Learning Abroad Center

HI USA’s Explore the World Travel Scholarships

HI USA, a non-profit travel organization, is offering $2,000 scholarships to young people to travel abroad. Hostelling International USA (HI USA) works to inspire a genuine understanding of people, places and cultures for a more tolerant world. We believe in the power of travel to make a positive impact on the world. Award recipients receive $2,000 to help finance international trips that include an educational or service component.

Region

Africa & Middle East
Americas
Asia & Oceania
Europe

Type

Community Engagement
Internship (non-credit)
Research
Study
Volunteer
Work

Duration

Semester
Summer
Year

Eligibility

Academic Level

  • Graduating Seniors
  • Undergraduates
  • Graduate
  • Non-degree student

Other Eligibility

To be considered for the Explore the World Travel scholarship, candidates must: 

  1. Be between the ages of 18-30 
  2. Reside or attend school in the Twin Cities metro area (or any of the 13 other scholarship locations)
  3. Demonstrate financial need 
  4. Be a US citizen or permanent US resident 5. Have a strong desire and motivation to experience other people and cultures through international travel

Contact Information

Website https://www.hiusa.org/travel-scholarships