Experiential Learning Scholarships
Are you planning an internship, research experience or study abroad trip? Or do you have an interest in attending a professional conference or have an idea for a social entrepreneurship project?
The College of Humanities and Sciences offers several scholarships that provide financial support for students participating in experiential learning opportunities. Awards up to $5,000 will support these types of experiential learning activities. Applicants for these funds must be full-time undergraduate rising juniors or seniors, in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of ≥ 2.0), and be primary majors in the College of Humanities and Sciences.
To be considered, complete the College scholarship application on our scholarship portal.
COVID-19 Note: Any scholarship that offers funding towards travel-related expenses may be suspended until such time as VCU deems to be a safe travel environment. The health and safety of our students, faculty and staff are our first priority.
Accepting applications through March 6, 2022.
- Applicants must be full-time undergraduate rising juniors or seniors, in good academic standing, and be primary majors in the College of Humanities and Sciences.
- Applications outlining experiences with total costs above $5,000 will be considered, but only awarded at a maximum of $5,000 per request.
- Funds may be requested for, but are not limited to:
- Summer weekly stipend
- Academic year hourly financial support
- Travel to/from experiential learning site in the U.S. or abroad
- Additional costs associated with study abroad including required tuition
- Expenses associated with attendance and presentation at professional conferences
- Other supplies/expenses associated with experiential learning experience
- A statement describing your proposed experiential learning opportunity
- An outline and narrative of your budget to participate (view sample budget proposals)
- A letter of reference from your experiential learning sponsor/mentor/supervisor
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