Kaitlyn Dwyer, a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, shares her experience studying abroad in Greece.

Faith Benson, a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, participated in a study abroad program in India in winter 2022-23.

Daijonna Glee (business student with a minor in Korean studies), a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, participated in International Business in London in winter 2022.

Ben Dent (finance major), a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, participated in International Business in London in winter 2022.

Angelina Evans (computer science and geography double-major), a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, participated in the CIEE Open Campus Singapore in fall 2022.

Angela Pandit (finance major and Spanish minor), a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, participated in the IES Barcelona program in fall 2022.

Rachael Hensley (finance major), a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, participated in International Business in London in fall 2022.

Tegan Wharton, a UI biology major on the pre-med track, received a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient to study Comparative Health in the Dominican Republic in winter 2022.

Braydon Simms (communication studies major), a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, participated in CEA Prague: Internship in fall 2022.

Recently returned from abroad, this winter’s Diversity Ambassadors Scholarship recipients share what they thought of their experiences and what advice they might have for others considering studying abroad. 

Up to ten $1,000 Diversity Ambassador Scholarships are awarded for the spring and fall semesters or academic year, and up to ten scholarships are awarded for summer and winter sessions. 

Through outreach efforts and scholarships, UI Study Abroad is opening up opportunities for those underrepresented in study abroad.