Scholarship for TREKs: First Trip

“We strive to increase diversity in study abroad and international affairs by alleviating inequitable barriers for underrepresented college students to travel abroad for the first time and pursue global careers.

Our scholars pursue meaningful study abroad trips to countries in Latin America, Africa, South Asia, and Eastern Europe. First Trip scholars become global citizens who add exceptional value to their learning environments and professional organizations!”

4 Primary Requirements

1. Be a first-time traveler (outside the U.S.)
2. Be a student in an accredited U.S. college/university
3. Pursue a TREK in an eligible destination. Note that Wooster may not be offering a TREK to an eligible destination every year.
4. Willing to provide an account of your travels upon return to the U.S.