WMU School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability: Mary Upjohn Meader Study Abroad Award Grant
Western Michigan University
Foundation
Funding Amount
Up to US $2,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
WMU School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability: Mary Upjohn Meader Study Abroad Award Grant
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Western Michigan University
Amount: Up to US $2,000
Last Updated: January 05, 2026
Summary
The Mary Upjohn Meader Study Abroad Award, offered by Western Michigan University, supports geography-related study abroad experiences for undergraduate and graduate students. Awards can reach up to $2000 for traditional programs and $1000 for faculty-led field courses. The number of awards is contingent upon fund availability and qualified applicants. This initiative encourages students to broaden their educational horizons through international experiences.Overview
Mary Upjohn Meader Study Abroad Award This award supports study abroad endeavors for undergraduate students majoring in geography, tourism and travel, or community and regional planning, or for a geography graduate student. There are two definitions of study abroad that are recognized when bestowing this award: 1) the traditional study abroad which is a WMU sponsored, at least one semester long study abroad program; 2) a WMU facultyled field experience course for credit. For the traditional study abroad experience up to five (5) awards at $2000 each may be given. For the geography field experience course up to twelve (12) awards at $1000 each may be given. All of these awards are contingent on the availability of the funds and qualified applicants. The award is credited directly to the student’s account for tuition only.Eligibility
We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Mary Upjohn Meader Study Abroad Award is based on the following criteria: A geography, tourism & travel, or community and regional planning major OR geography graduate student at WMUA minimum overall GPA of 3.3. At least 15 credit hours in geography by the time of trip departure.Ready to apply for WMU School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability: Mary Upjohn Meader Study Abroad Award Grant?
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