Travel grants for further exploration
Thanks to generous donations, the Center for International Education is able to provide a limited amount of grant funding for visits to cultural and historical sites in a student's study abroad host country.
Students can apply for either a Wade Francis Travel Grant (summer) or an Emilie Strong Smith Travel Grant (semester) in order to deepen their experiences while abroad.
Applicants must already be accepted into a study abroad program in order to be considered for one of these grants.
*No grants are available for KIIS winter programs due to their short length.
Wade Francis Travel Grant
The Wade Francis Travel Grant provides additional funds to summer study abroad students who wish to participate in cultural experiences that enhance their study abroad experience.
Successful applications will include a clear itinerary of proposed travel with a rationale for visiting the selected sites, a budget, and a statement about other financial resources at the student’s disposal.
Applications may be submitted online by the annual deadline of April 15th (11:59 pm).
Emilie Strong Smith Travel Grant
These funds may not be used for travel or living costs that are part of the academic program in which the student is participating. The amount awarded is variable and will not exceed $500. Successful applications will include a clear itinerary of proposed travel with a rationale for visiting the selected sites, a budget (including a detailed breakdown of admission fees, transportation, food, lodging, etc.), and a statement about other financial resources at the student’s disposal.
The deadline is 11:59 PM on December 1st for Spring applications or 11:59 pm on May 1st for Fall applications.