Purpose
The Learning Abroad Center’s Study Abroad Scholarship provides awards for Non-University of Minnesota undergraduate students going on eligible Learning Abroad Center credit-bearing programs. This scholarship is intended to:
- assist students in easing the financial burden of studying abroad
- grant students equal access to an opportunity for financial assistance
This scholarship is not need or merit based, and awards are granted on the strength of a student’s essay.
Eligibility Requirements
- Open to Non University of Minnesota Students participating on eligible Learning Abroad Center Programs
- Open to University of Minnesota coordinate campus students (not including Twin Cities and Rochester students) on a LAC open enrollment program
- Must be enrolled as degree-seeking undergraduate student at your home institution
- Must have already applied to a University of Minnesota study abroad program
- Must have already been issued a University of Minnesota ID number
Applications will be evaluated based on how:
- thoroughly you answer the specific question outlined below
- well written your essay is, in terms of grammar, punctuation and organization
Essay Question
Reflect on how the program you chose relates to your academic, career, and/or personal goals. Why did you choose this particular program? Describe specific program features and elaborate on how these will help you meet one or more of your goals. (350 words maximum)
As you write your essay, consider the following:
- “Academic” goals do not need to be related to your major; we are looking for you to describe how the program coursework and/or components are relevant to your goals.
- Regardless of what type of goal(s) you are focusing on, explain how your goal(s) enhances intellectual learning.
Application Deadlines
| Term of Study | Year | Deadline | Notification Timeline |
| Winter Break | 2021-22 | October 13, 2021 | By late November 2021 |
| Spring Semester | 2022 | October 13, 2021 | By late November 2021 |
| May Session | 2022 | February 16, 2022 | By late March 2022 |
| Summer Session | 2022 | February 16, 202 | By late March 2022 |
| Fall Semester | 2022 | April 6, 2022 | By mid May 2022 |
| Academic Year | 2022-23 | April 6, 2022 | By mid May 2022 |
Applications must be received by the Learning Abroad Center by 11:59 p.m. CST on the deadline date.
Award Amounts
| Term | Amount |
|
Fall Semester |
$2,000 |
|
Summer Session |
$1,500 |
| Winter Break May Session |
$1,000 |
How to submit your application
The application for the next round of programs will be available in August. Check back then for a link to the application portal