Global Education Merit Scholarship

The Global Education Merit Scholarship is a merit-based funding opportunity for UMass Amherst students planning to study abroad. This scholarship is specifically designed for high-achieving students with a GPA of 3.8 or higher who will be participating in education abroad programs. Awards start at $100 per semester and are available for fall, spring, and academic year terms. Students must apply one term before they intend to go abroad; for example, students should apply in the fall for spring study abroad programs. The scholarship aims to support international educational experiences and make study abroad opportunities more accessible to academically excellent students. Applicants are automatically considered based on their completed General Application through the UMass Amherst scholarship portal. Additional information about application requirements and specific deadlines can be found on the Global Education website.