ACC Study Abroad Scholarships

Board of Trustees’ Study Abroad Scholarship

ACC International Programs will award fifty $1,000 scholarships to support current ACC students participating in an ACC faculty-led study abroad program.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must:

• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at ACC by the application deadline.
• Have completed at least 3 credit hours at ACC in the fall semester prior to the study abroad program.
• Have completed and passed a minimum of 12 hours of ACC college credit by the start of your study abroad program. (Continuing Education classes, developmental classes, and transfer credits do not apply to the 12-hour minimum.)
• Not be a previous recipient of this scholarship.

Application Process

1. Complete an advising session with ACC International Programs as your first step. This session will cover program details, scholarships, and the application process.
2. Submit your study abroad program application.
3. After applying for the program, you will receive the scholarship application.

Deadline: Submit your application by February 12, 2026.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be ranked based on:

• GPA
• Financial need
• Short answer application questions
• Faculty recommendations

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Rules

Recipients must register for and pass all study abroad program courses. If a student fails to complete minimum credits by the start of the program, drops/withdraws/fails one or more of the study abroad program courses, voluntarily terminates participation, does not comply with the ACC Student Code of Conduct or study abroad program rules, or is sent home during a study abroad program, the student will be billed for the entire amount of the scholarship.