Group Travel Abroad Scholarships

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SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES: (Sorry! Scholarships Are Currently on Hold)

Only Detroit area “Club Global Program” Sponsors through the Club Global Detroit Project at Students Going Global can apply for a Group Travel Abroad Scholarship for their student participants in a “Club Global Program” at their Detroit based school, church or nonprofit organization.

Group Travel Abroad Scholarships provided by Students Going Global are awarded to students in Club Global Programs throughout Detroit, supporting their participation in an Educational Tour Abroad as a key component of a Club Global Program, which is a year-round, after school, global education program at a public, private or charter school in Detroit or at a Detroit based church or nonprofit organization.

Applications for support are completed and submitted by Club Global Program Sponsors at a Detroit based school, church or nonprofit in collaboration with students enrolled in the program.

Applications for support must be received within the month of November and no later than November 30, of each year for Educational Tours Abroad departing within the Summer of the following year. The Scholarship Committee will review all fully completed applications in December of each year and notify Program Sponsors in the month of January.

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Purpose: To empower Detroit youth through travel.

Group Travel Abroad Scholarships: Group Travel Abroad Scholarships provided by Students Going Global, ranging from $1,000 – $3,500 per student, are awarded to Detroit students enrolled in a Club Global Program to support their participation in an Educational Tour Abroad opportunity as a key component of the Club Global program. All travel abroad scholarships provided on behalf of the students enrolled in a Club Global Program are awarded directly to the program sponsor at the Detroit based school, church or nonprofit organization where the after school Club Global Program is held.

Eligible Programs: After school Club Global Programs located at various schools, churches and nonprofit organizations in Detroit. Detroit based Club Global Programs include an annual Educational Tour Abroad, typically 9-15 days in duration, for student participants and utilize reputable travel program providers that specialize in all-inclusive, pre-packaged Educational Tours Abroad for elementary, middle and high school students.

Eligible Students: Students who are active members of an after school Club Global Program at a public, private or charter school in Detroit or at a Detroit based church or nonprofit organization must meet the following requirements to qualify for a travel abroad scholarship from Students Going Global:
1) Live in Detroit and attend a Detroit area school (Grades 5-12)
2) Have a 3.0 or higher Overall GPA
3) Two letters of recommendation from teachers
4) Signed Consent Form from parent/guardian to travel abroad
5) A Resume with evidence of personal commitment to academic, social & personal growth
as demonstrated through involvements in various out of class learning experiences
6) Demonstrate financial need to receive financial assistance to travel abroad
7) Participation in all program fundraising efforts to cover the remaining costs to travel abroad
8) Regularly attend weekly after school/year-round “Club Global” meetings

Eligible Global Education Partners: Our global education partners are Club Global Program Sponsors at Detroit based schools, churches or nonprofit organizations. Program Sponsors serve as a reference and advocate for the student in the application process. Program Sponsors also serve as the point of contact to facilitate communication with student participants. Finally, Club Global Program Sponsors must submit a copy of approval to travel abroad from the school district, church pastor or nonprofit CEO. Group Travel Scholarships awarded to student participants by Students Going Global are submitted directly to the Program Sponsor on behalf of the student participants.

Application Submission Procedure: Applications for support are accepted within the month of November of each year. The Club Global Program Sponsor is responsible for collaborating with student participants to ensure that the Group Travel  Application is complete and submitted by the deadline, including all requested and supporting documents, such as a student list with contact information, student transcripts/report cards, student resumes, a tour itinerary with tour costs and activities, signed documentation of approval to travel abroad with students from school district, church pastor or nonprofit CEO and other pertinent information when applying for support. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Deadline: Applications for support are only accepted within the month of November of each year and are due no later than November 30. The Scholarship Committee will meet in December of each year to consider all fully completed applications received by the deadline date of November 30. Club Global Program Sponsors will be notified in the month of January.

Submit Group Scholarship Applications to Our Email Address: info@studentsgoingglobal.org