Travel can be an essential part of your Honors experience, whether it is a study abroad program with the W.A. Franke Honors College, with UArizona, or another accredited institution - or travel to a national or international conference to present your research. Whatever the case, we want to help, and the scholarships and awards below are a great way to get you where you are going.
General Study Abroad Scholarships
Award: up to $1,500 (Award amounts are dependent upon availability of funds.)
Number of Awards: multiple
Eligibility:
- Current W.A. Franke Honors Student
- Minimum 3.4 GPA
- Accepted into an accredited Summer Study Abroad program
Fall 2025
- Open Date: July 15th, 2025
- Close Date: August 15th, 2025
Spring 2026
- Open Date: November 15th, 2025
- Close Date: December 15, 2025
Summer 2026
- Open Date: February 15, 2026
- Close Date: March 15, 2026
Additional Requirement: proof of acceptance to a program for award to disburse.
Time commitment: up to an hour
This application is not for the First Year and Advanced Honors Trip. That is a separate application.
W.A. Franke Global Fellowship
Award: up to $4,000
Number of Awards: up to 6
Eligibility:
- Current W.A. Franke Honors Student
- Minimum 3.4 GPA
- Accepted into an accredited Study Abroad program (four or more weeks)
Summer 2026
- Open Date: February 15, 2025
- Close Date: March 15, 2025
Additional Requirement: proof of acceptance to a program for award to disburse.
Time commitment: up to an hour
Franke Honors Summer Abroad Greece and Spain & Italy Trip
Award: $400 to $1,500
Number of Awards: multiple
Eligibility:
- Current W.A. Franke Honors Student
- Minimum 3.4 GPA
- Must be accepted for the Franke Honors Summer Abroad Greece or Spain & Italy Trip Trip for the coming summer
Open Date: September 15, 2025
Close Date: November 15, 2025
Additional Requirement: proof of acceptance to a program for award to disburse.
Time commitment: up to an hour
Honors Conference/Travel Awards
Award: up to $1,000
Number of Awards: multiple
Eligibility:
- Current W.A. Franke Honors Student accepted to present at conference
- Minimum 3.4 GPA
Additional Requirement: letter of recommendation from current research mentor.
Fall 2025
- Open Date: July 15th, 2025
- Close Date: August 15th, 2025
Spring 2026
- Open Date: November 15th, 2025
- Close Date: December 15, 2025
Summer 2026
- Open Date: February 15, 2026
- Close Date: March 15, 2026
Time commitment: up to an hour
This award is solely for those who are presenting their research/findings at a professional conference.