College of Health and Human Services

Study abroad scholarship

CHHS Study Abroad Scholarship Application

Scholarship Amount for 2026: Two awards of $750.

Deadline: February 20, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria:

Demonstrate good academic standing (Minimum 2.5 GPA).
Enrolled in a WMU degree and committed to a CHHS study abroad program.
Enrolled during the term for which funds have been requested. Graduating seniors are ineligible.
Acceptance and commitment to participating in their study abroad or virtual study abroad program.

This scholarship is a one-time award and must be used within one year from the date of money disbursement.

First and last name (required)

Email address (required)

Phone number (required)

WIN# (required)

Your nine-digit WMU Identification Number.

What is your program of study? (required)

Why do you want to study abroad? (<150 words) (required)

What do you plan to do while abroad (e.g., courses, research projects or activities)? (<150 words) (required)

How do you anticipate this experience will impact you educationally, professionally, personally and culturally? (<150 words) (required)

Why are you applying for this scholarship? (<150 words) (required)

Please describe any other planned sources of funding that will support the study abroad experience. (<150 words) (required)

I understand that this award will be applied directly to my WMU account and may impact financial aid.

Required documents

Please upload the following documents to complete your study abroad scholarship application.

Copy of your unofficial WMU transcript. (required)

One file only.
100 MB limit.
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Official budget provided by the study abroad program. (required)

One file only.
100 MB limit.
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I understand that proof of acceptance is currently pending