The College of Liberal Arts’ Global Studies degree program has four funding opportunities available to members of the Temple University community. The Global Scholar Grants, Student Organization Grants and Graduate Student Research Grants help students to go global either through research or studying abroad. The Event Grants, meanwhile, enable student groups and faculty members to host global events at Temple.

Global Scholar and Student Organization Grants for Undergraduate Study Abroad

As a component of the Global Studies degree, majors are required to fulfill a regional enrichment requirement, which is designed to provide students with expertise in a specific geographic region of the world. The Global Scholar Grant is intended for Global Studies majors who opt to undertake a study abroad experience of at least six weeks and six credits to fulfill their regional enrichment requirement. Awards may include:

• Up to $1,500 for summer programs
• Up to $3,000 for a semester abroad
• Up to $5,000 for an academic year abroad

A limited number of scholarships will be awarded, and awards will be allocated based on merit and need.

To be eligible to apply, applicants must be enrolled as full-time undergraduates in the Global Studies major, have demonstrated financial need, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. All Global Studies majors in good standing who meet these criteria are encouraged to apply.

To apply, students must complete the application form. Questions about the scholarship should be directed to Danielle K. Scherer, the Assistant Director of Global Studies, at danielle.scherer@temple.edu.

Deadlines:

• Summer Sessions: February 15th
• Fall Term & Academic Year: April 1st
• Spring Term: October 1st

Student Organization Grants

As an interdisciplinary program with both global and regional components, the Global Studies program seeks to support CLA-affiliated student organizations, both graduate and undergraduate, in undertaking activities with an international or global focus, including speakers, workshops, conferences, performances, film screenings, field trips, and other activities. Any College of Liberal Arts-affiliated student organization may apply for grants of up to $500.

Applications should consist of a brief (one page) description of the proposed global or internationally-oriented activities, together with a detailed budget of costs as well as any available co-funding from other sources. Preference will be given to proposals with anticipated or (preferably) confirmed co-financing from other departments, programs, or outside sources of funding.

All applications are due by October 15th, and award announcements will be made by November. All funds must be spent in their entirety by June 30th of the same academic year.

Applications, as well as any questions, may be sent to globalstudies@temple.edu.