SMCCCD Study Abroad Scholarship Application

Apply for this scholarship if you are participating in any SMCCCD study abroad program. The funds are made available by generous donations to the Study Abroad Scholarship Fund at the San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation and other resources. Priority will be given to students who demonstrate high financial need and articulate clear goals for the program.

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Which Study Abroad program are you planning to apply or have applied?

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list the name of the study abroad program here:

List your program fee here.

Check your program fee on the study abroad website here: https://smccd.edu/studyabroad/programs/

List any scholarships you have received and expect to receive, and personal savings that you will use towards the study abroad program. (List amount in USD $).

Please list the additional funding you need to cover your study abroad program.

In which Term will you participate in the study abroad program?

For example: Spring 2025,or Summer 2025, or Fall 2025, etc.


SHORT ESSAY 1 - Purpose: What do you hope to accomplish with this study abroad experience?

    

SHORT ESSAY 2 - Achievement: How have you distinguished yourself academically?


SHORT ESSAY 3 - Opportunity/Need: How will this scholarship enable/make possible your study abroad experience?


SHORT ESSAY 4 - Giving Back: How might you share your learning with the SMCCCD community when you return from abroad?


Please limit your response to 250 words per essay answer for each essay question. Please type your response in a Word document to proof read your spelling and grammar, and then attach the document to this application before submitting the application.

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Attached a Word or a PDF document of your essay answers here.

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I certify that I have read the scholarship eligibility requirements and understand that submission of this application is not a guarantee I will receive the scholarship.