HFA Study Abroad Scholarships (Fall)

This scholarship was established to support to students in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts who will be studying abroad. Study abroad programs must be approved by the International Program Office. Eligible recipients will have financial need as determined by UMass Amherst and a minimum GPA of 2.8. Preference will be given to students who have not yet had the opportunity to study abroad.

Award
Varies
Deadline
10/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. I am planning to participate in an OGA-approved study abroad program.
  2. Have you received approval from OGA?
    • Have you received approval from OGA?
    • If you have not yet received approval from OGA, when do you expect to?
  3. Have you received approval from your academic advisor?
  4. Fall applications: when do you intend to travel? Next Winter – Next Spring – Next Summer
  5. Spring applications: when do you intend to travel? Next Summer – Next Fall – Next Academic Year
  6. At which institution or in which program will you be enrolled?
  7. In which country or countries will your study abroad program be based?
  8. The study abroad program takes place in a country where the predominant language spoken is:
  9. In which language(s) will your courses be taught?
  10. If you are participating in a study-abroad program intended to improve your language proficiency, LIST the UMass Amherst language courses you will complete prior to this experience.
  11. Describe what you hope to accomplish by studying abroad. Explain how your experience relates to or will help you achieve your personal and/or professional goals.
  12. Have you travelled abroad?
  13. If yes, list the countries you have visited and describe briefly the length and nature of your visit, working on a social service project, a high school language exchange program, travel with family, etc.
  14. Have you previously received study abroad funding?
  15. Please provide a budget for your time abroad. List all major expenses (e.g., tuition, airfare, lodging, etc.) as well as all expected sources of funding (e.g., savings, scholarships, etc.)
  16. How much support are you requesting?
  17. If your application is only partially funded or declined, will you be able to study abroad?
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