Study Abroad Scholarships
Volunteer State's International Education Committee offers scholarships in the amount of $3,500 for summer study abroad programs. Students are not required to submit a separate application to be considered for a study abroad scholarship. Students who have a complete application to study abroad in their Global Studies portal, including a transcript from Vol State, a transcript from any previously attended institution (if applicable), and a paid application fee of $100 (paid at the Vol State business office) in advance of the Global Studies office deadline will automatically have their application evaluated for scholarship purposes. To be eligible for study abroad scholarships from the International Education fee, a student must....
- be currently enrolled at Vol State
- have a minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application and award date
- be in “good standing” at the time of application and award date – this includes academic and disciplinary matters
- have completed a minimum of 12 college level credit hours by the start of the program
- be 18 years old by the start of the program
- have a complete program application, including a transcript and paid application fee, in advance of the Global Studies deadline
Study abroad scholarships will be based on available funds, the number of applicants per program, applicant eligibility, and the strength of the application. Additionally, students may be asked to participate in an interview with a member of the International Education Committee as part of the award process.
Due to limited funding, students who have previously received a scholarship to study abroad from the International Education Committee are ineligible for a second scholarship.
2026 scholarships will be prioritized for students who apply for one of the following classes and programs:
- BIOL 1060 in the Alps
- ENGL 2045 in France
- ENGL 2320 in Ireland
- ENGL 2320 in South Africa
- ENGL 2860 in France
- HIST 2320 in Italy
- MATH 1530 in Ireland
- OPHT 2320 in Guatemala
Additionally, the Forum on Education Abroad is excited to share a new funding opportunity designed specifically to expand education abroad access for community college students with financial need: the Community College Access Scholarship (CCAS) for the 2026-27 academic year. Supported by a $50,000 commitment from the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS), CCAS aims to reduce financial and structural barriers that often limit participation in study abroad for one of the most diverse student populations in U.S. higher education. Through CCAS, 10-15 community college students nationwide will receive awards typically ranging from $2,000-$5,000, depending on financial need and program cost.
Please note that the above scholarship is offered by an organization outside of Volunteer State and a separate application is required. For more information, visit the Community College Access Scholarship (CCAS) web page.
Tuition
Due to the complexity of financial aid regulations, individual students are responsible for consulting with the Vol State office of Financial Aid regarding the impact of study abroad registration, costs, and/or scholarships awarded.
In addition to the study abroad program fee, all students enrolled in Vol State faculty-led study abroad programs pay a minimum of tuition and applicable mandatory fees for the course they register for.
Vol State will not collect tuition for students enrolled in TBR Global Studies summer consortium-model study abroad programs.
Information Sessions
Information sessions about study abroad programs and scholarships are held during the academic year. Check here for available sessions.
All students are welcome to attend the virtual events listed on the TBR Global Studies Recruiting Events web page.
