Study Abroad Scholarships
We are now accepting applications for our 2026 spring study abroad programs in France/Switzerland and Dominica, exclusively for current Davidson-Davie students (students from other colleges and community members are not eligible).
Partial scholarships typically range from $250 to $1000 (sometimes more!) and are awarded as the final payment. If awarded a scholarship, the student must pay all required out-of-pocket expenses by the payment deadlines in order for the scholarship to kick in. Some scholarship funds are available for eligible students in a Davidson-Davie nursing program and the Davidson-Davie TRiO Program!
Where are the different programs?
For 2026 spring, we have planned a program in France/Switzerland and another program in Dominica.
Eligibility:
- Complete at least 12 credit hours at Davidson-Davie by December 2025 and remain enrolled at Davidson-Davie in Spring 2026.
- Commit to the 2026 spring France/Switzerland program or Dominica program by completion of the interest form.
- Enroll in the trip’s accompanying course.
- Preference may be given to students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and Scholars of Global Distinction participants; but consideration will be given to the entire contents of the application, especially the essay.
- Applicants may also be asked to interview with International Education Committee members.
Application Deadline:
Priority deadline is September 17, 2025 by midnight. Late applications may be considered if funding allows. We encourage you to apply by the September deadline!
How to Apply
Complete the application form and and essay answering the following questions. Your essay should respond to the following prompts and be at least one page long, double-spaced. Your essay should be composed in paragraph format, not as numbered responses to the questions below. You will then upload your essay in a Microsoft Word or PDF document.
- What study abroad program are you wanting to participate in, & why do you want to participate in the program you’ve chosen?
- How would receiving this award make it possible for you to achieve your academic, professional, and personal goals?
- How would this award help overcome obstacles that you face in pursuing study abroad?
- What examples of knowledge, skills, and experiences will you draw on to navigate a different environment abroad?
- Thinking ahead to your experience abroad, how will you represent the United States and share your own background and experiences as a U.S. citizen during your program?
- What opportunities will you seek to engage in the culture and build meaningful connections within your host community?
- If you are awarded a scholarship, what is your plan to come up with the required out-of-pocket expenses that the scholarship does not cover?
- Please include your name on the document that you upload.
Scholarship applicants must have also completed the application for their chosen trip (see links under “Where Are the Different Programs?” above) in order to be considered for a scholarship.
Questions
If you have any questions, please email Kristi Louya at Kristi_Louya@davidsondavie.edu
Please note, these scholarships are only for current Davidson-Davie students only, so students from other colleges and community members are not eligible to apply.