Renee Griggs IAU Travel Award

The Renee Griggs IAU Travel Award was established in 2023 via beneficiant assist from the Institute for American Universities (IAU) to acknowledge Renee Griggs’ 42 years of devoted service and her ongoing dedication to increasing entry and eradicating limitations for University of Arizona college students. The award is meant to empower and encourage college students to take part in examine overseas alternatives and expertise the transformative impression of a world schooling. One Renee Griggs IAU Travel Stipend within the quantity of $500 shall be awarded in Fall, Spring, and Summer tutorial phrases. University of Arizona Study Abroad will robotically decide your eligibility for the Renee Griggs IAU Travel Stipend upon committing to the next Institute for American Universities (IAU) packages:  UA Barcelona Semester or Summer, UA Madrid, UA Florence or UA Aix-en-Provence.

The UA Study Abroad Office will robotically decide your eligibility for the Renee Griggs IAU Travel Award upon committing to an eligible examine overseas program and doesn’t require a further software.

Eligibility 

• Must be a presently enrolled, degree-seeking University of Arizona pupil in good tutorial standing.
• Currently making use of to one of many following University of Arizona Study Abroad packages:  UA Barcelona Semester or Summer, UA Madrid, UA Florence or  UA Aix-en-Provence.
• Must have a Traveler profile on Via, which is the platform the place examine overseas purposes are hosted.
• Must have a present FAFSA on file for the educational yr of software.
• Priority given to college students who’re recipients of needs-based support equivalent to: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Subsidized Student Loan, or Federal Work Study or need-based institutional grants such because the University Grant, Arizona Assurance or Achievement Award
• Preference is given to:
  • First-generation faculty college students.
  • Students who’re first-time worldwide vacationers.
  • Arizona Resident college students.

How to Apply

• This award doesn’t require a further software past the Arizona International Study Abroad program software in Via.
• Eligibility shall be decided robotically upon dedication to an eligible examine overseas program.

Terms and Conditions

• This award relies on dedication to and completion of an eligible Arizona International Study Abroad program.
• If an awarded pupil withdraws from their examine overseas program, the scholarship shall be revoked.
• Award funds shall be disbursed to the scholar’s Bursar account earlier than examine overseas program expenses are due. Funds could also be utilized towards any excellent balances.
• Students might solely obtain this award as soon as.
• Selected college students shall be requested to ship a digital thanks postcard or narrated quick video to Ms. Renee Griggs from their time overseas.
• Students receiving this award shall be requested to take part in post-program suggestions, promotional supplies or occasions to assist inform and encourage future examine overseas college students.