Scholarships & Grants

We are pleased to offer one $5000 scholarship to a current major who plans to study abroad in the 2026-2027 academic year (no less than one semester).  Eligible students must be pursuing a major in Spanish Studies or Spanish/Portuguese Studies, have completed or are currently taking SPAN 1004, 1034 1044 or PORT 1104, have an overall GPA of 3.0 and a major GPA of 3.5.  The scholarship is to be used for study in a Spanish or Portuguese speaking country or territory. The scholarship recipient must take a minimum of 8 credits in Spanish or Portuguese (or related language through approved exception by the advising office) while abroad. 

Preference will be given to those who have not studied abroad at the university level.

Eligible students

• Current Spanish Studies or Spanish/Portuguese Studies major

• Must have completed or currently taking SPAN 1004, 1034, 1044 or PORT 1104 at time of application

• Overall GPA 3.00, Spanish or Portuguese GPA 3.5

Required application materials

• Unofficial transcript

• Letter of recommendation from a Spanish or Portuguese instructor

• Resume/activity report

  • Demonstrate applicant’s engagement with Spanish or Portuguese language studies

• Application essay written in English, Spanish, or Portuguese (maximum 500 words) to include a description of

  •  Academic and long-term goals

  • Where you plan to study abroad and how that program will help accomplish those goals

 Submission of application

•  Submit application form and email letter of recommendation, resume/activity report, and unofficial transcript to [email protected]
   

Application deadline: Friday, May 1st, 2026