L&S Honors Study Abroad Grant

Description: The L&S Honors Study Abroad Grants support L&S Honors students who intend to study abroad as part of a UW-Madison-approved academic study abroad program. Funding is generously provided by donors to the L&S Honors Program.

Students selected receive a standard grant of $1,250.

Grants are awarded through two cycles each academic year based on the term of the study abroad program you plan to attend. Please review the details of the current cycle below.

Fall 2025 Cycle

  • Eligible study abroad terms: Spring 2026 semester or 2026 Calendar Year (January to December 2026)

Please note that if you intend to study abroad during a different term (e.g., Fall 2026), you will apply during a different cycle. Please consider reviewing the timeline information on the L&S Honors Conference Study Abroad Grant webpage.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be an enrolled undergraduate student for the term during which the abroad experience takes place
  • Must be a declared student in the L&S Honors Program pursuing Honors in the Liberal Arts, Honors in the Major, or the Comprehensive Honors track
  • Must have a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA at the time of application 
  • Must have applied to a UW-Madison-approved academic study abroad program for the eligible term
  • A student can only receive this grant once

Selection Criteria (in no particular order):
Applications for this grant are reviewed by the L&S Honors Program Senior Staff. Applications are evaluated using the following criteria:

  • Strength of written statement(s)
  • Financial need
  • Academic record (including GPA)
  • Progress toward completing your Honors track(s)
  • Characteristics of the selected study abroad program, which may include: level of language immersion (as determined by UW International Academic Programs), program duration, and/or affiliation with the L&S Honors Program (see Honors-sponsored study abroad programs).

Conditions of the award: Receipt of the L&S Honors Study Abroad Grant funds is contingent on the recipient being accepted to the study abroad program and attending the program. Prior to processing payment, the L&S Honors Program will verify that the recipient is attending the program. All recipients will need to submit a short summary of their experience abroad.

More information about these grants can be found by reviewing the L&S Honors Study Abroad Grant webpage.

Award
$1250
Organizations
L&S Honors Program
Deadline
10/05/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please select the term you intend to graduate (e.g. Spring 2026).
  2. If you selected "Other" for the previous question, please explain.
  3. Please select the Honors track you are currently pursuing.
  4. Please list the name of the study abroad program. It may be helpful to copy and paste the full name from the study abroad website.
  5. Please list the location (country) of the study abroad program.
  6. Please select the statement that best describes the language component(s) for your study abroad program.
  7. Please select the duration of your intended study abroad program.
  8. If you selected "other" for the previous question, please explain.
  9. Please share your current progress toward your application to the study abroad program.
  10. (LSH) Studying abroad offers unique opportunities to explore different cultures, perspectives, and ways of life. As an Honors student, you are likely driven by curiosity and a passion for knowledge. Describe one specific aspect of the host culture—whether it's academic, social, or historical—that you would like to immerse yourself in, and explain how this experience will contribute to your development as an Honors scholar and global citizen.
  11. Financial need is one of many potential criteria for this award. In your statement, please provide any additional context you believe would be helpful in demonstrating any unique circumstances related to your financial need and the impact of this award.
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