the project but can use this day to catch up on coursework, sleep in, or explore the project site. Meals and housing are provided on these days but there will be no planned activities.
Tuition is $10,950. PLUS free college credit and transcript included – save $499!
All housing and meals are included in your tuition. Your tuition includes donations to Elephant Nature Park to help fund medicine, food, and care for the animals.
Tuition does not include international airfare. Airfare on the group flight from New York, NY is estimated at $1900 round-trip including taxes and fees. Participants must fly on the group flight unless otherwise arranged with Loop Abroad (fees apply to flying off the group itinerary).
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 $3,000 deposit (credited toward tuition) is paid.
Tuition includes all housing, meals, program fees, activities, equipment, and transportation in Thailand (including flight within Thailand and boat travel).
Students may be in double rooms or dorm-style rooms with students of the same gender with twin beds or a shared bed. Rooms do not have air conditioning. Meals will be eaten as a group at local restaurants, mostly serving Western and Thai food. Special diets and food allergies can be accommodated.
Chiang Mai and Elephant Nature Park have experienced severe flooding in early October 2024. We do not anticipate any interruption to scheduled programming. We will have information on in-kind donations you can collect to help before your program if you would like. Your participation in a Loop Abroad program in Thailand provides funding and support to Elephant Nature Park and to our other in-country partners, which will be needed now more than ever. Thank you for being a part of their process of hope, recovery, and growth.
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-August and the deadline is March 5, 2026, 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.
You can receive 8 credits from University of Findlay for this program at no additional cost to you. 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 145 service hours upon program completion.
This program is created with students who may want to apply to vet school in mind. You will be supervised by a teaching veterinarian in your classroom lectures, labs, and many of the animal activities during your companion animal week, elephant week, and zoo medicine and management weeks. You should calculate your experience hours based on your actual participation, but we estimate the following:
Veterinary Hours: 85
Animal Experience Hours: 20
Research Hours: 35
SCUBA certifications are offered through Scuba Schools International (SSI).
The courses that make up this program are:
ASLA 440- Companion Animal Veterinary Medicine: Thailand College Pre-Vet Medicine
ASLA 446- Elephant Management and Medicine: Thailand College Pre-Vet Medicine
ASLA 455- Zoo Husbandry and Care: Thailand Night Safari
ASLA 448- Tropical Biology, Conservation and Ecology: Thailand Wild Tropics
ASLA 442- Exploring Marine Life Through SCUBA Diving: (section depends on prior SCUBA experience level)
The syllabi for these courses can be found here on our syllabi page.
For many students, this will their first time SCUBA diving – and there’s no better place for it!
We accept students of all levels – from zero experience to Advanced Open Water or higher certifications. Each morning, we’ll break into small groups based on experience level for the day so everyone can learn at their own pace. We’ll regroup at dinner.
If you don’t have any SCUBA certification, you’ll have the opportunity to complete your Open Water Diver certification over the first three days. Each day, you’ll study and practice skills with your dive instructor in a small group. After your certification, you’ll join an ecological monitoring and coral restoration dive with New Heavens’ experienced Research and Conservation team.
If you are an Open Water SCUBA diver already, you’ll spend the first two or three days to complete your Advanced Open Water Diver certification in a small group with your dive instructor. After your certification, you’ll join ecological monitoring and coral restoration dives with New Heavens’ experienced Research and Conservation team.
If you’re already an Advanced Open Water SCUBA diver or have a higher certification, you will need to prove your skills on a refresher dive then you’ll jump right in with the experienced Conservation and Research divers! From day one, you’ll learn and practice advanced skills related to marine species identification, coral health monitoring, artificial reef construction and maintenance, and/or other skills. Just like students doing the SCUBA certifications, you may need to attend small group lectures and training to prepare for each day’s conservation dive.
As long as the weather and visibility are good, all students can expect to enjoy 5-6 SCUBA dives.
Groups will have a maximum of 12 students each. Your group will have its own veterinarian and you may learn from other Loop veterinarians, zoo staff, zoo veterinarians, and local experts as well.
Housing is in dorm-style rooms, and you will share rooms with other Loop students of the same gender. Bathrooms are shared. Most of your program will take place in Chiang Mai. Students will be staying at a resort with WiFi, AC, and a pool. You will move around to other housing locations depending on the curriculum that week and not all of them will have AC and reliable WiFi. Housing will be on site at Elephant Nature Park for the one week you spend learning elephant medicine. As part of the Wild Tropics program, you will stay in Chiang Mai, a forest village, and on site at the diving facility in Koh Tao.
Meals are included in your tuition and will vary depending on project location, including a simple buffet-style breakfast (coffee, cereal, milk, toast, jam, fruit, and eggs, for example) and set meals for lunch and dinner at various restaurants. Vegan and vegetarian diets, as well as food allergies, can be accommodated with advanced notice. All meals at ENP are vegan. Meals are included on your “free” days between programs.
Home to over 125 elephants who are no longer able to work in elephant-based industries or have been rescued from inhumane conditions in logging, trekking, or circus operations. The Park and its founder, Lek Chailert, have been recognized time and again for tireless efforts to improve the lives of elephants in SE Asia.
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The Clinic provides free care and sterilizations to village dogs and cats all made possible by the hard work of local veterinarians and visiting veterinarians and students!
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Chiang Mai Night Safari is the world’s third nocturnal zoo and is home to animals from around the world, including some Southeast Asian species you may not have seen before, including the binturong, fishing cat, and Chinese goral!
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Much more than just a diving school, New Heaven has more than 20 years of experience showing and preserving the island reefs and occasionally hosting sea turtles in their small nursery.
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From papaya salad to coconut curry, from elephants to gibbons, from bamboo huts to bustling cafes, Thailand is a whole new world to explore.
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Chiang Mai is a city of contradictions and surprises. The old city walls and brick Buddhist stupas speak to the city’s 700-year history as the center of the Lanna Kingdom.
find out moreThis itinerary is subject to change, but should give you a good overall program feel.
In the first four weeks of this program, you’ll work and learn alongside veterinarians at a zoo, dog rescue clinic, and elephant sanctuary. Live among the elephants and care directly for them, provide check-ups and procedures to dogs in need, and experience magnificent Thailand first-hand.
In the first two weeks, students work with their veterinarian instructor and local staff at Chiang Mai Night Safari. Students spend most mornings in lecture, learning about important topics in zoo medicine such as (but not limited to!):
In most afternoons, students will travel together to Night Safari to participate in hands-on labs. The first week focuses on handling and exams of various species, as well as getting started on a behavior and enrichment project. In the second week, students focus on designing, building, and implementing an enrichment item for their animal(s). Other activities include practicing enclosure evaluations, learning to make and shoot blow darts, and visiting Chiang Mai Zoo.
During these two weeks, students will have one day off and will stay in hotel accommodations in the city.
In the first two weeks, students work with our staff vet to care for dogs at the Dog Rescue Clinic outside of Chiang Mai, Thailand. Students take part in a range of fun and cultural activities as well as learning and practicing clinical skills, including:
IM, IV, and Sub-Q injections and catheter placementStudents are in the examination room in small groups, assisting with procedures and surgeries and learning hands-on from the vet. Each day will have a lecture-style portion at the clinic and a chance to put the skills learned into practice helping animals in need, culminating in two surgery days at the end of the week.
The third week is spent living and volunteering with the elephants at the Elephant Nature Park in a specially-tailored volunteer program. Students work with the elephants, prepare their food, clean their homes, and provide overall care for them. They will also help with sanctuary upkeep and have the chance to participate in cultural activities.
In addition, your vet will help you learn about elephant anatomy and physiology, body condition scores, and behavior.
Students also generally have the chance to meet world-renowned conservationist and ENP founder Lek Chailert, and they get to learn a bit of Thai and get to know some of the elephants on the property one-on-one. There will be a chance while at the Elephant Nature Park to learn from the elephant vet on staff, help provide medical care to animals in need, and learn to test for various medical conditions in large mammals. Students may also have opportunities to participate in a diet study, prepare medications, or any number of other things going on at the park.
You’ll notice that elephant riding is not included in this itinerary. Learn about why we don’t ride elephants.
Outside of your time working with animals, you’ll get to experience many fun activities and cultural experiences.
Spend a day ziplining through the rain forest and learn how ecotourism projects contribute to conservation efforts. Spend 2-3 days in a hilltribe village learning from people who depend on the forest for food, medicine, and shelter.
Try a meditation lesson with Buddhist monks, shop in the city craft and food markets, tour 700-year-old city temples, go on a city tour, visit to Doi Suthep temple, and some chances to relax in the city and at home.
We travel by a combination of plane, bus, and ferry to Koh to the island of Koh Tao (“Turtle Island”) in the Gulf of Thailand. There may be an overnight stop on our way.
Each day Monday – Friday: Koh Tao runs on ‘island time’. Being surrounded by palm trees, coconuts, and the sound of the waves just makes people slow down a bit. Here’s the rough plan for each day, but plan to be flexible:
8am: Breakfast
9am: Arrive to New Heaven and prepare equipment
9:15am: Morning class and/or SCUBA
11:30am: Lunch
12pm: SCUBA
4pm: Relax on the beach
5pm: Class or project briefing for next day
7pm: Dinner
8pm: Evening games or free time
Sunday: Orientation to the island and New Heaven Reef Conservation Program’s mission of conservation and research
SCUBA Day 1
Monday: SCUBA Day 2
Tuesday: SCUBA Day 3
Evening: Marine Ecology 101 and Monitoring Techniques
Wednesday: Reef invertebrates and indicator species lecture
Conservation cive
Evening lesson: Shark and Turtle Ecology and Monitoring
Wednesday: Fish indicator species lecture
Conservation dive
Friday: Travel back to Chiang Mai
Groups will return to the US on final program date plus or minus one day depending on time of departure.
During the other week, students will learn about Thailand’s forest ecology, management, and cultural factors. You’ll learn from a series of lectures from conservation experts about Thai forests and bring everything you learn to life by seeing the forests for yourself! You’ll travel to a village outside of Chiang Mai to learn about village life and local traditions, hike in the jungle, and visit a forest restoration project.
Every program begins with a safety orientation. We’ll discuss how to stay safe and healthy during your time in Thailand. We’ll also discuss best practices for staying safe with all of the different species we will be interacting with, and staff will always be on hand to further instruct students regarding safe interactions with animals.
The New Heaven dive school has an excellent safety record and often hosts student groups like ours. Their experienced team of conservation divers will provide our safety orientation on arrival. In the water, the most important skill is to move slowly and deliberately, observing but not disturbing the many colorful creatures you see. As with most wildlife, patient explorers will find the most amazing species and unusual behaviors.
Above water, Koh Tao is a small but busy community of divers and visitors. It’s a beautiful and exciting place to be, but it’s important to stay with your group and watch your belongings, especially considering we’ll be loading or unloading the boat every day!
Note: All participants must be capable of independently entering and exiting the water by a ladder and must pass a basic swim test (swimming, treading water) in order to safely join in-water activities.
While most dogs are very friendly, some would rather be left alone. It is important to approach all dogs carefully. In order to safely interact with animals in a shelter and clinic setting, students and staff need to have an understanding of animal handling and behavior.
Staff and students will discuss animal behavior, including signs of anxiety, and animal handling and restraint before interacting with the dogs.
At the Elephant Nature Park, we work only with female elephants. Elephants are accompanied by at least one trained caretaker at all times. The Elephant Nature Park has been hosting volunteers since the early 1990s and has an exemplary safety record. All dogs at the Dog Rescue Clinic and the Elephant Nature Park have been vaccinated against rabies.
You will have the opportunity to get plenty of up-close photos with elephants, but it is important to also allow the elephants to have the freedom to enjoy their natural environment and the company of their elephant friends. It can be even more rewarding to watch the elephants interacting with their natural environment from a distance because this is when their true personalities shine!
Students will always be accompanied by trained guides and volunteer coordinators who will instruct students in how to safely interact with the elephants.
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
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-August and the deadline is March 5, 2026, 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 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 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. 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:
Why 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 one of the specified Loop Abroad programs.
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 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.
Deadlines and details can be found here.
The 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 (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 eligibility and application instructions here.
Scholarships of note that you can apply for through the Fund for Education Abroad include:
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) seeks to improve the treatment of animals everywhere—in the laboratory, on the farm, in commerce, at home, and in the wild. The 2026-27 scholarship cycle will open for applications on November 24. Recipients will be announced by May 1, 2026. There are up to 12 awards of $3,000 available. For future scholarship cycles, please be sure to visit the Animal Welfare Institute Scholarship page for the latest information.
SeniorCare.com continues to bring more awareness to the key issues we face as an aging population. They award an annual college scholarship to an individual that best demonstrates why “Aging Matters” to them. A $1500 scholarship is 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 must demonstrate a unique and admirable understanding and desire to show why “Aging Matters” to them.
All applicants can get more information and apply online here.
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 applies to travel to countries ranked lower than very high on the Human Development Index (this applies to Loop Abroad programs in South Africa, Thailand, Costa Rica, and 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.
$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!). Please find more details here.
Sallie Mae also has a lot of scholarship resources on their website, which you can find here.
Open only to undergraduate students who identify as LGBTQ+ and are currently enrolled in university. Applicants must be receiving credit for the program.
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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.
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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
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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
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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. 3 individuals will be granted $1,000 each.
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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.
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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.
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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. Active involvement in co-curricular and community service activities, along with the display of integrity and resilience when overcoming challenges, are also crucial attributes.
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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.
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(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.
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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.
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£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)
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BeGlobalii offers $500 stipends to successful applicants of their Global 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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
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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. Applications due by March 1 of each year.
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UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Find out more about their scholarship opportunities here.
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 word poem.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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$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.
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$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.
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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.
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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 or planning to enroll in agricultural sciences at accredited colleges or universities in the United States.
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The Barton Watch Bands scholarship provides a one-time award of $1,000 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 undergraduate and graduate students attending any accredited college university within the United States, as well as high school seniors who will be attending classes.
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The Mann Lake Scholarship offers a one-time award of $1,000 to undergraduate students enrolled at any accredited college or university in the United States 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Toxin Rid offers a $1000 scholarship to one outstanding university student based on a 300-word essay.
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Dirwin Bike offers a $1000 scholarship to one outstanding university student based on a 300-word essay on one of the following topics.
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Manhattan Home Design offers a one-time scholarship reward of $500 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.
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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:
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LOOVFOOD is offering a one-time $500 scholarship to an outstanding university student. A 300-word essay is required. Find more details here.
Modern Blaze is offering two $500 scholarships (for Fall and Spring) based on a 300-word essay submission. Find more details here.
Sensa offers a $500 scholarship to one outstanding student who shares their passion for innovation, creativity, and making a positive impact. To apply, students simply need to submit a short essay (500–800 words) on how beauty, wellness, or self-care influences innovation and empowerment in today’s world.
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JerkyGent offers a $250 scholarship to the winner of a 300-word essay contest. Essays are about passion, drive, and small business opportunities. More details here.
Custom Sock Lab offers a $250 scholarship to an original sock design reflecting personal creativity and sales potential. More details here.
Alina Mae offers a $500 scholarship to the winner of a 300-word essay on inspiring resilience through thoughtful design. More details here.
Thread & Maple offers a $500 scholarship to the winner of a 300-word essay on one of several design topics. More details here.
NTX Powersports offers a $250 scholarship to the winner of a 300-word essay on one of several powersports topics. More details here.
Weston Store offers a $500 scholarship to the winner of a 300-word essay on one of several topics. More details here.
CarCoversFactory.com offers a $1000 scholarship to the winner of a 500-word essay on one of several topics. More details here.
Signs Inc will provide a $1000 scholarship to the winner of a 300-word essay on one of several topics. More details here.
This scholarship is designed for dedicated students committed to building careers as Licensed Massage Therapists or Practice Managers. More details here.
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This scholarship is for students studying topics that intersect women’s health and requires a 300-word essay. More details here.
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Undergraduate students can apply for over 4,000 internal scholarships in one application.
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Undergraduate students enrolled at CSU can apply for more 27 internal scholarships through a single application.
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Scholarships are given annually to veterinary students at Texas A&M. They consider factors like merit, financial need, location, and clinical interests.
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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.
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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.
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Several scholarships are available to enrolled students of Tuskegee. Each scholarship has defined criteria that must be fulfilled for students to become eligible.
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Offers a search engine which you can enter your search filters to find scholarships suited to you.
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A number of scholarships are offered to NCAT students who are either incoming Freshmen Students, Current Students, Transfer Students, Graduate Students, and International Students.
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A number of scholarships are offered to University of New Hampshire first year, continuing, and transfer students.
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Applicants for this scholarships should be a current OSU student who is applying for an approved study abroad initiative with credit-bearing status.
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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 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 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 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 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.
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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 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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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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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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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.
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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.
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MSU students should ensure they meet the minimum academic criteria and submit their application (inclusive of transcripts and recommendations) before the priority deadline.
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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, while merit-based scholarships do not require a FAFSA.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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