Study Abroad Travel Scholarship Application

2026 trips eligible for scholarships

Barcelona, Spain: June class/trip
Chamonix, France & Geneva Switzerland: Maymester class/trip
Madrid, Spain: June class/trip
Munich & Berlin Germany: Maymester class/trip
Cannes & Monaco, France: June trip
St Maarten, France: May/June Trip
London, England & Edinburgh, Scotland: Maymester trip

Scholarship application Deadline: December 4, 2025.

Note: Handwritten and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Notification of Scholarship:
Applicants who are awarded scholarships will be notified by December 16, 2025.

Full Name

PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix

Nickname

USC VIP ID Number*

(e.g. 123456789)

Field of Study/Major*

Cumulative GPA

Expected Graduation (semester and year)

Primary Phone

Area CodePhone Number

Alternate Phone

Area CodePhone Number

USC Email Address*

Where the confirmation will be send to

Alternate Email Address

Where the confirmation will be send to

Local Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Permanent Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

In the question below, select the program you plan to attend.

Class trip you plan to take.*

Barcelona, Spain (June summer semester)Munich & Berlin, Germany (Maymester)Madrid, Spain (June summer semester)St Maarten, France (Maymester/June summer semester)Chamonix, France & Geneva Switzerland (Maymester)London, England & Edinburgh, Scotland (Maymester)Cannes & Monaco, France (June summer semester)

Have you traveled internationally?

YesNo

Are you a first-generation college student

yesno

If yes, please explain where you’ve travelled.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Please list any scholarships that you have received while in college/attending a university.

HONORS AND AWARDS: Please list honors and awards you have received during your college/university career.

COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES: Please list college/university activities and organizations you are or have been involved in. Please do not include anything that you listed in the honors section above.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS: Please list community activities and organizations you are or have been involved in. Please do not include anything that you listed in the above honors section or college/university activities and organizations section above.

Below, please provide a personal statement that explains why you would like to participate in a domestic or study abroad experience and why you are applying for this scholarship. This statement should be no longer than 300 words.*

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Please read the following statements to confirm that you meet and agree to the requirements and qualifications for the School of Journalism and Mass Communications travel scholarship.

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I am a student currently enrolled and majoring in a program in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications.If I am awarded a scholarship, I understand the funds can be applied to travel and/or registration costs ONLY. If the money is applied to my University account and is used for any other purpose, I agree to reimburse the scholarship fundIf I am awarded a scholarship and I am no longer able to participate in the travel course, I understand that my scholarship funds will be returned to the School of Journalism and Mass Communications.If I am awarded a scholarship, I understand that my name and photo may be featured on the School of Journalism and Mass Communications’ website and agree to participate in feature articles.If I am awarded a scholarship, I agree to thank my benefactor(s) through a written thank you note and/or provide a photo journal of my trip. Details on how to complete both will be provided to scholarship recipients by Katie Bullard, Career Services ManagerI do not have outstanding fees on my University account.I understand that the SJMC scholarship committee will use my FAFSA score to confirm my level of financial need.I have reached out to the faculty leader for the course I am interested in taking and understand the travel dates and costs that go along with the trip. If offered this scholarships, I understand it will only cover a portion of the trip expenses and I will be responsible for the additional costs.

By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, I verify that all of the information on this application and in supporting materials is truthful and accurate.

I understand that if any of the provided information is found to be untrue or inaccurate, I will forfeit my opportunity for a School of Journalism and Mass Communications travel scholarship.

I further understand that if I am the recipient of scholarship funds, they must be used in the approved manner as stated above.

I understand that if application information is found to be untrue or misrepresentative of me, or if I misuse funds, the School reserves the right to file an incident report with the Office of Academic Integrity and, based on the outcome, may disqualify me from applying for and receiving future scholarships.

E-Signature:*

The School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. The school does not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.

Study Away Scholarship Application

I. Personal Information

II. Supporting Material

III. Requirements Agreement