WorldStrides Impact Scholarship Application

WorldStrides Impact

Scholarship Application

As part of WorldStrides mission to make experiential travel possible for as many participants as possible. We believe in expanding access and increasing opportunities for individuals from various backgrounds to become global learners by reducing financial barriers. This scholarship is intended for participants looking to create an impact on the world around them, bringing their own personal perspectives to their travel destinations as the learn about the communities they visit.”

Participants are eligible to apply for this scholarship if they have registered for a WorldStrides program/tour and meet at least one of the following eligibility factors:

Identify with one or more of the following: White, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian, Indigenous People, American Indian, LGBTQIA+, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, First Generation College/University Student, US Military Veteran, Student with Disability/Disabilities, Pell Grant Recipient

Financial hardship: Individuals with an annual adjusted gross household income up to $85,000 or can provided documentation that the participant qualifies for a financial subsidy demonstrating financial hardship (ex. qualified for free or reduced school lunch, Map or Pell grants, Section 8, or low-income housing subsidy)

Currently attend a minority-serving institution: These institutions include 1) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that were founded prior to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that were created to educate African Americans 2) Predominantly Black Institutions that do not meet the legal definition of HBCUs, but primarily serve African Americans. Eligibility is based on serving an undergraduate population that is both low income (at least 50% receiving Title IV needs-based assistance) and in which African American students constitute at least 40% of the student population. 3) Hispanic Serving Institutions that serve an undergraduate population that is both low income (at least 50% receiving Title IV needs-based assistance) and in which Hispanic students constitute at least 25% of the students’ population. 4) Tribal College or Universities that are formally controlled, or have been formally sanctioned, or chartered, by a Native American tribe. 5) Alaskan Native or Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions - that serve an undergraduate population that is both low income (at least 50% receiving Title IV needs-based assistance) and in which Alaska Native students constitute at least 20% or Hawaiian Native students constitute at least 10% of the student population. 6). Asian American and Native American Pacifica Islander Serving Institutions that serve an undergraduate population that is both low income (at least 50% receiving Title IV needs-based assistance) and in which Asian American or Native American Pacific Islander students constitute at least 10% of the student population.

Is a first-time passport holder: Intended for who will need to apply for a passport for the first time in order to attend a WorldStrides program but are not eligible for financial hardship scholarships.

Student Information

You must be at least 13 years old to submit a scholarship application. If you are under the age of 13 and would like to apply for a scholarship, your parent/guardian must fill out the application on your behalf. If an essay is required, submissions should always be the original work of the student named in the application, regardless of age.

Participant First Name*

Participant Last Name*

Participant Address*

Participant City*

Participant Country*

Participant State/Territory/Province*

Participant Postal/Zip Code*

Primary Phone*

Phone

Email*

Confirm Email*

Participant Birth Date (mm/dd/yyyy)*

Gender

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(Optional) Please share any additional information regarding your gender

I am: (Select all that apply)

Obtaining a passport for the first time

Attend a minority serving institution

An individual with an annual adjusted gross household income up to $85,000 or can provided documentation that the participant qualifies for a financial subsidy demonstrating financial hardship

Impact Essay

Applicants must answer the following:

Describe how your unique personal experiences and background will influence your WorldStrides travel experience and contribute to your future personal and academic goals. (UNDER 200 WORDS)*

A strong essay will include:

• Your reason for wanting to participate in your selected program/tour

• A specific reference to your unique background

• How your future personal and/or academic goals will be impacted in relation to this program/tour experience

Please DO NOT include your name or school in your essay.

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Financial

All entries in this section should be rounded up to the nearest dollar. You will need to submit the first page of your 1040 to confirm your responses if you are granted a scholarship based on financial need.

List the adjusted gross income of the individual who claimed the applicant as a dependent for tax year 2021 ($)*

IRS Form 1040 Line 37; Form 1040A Line 21

List the adjusted gross income for tax year 2021 ($)*

Add any income in the applicant's household for tax year 2021 not reflected on 1040 form ($)*

(i.e. social security, child support, disability income, income earned in foreign countries, etc.)

Program Tuition/Trip Cost ($)

Estimated Travel Expenses

Personal and Family Contributions ($)

Community Fundraising Goal ($)

Total Estimated Need ($)

Financial and Family Circumstances:*

Please note below any extenuating financial and/or family circumstances you would like the scholarship committee to take into consideration. Please also include the number of individuals who reside in your home as well as why you believe you are in need of a scholarship.

Finacial Documentation*

First page of IRS Form 1040 (Tax Year 2021) or documentation eligibility for free or reduced school lunch, Map or Pell grants, Section 8, or low-income housing subsidy

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Signature*

My signature affirms that all financial information provided above is accurate to the best of my knowledge and consistent with my income tax filings.

Enrollment Information

Travel Year*

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Program*

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Program Type*

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Program Type*

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Academic Information

Your grade level during the current academic year*

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School you currently attend*

School Zip/Postal Code*

Date of Entry*

Date of Graduation

Cumulative GPA on a 4.0 or 100 point scale*

Your Class Rank (if applicable)

Privacy

The WorldStrides Impact Scholarship is intended to make WorldStrides’ educational experiences more available to individuals who may not be able to afford the full program fees.

Eligibility

For individuals who may not be able to afford WorldStrides’ program fees. Currently registered individuals are ineligible. Applicants may apply for any other scholarship program, however, there is no cash value to any WorldStrides Scholarship; any WorldStrides Scholarship will be applied against fees that would otherwise be paid to register for a WorldStrides program.

Awards may not be sold, transferred, deferred, or assigned, and are not convertible to cash.

Application Procedure

Scholarship applicants must fully complete the application webform through the Worldstrides website to be considered for a scholarship. If any applicant registers and pays for a WorldStrides program while their scholarship application is pending, they will have demonstrated the ability to pay full program fees and their scholarship application will be voided.

Evaluation Criteria

In awarding WorldStrides Scholarships, WorldStrides will consider a combination of factors including: obstacles overcome by the applicant; financial need; academic or other accomplishments of the applicant; contributions to the local community; the applicant’s interest in WorldStrides programs, and other personal characteristics that reflect that the individual is a strong candidate to receive a scholarship.

WorldStrides shall award Scholarships in its sole discretion and all decisions are final.

Scholarship recipients are provided a defined window of time to register for one of the designated WorldStrides educational experiences identified in the scholarship award e-mail.

Application data will be reviewed by WorldStrides pursuant and subject to the WorldStrides Privacy Policy.

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