This scholarship has closed. Details for the 2017 edition will be posted by February 2017.

HBCUTRAVELERS.COM & UVOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIP

We believe everyone should have the chance to travel and make a difference while they do. The cost of a volunteer abroad experience sometimes prevents students from participating. We want to help!
 
This $2000 volunteer scholarship will cover the price of a volunteer placement in Cost Rica (including housing fees and meals) for one hardworking student. The selected student will win a 2 or 3 week volunteer placement to start on the 29th of July. PLUS, we’ve included an airfare voucher to help you get there. We only ask for one thing in return: a video showing us how you’ve made a difference in your community. 
 
The volunteer scholarship is open to African American students ages 18+. Winners will get to record a video and blog about their experiences while in Costa Rica. Click here to view the experiences of previous volunteers.
​
  • Submissions will be accepted from April 1, 2016 until June 1, 2016
  • Three finalists will be announced on June 3, 2016
  • Shortlisted Finalists must then write a short essay answering one question (to be announced).
  • Winner will be revealed by June 9, 2016
Details:
Goal: To aid in the development of African-American students by promoting international travel.
 
Frequency: Once a Year
 
Competition Length: April 1 2016 – June 1 2016
 
Timeframe: Winner chosen by submission of video and essay
End of video submissions - 1 June 2016
End of essay submissions - 7 June 2016
 
Trip valid for any 2 or 3-week volunteer placement starting on 29 July 2016
Placement length will depend on university start date for Fall 2016 Semester.
 
Award:
Free 3-week volunteer program in Costa Rica issued by uVolunteer
Plus travel voucher for flight issued by hbcutravelers.com
 
Date: Start date of volunteer placement: 29 July 2016
 
Winner chosen by submission of video and essay to be judged by
​hbcutravelers.com & uVolunteer 
Desired Applicant Attributes:
This scholarship is for any undergraduate African American student wanting to step out of their comfort zones through  international travel. 

Student is not required to be enrolled in an HBCU.

Students who have never traveled abroad before, but desire to do so, are strongly encouraged to apply (must obtain a passport). Click here to learn how.
Rules and Eligibility:
  • Prize includes everything included in a volunteer program with uVolunteer and an airfare voucher issued by hbcutravelers.com
  • Recipient will be responsible for personal excursions, travel documents (passport, visa), and any additional costs not included in the program fee.
  • Recipient must take trip for stated timeframe.
  • Applicant must be at least 18 years of age, with no residency restrictions. Applicant must follow visa restrictions.
  • No entries accepted after stated conclusion of the video submission round
  • Only one entry per applicant per round. Previous winners of this scholarship may not apply again.
  • Previous uVolunteer alumni may not apply.
  • All photos, videos, and essays submitted must be the original work solely of the applicant.
  • Applicants agree that submitted materials become eligible for uVolunteer & hbcutravelers.com to use in the future without restriction or compensation.
  • Entry forms and submission details must be filled out in full.
  • Entries that are illegible, incomplete, deemed inappropriate by uVolunteer & hbcutravelers.com, or not the complete property of the applicant can be disqualified without notification.
  • hbcutravelers.com is not responsible for technical malfunctions that occur on account of or during the application process.
  • Employees of hbcutravelers.com and its affiliates are not eligible to apply.
  • Arrangements for the fulfillment of the prize will be made by hbcutravelers.com & uVolunteer.
  • No purchase is necessary to enter.
  • By participating in this contest, entrants agree to all of the terms in - Rules and Eligibility.
Submission Requirements:
Create a video answering the statement below. Your video should be 3-5 minutes, but it will not be disqualified for being longer or shorter. The video can be whatever length it needs to be to tell your story. It does not have to be professional.  Phone videos work great as long as you can upload them. Get creative!
 
Show us how you have made a difference in your community. What do you do to go above and beyond your social duty to serve and help others? Why are you so passionate about it? Take us on a tour! Bring your camera along, and show us more about the work you’ve done. You can also let the people you’ve worked with tell us about what you did and how you made a difference. Introduce us to your world and show us what you’re doing to make it a better place.
Picture