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Study Abroad

RC students take their language skills and passion for social justice into the world in myriad ways every year, contributing to the fact that the University of Michigan has the most students studying abroad among Big Ten universities and is fourth in the nation among higher education institutions. 

Since 2008, the RC has awarded over $250,000 to students pursuing study abroad, internships, and other academic experiences. 

The Residential College abides by University measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This includes any travel restrictions described on the Center for Global and Intercultural Studies website, as well as the domestic and international travel details on the Global Michigan website.

Hannah Brauer, RC '20, in Heredia Province, Costa Rica at La Catarata de La Paz [La Paz Waterfall]. "Someone yelled 'Go Blue!' from the top of the waterfall as this photo was taken!"

Overview & Eligibility 

Available RC Scholarships:

  • Brown Scholarship for Students in the World
  • Honeli Award for Student Engagement
  • Jean McGuire Language Study Award
  • Residential College Scholarship Award
  • Rose Silverman Award for Engaged Learning in the Residential College
  • Rose Silverman International Educational Scholarship
  • William S. Blackford Scholarship 

Award Range: $50 - $2,500

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Residential College Student: Applicants must be currently enrolled in the LSA Residential College to be eligible for these scholarships. 
    • Students with a declared RC Major or Minor are eligible to apply 
  • Pre-Reading: Before applying, students are required to complete any designated pre-reading materials related to the scholarship.
  • Need-Based Scholarships: Scholarships marked as "FAFSA: Yes" require the student to have submitted a FAFSA for their term of funding. A consultation with the Office of Financial Aid is necessary to ensure that the scholarship will not negatively impact the student’s financial aid package. 
    • Appointments with OFA are the student’s responsibility and should be scheduled prior to a submitted application 
  • International vs. Domestic Travel: Some scholarships require that awarded funds be used for experiences outside the United States, while others are available for any type of application, whether international, domestic, or remote. 
  • Supported Activities: Each scholarship supports various activities such as language study, travel, thesis funding, or project-based learning. 
  • RC Impact Statement: Student recipients are required to submit an impact statement to the RC following their experience, travel, or use of funds.  

See individual scholarship details for additional requirements. Questions about eligibility can be sent to Katie Gass at kgass@umich.edu

Application Instructions

Must be an RC Student. LSA students with a declared RC major or RC Minor are also eligible.

  1. Complete the required prereading (found below) 
  2. Determine the funding amount you want to request 
  3. Select the award or scholarship that best fits your situation
  4. Begin the online application process! 
  5. Request letters of recommendation (the earlier, the better!) via the online application. 
  6. Submit your completed application, budget, and essay - make sure your essay question matches the fund you are applying for.  

Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please allow a minimum of 4 weeks from submission for review and award notification. Spring/Summer applications should be submitted by the last day of classes in the Winter term. 

FAQs

Learn More about the RC Scholarship Funds