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, Participant 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.

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.

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.