Westminster University is pleased to offer stipends to help support students with financial need who would like to participate in an IPSL Global Engagement summer study abroad program in Colombia, Greece, Peru, South Africa, or Vietnam during Summer 2025. Selection for a stipend does not guarantee registration in any IPSL program and recipients must apply and be accepted separately into the program. Applicants will be strongly encouraged to engage in local service projects with the Dumke Center for Civic Engagement either prior to departure, upon return, or both. Awards will be based primarily on need as determined by FAFSA and ranging from $1,500–$3,500.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the IPSL stipend, you must:

  • Be a current degree-seeking Westminster University undergraduate student in good academic standing.
  • Have no history of conduct violations, suspensions, or other serious disciplinary violations on campus.
  • Have demonstrated financial need as determined by FAFSA; applicants who did not file a FAFSA this year should address their financial need in question #4 of the application.
  • Be planning to enroll in an IPSL program in Colombia, Greece, Peru, South Africa, or Vietnam for a minimum of 4 weeks starting in May, June, or July 2025.
  • Complete at least 10 community service hours per week during the program and a minimum of 3 credit hours.

Preference is given to applicants with a demonstrated commitment to community engagement who will return to campus full-time for the 2025–26 academic year.

Application

The application period will be October 1–November 30, 2024. Recipients will be notified no later than December 19, 2024.

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