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David Porter Need-Based Diversity Scholarship
David Porter Need-Based Diversity Scholarship
Offered by Institute for the International Education of Students
Do you belong to a group (race, sexuality, disability, etc.) that has been historically underrepresented on study abroad programs? Further, are you currently attending a university that is a member of the IES Abroad Consortium? If both apply, consider applying to the David Porter Need-Based Diversity Scholarship! The scholarship is offered biannually, with deadlines on May 1st and November 1st of each year. Each application cycle, the scholarship awards up to $5,000 to two lucky applicants. In order to apply, students must apply to an IES Abroad Program and complete the connected application. The scholarship is offered by IES Abroad, an organization with a mission to “educate students to become global leaders through premier study abroad and internship programs.”
If you belong to a historically underrepresented group and dream of studying abroad, we encourage you to apply to the David Porter Need-Based Diversity Scholarship!
Open to the following grade levels:
Eligibility information
This scholarship is open to students attending IES Abroad Consortium schools who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented on study abroad programs. This includes, but is not limited to, students identifying by a certain race, sex, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnic origin or veteran status. Applicants must also meet the below eligibility requirements and apply to an eligible study abroad program.
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Application information
To apply for this scholarship, students must submit an online application, current financial aid documentation, and the below application materials.
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