How to Get Travel Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships & More

by GoAbroad Writing Team - Last updated on October 17, 2022

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Money can’t buy you love, but it CAN buy you international plane tickets. So…Love shmove! 

Let’s get real for a sec. Travel ain’t free and it certainly ain’t (always) cheap. If you want to see the world—I mean really see it—you’re gonna have to spend some $$$. In a perfect world, international airfare wouldn’t drive us to Google “how much will my kidney sell for?” And that’s WITH all the amazing flight deal hacks ! 

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Us, once we see the cost of our dream program abroad.

So, how are we, the not-Beyonce’s of the world, supposed to afford to study, intern, volunteer, or teach abroad? How do we go from being trifling good-for-nothing type of brothers to a baller? 

Travel. Scholarships. Grants. Fellowships.

That’s right, now you can pay your bills and now we DEFINITELY can chill. None of this maxing out cards and acting dumb when the bill comes. Nah-uh. We’re not playing Bey like that. You can apply for scholarships to travel abroad—no joke. 

Don’t believe me? Watch the video and read the transcript below. Our travel experts lay out exactly how you can use travel grants, fellowships, and scholarships to make ALLLLLL your adventures come to life.

Video transcript

The only thing more stressful than packing four months of junk into a suitcase is applying for travel scholarships. Deadlines, eligibility factors, essays—trying to impress someone enough in 500 words or less so that they will literally help fund your dreams is a daunting experience. 

DON’T WORRY. WE GOT YOU.

Let’s chat SCHOLARSHIPS, y’all! That’s right, you can get FREE MONEY to study, volunteer, intern, get your TEFL certificate, etc. 

One more time: Free. Money.

We’re here to tell you about how GoAbroad can help you find travel scholarships to make all your travel dreams come true. So if you have one, wait, I promise it’ll come true! That’s why we put this how-to video together to help you find the right student travel scholarships, get your application game up to snuff, and watch that free money come rollin’ on in. 

What kinds of travel fellowships, scholarships, & grants are there?

There’s academic scholarships to travel abroad , which is great if you love report cards—for you smarties out there! 

Athletic scholarships for travel are a slam dunk! Now you don’t have to be a pro, but if you’re really good and play a sport in college this might be the right scholarship for you. 

Is your ethnicity or gender under-represented in travel? Demographic scholarships to travel abroad are for you. 

Destination based student travel scholarships —different countries have different scholarships for international students. [So be sure to check those out]

Find a scholarship based on your field of study. [AKA— major-specific travel scholarships for college students. ]

Do you receive the Pell Grant or other financial aid? Then, apply for need-based travel scholarships .

OR, your alma mater could hook you up with university-specific scholarships to travel abroad . And to help undergraduate students afford to take on unpaid or underpaid summer internships, study abroad programs, or service trips abroad, or even summer research. There’s just heaps of options! I could go on and on and on all day. 

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Stop doodling and dreaming, and start doing! Seriously, those applications won’t finish themselves.

Where can I find travel scholarships for college students? 

We’re glad you asked! We’ve got a handy dandy little thing over at GoAbroad called a “ Scholarships Directory .” This is your go-to for all things travel scholarships! Again: Go. Abroad. Scholarships directory. Filter your search by experience to find great opportunities across the web, all in one place.

PRO TIP: For those of you still in school, if you haven’t popped by your international programs or financial aid offices, you better make an appointment! It’s right there, it’s easy to use, they’ll be there with you throughout the whole process and you’ll be on your way to your next adventure in no time.

How do I apply for travel grants, fellowships, & scholarships without wasting my time?

Another great question, class! Very nice! My mother’s always told me that if you’re not nervous about a job interview, then you probably don’t really care about the job. I think the same thing stands true for a lot of other things as well. [**Like applying for scholarships to travel abroad.]

Here are a few insider tips so that you don’t waste your time, and, you’re ultimately getting the most bang for your buck! (Buck for your bang???—Whatever, here’s how to kick ASS at scholarship apps.) 

Get organized! Put everything in one place—Google drive, a spreadsheet, or an *actual* folder with printed materials. [Whatever your style is, just make sure you have everything together and easy to find.]

DUE. DATES. DO MATTER. They do, do, do, okay? So mark all your due dates and create reminders for them one or two weeks out. You don’t want to be scrambling to get everything together last minute. Trust me, it’s not enjoyable. 

Ask for letters of recommendation. Now this could be something from your past boss or your teacher. Some scholarships will require letters of recommendation. Start this process early to give recommenders plenty of time to craft a meaningful letter for you. [Plus, if one falls through, you’ll want time to queue up a backup!]

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Next stop: Adventure abroad!

Craft a KILLER application essay. Yes, you have to write. This is like, 90% of the application, right? You’ll need to check the specifics of each prompt. Some might be looking for a personal narrative, some might want you to answer a very specific question or speak to a current event or major world issue. In order to get the dough you gotta put in the time. 

  • Understand your goals — ask yourself why this experience is important, what will you bring to the table, and what do you expect to take away from the experience. 
  • Outline your essay —but like, seriously. Even if it starts only as “Intro, body, and conclusion,” at least you need to know where you’re headed so you don’t end up submitting a two-page ramble about nothing. 
  • Then you want to edit, edit, edit.
  • Edit again, edit again, and edit AGAIN. There’s going to be no typos for you. You want to look professional and you want to look smart. 
  • Send your draft to someone you trust to give you feedback and edit it, again. Like your mom, or your English teacher. 
  • ONE LAST TIME. Review submissions requirements so you know you’re following all the directions and submitting your essay in the correct format. 

Submit all of your materials. (Early, you pro!) and await your fate! Good luck! Now, waiting for your acceptance letters can be anxiety inducing. So, check with your scholarship offices about when you can expect to hear a decision by, and keep yourself as busy as you can while you’re waiting. 

Are travel fellowships worth all the fuss? 

PFFFT. Is it worth it? Are overpriced avocados low-key the worst? Is Beyonce an angel we don’t deserve? Could your brow game be even stronger? YAS. Of course travel scholarships are worth it.

They make meaningful travel that much more affordable by helping you cover the pesky costs of things like: round trip flights, housing, FOOOOOD, your new backpack. That stuff adds up quick. It’s a really great resource for students to take advantage of because it really opens up a whole world of opportunities.

You know, that way you can save your hard-earned cash for fun stuff! Like weekend trips with new friends! Or that visit to the Van Gogh museum! You might even fall in love with a country and decide to move there permanently. Hey! That’s how I ended up here in Namibia. Apply to travel scholarships for college students so you can get out there and make all this fun, and life-changing stuff happen. 

Next...next steps to scoring free money for travel

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Ri-ri knows you if you want that $$$, you better werk.

Listen, we were all pretty clear about what you’ve got to do in order to get that sweet, sweet cash money, but we’ve got some more resources for you either way. 

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Now you’re ready to ROCK those applications. 

Go out and get your travels funded!

Stop dilly dallying. Those due dates are coming up! So reach out to your recommenders and start tip-tapping away on your keyboard. Those travel scholarships application essays won’t write themselves! Your next great adventure awaits. 

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31 Travel Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants to Fund Your Next Trip Abroad

DO YOU HAVE A worthwhile project or field of study that involves traveling? If so, consider having your travels funded through a grant, fellowship, or travel scholarship.

Begin by contemplating where you want to go and potential projects you could build around those destinations. (Or vice versa.) Always wondered how sustainable agriculture works in Guam? How about local conservation practices in Central America? Once you have a clear vision of a travel / research project, begin looking for funding possibilities that give you the most freedom to pursue your goals.

When applying, take advantage of the resources and support systems you have. Your school, present or past, will have an adviser who can help you navigate the application process.

Writing grant proposals can take a lot of time, but good advice can help focus your efforts. Your school or area may even offer their own scholarship opportunities–talk to your department or your study abroad office.

Finally, even if funding from your school or other org close to home isn’t an option, you’ll find lots of other opportunities out there to fund your travel / project.

Major Grants

These are highly sought-after, competitive post-college grants that offer a full ride for a year or two of graduate study overseas.

Marshall Scholarship fully funds 2-3 years of graduate study in the UK. Open to US students finished with or finishing college.

Rhodes Scholarship funds two years of graduate study at Oxford. Includes full tuition and expenses and living stipend.

Fulbright offers year-long fellowships to American graduating seniors, grad students, young professionals and artists for study abroad or to teach English abroad. Program requirements vary by destination.

Watson Fellowship funds one year of independent research. $25,000. Open to graduating seniors from participating, small American colleges.

Program-based funding

These include grants tied to participation in the giver’s program, and can take various forms.

Institute for International Public Policy Fellowships is a five year program with study abroad component to prepare underrepresented minority undergrads for careers in international affairs. Open to US citizens or permanent residents who apply sophomore year.

Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowships multi-year program also for women and members of minorities underrepresented in foreign service. Open to US citizens to apply by Feb. of sophomore year. Foreign service commitment.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a State Department program supporting study abroad. Up to $5000 offered to enrolled students with financial need.

Rotary Ambassadorial and World Peace Scholarships fund study and language training abroad for undergraduates and masters degrees for graduate students in international studies, peace studies, and conflict resolution to be completed at one of seven Rotary Centers. Ambassadorial grants from $11000 to $24000 depending on duration of study.

Fogarty-Ellison Overseas Fellowships in Global Health and Clinical Research from the NIH funds one year of clinical research training abroad. $25,000 plus $6000 for additional travel and materials expenses. Open to graduate students in health professions.

CIEE Scholarships offers several grants to participants in CIEE’s study abroad programs. Certain grants fund study in particular regions. Essay required upon return. Must demonstrate financial need.

AIFS Scholarships offer a variety of grants covering up to full tuition and airfare for individuals in AIFS programs.

SIT Scholarships fund participation in SIT program. $500 to $5,000. Based on financial need.

Hispanic Study Abroad Scholars reduces costs of Global Semesters programs. Open to students attending member institutions of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.

Institute for International Public Policy Fellowship is a multi-year program of summer institutes and study abroad. Funds up to 1/2 of junior year study abroad tuition. Open to underrepresented minorities.

Regional Grants

These grants are tied to study or travel in specific regions or countries of the globe.

NSEP David L. Boren Scholarship pays for undergraduate students to study in understudied areas of interest to national security. $8000 to $20000 depending on duration of study. Comes with federal government service requirement.

NSEP Boren Fellowship for graduate students. $12000 to $30000 maximum award. Federal service requirement.

Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes funds study of a list of lesser-studied languages. Covers all program costs. Open to US citizens enrolled in a college or university.

The Killam Fellowships Program fund semester or academic year study in Canada. $5000/semester plus a travel allowance. Open to US or Canadian undergraduates.

George J. Mitchell Scholarship sponsors one year of graduate study at an Irish University. Funded by the US-Ireland Alliance. Includes tuition and stipend. Open to American citizens, ages 18 to 30.

BUTEX Scholarships offer $1000 for US students accepted to study at a member University of the British Universities TransAtlantic Exchange Association. Simple application due by September 1.

American-Scandinavian Foundation Awards for Study in Scandinavia offer fellowships of up to $23000 and grants of $5000 to fund study or research. Open to college graduates.

DAAD Fellowships from The German Academic Exchange offers a range of study and research grants to undergraduates and graduate students for summer or school-year study in Berlin.

Kress Travel Fellowships in the History of Art funds research in Europe towards dissertation. $3500 to $10,000. Open to American pre-doctoral students in art history

IREX Short Term Travel Grants Program Fellowships for researchers holding graduate degrees for up to eight weeks in Eurasia. Research must be broadly related to policy concerns.

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia supports study in Asia for students demonstrating financial need. $3000-$7000 based on the duration of study. Open to undergraduates with little to no experience in country of travel.

Bridging Scholarships are offered by the Association of Teachers of Japanese , to fund travel and living expenses for academic study in Japan. Grants range from $2500 to $4000.

Monbusho Scholarships available to current and graduated students between 18 and 30. Funded by the Japanese government. Short term exchange program of particular interest to current undergrad and grad students.

Huayu Enrichment Scholarship for Mandarin language study in Taiwan. Stipend of approx US$790/month. Open to overseas students who apply through their local Taiwan representative.

Halide Edip Adıvar Prize For current undergraduates who have not studied Turkey. $1000. Open to American and Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Other funding

Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants towards study abroad. $1000. Open to all students of universities with a Phi Kappa Phi chapter.

NSF: Developing Global Scientists and Engineers offers funds for international research and study to undergrads, grad students and doctoral students in science and engineering fields. Grant

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2 Best CIEE Travel Grants for College Students

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If you’re planning for a study abroad adventure, chances are you’re starting to get organized and assess what needs to be done ahead of your travels. And one of the most important steps: Exploring your study abroad scholarship and grant options .  

Let’s dive in as we discuss two of the best CIEE travel grants for students like yourself and learn more about how you can make your study abroad dream a reality!  

GAIN Travel Grant  

CIEE’s GAIN Travel Grant is part of our need-based scholarship offerings based on students’ Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)* from their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at their enrolled institution.  

This travel grant helps students with their travel costs to and from their study abroad or internship program destination ( up to $1,500 for semester and quarter programs , and up to $500 for summer and single block programs ).  

Any student with an EFC below 10,000 is guaranteed to receive this grant, while those over 10,000, will still be considered post-deadline. Important to note: The deadline for this grant is October 15 for spring programs and April 1 for summer and fall programs.   

The steps to apply for the GAIN Travel Grant are super simple:  

  • Step 1: Students upload their FAFSA Student Aid Report 
  • Step 2: Submit a CIEE Scholarships and Grants application by October for spring programs/April 1 for summer and fall programs

This is an incredible opportunity for students to receive some extra assistance with their travel costs!  

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Trailblazer Grant  

Also part of our travel grants is the Trailblazer Grant, which is considered in our third category of scholarship offerings, deemed “other,” based on specific study abroad programs. This particular grant is awarded to students who travel on a new 2024 spring , summer , or fall study abroad program with CIEE.  

CIEE offers many qualifying spring, summer, and fall programs for this specific travel grant that span several countries including:  

  • Greater China  

Make sure to check out each of the specific study abroad programs and cities on our Trailblazer Grant page .  

Students may receive up to $1,500 in the form of a flight voucher for their eligible CIEE program and, like our other scholarship and grant options, the steps to applying are straightforward. Once you’ve decided on your new 2024 spring, summer, or fall program, all you’ll need to do is the following:   

  • Step 1: Fill out the form to receive details about your flight voucher 
  • Step 2: Select one of our qualifying programs  
  • Step 3: Start your CIEE application   

The Trailblazer Grant is a simple way to gain some extra assistance with your study abroad travels!  

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Travel Grant FAQs  

While the application process for our travel grants and travel scholarships is relatively straightforward, we’re sure you have some questions. And we don’t blame you! It can seem like a complicated process and it’s all brand-new information.  

We’ve compiled some of our most frequently asked questions about our travel grants and answered them!  

What is a travel grant?  

Starting with the very basics, a grant is a non-refundable endowment given by an individual, organization, or government department for a specific purpose linked to public benefit. Travel grants – in the case of studying abroad – are awarded to students from a non-profit organization, (that’s us: CIEE), to assist students in their international education. And the public benefit is robust – creating global citizens who will make the world a better place (that’s you)!  

It’s important to note that travel grants aren’t just awarded to students. For example, researchers can apply for travel grants to expand their studies, and many other instances.  

Do scholarships cover travel expenses?  

Yes! Some of our travel scholarships cover travel expenses, but some are specific to program fees. For example, while the GAIN Travel Grant helps cover travel costs, the Gilman Go Global Grant helps cover semester program fees. Take a close look at each of our offerings on our scholarships and grants page to best understand what type of aid covers specific aspects of your study abroad program and travels.  

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How do I ask for travel funding?  

As the question implies, simply asking for travel funding is perfectly acceptable!  

We always have CIEE staff available to help point you in the right direction. As we’ve mentioned, exploring our scholarships and grants page is a great place to start, as well as consulting with your on-campus study abroad office; they might have some additional travel grants and scholarships related to your specific institution. Your academic advisor might even be able to provide some helpful resources.  

What’s important to note is that there are a lot of different places and people to look to for help with travel funding, and CIEE is another wonderful resource to support you and help make your study abroad program affordable and accessible.  

How to apply for a travel grant?  

As we’ve mentioned, applying for a travel grant with CIEE is simple! On your CIEE application, make sure to fill out the scholarship and grants portion. And if you have any questions, we’re happy to help!  

Studying abroad is possible with the many different travel grants and scholarships available – check them out today!  

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Now that you know our two travel grant offers for studying abroad, as well as answers to commonly asked grants questions, we encourage you to check out our 200+ study abroad program offerings and find one that best suits your interests! 

*Note: EFC (Expected Family Contribution) is being replaced by SAI (Student Aid Index) for the 2024-2025 FAFSA cycle. Due to unexpected FAFSA delays during the transition, CIEE will accept the 2023-2024 FAFSA (EFC) or the 2024-2025 FAFSA (SAI) for Fall 2024. For students who provide the 2023-2024 FAFSA (EFC), we will continue to guarantee GAIN Travel Grants to those with EFCs of 10,000 or less. For students who provide the 2024-2025 FAFSA (SAI), we will guarantee GAIN Travel Grants to Pell Eligible students. Applications must received by the April 1st deadline for the guarantee. Students with high need should still apply even if they do not meet the criteria noted above.

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Travel Grant (Student Finance England)

Who qualifies.

  • SFE funded students may be eligible if they’re studying a full-time higher-education course and getting student finance that depends on their household income

EU students funded by Student Finance Services are not able to apply for the Travel Grant

Students must also be:

  • Attending an overseas University or College for at least 50% of any academic term as an integral part of their course
  • Attending a hospital or other premises in the UK as an integral part of their medical or dental course. Students who are eligible to apply for bursaries/awards from the Department of Health are not eligible to apply for a travel grant

The Travel Grant is not available to students on a work placement abroad unless the student is on the Erasmus+ scheme and is undertaking study, work, or combined work and study periods as part of their course

What Can I Get?

The amount that you can get will depend on your household income. The first £303 of your travel costs are disregarded i.e. you will need to cover the cost of these via other means. Your travel grant will be reduced by £1 for each £8.73 of household income over £39,796.

We know this is a bit difficult to understand, so we've broken down an example for you in the below table

What can I claim for?

 If eligible:

  •  Up to three return journeys between the UK and your overseas institution you are studying at during a full academic year abroad
  • The cost of a child/children’s fare between the UK and the overseas institution if it’s necessary for a lone parent who’s also a student to take them abroad
  • Mandatory medical insurance, visas and medical expenses for the purpose of studying abroad
  • A rate of 24p per mile if you have to travel by car
  • Any travel costs associated with clinical training where attendance at a hospital or other premises is necessary.  Students who are eligible to apply for bursaries/awards from the Department of Health are not eligible to apply for a travel grant

How do I apply?

Once you have applied to SFE indicating that you’ll be studying abroad or clinical work placement for at least 50% of a term, you can apply for a Travel Grant.

Once your Student Finance application has been approved, you should automatically be sent the correct forms to complete. If not, please call SFE on 0300 100 0607 to request a Travel Abroad Expenses Form.

If you are unable to regularly call SFE from your Study Abroad location, we can contact them on your behalf. To do this, please ensure that you have set up Consent to Share on your account

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O'Leary Grants for Students in the College of Arts & Sciences

Studying abroad offers students a valuable combination of learning opportunities and cultural experiences that contribute to a well-rounded undergraduate education. The O’Leary International Travel Grant Program provides three types of financial awards to help offset travel costs for students in College of Arts & Sciences: (1) grants of up to $2,500 for A&S majors participating in semester or year-long study abroad programs*; (2) grants of $500, $750, or $1,000 for A&S majors enrolled in College of Arts & Sciences undergraduate courses that include a short-term international travel component; and (3) grants of $750 for A&S graduate students enrolled in College of Arts & Sciences graduate courses that include a short-term international travel component.

*Le Moyne College approved programs are eligible, with preference given to applicants participating in Le Moyne College affiliated programs. Visit Study Abroad to learn more.

Travel grants are awarded on a competitive basis with strong consideration given to the applicant’s demonstrated financial need . Grant recipients are required to participate in a project or activity that promotes international travel opportunities to the Le Moyne community.

Students who are approved for study abroad or enrolled in A&S courses that include a short-term international travel component will receive an application with the email message inviting them to apply for a travel grant.

This grant program is administered by the Office of the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and funded by a gift from the estate of Dr. Harriet L. O’Leary, professor emerita of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Questions may be directed to Dr. Dixie Blackley, Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, at [email protected] .

  • Applications due by February 2, 2024 for Spring 2024 Short-Term Study Abroad courses
  • Notifications distributed by March 1, 2024 for Spring 2024 Short-Term Study Abroad courses 
  • Applications due by March 1, 2024 for Study Abroad in Fall 2024
  • Notifications distributed by March 29, 2024 for Study Abroad in Fall 2024

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Full-time Travel Grants for students studying abroad or on a work placement

Application.

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2. What's available

3. Eligibility

4. Application

Once a student applies for student finance, if they are eligible to apply for a Travel Grant, they will automatically be sent the correct forms to complete.

Students on a clinical placement in the UK must complete the Clinical Study Travel Expenses Form.

Students who are studying abroad must complete the  Travel Abroad Expenses Form . We may need their university or college to complete the Course Abroad Form.

They can apply for the Travel Grant at any time during the academic year and there's no limit to how many forms students can submit.

They need to send evidence to support their claims for a Travel Grant. This must be photocopies of proof of payment, not just an itinerary or quote. Receipts in a foreign language may need to be translated at the student's own cost.

If the student needs additional forms these can be found at www.gov.uk/student-finance-forms .

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Travel grant applications is closed until monday, april 1, 2024, please see the travel grant schedule at the bottom of this page..

For any questions, please email [email protected] and [email protected] .

For the travel grants, we will start reviewing your applications once we receive the 2 forms below:

Student Application : https://depts.washington.edu/gpss/funding/travel-grants/student-form/

Faculty Recommendation : https://depts.washington.edu/gpss/funding/travel-grants/faculty-recommendation-form/

GPSS has allocated $30,000 to support graduate students for the 2023-24 academic year. The typical funding amounts are:

  • up to $300 for travel in the U.S.
  • up to $500 for international travel (please ensure you have registered your travel with UW GTS ).
  • up to $300 for virtual conference registration

It is also our goal to assist as many graduate students as possible. We will score applications using this travel grants rubric . The GPSS Travel Grants Committee (TGC) comprises graduate students from various academic backgrounds, so the content of your application should be written in a style for non-experts.

Requirements / Prioritization for Travel Grants Application

  • Have presentation / engage actively in the event (e.g. panel chair)
  • Whether is in the final year of their study
  • Attend Only

We will review applications on a rolling basis. The departmental contact is usually NOT your advisor/PI. Historically, this has caused the most delays in students receiving their travel grant. You will also need to identify one faculty recommender.

Should you have any questions, please email Linh Pham, our Budget Director, at [email protected] and cc Jon Choi, our VP of Finance, at [email protected].

Important Notice

Please read below for specific information regarding the funding transfer in light of UW’s Financial Transformation to Workday. We recommend you share this with your Shared Environment Accountants or other fiscal support staff who will administer this funding.

  • The HUB will initiate the transfer of funds to your department’s Cost Center and other provided tags (Program, Grant, Gift, Activity, or Project).
  • All funds will use the Services and Activities Fee Resource (RS100298).
  • Purchases made using any other Resource Tag will need to be reclassed, by your department’s Shared Environment Accountants, to use the Services and Activities Fee Resource in order to apply the Travel Grant funds to the purchase.
  • Other questions pertaining to purchasing methods and funding transfers should be directed to your Shared Environment Accountants or other fiscal support staff. HUB Finance and Business Operations does not have the capacity to provide support beyond initiating the transfer.

Travel Grants Operation Timeline

Eligibility

  • GPSS strongly suggested applicants to apply beforehand, at least one month in advanced is preferred due to the evaluation processing time among different unit.

Can I apply after the conference ends?

  • No, we only accept applications where the event / conference is happening in the upcoming future . Application with passed event date or event date that is occurring within 10 days will not be considered, since it usually took up to at least 2 weeks for the evaluation process to be completed.

I don’t know my school’s budget number, what should I do?

  • The GPSS does not have access to your department’s budget information.
  • Please reach out to your department/program’s Shared Environment Accountants or other fiscal support staff who will administer the funding.
  • The HUB will initiate the transfer of funds to your department’s Cost Center and other provided tags (Program / Grant / Gift / Activity / Project).
  • All funds will use the Services and Activities Fee Resource tag (RS100298).
  • Purchases made using any other Resource tag will need to be reclassed, by your department’s Shared Environment Accountants, to use the Services and Activities Resource tag in order to apply the Travel Grant funds to the purchase.

Eligibility

UW graduate and professional students who are currently enrolled and in good academic standing may apply for this travel grant. Applications for conferences that have already occurred will NOT be accepted.

Only one application per conference event/presentation is permitted. Though students may apply only once per conference event, students may apply as many times as they like during their UW student career for different events/presentations. Students may only receive a maximum of two awards during one’s UW graduate and professional student career.

Application Process

Application process.

The following items are required for an application to be considered complete.

https://depts.washington.edu/gpss/funding/travel-grants/student-form/

https://depts.washington.edu/gpss/funding/travel-grants/faculty-recommendation-form/

Completed applications will be reviewed within 3 weeks of submission. The Applicant is responsible for ensuring all components of the application are received by the GPSS Budget Director ( [email protected] ). Applications missing any component will not be accepted.

Grading

At least three members of the Travel Grants Committee will grade each application. The process is competitive, with an approval rate of about 45%.

Travel Grants Rubric

International Travel Registration Approval

International travel registration approval.

All International travel applicants MUST register with UW Global Travel Security for non-curricular travel ( https://www.washington.edu/globalaffairs/global-travelers/ ). Your registration may require departmental chair approval.

Travel Restrictions: https://www.washington.edu/globalaffairs/global-travelers/travel-restriction

Alternative Funding

Alternative funding.

For the times we are unable to cover travel, there is a competitive process by the UW Graduate School which offers an equivalent amount of funding as GPSS: https://grad.uw.edu/graduate-student-funding/funding-information-for-departments/awards-and-funding-resources/graduate-student-conference-travel-awards/

Past Updates Archive

[archived] february 2024 update.

Thank you for your submissions! The Travel Grants Committee received 42 complete applications, and have started reviewing the applications.

The February submission window is now closed, and we will re-open the application on February 1. Eligible travel will only include travel that will occur: (1) two weeks after date of submission or (2) after January 31, the earlier of the two.

For any questions about the Travel Grants, please email: Jon Choi (he/him), GPSS VP of Finance, [email protected] Van Mai (she/her), GPSS VP of Finance, [email protected]

The UW Graduate School offers an equivalent amount of funding for travel as GPSS: https://facstaff.grad.uw.edu/advising-resources/funding-management/awards-funding-support/graduate-student-conference-presentation-awards/

[Archived] January 2024 Update

The January submission window is now closed, and we will re-open the application on February 1. Eligible travel will only include travel that will occur: (1) two weeks after date of submission or (2) after January 31, the earlier of the two.

[Archived] December 2023 Update

Thank you for your interest in Travel Grants. December submission window is now closed, and we will re-open the application on January 1. Eligible travel will only include travel that will occur: (1) two weeks after date of submission or (2) after January 31, the earlier of the two.

[Archived] November 2023 Update

Thank you for your interest in Travel Grants. October submission window is now closed, and we will re-open the application on December 1. Eligible travel will only include travel that will occur: (1) two weeks after date of submission or (2) after December 31, the earlier of the two.

[Archived] October 2023 Update

Thank you for your interest in Travel Grants. October submission window is now closed, and we will re-open the application on November 1. Eligible travel will only include travel that will occur: (1) two weeks after date of submission or (2) after November 30, the earlier of the two.

[Archived] August 2022 Update

Thank you for your interest in Travel Grants. We will open the application the week of September 19 with the re-launch of our website. Eligible travel will only include travel that will occur AFTER September 28, regardless of registration time.

Please send inquiries about the process to: A.J. Balatico (he/him), GPSS President, [email protected] Van Mai (she/her), GPSS VP of Finance, [email protected]

We are aware there is a gap in coverage of summer travel. The GPSS part of the process is usually very quick since we grade applications as we receive completed materials, which include the student form, conference acceptance, and faculty recommendations. However, communications with departmental budgeting staff is usually slow during the summer and we have no way of ensuring that travel funding has been received by students.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL UPDATE: All International travel applicants must register with UW Global Travel Security for non-curricular travel ( https://www.washington.edu/globalaffairs/global-travelers/ ). Your registration may require departmental chair approval.

[Archived] Spring 2022 Update

SPRING INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL UPDATE: All International travel applicants must register with UW Global Travel Security for non-curricular travel ( https://www.washington.edu/globalaffairs/global-travelers/ ). Your registration may require departmental chair approval. Please email proof of registration to A.J. Balatico (he/him), GPSS Vice President of Finance ( [email protected] ) and Bree Murrin (she/her), GPSS Budget Specialist ( [email protected] ).

We will not be able to take applications for travel from June 10 until late August. We cannot accept applications past this date, and we cannot approve travel past this date.

Thank you for your interest in GPSS Travel Grants. The Travel Grants Committee (TGC) has formed for the 2021-22 academic year, and has decided to funded in-person and virtual conferences, workshops, and performances.

The previous senate has allocated $25,000 to support graduate students for the 2021-22 academic year. The typical funding amounts are:

Although applications are competitive, it is also our goal to assist as many graduate students as possible. We will score applications using this travel grants rubric . The TGC comprises graduate students from various academic backgrounds, so the content of your application should be written in a style for non-experts.

We will review applications on a rolling basis. In the meantime, if you are planning to apply, please have your department’s budget or financial contact and obtain a UW budget code (##-#####) . The departmental contact is usually NOT your advisor/PI. Historically, this has caused the most delays in students receiving their travel grant. However, you will also need to identify one faculty recommender.

[Archived] Spring 2021 Update

For the duration of the suspension of in-person learning activities at the University of Washington, GPSS Travel Grants Committee will be considering applications for non-presenting attendees to remote conferences or seminars. These applications will be held to the same standards as traditional Travel Grants and reviewed on a rolling basis; applications should be reviewed within 2 weeks of submission. Any attendance grants awarded within this period will not count towards the travel funding limitations (once every three years and a maximum of two awards during one’s UW student career).

In an effort to help improve graduate and professional student life at the University of Washington, the GPSS Travel Grants Program contributes funds to qualifying individuals’ travel expenses for participation in domestic or international conferences.

The goal of this is twofold: first, to facilitate and promote the intellectual and professional development of graduate and professional students, and also to encourage mutually beneficial interaction among students and GPSS Senators. GPSS Travel Grants further contribute to the strengthening of UW and its prominence in the greater scholarly community through broadening students’ personal and academic development through exposure to the work of others elsewhere.

Students whose conference participation might otherwise be underfunded and are making fair progress towards their respective degrees are encouraged to apply. The amount of funding awarded will be based on conference location, with typical awards being up to $300 for conferences in the United States and $500 for international conferences.

The GPSS Travel Grants Committee reserves the right to make individual award adjustments based upon an applicant’s expressed need of both an individual applicant or the applicant pool as a whole.

For any questions regarding travel grants, please email [email protected] .

What to Know About the SAVE Plan, the Income-Driven Plan to Repay Student Loans

More than 75 million student loan borrowers have enrolled in the U.S. government’s newest repayment plan since it launched in August

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FILE - Wheaton College students stop to chat on the Norton, Mass. campus, Feb. 13, 2024 as snow falls. More than 75 million student loan borrowers have enrolled in the U.S. government's newest repayment plan since it launched in August. (Mark Stockwell/The Sun Chronicle via AP, File)

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 75 million student loan borrowers have enrolled in the U.S. government's newest repayment plan since it launched in August.

President Joe Biden recently announced that he was canceling federal student loans for nearly 153,000 borrowers enrolled in the plan, known as the SAVE plan . Forgiveness was granted to borrowers who had made payments for at least 10 years and originally borrowed $12,000 or less.

The SAVE plan was created last year to replace other existing income-based repayment plans offered by the federal government. More borrowers are now eligible to have their monthly payments reduced to $0, and many will qualify for lower payments compared to other repayment plans.

For Lauran Michael and her husband, the SAVE plan has reduced student loan payments by half.

Since getting married, they've both been paying off her husband's student loans, which would have amounted to about $1,000 a month when payments resumed after a pause during the pandemic. Under the SAVE plan, their payments are now $530 a month.

“We don't want our loans dictating our life choices, and us not being able to do other things because we're paying so much money. The SAVE plan is definitely a game changer for us,” said Michael, a 34-year-old interior designer in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Michael's family is paying for daycare for their two children using the money they saved from not making payments during the pandemic and the reduced payments under the SAVE plan.

If you are interested in applying for the SAVE plan, here's what you need to know:

WHAT IS AN INCOME-DRIVEN REPAYMENT PLAN?

The U.S. Education Department offers several plans for repaying federal student loans. Under the standard plan, borrowers are charged a fixed monthly amount that ensures all their debt will be repaid after 10 years. But if borrowers have difficulty paying that amount, they can enroll in one of several plans that offer lower monthly payments based on income and family size. Those are known as income-driven repayment plans.

Income-driven options have been offered for years and generally cap monthly payments at 10% of a borrower’s discretionary income. If a borrower’s earnings are low enough, their bill is reduced to $0. And after 20 or 25 years, any remaining debt gets erased.

HOW IS THE SAVE PLAN DIFFERENT?

More borrowers in the SAVE plan are eligible for $0 payments. This plan won’t require borrowers to make payments if they earn less than 225% of the federal poverty line — $32,800 a year for a single person. The cutoff for other plans, by contrast, is 150% of the poverty line, or $22,000 a year for a single person.

Also, the SAVE plan prevents interest from piling up. As long as borrowers make their monthly payments, their overall balance won’t increase. Once they cover their adjusted monthly payment — even if it’s $0 — any remaining interest is waived.

Other major changes will take effect in July 2024. Payments on undergraduate loans will be capped at 5% of discretionary income, down from 10% now. Those with graduate and undergraduate loans will pay between 5% and 10%, depending on their original loan balance.

The maximum repayment period is capped at 20 years for those with only undergraduate loans and 25 years for those with any graduate school loans.

WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE SAVE PLAN?

The SAVE plan is available to all student loan borrowers in the Direct Loan Program who are in good standing on their loans.

Read more about the SAVE plan here .

HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE SAVE PLAN?

Borrowers can apply to the SAVE plan using the Income-Driven Repayment Plan request through the Education Department’s website.

HOW WILL I KNOW THAT MY DEBT HAS BEEN CANCELED?

If you are one of the borrowers who is benefitting from forgiveness under the SAVE plan, you will receive an email from the Education Department.

WHAT ARE OTHER PROGRAMS THAT CAN HELP WITH STUDENT LOAN DEBT?

If you’ve worked for a government agency or a nonprofit , the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program offers cancellation after 10 years of regular payments, and some income-driven repayment plans cancel the remainder of a borrower’s debt after 20 to 25 years.

Borrowers should make sure they’re signed up for the best possible income-driven repayment plan to qualify for these programs.

Borrowers who have been defrauded by for-profit colleges may also apply for relief through a program known as Borrower Defense.

If you’d like to repay your federal student loans under an income-driven plan, the first step is to fill out an application through the Federal Student Aid website .

WILL THERE BE FUTURE FORGIVENESS?

Several categories of borrowers would be eligible for relief under Biden’s second try at widespread cancellation after the Supreme Court rejected his first plan last year.

The proposed plan includes relief for borrowers who have been paying their loans for at least 20 or 25 years, automatic forgiveness for borrowers who are eligible for income-driven repayment plans but are not enrolled, and loan cancellation for borrowers who attended a for-profit college that left them unable to pay their student loans, among others.

Whether any of the relief will materialize is a looming question as conservatives vow to challenge any attempt at mass student loan cancellation. The new proposal is narrower, focusing on several categories of borrowers who could get some or all of their loans canceled, but legal challenge is almost certain.

Currently, borrowers who are eligible for forgiveness under the SAVE program will get their loans discharged on a rolling basis, according to the Education Department.

The Associated Press receives support from Charles Schwab Foundation for educational and explanatory reporting to improve financial literacy. The independent foundation is separate from Charles Schwab and Co. Inc. The AP is solely responsible for its journalism.

Copyright 2024 The  Associated Press . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Conference Travel Grants for Students Presenting Research

The Graduate School provides competitive travel funding for students presenting their research at conferences and professional meetings. Please read the relevant sections of this page carefully, as eligibility and requirements for domestic and international travel differ.  For the purposes of these awards, travel to Hawaii, Alaska, and U.S. territories outside the contiguous 48 states must be submitted as International Travel.

Funds are awarded on a quarterly basis. Only a limited amount of funding is available each quarter. The amount of the award is based on factors such as costs at the meeting site, location and distance traveled, the number of eligible applicants, and the availability of funds. Departmental “match” funding in support of the student’s travel will greatly enhance the student’s chances for Graduate School funding.

Students may receive only one travel grant per fiscal year (July-June), regardless of travel type (domestic or international).

Students receiving travel grants will be reimbursed after submitting receipts for approved, budgeted expenses to their departments. No student will be reimbursed more than the actual cost of the trip. Funding will not be provided to students employed as instructors or classified employees.

Students do not apply directly to the Graduate School. All applications must be submitted by the department’s Graduate Coordinator.

Domestic Travel Grants

The Graduate School’s Domestic Travel Grants support travel for students to present their research at conferences and professional meetings within the continental United States. Students may request up to $1000 to defray travel expenses. (NOTE: Students traveling to Hawaii, Alaska, or U.S. territories outside the contiguous 48 states must apply for the International Travel Grants.)

To qualify for a grant, the student must meet the following criteria at the time of application:

  • Be a PhD student (or master’s student in a terminal degree program who has satisfactorily completed all required courses, exclusive of 7000 and 7300).
  • Be reporting results of their dissertation or thesis research as the primary author of the publication or presentation.
  • Have completed five (5) semesters of graduate courses as a full-time graduate student.
  • Be registered for full-time graduate study during and following the semester of travel: at least three (3) credit hours of during Fall, Spring, or Summer semester if admitted into candidacy; nine (9) credit hours during Fall or Spring semesters; OR six (6) credit hours during Summer semester if not admitted into candidacy.
  • Have a GPA of 3. 5 or higher in graduate courses.
  • Not have any grades of Incomplete (I) or unsatisfactory (U) at the time of application.
  • Travel within the contiguous 48 states. (Travel to Alaska, Hawaii, or U.S. territories requires the International Travel Grant application).

The department uses the above criteria to ensure the student’s eligibility before submitting the application and application materials on the student’s behalf.

  • The student must submit the abstract of their presentation, notification of acceptance, a travel budget, and a copy of an unofficial transcript confirming eligibility to their department.
  • The department will review each student to verify they meet the award criteria
  • The department will submit all applications to the Graduate School via GradStatus by the deadline.
  • Late submissions will not be accepted.
Travel Dates Application Deadline January 1 – March 31, 2024 December 8, 2023 April 1 – June 30, 2024 March 8, 2024 July 1 – September 30, 2024 June 8, 2024 October 1 – December 31, 2024 September 8, 2024

Contact: [email protected]

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The Graduate School’s International Travel Grants support travel for students to present their research at conferences and professional meetings in foreign countries and in Hawaii, Alaska, or U.S. territories outside the contiguous 48 states, subject to UGA’s travel rules. Students may request up to $1500 to defray travel expenses.

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What is a GPSG Travel Grant?

The GPSG Travel Grant program was established to provide financial assistance and recognition to graduate and professional students who have participated in academic conferences.

Students may apply for a GPSG Travel Grant during the first ten days of the month following their conference.*

Students are eligible for one GPSG Travel Grant per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30), based on the date of their conference. All applications must be submitted to GPSG and are approved by the Finance Committee. Funds for each cycle are distributed based on a demonstrated need for the travel grant and on the merit of the presentation.

Note: Students must have presented at the conference. Applications will not be accepted for students who only attended. Applicants must currently be enrolled as a graduate or professional student at the University of Pittsburgh.

Only travel to conferences for a student organization’s national conference or an academic conference are eligible for grants. No travel grants will be awarded if the trip is required for a course or for professional development.

An applicant attending an event in Allegheny County is eligible only to receive reimbursement for registration.

Step 1: Submit Application to GPSG

After you attend your conference, please completely fill out this form:

GPSG Travel Grant Application

Supplemental Documentation Needed for Application:

Proof of Participation

Students must submit proof that their work has been accepted at the conference and that they have registered. This document must demonstrate that the conference was academic or professional in nature. It must also demonstrate that the student presented at the conference.

Advisor Letter

Please obtain a letter from your advisor stating:

Their acknowledgement for the GPSG travel award application

That they have reviewed the application

The student’s need for this travel award

Documentation of Expenses

Present receipts for the following if you are claiming them:

Registration 

Lodging 

Flight (no luggage fees), bus, train, or taxi receipts

Travel is only reimbursed for the main travel. For example, the roundtrip flight to the conference city and the taxi to and from the airport. Any other travel ​to other locations such as restaurants, extra activities, etc. will not be approved.

Personal Car

Documentation should include estimated mileage between source and destination (such as from MapQuest or Google Maps). If you are renting a car, submit your receipt.

Email your GPSG Travel Grant application and supplemental documentation to  [email protected]  The application must be completed and submitted during the first ten days of the month following your conference. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. 

Students will be notified once their GPSG Travel Grant application has been received and is considered complete.

After the application window closes, the Finance Committee will review all applications and the VP of Finance will notify students on the status of their award.

If a student is awarded a GPSG Travel Grant, please proceed to “Step 2”.

Step 2: Submit a Travel & Business Expense Form

Complete the online Reimbursement Form on the SORC website:  Online Reimbursement Form ​

Do NOT turn the Online Reimbursement form with your travel grant application. Turn this form in AFTER you are informed you have been awarded a GPSG Travel Grant.

With the form, include copy of the receipts.

With the form, make sure to submit a copy of your award letter from the VP of Finance.

Submit all reimbursement paperwork within 30 days of notification of your award​

Attention A&S GSO recipients:  If you are also applying for A&S GSO or A&S PBC travel grants, you MUST include a copy of the GPSG Travel Grant approval e-mail with your reimbursement form submission to A&S so that they are aware you are receiving additional funding from GPSG.  Failure to do so may result in your NOT being reimbursed for GPSG approved funding.

Forms You’ll Need:

After you attend your conference, please completely fill out this form. Save the form and email it as an attachment to:  [email protected]

Online Reimbursement Form 

If you are awarded a GPSG Travel Grant, fill out and submit either the Online Reimbursement Form within 30 days of notification of your award. Follow the directions (see step two) for information on how to fill out this form. Remember to include a COPY OF YOUR AWARD LETTER with the form.

NOTE: Due to the competitive nature of the travel grants and limited funding, award  recipients will be awarded up to $400 each month . Students are eligible to receive a travel grant once per academic year .

Complete the  GPSG Travel Grant Application  after attending your conference. This form must be completed and submitted during the first ten days of the month following your conference. For example, if your conference was held April 20 – April 23, you can submit your GPSG Travel Grant application during May 1 – May 10.

However, if your conference was held during the first ten days of the month, you can submit your application during the first ten days of that month or the first ten days of the following month, but NOT both. For example, if your conference was held April 1 – April 2, you can submit your GPSG Travel Grant application either during April 1 – April 10 or May 1 – May 10.

Please be advised that GPSG travel grants can only be used for lodging, transportation, and conference-specific expenses only.  There will be no reimbursement given for expenses such as food, beverages, souvenirs, Per Diem, etc.

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Going off to college or university can be an exciting time of life, with many new experiences to be had and new places to explore.

For those who plan to travel during school — be it for a study abroad program, an alternative spring break, a fun trip with friends or just to head home during school breaks — the cost of flying can be prohibitive. However, a number of airlines offer special deals on student flights to make travel more accessible.

Here is a list of airlines that offer student flight discounts for young people traveling around North America and beyond.

Instead of offering discounts on individual tickets, Air Canada offers a Student Flight Pass for students traveling frequently within the Americas. It also offers an International Student Flight Pass for those planning to travel frequently with more distant destinations.

You can either buy a pass outright or pay it off over nine months (with interest). The pass, coupled with your Aeroplan frequent flyer account number, scores you four to six flight credits (depending on the destination) to use over a specified amount of time, usually 12-15 months. You will have to choose a specific zone in which to fly (like the Western U.S., Alberta or Brazil).

One credit is valid for one one-way flight.

Make sure the pass covers travel to and from your preferred destinations. You will need to plan to fly with Air Canada at least as many times as your pass is good for or the investment won’t be worth it.

» Learn more: The points collector’s guide to Air Canada Aeroplan

You have to be a student in one of the airline’s participating regions (which includes the U.S. and Canada) and traveling out of specific airports to take advantage of Cathay Pacific’s student flight discounts.

Eligible student travelers will:

Get access to exclusive fares to some destinations and select fare categories.

An extra baggage allowance.

Free flight changes for Flex fare classes.

Exclusive rates for Light and Essential classes.

The discount is good for one-way and round-trip flights to specific destinations, plus it can be used to book a seat in economy, economy plus or business class.

Just remember to include your Cathay number on your booking, use the relevant discount code listed online and bring a valid form of student ID when you check in at the airport or you won’t get the discount.

There are limited booking windows for flight discounts for students on Cathay Pacific (for example, in 2024, you must book by April 4 for travel through April 2025 if flying out of the U.S. or Canada).

Before you book, check the website for more details and keep an eye out for future dates.

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Air France works a little differently when it comes to cheap flights for students. You’ll still have to prove that you’re a student with a valid student card, proof of enrollment or an admission letter at check-in, but you’ll mostly search for flights on the website as usual — except under “passengers,” make sure to select “student.”

When flight results appear, the student rate, if it’s available, will be in the first column. Prices will vary, but on the upside, the student rate always gets two free checked bags, and you’ll be able to change your flight for no additional fee.

Many eligible trips have to be at least 21 days long; however, there are a few flight options from France to specific destinations that have to be only seven days long.

» Learn more: What to expect from Air France seats and fare classes

Unlike with most airlines, the discount offered by Iberia is open to anyone under 30, even if you’re not a student (with additional benefits for those studying abroad).

If that’s you, check to see if Iberia Joven, the discount program for students, offers flights to where you’re headed. If it does, you may be able to score a 10% discount on certain flights and an extra free checked bag if you’re studying abroad.

Just make sure you book on the Iberia Joven site specifically, and know that not all routes are included and the discount is only for the lowest economy fares.

» Learn more: How to make the most of Iberia economy class

Lufthansa also offers flight discounts for students who book on the airline website. The discounts are valid only for certain flights from select countries, but in addition to fare savings on travel that qualifies, students get more checked baggage allowances and flexible booking.

To take advantage of these fares, you have to be at least 16 and enrolled in some sort of higher education. You'll have to verify your status as a student on the airline website. Then, when you search for fares, just remember to select “Student” to see any applicable discounts.

» Learn more: Best uses of Lufthansa miles

If you’re a student flying on Turkish Airlines, whether or not you’re a Turkish citizen, you can get up to a 20% discount on domestic flights within Turkey and 15% on international flights.

Students also enjoy a 40-kilogram baggage allowance (about 88 pounds) on flights that charge by weight and two 23-kilogram (about 50-pound) bags on flights that charge by piece. Students get free one-time flight changes for international flights, plus 25% more miles credited to your Miles&Smiles account when you fly before the end of 2024.

To get the discount, verify that you’re a student in the “Discount Types” section on the “My Personal Information” page in your Miles&Smiles loyalty account. Then just select the “Student” passenger option when searching for and booking flights.

Students flying to Emirates’ 250 destinations can score up to a 10% discount on economy and business class fares, plus an extra 10 kilograms (about 22 pounds) or an extra piece of luggage (except when flying to the U.S. or Canada).

Use code STUDENT in the promotional code box to book, then make sure you bring proof that you’re a student to check in.

This special is available only to students ages 16 to 31, and as of this writing, you have to book by March 31, 2024. Act fast and keep an eye on the airline for future deals if you’re a student planning travel to one of Emirates’ destinations.

» Learn more: How much are Emirates Skywards miles worth?

Students flying on Singapore Airlines can enjoy a 10% discount on Lite, Value or Standard fares in economy class or premium economy class. They also get an extra luggage allowance, which is based on destination, and waived change fees the first time they need to alter their flight.

To enjoy these perks, first join the airline’s KrisFlyer loyalty program . Then you’ll be asked to verify that you’re a student, which you’ll need to do once a year. Then, when it’s time to search for flights, log in and do so on the airline’s dedicated student page. If you are younger than 16, you will not be able to verify your student status online.

SAS offers discounts not just for students, but youth in general, which includes individuals ages 12 to 25. The availability of these discounted fares on any particular flight is limited, and it’s reserved for SAS Go (standard economy) bookings for specific fare classes.

While no student ID is required, travelers will need to prove their age, so make sure to bring along a valid ID. Keep in mind that unaccompanied minors cannot book an SAS Youth Ticket.

There aren’t a lot of extra perks that accompany a Youth Ticket, and SAS doesn’t state how much you can save, but it’s worth searching to find out.

If you’re a student enrolled in higher education ages 18 to 30 and planning travel to any of Qatar Airways’ many destinations, it’s likely worth it to join the airline’s Student Club.

You’ll have to enroll online and share passport and university details, but once you do, you’ll be provided with a unique code to use during booking that will net you a discount.

That code will score you a 10% discount on your first flight, after which you’ll receive a new code for a 15% discount on your second booking and 25% off your third.

Students also get an additional baggage allowance, one complimentary date change for a booked flight and free Super Wi-Fi when you book on the airline website.

You can even fast-track your elite status once you graduate if you fly with Qatar at least once a year. The codes are valid only for Qatar-operated flights.

» Learn more: Qatar Airways — what travelers need to know

If you’re a college student, about to be a college student or — in the case of a few airlines — just qualify as a “youth,” you may be able to score some rich discounts and other benefits from a number of airlines.

Just make sure to take note of any special requirements from your preferred airline, sign up for loyalty programs in advance if necessary and enjoy the savings (plus a bit of extra baggage in many cases).

How to maximize your rewards

You want a travel credit card that prioritizes what’s important to you. Here are our picks for the best travel credit cards of 2024 , including those best for:

Flexibility, point transfers and a large bonus: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

No annual fee: Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card

Flat-rate travel rewards: Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

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1.5%-6.5% Enjoy 6.5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Travel; 4.5% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service, and 3% on all other purchases (on up to $20,000 spent in the first year). After your first year or $20,000 spent, enjoy 5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Travel, 3% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service, and unlimited 1.5% cash back on all other purchases.

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Center for Global Health announces spring travel grant recipients

The MUSC Center for Global Health recently announced its 2024 spring recipients of student and trainee Global Health travel grant awards.

Annually, the center offers MUSC students and resident trainees opportunities to apply for grants of up to $2,000 each for international travel to low- and middle-income countries. The goal of each award is to assist recipients in furthering their global health service learning and training in communities abroad.

This year’s student and trainee global health travel grant awardees include:

Ethan Barkley

  • College of Medicine
  • Project Title: Global Health Flex – Soddo
  • Location: Soddo, Ethiopia
  • Project description: At Soddo Christian Hospital, Barkley will be rotating through various clinical services on campus. During most of the month, he will be involved in projects with the Family Medicine and Pediatrics Departments, including an analysis of the efficacy and efficiency of the SALSA technique in neonates receiving surfactant, an assessment of the burden of rheumatic heart disease among adolescents and a survey study measuring maternal satisfaction with filtered sunlight phototherapy for neonatal jaundice. His role in these studies will involve assisting hospital faculty with data collection and analysis.

Parker Lewis, M.D.

  • College of Medicine, Emergency Medicine
  • Project Title: Refugee Medicine in Masindi, Uganda
  • Location: Masindi, Uganda
  • Project description: Lewis will be providing medical care for the South Sudanese refugees near Bweyale, Uganda. He will work with the local staff to conduct a needs assessment to provide better clinical care to the at-risk population. General responsibilities will include interviewing and examining patients independently, collaborating with an attending physician and available specialists, developing plans of care for a diverse array of patients and pathologies, and training healthcare staff on the proper use of automated external defibrillators.

Emily Meiring

  • College of Health Professions
  • Project Title: Public Health Global Immersion Program for Doctoral Capstone
  • Location: Delhi, India
  • Project description: Meiring will be observing local occupational therapists and clinicians in Delhi for two weeks to support her capstone project related to increasing student confidence with the concept of cultural humility through educational resources. Meiring will be visiting Tamana, a non-profit serving individuals with autism, and Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, which is a rehabilitation and research hospital providing medical management and rehabilitation to individuals with orthopedic and neurological injuries.

Isabel Miller

  • Project Title: Clinical Outreach to Uganda
  • Project description: In Masindi, Miller will seek to provide and share education about nutrition with mothers and prepare an easy-to-understand infographic on foods that are needed for a balanced and healthy diet. The purpose of the project work is in providing resources and education to families to decrease the rates of malnutrition in children and the mortality rate of infants due to lack of nutrition.

Julia Moore

  • Project Title: Creating and Educating the Local Occupational Therapist on Production and Use of Sustainable Adaptive Feeding Utensils
  • Project description: In Masindi, Moore will be participating in project work that will offer pop-up clinics to individuals in rural areas of Uganda who lack access to traditional care. She will also support education of in-country occupational therapists on simple adaptations that can be made to feeding utensils along with other tools frequently used for activities of daily living to allow for Ugandans with such needs to be more independent.

Sierra Patterson

  • Project Title: Impacts of Cinterandes Foundation on Surgical Disparities in Rural Ecuador
  • Location: Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Project description: In Ecuador, Patterson will work to collect data to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the impact of the Cinterandes Foundation’s mobile surgery unit on access to surgical care, financial burden, and surgical capacity in the country. She will travel with the local professional team on the mobile surgery unit and practice basic clinical work. The goal of this collaboration is to strengthen surgical care in the field of general surgery and working in low-resource settings.

Kaitlyn Pereira, M.D.

  • Project Title: Introduction and application of Ultrasound-guided IVs in Uganda
  • Project description: In Uganda, the application of ultrasound, specifically point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), is extremely limited due to the lack of previous exposure, ultrasound education, and ultrasound resources. POCUS is used daily by trained emergency medicine physicians in the United States as it has demonstrated improved patient care outcomes. Through this project, Pereira will seek to educate local nurses and physicians on how to place an ultrasound-guided IV. Bedside teaching with a handheld ultrasound provided by the MUSC Ultrasound Division will occur daily with multiple nursing and physician groups.

Erin Williams

  • Project Title: Improving Comprehensive Assessment and Prosthetic Delivery for Adults and Children with Lower Limb Amputation
  • Project description: In her project, Williams will seek to develop a comprehensive standardized intake evaluation form that addresses the specific needs of patients with transtibial amputations in Masindi, Uganda. Her goal is to develop a process for lower limb prosthetic creation and delivery with the use of a mobile app for creating 3D scans of residual limbs as well as creating objects with a 3D printer.

Sydney Worrall

  • Project Title: Health Policies in Bolivia: vector-borne diseases
  • Location: Tarija, Bolivia
  • Project description: In her project, Worrall will seek to study and understand the Bolivian health system with emphasis on important health policies related to prevalent health problems in the area, including vector-borne diseases with a focus on Chagas disease, which is endemic to the region. She will participate in research of the health care system, the policies surrounding vector-borne diseases, the laboratory identification of the vectors specific to Bolivia in the Entomology Department and the social and cultural determinants of health.

Interested applicants were required to submit a cover page, project proposal, personal essay, program budget, three letters of support and resume. Awardees must use the funds within the next 12 months.

In addition to the funds provided to support their travels, students and trainee grant recipients also have access to free resources from the University’s travel, health and security assistance provider, International SOS , as do all individuals traveling abroad while representing MUSC. The company offers 24/7 access to medical and travel assistance, emotional and mental health support and security advice while abroad. Students and trainees are required to comply with the MUSC international travel policy, including requesting review and approval via the University’s travel registry.

For more information about the center’s travel grants, please visit https://web.musc.edu/about/global-health/funding/student-and-trainee-travel-grant .

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2024 phd & postdoc summer travel grants.

This year, UChicago Global will offer travel grants for advanced PhD students and postdoctoral scholars in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Latin America and the Caribbean. These grants support costs associated with field and archival research in the respective regions. In the case of China and Hong Kong, recipients may also take advantage of space and resources at the Center in Beijing and the Yuen Campus in Hong Kong.

Please review the specific guidelines, deadlines, and application processes for each opportunity below.

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