Office of International Programs Scholarships and Awards
Betsy Ervin Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, in the amount of $750, is dedicated in memory of Dr. Betsy Ervin, who
served as the Swansea program faculty leader in Spring 2006. Students who are
participating in UNCW’s Spring semester study abroad program at Swansea University
in Wales are eligible to apply. Applicants should complete a 250 word essay about why
they are deserving of this scholarship, and how, if selected, they would help promote
the Swansea program to potential future applicants. Please submit the essay along with
the Office of International Programs' Education Abroad Grant (PDF). Multiple copies are
not required if you are applying for other awards which call for this application. For
deadlines, see above.
Philip Melling Scholarship
The Philip Melling Scholarship in International Programs was established in memory of
Dr. Melling, founder of the American Studies Department in Swansea University in
Wales. It was under his leadership that several academic exchanges with American
universities, including UNCW, were established. This merit-based special achievement
scholarship is for an undergraduate student that has been accepted into the Swansea,
Wales program. The UNCW-Swansea program began in 1986 and is the longest
running study abroad program at UNCW. Applicants for this award could be granted
$500 to $1000 by completing the Office of International Program's Education Abroad
Grant (PDF). Multiple copies are not required if you are applying for other awards which
call for this application. For deadlines, see above.
Parrish-Betts Travel Award
The Parrish-Betts Travel Award was created by Elizabeth Betts in honor of her
grandparents, Alice and John Parrish. This merit-based award supports UNCW’s efforts
to graduate global citizens by providing an opportunity for students to broaden their
experience through study abroad. Preference will be given to graduate or
undergraduate students who have demonstrated an interest in Africa or Asia, and have
applied to study abroad on a spring UNCW-approved semester or summer study
abroad program with a minimum duration of 4 weeks. Applicants for this award could be
granted $500 to $1000 by completing the Office of International Program's Application
for Education Abroad Grant (PDF). Multiple copies are not required if you are applying
for other awards which call for this application. For deadlines, see above.
The Sandra Koza Frank Travel Scholarship
Created by David J. Frank and his children in loving memory of their wife and mother,
Sandra Koza Frank, this scholarship supports UNCW’s efforts to graduate global
citizens. Thanks to the Franks’ generosity, more students will be given the opportunity
to participate in cultural immersion programs. This merit-based award is available to
UNCW students participating in credit-bearing, university-approved study abroad
programs or international ESL, exchange, or degree-seeking students. Recipients will
be selected on the basis of demonstrated academic ability and special achievement.
Funding may vary but awards will usually be between $500 and $1000. Students
interested in applying for the award should fill out the Office of International Program’s
Education Abroad Grant (PDF). Multiple copies are not required if you are applying for
other awards which call for this application. For deadlines, see above.
Stella Doran International Studies Award
This special award is presented in memory of Stella Doran and her husband Edward by
their son Dr. Guy Doran. The Dorans, citizens of Wilmington and the world, enjoyed
travel and serving the community with compassion and generosity of spirit. In order to
treasure their memory and to support study abroad opportunities for travel-loving
students, the Dorans are contributing over $25,000 for UNCW students with financial
needs and high merit. Rising juniors and seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA, demonstrated
financial need, and who are applying for a semester or full-year education abroad
program may apply. Applicants for this award could be granted $500 to $1000 by
completing the Office of International Program's Education Abroad Grant (PDF).
Multiple copies are not required if you are applying for other awards which call for this
application. For deadlines, see above.