Provided by Ball State University
The Study Abroad Start Up Fund is a financial resource directed to assist students with securing passports, visas, or other upfront expenses necessary to apply for a study abroad program. The fund is designed for expenses that often arise before a study abroad term officially begins. Maximum award is $500, with the most common award amount being $165, the cost of a U.S. passport.
Award amount
$500
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
See provider
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
<15 min
Essay
Not required
Current matriculated Ball State students
Planning to study abroad from Ball State
Must have an active Ball State study abroad application
Requests for visas or deposits require an accepted application to their program
Students may apply once per academic year
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Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
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Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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