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国产短视频study abroad group posing with Rocky the Bull and text overlay says "Support 国产短视频Study Abroad"

Education Abroad Scholarship Fund kicks off endowment effort

In celebration of International Study Abroad Day, Feb. 27, 国产短视频is launching an initiative to endow the , ensuring it can be awarded for future generations. Such financial support is crucial to helping students become global citizens.

Members of 国产短视频World鈥檚 Advisory Council have kicked off the effort with a generous lead gift.

鈥淚nterest in study abroad is high among 国产短视频students, but we currently only have scholarship funds to cover 10% of requests for funding assistance,鈥 says Amanda Maurer, director of 国产短视频Education Abroad. 鈥淎ccess to scholarships to support global academic experiences is essential to student participation.鈥

 鈥淎ccess to scholarships to support global academic experiences is essential to student participation.鈥

Over the past year, 国产短视频students have engaged in internships across the world, conducted underwater marine research in the Caribbean, excavated Medieval ossuaries in Transylvania, participated in service learning in Africa and observed physicians at work in Florence, Italy, among other experiences. Approximately 28% of participants are the first in their families to attend college and 35% are Pell Grant-eligible. Scholarships make global travel accessible to all students.

鈥淪tudy abroad is an essential part of an undergraduate education. My own experience studying abroad in London expanded my worldview and positively impacted my career trajectory,鈥 says 国产短视频World Advisory Council fundraising chair Ashley L. Gairing, EdD. 鈥淥ur council is committed to providing opportunities for 国产短视频students to explore our world, regardless of their financial resources.鈥

The 国产短视频World Advisory Council includes leaders from across the Tampa Bay region who are committed to international engagement and the university鈥檚 global priorities. 

鈥淚 am so grateful to these dedicated individuals for their generosity,鈥 says 国产短视频World Vice President Dr. Kiki Caruson. 鈥淭hey are helping to create a sustainable financial base that will provide scholarship funding for future generations of students.鈥

Once a 国产短视频scholarship fund reaches $25,000 it can become endowed and create a continuing legacy of giving. 

Once a 国产短视频scholarship fund reaches $25,000 it can become endowed and create a continuing legacy of giving. By investing the principal balance, the university can provide scholarships from the fund鈥檚 earnings. The 国产短视频Education Abroad Scholarship Fund will be used to help pay for global experiences that enhance students鈥 academic learning and career readiness. 

鈥淪tudying abroad in Ireland and Brazil opened my eyes to new cultures, broadened my understanding of the world, and taught me valuable skills, such as adaptability, independence and resiliency,鈥 says student Kadeem Thomas. 鈥淢y global experiences not only enriched my personal growth, but also equipped me with new skills that will advance my future professional endeavors, including the ability to effectively communicate with and relate to, people with perspectives different from my own.鈥

Individuals interested in supporting the new study abroad scholarship fund can give on the .

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