Study Abroad Scholarship

UPDATED 2025/2026

San Diego Mesa College International Education Committee established this scholarship to provide financial assistance to deserving students plan to participate in the current Mesa Study Abroad Programming.

To be considered for this scholarship you:

  • Must be involved with at least one of the following groups on campus:
    Study Abroad (a sanctioned, credit-bearing Study Abroad Program hosted by Mesa)
  • Must have a 2.5 (C+) GPA
  • Must be enrolled at least part time at Mesa College
  • Must demonstrate financial need

 

Award funds will be disbursed:
Next Academic Year (Fall Semester)

Award
$250 - $500
Deadline
02/17/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. 2025: Your Educational Journey. Please share the following: The educational journey that led you to Mesa, including what you did before coming here and what made you decide to enroll at Mesa. Your future goals, including what you plan to do after graduation from Mesa and what your long-term career and educational goals are. Why you chose your major or field of study. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
  2. 2025: Resiliency Question. Please share the following: How you have exhibited resiliency in your life. Specific examples of a challenge or challenges that you have overcome. How this scholarship will have a meaningful impact on your educational journey. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
  3. 2025: Financial Need. Submit an original essay describing your financial need. Mention if you are eligible for PELL or BOG funding, or describe why you are not eligible for PELL or BOG. Include any outside financial support you receive from all sources. (500 words)
  4. 2025: Describe why you want to study abroad in a current San Diego Mesa College program, and how this experience will help you in your academic and/or professional career. (500 word limit)
  5. 2025: Please upload a copy of your acceptance letter from your program provider and transcripts.