OGO Need-Based Travel Grant

Program Eligibility

Office of Global Opportunities (OGO) Need-Based Travel Grant can be used for participation on:

If you are unsure if your program qualifies for this award, please reach out to global.opportunities@ohio.edu.

Student Eligibility

  • Must be an undergraduate, degree-seeking OHIO student applying for participation in a study away program for academic credit. 
  • Must qualify for financial aid according to the guidelines determined by the Ohio University Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. All applicants must have a FAFSA on file at the time of funding application to be considered for an award.
    • *NOTE: Awardees must ensure that there is a FAFSA on file for the term of travel (ex. if applying for a scholarship for a fall 2023 program, you MUST have a FAFSA for the 2023-2024 academic year). 
  • Must be in good academic and conduct standing.
  • Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.

Preference is given to students who have not had previous study away experience (domestic or international programs) at the college level. Previous recipients of funding from the Office of Global Opportunities will only be considered if funds remain after all other applicants are considered.

Application Requirements

Read the requirements carefully to make sure you have the required information and materials before you proceed. Once you begin the common scholarship application, you will need to provide answers to all questions in one sitting in order to submit your application.  

  1. FASFA - Applicant must have FASFA on file for current school year to be eligible for this award.  Check with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships if you are unsure if you have a FAFSA on file.
    1. NOTE: Awardees must ensure that there is a FAFSA on file for the term of travel (ex. if applying for a scholarship for a fall 2023 program, you MUST have a FAFSA for the 2023-2024 academic year). 

Award Amounts

Award amounts are tied to the awardee's program location and expected program related costs. Recipients of this award may receive up to:

  • Central America, North America and Caribbean: $400-$800
  • South America: $600-$1200
  • Europe: $750-$1500
  • Africa: $1000-$2000
  • Asia: $1000-$2000
  • Oceania: $1000-$2000
  • Virtual experiences $500-$1000

Awards are intended to defray the cost of travel associated with global opportunity programs. Award amounts may vary.

Total awards received from OHIO may not exceed combined program fee and estimated out of pocket costs (cost of attendance).

In order to receive an award, the student must be registered with the Office of Global Opportunities through the GO App. The award will be directly applied to students' OHIO accounts during the term in which the awardee is scheduled to travel.

Deadlines

  • Winter Break 22-23, Spring Semester 2023, and Spring Break 2023 Programs:
    • October 1, 2022 at 11:59pm
  • Summer 2023, Fall 2023, and Academic Year 2023-2024 Programs
    • March 1, 2023 at 11:59pm

Note: It can take up to one month after the scholarship deadline for the scholarship committees aim to render their decisions. 

OGO Common Application for Scholarships

The OGO Need-Based Travel Grant is now part of the OGO Common Application for scholarships. Through the common application, OHIO students will be able to apply for multiple scholarships in one place. You can access the application here.

If you have any questions, please reach out to global.opportunities@ohio.edu or attend a drop in advising session.