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 cumulative GPA
- Accepted to an accredited study abroad program
Fall 2026 Application Cycle
- Open Date: July 15, 2026
- Close Date: August 15, 2026
Spring 2027 Application Cycle
- Open Date: September 25, 2026
- Close Date: October 15, 2026
Summer 2027 Application Cycle
- Open Date: February 15, 2027
- Close Date: March 15, 2027
Additional Requirement: Proof of acceptance to the study abroad program is required before the award can be disbursed.
Estimated Time commitment: Up to an hour
Summer 2027 application cycle applicants will be notified by the first week of April 2027.
Students participating in the Franke Honors Summer Abroad Greece, Franke Honors Summer Abroad Portugal, or CIELO Costa Rica programs should not apply through this application.
Visit the Honors Engagement Funding Category Guide to find more information on General Study Abroad Scholarships.
W.A. Franke Global Fellowship
Award: TBD
Number of Awards: Up to 6 awards
Eligibility:
- Current W.A. Franke Honors Student
- Minimum 3.4 GPA
- Accepted to an accredited Summer 2027 study abroad program lasting four or more weeks.
Summer 2027
- Open Date: February 15, 2027
- Close Date: March 15, 2027
Additional Requirement: Proof of acceptance to the study abroad program must be submitted before the award can be disbursed.
Applicants will be notified by the first week of April 2027.
Estimated time commitment: Up to 1 hour.
Franke Honors Summer Abroad - Greece
Award: up to $1,500
Number of Awards: multiple
Eligibility:
- Current W.A. Franke Honors College student
- Minimum 3.4 GPA
- Accepted into the Franke Honors Summer Abroad – Greece program
Scholarship Consideration:
The first 20 students accepted into the Franke Honors Summer Abroad – Greece program will automatically be considered for scholarships of up to $1,500. No separate scholarship application is required.
Next Steps: Interested? Reach out to Claire McLane. For scholarship related questions, reach out to Angie Valdez.
Franke Honors Summer Abroad - Portugal
Award: up to $1,500
Number of Awards: multiple
Eligibility:
- Current W.A. Franke Honors College student
- Minimum 3.4 GPA
- Accepted into the Franke Honors Summer Abroad – Portugal program
Scholarship Consideration:
The first 20 students accepted into the Franke Honors Summer Abroad – Portugal program will automatically be considered for scholarships of up to $1,500. No separate scholarship application is required.
Next Steps: Interested? Reach out to Claire McLane. For scholarship related questions, reach out to Angie Valdez.
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 2026
- Open Date: July 15, 2026
- Close Date: August 15, 2026
Spring 2027
- Open Date: November 15, 2026
- Close Date: December 15, 2026
Summer 2027
- Open Date: February 15, 2027
- Close Date: March 15, 2027
Time commitment: up to an hour
This award is solely for those who are presenting their research/findings at a professional conference.
Visit the Honors Engagement Funding Category Guide to find more information on Honors Conference/Travel Awards