Bailey International Service Travel Scholarships
Faculty Sponsor Information Sheet – Updated 7/29/14
FRED S. BAILEY INTERNATIONAL SERVICE TRAVEL
SCHOLARSHIP FOR CAUSE-DRIVEN LEADERS
The FRED S. BAILEY INTERNATIONAL SERVICE TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP FOR CAUSE-DRIVEN LEADERS offers scholarships of
$600-1800 dollars for travel to University of Illinois undergraduate students leading international service projects. The
experience of interning, volunteering, and/or studying abroad has a long-lasting effect on students. These programs
often come with significant financial costs, particularly in regards to travel.
Award Information
The Fred S. Bailey International Travel Scholarship program will fund up to 75% of the total cost of international travel
with a service component. Awards range from $600–$1800, depending on duration of study and associated costs (price
of air travel to/from country, length of stay, etc.) For more information on maximum allowable funding for specific
countries, see Appendix I: Bailey International Travel Scholarships, Countries Listed by Funding Zone.
Student must be enrolled as an undergraduate student in good standing at the University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign
campus during the current or previous academic semester. Student need not be enrolled in classes at the time of the
internship but must be working towards a degree at UIUC. Students who will have already graduated as of the departure
date of the trip are not eligible to apply.
Selection Criteria - Students will be selected on the basis of their demonstrated commitment to the project/program,
long-term career goals in international development or related fields, the trip’s potential impact on the student’s
learning and professional development, potential for positive impact on the host community and financial need.
Application Period
Applications will be reviewed by the Bailey Scholarship committee during two application periods: Spring (October 15 –
November 12), and Summer/Fall (April 1 – May 1).
ROLE OF THE FACULTY SPONSOR
1. Letter of Support – A letter of support must be submitted with the student’s application by faculty sponsor. The
letter should discuss the international service project’s potential impact on the student’s learning and
professional development as well as the student’s potential for success in the position. Please discuss the
student’s qualifications to complete the project and any previous experience with the project the student has.
1. Learning Goals – Assist student with development of a list of measurable learning objectives for the
international service project. Learning objectives must be signed off and approved by faculty sponsor. Faculty
sponsor reviews and approves a written report of the student’s progress towards meeting their learning
objectives and towards completion of the proposed project. Acceptable formats for this report will be
communicated by the Bailey Scholarship Director but will require a minimum of 2000 words. (Sample learning
goals: TBA)
APPENDIX I: Bailey International Travel Scholarships, Countries Listed by Funding Zone
ZONE A - 75% of travel costs, maximum award: $1800
Afghanistan
Indonesia
Australia
Japan
Bangladesh
Kazakhstan
Bhutan
Kiribati
Brunei
Korea, North
Burma
Korea, South
Cambodia
Kyrgyzstan
China
Laos
East Timor
Malaysia
Fiji
Maldives
India
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Mongolia
Nauru
Nepal
New Zealand
Pakistan
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Russian Federation
Samoa
Singapore
Solomon Islands
Sri Lanka
Tajikistan
Thailand
Tonga
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vietnam
ZONE B - 75% of travel costs, maximum award: $1100
Argentina
Ecuador
Bahrain
Egypt
Bolivia
Guyana
Brazil
Iran
Chile
Iraq
Colombia
Israel
Cyprus
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Oman
Palestine
Paraguay
Peru
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Suriname
Syria
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
Venezuela
Yemen
ZONE C - 75% of travel costs, maximum award: $1500
Algeria
Equatorial Guinea
Angola
Eritrea
Benin
Ethiopia
Botswana
Gabon
Burkina
Gambia
Burundi
Ghana
Cameroon
Guinea
Cape Verde
Guinea-Bissau
Central African Republic
Ivory Coast
Chad
Kenya
Comoros
Lesotho
Congo
Liberia
Congo, DRC
Libya
Djibouti
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Rwanda
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sudan
Swaziland
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
ZONE D - 75% of travel costs, maximum award: $600
Albania
Denmark
Andorra
Dominica
Antigua and Barbuda
Dominican Republic
Armenia
El Salvador
Austria
Estonia
Azerbaijan
Finland
Bahamas
France
Barbados
Georgia
Belarus
Germany
Belgium
Greece
Belize
Grenada
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Guatemala
Bulgaria
Haiti
Canada
Honduras
Costa Rica
Hungary
Croatia
Iceland
Cuba
Ireland
Czech Republic
Italy
Jamaica
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malta
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
Nicaragua
Norway
Panama
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines
San Marino
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Vatican City
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