Study Abroad Scholarships
Scholarships to support your global experience are available through a variety of offices at Virginia Tech, and through a variety of external organizations.
Scholarships Offered by GEER
- Global Engineering Scholarship: This scholarship is designed to defray students’ costs for international learning experiences. Eligible costs may also include (but are not limited to) program fees associated with faculty-led programs, third-party provider costs, costs of flights, or other travel expenses associated with a study/research/service abroad experience. The committee considers not only financial need (both FAFSA-demonstrated and need that might be missed by the FAFSA), but also the quality of motivation and the educational fit of the proposed activity. Additionally, our office promotes diversity across applications of participation in global experiences.
DEADLINE:- For programs taking place during Winter or Spring/Spring-embedded: October 1
- For programs taking place during Summer or Fall: February 1
- First-Time Traveler Award (For Engineering Students): Engineering students applying for a passport and traveling internationally for the first time can apply for this scholarship. The scholarship of up to $160 covers passport application and processing fees. Awards will be made to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis while our funds allow. DEADLINE: November 15
- Global Engineering Scholarship for Service Abroad: Engineering students who are traveling abroad for service trips in connection with Registered Student Organizations at Virginia Tech may apply for these funds.
DEADLINE:- For travel taking place during Winter session: November 1
- For travel taking place between May 10 - June 30: February 10
- For travel takeing place between July 1-August 22: March 28
Questions about GEER Scholarships can be directed to: Dr. Nicole Sanderlin
Virginia Tech Scholarships
- Check Scholarship Central for scholarships related to study abroad
- Visit Global Education Office Resources
- If you already have a scholarship, contact your scholarship provider to verify that it may be applied towards study abroad.