John E. Bowman Travel Grants

Deadline: April 1: Summer, Fall, and Academic year programs
November 1: Winter, Spring and Calendar year programs

Description: The Bowman Travel Grants were established in memory of John E. Bowman, Executive Director of CIEE from 1952 to 1979. These awards provide assistance to students participating in CIEE study abroad programs in non-traditional locations. They help to defray the costs of travel. This scholarship will be issued directly to the student, after all other program fees have been paid, to help defray the cost of travel. For students whose school is billed for all program-related fees, the award will be released within 6 weeks of award notification.

Academic Level:

• Bachelors

Amount: USD1,000

No. of Grant Recipients: varies

Criteria: Interested students must meet the following requirements: * The applicant must participate in a CIEE study abroad program * The applicant must attend a CIEE Member or CIEE Academic Consortium member institution * The applicant must plan to study in a non-traditional destination. Regions currently eligible include: Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Applicants are reviewed based upon the information provided in the scholarship application essay and Scholarship Application and Financial Information form, financial need, academic achievement, and Study Program Application.