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Study Abroad Information

The Judy Genshaft Honors College strives to make study abroad accessible to as many ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps as possible. Honors abroad trips have funding opportunities, flexible time commitments and course options, various experiential learning opportunities, and Honors community support abroad. Students who plan ahead with their advisor can make study abroad work for them.

WHY STUDY ABROAD

One of the pillars of experiential learning at the Judy Genshaft Honors College is global experience. Global experiences allow ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps to step back and see a broader picture of how their identity and culture interacts with others, including their own values, beliefs, and biases. Through study abroad, ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps get to not only observe other cultures, but interact with them through academic or service-oriented experiences.  

WHEN TO STUDY ABROAD

The best time to study abroad is the time a ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp and their advisor decide on. Every ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp’s journey is different, although most ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps study abroad in their sophomore or junior year. 

WHEN TO START PLANNING

For Spring and Summer Honors programs, applications are typically due the Fall semester before travel. Students who start planning early with an Honors advisor – preferably in freshman year – will find it easier to fit their study abroad experience into their degree program.

STUDYING ABROAD FULFILLS AN HONORS REQUIREMENT

Studying abroad counts as a Global Experience to satisfy one Honors Experiential Learning Requirement. Browse other global experiences or ways to satisfy Honors Experiential Learning Requirements on the Experiential Learning Requirements page. 

HOW MANY STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS TO APPLY TO

Some programs are more competitive than others, so it is advised that ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps apply to a couple programs to have a higher chance of being accepted.

FINDING THE RIGHT PROGRAM

The Judy Genshaft Honors College has a host of study abroad programs, which can fit into ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp interests in a number of ways. The best way to see which program is the best fit is to read through available programs and .  

FALL HONORS STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

Most study abroad programs run in the Spring/Summer, but the Dominican Republic Beyond the Classroom class takes place in the Fall semester, and travel follows it in early-to-mid December.

NON-HONORS STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES

Honors ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps can study abroad through the Judy Genshaft Honors College or ±«³§¹ó’s Education Abroad Office. They are strongly encouraged to study abroad through an Honors international program because Honors international programs focus on interdisciplinary and experiential learning and have additional funding opportunities.

HONORS STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS 

Honors ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps in good Honors academic standing who have not studied abroad before may be eligible for a travel scholarship from the Judy Genshaft Honors College. Scholarships are awarded once ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps are fully committed to participating in an Honors-sponsored study abroad program. Scholarships are distributed in the term that the program is facilitated and can cover up to half a program’s cost depending on financial need. Students eligible for a Pell Grant are also encouraged to apply for the Gilman Scholarship, which can award up to $5,000 in funding towards a credit-bearing study abroad program.

Qualified incoming ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps will also be able to apply for the prestigious Genshaft-Greenbaum Global Explorer Scholarship, a merit-based $10,000 award. This invitation-only scholarship is awarded to qualified First-Time-In-College (FTIC) ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps from all three USF campuses. Genshaft-Greenbaum Global Explorer award recipients are not eligible for other JGHC travel scholarships as they have already received their travel funding. 

If ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps use their study abroad experience to count toward an Honors co-curricular activity requirement, then they will receive an Honors scholarship once they complete the program and fill out the Honors Experiential Learning Requirement form found on the . 

Information for International Students

If you are an international ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp, please check your country's tax treaty status with the Office of International Services to understand if US federal taxes may impact your scholarship amounts.

STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

• ±«³§¹ó’s Education Abroad Office provides opportunities for ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps to apply for scholarships.
• The Office of National Scholars has resources to help ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps apply for national or competitive scholarships, such as the Gilman, a study abroad scholarship for ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps who receive a Pell Grant.  
• Additionally, study abroad scholarships are available online, such as the . Please note that scholarship deadlines may vary and ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps may need to commit to a program before they know if they have received a scholarship.

Interested in studying abroad? Click here to view current and upcoming programs.