Study Abroad Scholarships Available!
The Department of Religious Studies & Classics is offering scholarships specifically for Arizona in Bhutan and Arizona in Orvieto.
See below for more information about these scholarships and more!
Students are welcome to apply for any and all of the funding awards listed below for which they are eligible. Any questions about study abroad scholarships can be directed to Dr. Courtney Friesen at friesen@arizona.edu.
2027 Arizona in Bhutan Awards offered by the Department of Religious Studies & Classics
1. General Arizona in Bhutan Award:
Awards of up to $500 are available for any University of Arizona student committed to the Arizona in Bhutan Study Abroad Program in Summer 2027. Priority will be given to majors or minors in the Department of Religious Studies & Classics, but all U of A students (with any major/minor) can apply. The number and amount of awards will be determined by the number and quality of applications received.
2. Arizona in Bhutan Award for Majors in Religious Studies and/or Classics:
Additional monetary awards are available for majors in Religious Studies, RSHP, and/or Classics who are committed to the Arizona in Bhutan Study Abroad Program in Summer 2027. The number and amount of awards will be determined by the number and quality of applications received. Majors in the department will be considered for both the General Award and the Majors Award.
Majors should ALSO APPY for the following study abroad awards (more details are further below):
- College of Humanities FEARLESS INQUIRIES ABROAD Scholarship ($2,000) and other COH Study Abroad Scholarships (February deadline): Apply here
- SILLC Global Award ($1,500 - February deadline): Apply here.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the end of the Spring 2027 semester. Application instructions can be found here.
More Info & Application Instructions
See below for additional study abroad scholarships!
2027 Arizona in Orvieto Awards offered by the Department of Religious Studies & Classics
1. General Arizona in Orvieto Award:
Awards of up to $500 are available for any University of Arizona student enrolled in CLAS 160D2 and/or CLAS 342 through the Arizona in Orvieto, Italy Study Abroad Program. Priority will be given to majors or minors in the Department of Religious Studies & Classics, but all U of A students (with any major/minor) can apply. The number and amount of awards will be determined by the number and quality of applications received.
2. Arizona in Orvieto Award for Majors in Classics and/or Religious Studies:
Additional monetary awards are available for majors in Classics, Religious Studies, and/or RSHP who are enrolled in CLAS 160D2 and/or CLAS 342 through the Arizona in Orvieto, Italy Study Abroad Program. The number and amount of awards will be determined by the number and quality of applications received. Majors in the department will be considered for both the General Award and the Majors Award.
Majors should ALSO APPY for the following study abroad awards (more details are further below):
- College of Humanities FEARLESS INQUIRIES ABROAD Scholarship ($2,000) and other COH Study Abroad Scholarships (February deadline): Apply here
- SILLC Global Award ($1,500 - February deadline): Apply here.
- Cynthia White Travel and Study in Italy Award ($250): Apply here.
Arizona in Orvieto Award Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the end of the Spring 2027 semester. Application instructions can be found here.
More Info & Application Instructions
See below for additional study abroad scholarships!
ADDITIONAL STUDY ABROAD FUNDING:
SILLC Global Award for SILLC Majors (Applications Due February 16, 2027):
Awards of up to $1,500 are available to SILLC majors to support participation in Study Abroad. SILLC majors include Classics, Religious Studies, Religious Studies for Health Professionals, Italian Studies and more. More information and application instructions can be found on the SILLC Global Award Fund webpage.
Donna Swaim International Award for Religious Studies Majors:
Majors in Religious Studies and Religious Studies for Health Professionals (RSHP) who apply for the SILLC Global Award are automatically considered for the Donna Swaim International Award for Religious Studies. Award amounts are typically $600.
Cynthia White Travel and Study in Italy Award
Several awards of $250 are available for University of Arizona students enrolled in a UArizona Classics course while participating in Study Abroad programs in Italy.
College of Humanities Scholarships (Applications Due In February Each Year):
Numerous scholarships are available for College of Humanities majors (Classics, Religious Studies, Religious Studies for Health Professionals, etc.), including the FEARLESS INQUIRIES ABROAD scholarship ($2,000) and other study abroad scholarships.
UA Study Abroad Office - Scholarships and Financial Aid:
Please contact the Study Abroad office to discuss additional funding opportunities to make your study abroad dreams a reality!
Questions? Contact Dr. Courtney Friesen at friesen@arizona.edu.