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GEO & UNCG Scholarships
Travel Grant Awards typically average around $600. The grants are funded by generous donors to UNCG specifically for study abroad participation. Award amounts are calculated based on a number of factors including but not limited to financial need, academic area, Honors College standing, and other parameters set by the donors of the various funds. Note that Honors College students are required to submit this travel grant application to receive their travel grant.
There are two application deadlines: October 31 and March 31. The application will go live here: go.uncg.edu/GEOtravelgrant
- Fall application cycle opens September 1 and closes October 31st.
- Spring application cycle opens February 1 and closes March 31st.
Travel grant awards are one per student. You only need to fill out the Travel Grant Application once. The only students who are not eligible for a travel grant are those who are already receiving a UNCG scholarship specifically designated for study abroad expenses (i.e., Sloan, Reynolds). Your actual travel grant amount will be calculated after you successfully complete the study abroad application process and are preparing to depart.
TRAVEL GRANT FAQS:
- I already received a travel grant award letter from a previous cycle. Do I need to reapply?
No. Starting in 2024, travel grant awards will not have an expiration
- I'm a Lloyd International Honors College student. How do I confirm eligibility and get my higher award?
Eligible Lloyd Honors College students will receive a travel grant award of $1,100. This award replaces the GEO travel grant. All LIHC students need to do to receive the higher award is meet the eligibility requirements and complete a travel grant application. No further action is needed. Eligibility requirements can be found here (scroll down to the Honors Travel Grant section to see the 5 requirements). For questions about LIHC travel grant eligibility, contact Kaitlyn Anderson at kvwillia@uncg.edu.
- If I already used a travel grant on a previous study abroad program, can I get another one?
No, unfortunately the travel grants are one per person. If you are eligible for multiple study abroad scholarships/travel grants, you may only receive one and it defaults to the highest value award.
Other UNCG Department Scholarships
Many other UNCG schools and departments offer their own scholarships specifically for study abroad and international travel. Click on any of the scholarship names or links to learn more. Even if your department is not specifically listed below, you should check to see what kind of funds may be available.
► Division of Student Affairs
- Scholarships listed by The Division of Student Affairs may be open to UNCG students from all schools and departments.
► BRYAN
- Doris B. Meritt & Joseph E. Meritt International Study Fund: Bryan School students participating in a university-sponsored international travel program.
- Hazel and James Epting International Study Fund: Bryan School students participating in a university-sponsored international travel program.
- Kathryn Rettew Bregman Scholarship: Bryan School students participating in a university-sponsored international travel program in China.
Click here for more Bryan-specific opportunities.
► CASA
The College of Arts and Sciences includes many majors in the Arts, Humanities, and Sciences.- Jewel and Bob Hoogstoel International Scholarship: Students studying abroad majoring in Interior Architecture.
- LLC Departmental Scholarships: Students majoring in French/Spanish; students majoring/minoring in German. Applicants can be undergraduate or graduate students.
- Wyatt Lee Martin Fund: Students studying abroad majoring in Philosophy or Religious Studies.
Click here for more CASA-specific opportunities.
► HHS
- Dr. Barbara Clawson Nonwestern International Travel Award: Students studying abroad in nonwestern countries. Applicants must be HHS undergraduate or graduate students.
- Thomas B. Scullion International Program Award: Students studying abroad majoring in Social Work. Applicants can be undergraduate or graduate students.
► NUR
Click here for more NUR-specific opportunities.
► SOE
- Smiley Award:The Smiley Award supports global educational opportunities for current undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Education at UNC Greensboro. Undergraduate or graduate School of Education students who serve as outstanding global education ambassadors through international or local engagement may apply for this award.