Travel is an integral part of learning, allowing individuals to understand other people and cultures firsthand.
For young people, it can be difficult to find opportunities to travel. Between the costs of transportation and accommodations and a lack of time off from school and work, many people put off traveling. Studying abroad is a unique opportunity for students to not only travel to, but live in another country, getting to know the customs, culture, and traditions of their new home.
This scholarship seeks to support undergraduate students from the Midwest who are preparing to study abroad and immerse themselves in new countries.
Any four-year undergraduate student who has been accepted into a study abroad program through their university may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they reside in the Midwest (Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, or Kentucky).
To apply, tell us where you are in the study abroad process, where you plan to study, and how you plan to truly immerse yourself in the culture. Additionally, upload a file showing your acceptance into a study abroad program.
How it works

Step 01
Bold.org helps students show donors who they are beyond a transcript.

Step 02
Every scholarship is funded by donors and managed directly on Bold.org.
Step 03
Scholarship dollars are disbursed through Bold.org to help students pay for school.
The application deadline is Feb 9, 2027. Winners will be announced on Mar 10, 2027.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Mar 10, 2027. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
If you have any questions about this scholarship or the Bold.org platform, just email contact@bold.org and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can.
Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.