The Charlie and Nancy E. Bedford Study Abroad Scholarship

This scholarship is open to all Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences (THCAS) students to support study abroad opportunities. Student recipients must be traveling on a THCAS-sponsored faculty-led program to Almería (Spain), Berlin (Germany), Buenos Aires (Argentina), or La Rochelle (France). Preference will be given to students participating in the faculty-led program in La Rochelle.

First preference is to recipients that have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and demonstrated financial need.

Students planning to study abroad during the SUMMER and FALL semesters should apply via this opportunity.

Award
Varies
Deadline
04/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please select the term of your proposed trip.
  2. What is the name of the program for which you are applying and what country or countries will be visited?
  3. Describe how this study abroad experience fits into your personal , professional, and academic goals. (Minimum 200 words - Maximum 500 words).
  4. Have you previously traveled outside of the United States? If yes, please list the countries visited, dates of travel, and purpose of the travel.
  5. This award requires that each applicant provide a reference letter. This letter should come from a faculty member that can speak to your skills, abilities, activities, and/or community involvement. You should make sure the reference provider is willing to provide you a reference letter and then let them know to expect an email invitation to provide the reference. It is your responsibility to make sure they file the letter prior to the deadline.