HBCU Scholarship
Scholarship Information
Amount: $10,000
Voyages: Spring and Fall
Eligibility: Students attending a HBCU or Predominately Black Institution (PBI) as defined by the U.S. Department of Education
SAS Financial Aid Apply Eligibility
Thank you for your interest in applying for Semester at Sea grants and scholarships! You must be a confirmed voyager, by paying your deposit, before you can apply for any Semester at Sea financial aid. Please answer the questions below to continue.
Overview
The Institute for Shipboard Education (ISE) is pleased to offer a $10,000 scholarship for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or Predominately Black Institutions to participate in spring or fall Semester at Sea voyages. All participants receive a full semester’s worth of undergraduate credits from Colorado State University.
ISE believes that international exposure is a critical element in today’s undergraduate education, offering students a real-life global education experience that will give them an edge in this highly competitive job market. The program is open to students, regardless of their major.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship, you must:
- Maintain full-time undergraduate enrollment at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or Predominately Black Institution (PBI)
- Demonstrate leadership through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities
Voyage Leadership
During the voyage, HBCU Scholars will be expected to serve as ambassadors for Semester at Sea. This entails posting pictures and video reflections of their experience on social media, participating in the Vicarious Voyage and Diversity Peer Mentor Programs, and being involved with student affinity groups.
Additional Resources
Study.com Financial Aid and Scholarship Guide for Black Students