Scholarships

BEFORE APPLYING FOR GCAC TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS:

• Students must (1) complete the program/travel application and (2) pay a 10% program deposit to qualify for travel scholarships.
• ALL students from any university, community college, or high school anywhere in the world may apply.
• Scholarship recipients are required (1) to earn and report 30 hours of public community service by the program’s completion, (2) enroll in the course Global Service Learning and Citizenship: GST 140-440 at Bethel University (for three hours of transferable college credit) or audit the course (see details in the Enroll in GST 140-440 below), and (3) assist GCAC with requests to write a program review, speak at a board meeting, and participate in video testimonials.
• The 30 public community service hours may qualify students for the prestigious Bronze Level Congressional Award.  Students are encouraged to apply, but be advised GCAC does NOT apply on their behalf.

WHEN TO APPLY AND IMPORTANT INFO FOR GCAC TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS:

• Scholarship applications are due within 45 days of submitting the program application and deposit.
  First-time applicants receive priority funding.
  Students may receive a GCAC scholarship for a maximum of two programs.

HOW MUCH DO TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS COVER?

• Amounts vary and are based on quality of the application and need of the applicant. 
• The maximum scholarship amount awarded will not exceed 1/2 of the total program cost. 
• Once you are notified of the scholarship amount (if funded), that dollar amount will be deducted from your remaining balance prior to departure thus, you are responsible for the 10% deposit and then the remaining balance of the total cost MINUS your scholarship. 

GCAC’S SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS/TIMELINE:

• The scholarship committee will review applications within 30 days of submission.
• Once reviewed, applicants will receive notification directly from a member of the scholarship committee which may be done via phone or email or both.
• The applicant is responsible for checking their email periodically and respond if needed as a committee member may also contact you for additional information.

QUESTIONS?

GCAC wants you to go and grow with us! If you have questions, please reach out and ask. Contact us at info@globalcitizenadventurecorps.org

Earn three hours of transferable college credit at Bethel University by following the appropriate link based on your current status:

• Bethel students: Ask your advisor for a drop/add form and deliver to Stacie Freeman in 208b Campbell Hall on the McKenzie campus or have them email an electronic Add Form to freemans@bethelu.edu.
• High school students already enrolled in Bethel University’s Dual Enrollment program: Register for dual enrollment in GST 140-440.
• Other university students who are not enrolled at Bethel University: Apply and register for course by selecting “Undergraduate Student Application.”
• High school students who have not previously enrolled in a Bethel University dual enrollment course: Begin the enrollment and registration process by selecting “Dual Enrollment Student Application.”
• Those who wish to audit the course should email freemans@bethelu.edu.