Spring / Summer 2020
​"Global Minds" Travel Scholarship 

“A mind that is stretched by new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” ― Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

This year's "Global Minds" Campaign strives to reward students looking to stretch their minds through new experiences. We encourage students to cross borders and explore new environments to enhance their personal and professional growth. International travel is one of the best tools for student development because not only does it require adapting to new places, languages, and people, but it also allows for self-discovery.

Our Travel Scholarship is open to all undergraduate students currently enrolled in a Historically Black College or University, who are registered for/will be participating in an international program during the Spring or Summer of 2020. Programs may include academic study, research, or volunteer work and do not have a length requirement. Winner will receive a $1000 scholarship from HBCU Travelers that can be used toward any of the student's program expenses. These expenses may include, but are not limited to: program fees, airfare, passport/visa fees, vaccinations, housing, meals, supplies, etc.

• Award: $1000
• Submissions will be accepted from 8:00 AM on November 8th, 2019 until 11:59 PM on January 3rd, 2020
• Applicants will be notified via e-mail on January 6th, 2020

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Details

Goal: To financially assist HBCU students participating in international education experiences.
 
Frequency: Once a semester
 
Competition Length: November 8th, 2019 – January 3rd, 2020
 
Timeframe: Scholarship is valid for any international program starting during the Spring or Summer academic terms (January-August 2020).
 
Selection: Scholarship applicants that meet our eligibility requirements will be carefully reviewed by the HBCU Travelers Board of Directors. Each winner will receive a notification via email.

Application Form: All scholarship application information is completely confidential, and WILL NOT be distributed or seen by anyone other than the review board. 

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Applicant Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (able to obtain a United States passport).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a full-time, undergraduate student currently enrolled in a Historically Black College or University, graduating in December 2020 or later.
• Student must be accepted to an academic study, research, or volunteer abroad program prior to the application closing date. (Proof of acceptance is required but can still be sent to [email protected] after application is submitted, as long as it is received by January 3rd, 2020).
• Only one entry per applicant per round. Previous winners of this scholarship may not apply again.
• Must accept the use of your name or pictures for any marketing purposes.
• Complete the following:
  • Application Form
  • Unofficial Transcript
  • Proof of Program Acceptance or Enrollment
  • Essay Question Response

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Rules and Eligibility:

• No entries will be accepted after stated conclusion of the application submissions.
• Essay and application materials submitted must be the original work solely of the applicant.​
• Entry forms and submission details must be filled out in full.
• Entries that are incomplete or deemed inappropriate by HBCU Travelers can be disqualified without notification.
• ​Applicants agree that submitted articles, videos, blogs or pictures from trip become eligible for HBCU Travelers & hbcutravelers.com to use for future marketing materials without restriction or compensation.
• Interns, ambassadors, and representatives of HBCU Travelers are not eligible to apply.
• Arrangements for the fulfillment of the prize will be made by a representative from the HBCU Travelers Team.
• Recipient may only use scholarship funds for purposes related to their educational experience abroad. HBCU Travelers reserves the right to reclaim scholarship funds if recipient is in violation of this rule.
• hbcutravelers.com is not responsible for any technical malfunctions that occur on account of or during the application process.
• By participating in this contest, entrants agree to all of the terms in - Rules and Eligibility.

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Submission:

This application is now closed. Check back in for our Fall 2020 Scholarship!