CLA Global Studies BA Scholarships & Financial Aid

College of Liberal Arts Student Scholarships and Awards

In addition to university scholarships and financial aid, the College of Liberal Arts offers more than 100 college and departmental awards and scholarships.

The following are just a few of the scholarships available to College of Liberal Arts students.

The Donald Parsons Endowed Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding College of Liberal Arts student in any year who demonstrates financial need.
The Ellen Stover Northup Award in International Studies is a need-based scholarship awarded to outstanding College of Liberal Arts students to assist with the costs of studying abroad for one semester, with preference given to students studying abroad for the first time.
The James H. Glackin Scholarship is a need-based scholarship for first-year students who exhibit academic achievement in the College of Liberal Arts.
The Jane D. Mackler Scholarship is awarded to first-year, sophomore and junior students who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need.
The Marie Rittenhouse Masters Scholarship is awarded to College of Liberal Arts students who graduated from the Philadelphia public school system and demonstrate academic achievement.
The Nadia Kravchenko Award is given to a nontraditional College of Liberal Arts student pursuing his or her bachelor’s degree.

Learn more about College of Liberal Arts scholarships.

Department Scholarships & Awards

The Global Studies program has funding opportunities to help students go global either through research or studying abroad.

Global Scholar Grants for Undergraduate Study Abroad

Global Studies majors are required to fulfill a regional enrichment requirement designed to provide expertise in a specific region of the world. The Global Scholar Grant is intended for Global Studies majors who study abroad for at least six weeks and complete at least six credits to fulfill their regional enrichment requirement. A limited number of scholarships will be awarded, and awards will be allocated based on merit and need. Awards may include

up to $1,500 for summer programs,
up to $3,000 for a semester abroad and
up to $5,000 for an academic year abroad.

To be eligible to apply, applicants must be enrolled as full-time undergraduates in the Global Studies Major, have demonstrated financial need and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Applications are due by the following dates.

Summer sessions: Feb. 15
Fall term and academic year: April 15
Spring term: Oct. 15

If you have questions about the Global Scholar Grant, contact
Danielle K. Scherer, assistant director of Global Studies.
Email: danielle.scherer@temple.edu.

Student Organization Grants

The Global Studies program seeks to support College of Liberal Arts-affiliated student organizations, both graduate and undergraduate, in undertaking activities with a global focus, including conferences, field trips, film screenings, performances, speakers, workshops and more. Any affiliated student organization may apply for grants of up to $1,000.

To apply, submit a one-page description of your proposed activity and a detailed budget of costs. Preference will be given to proposals with anticipated or confirmed sources of co-financing.

Application deadline: March 15
Award announcement: April 15 (to be used in full for the following academic year between July 1 and June 30)

Applications may be sent in an email to globalstudies@temple.edu. If you have questions, contact
Mark Pollack, director of the Global Studies program.
Email: mark.pollack@temple.edu.

Financial Aid

Follow these steps to apply for financial aid. Learn how your student status affects your financial aid options and application process. Read about your educational grant and loan options.

Contact Student Financial Services at sfs@temple.edu or 215-204-2244 with any questions you might have.

Federal Stafford Loans

Applying for federal Stafford loans requires completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). At Temple University, unsubsidized Stafford loans are available to full-time students up to a maximum amount of $20,500 annually.

Federal Work-study

Eligibility for the Federal Work-study Program is based on the applicant’s need as determined by the information on the applicant’s FAFSA. In addition, students must be enrolled at least half time and maintain satisfactory academic progress. Students are paid biweekly for hours worked.

Learn aid, scholarship and work-study options at Student Financial Services.

Questions

For more information or if you have questions about scholarships and awards in the College of Liberal Arts, contact Yolanda Mobley, assistant director for awards management.
Email: yolanda.mobley@temple.edu