The Office Of Education Abroad Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
UNC Charlotte Education Abroad is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in honor of our Hispanic/Latinx students, faculty, staff, and alumni, recognizing the achievements and contributions of Hispanic-American/Latinx individuals who have inspired others. Review this page for information and resources for Hispanic/Latinx students at UNC Charlotte interested in study abroad!
Hispanic Students Abroad at UNC Charlotte
Here’s a breakdown of Hispanic/Latinx participation in study abroad at UNC Charlotte from 2016 to 2022.
EA – HISPANIC STUDENTS ABROAD AT UNC CHARLOTTE
Resources
Explore this section for articles, multimedia, scholarship information, and more for Hispanic/Latinx students interested in studying abroad.
UNC Charlotte Study Abroad Alumni
Visit our Niners Abroad Blog to hear from recent study abroad alumni. New blogs will be posted weekly!
Articles & Guides
Here is a small selection of articles and guides related to studying abroad as a Hispanic/Latinx student.
Blog Posts and Personal Perspectives
- Traveling While Latino
- Exploring my Mexican Identity in Mexico
- Being Chicana in Europe
- Embarking On a Year-Long Global Program in Brazil
- The Journey Before the Journey: Finding the Right Program
- Experiencing a Different Hispanic Culture Than My Own
- How I Made My Study Abroad Dream Come True as a First-Generation Latina College Student
- The Moment I Felt Like a Local Abroad
- Mexican to Chilean: A Chicano Identity Transformation
- How My Identities Have Contributed to My Experience in Australia
Study Abroad Guides
- ISEP’s Recommended Programs for Hispanic Heritage-Seeking Students
- 5 Common Reasons That Hold Latino Students from Study Abroad
- Reasons to Study Abroad for Hispanic/Latin American Students
- Latinx Student’s Guide to Global Programs
- Guía para comenzar la planificación de estudios en el extranjero
- Paquete diseñado para familiares y personas que sirven de apoyo a estudiantes considerando la experiencia
- Meaningful Travel Tips & Tales: Latinx Traveler Perspectives
- Latino Students Studying Abroad
- First Generation Students Traveling Abroad
- FREE Ebook! The First Generation Students Study Abroad Guide
Scholarships
Here are just a few examples of study abroad scholarship and grant opportunities for Hispanic and other underrepresented students.
The NCSHP established the The North Carolina Hispanic College Fund to benefit Hispanic students in North Carolina. The NCHCF awards annual scholarships worth between $500 and $1,500 to help students who desire to attend college pay for their education. Scholarships recipients are recent graduates of North Carolina high schools who are of Hispanic/Latino background.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, this program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad. This scholarship is strongly geared toward minority students to pursue their academic studies abroad. This scholarship supports students who traditionally have been underrepresented in study abroad, including, but not limited to, students with high financial need, students in underrepresented fields, LGBTQIA+ students, and students with diverse ethnic backgrounds. You can earn up to $8,000 to study abroad!
- Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at a college or university in the United States
- Must be receiving a Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship.
Education Abroad provides workshops to students to prepare their scholarship essays. UNC Charlotte has a high success rate of recipients. Meet a few of our recipients here.
Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants. Among other benefits Scholars receive, HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and are awarded directly to students.
Fund for Education Abroad
The mission of the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is to provide scholarships and ongoing support to students who are underrepresented among the U.S. study abroad population. FEA makes life-changing, international experiences accessible to all by supporting minority, community college, and first-generation college students before, during, and after they participate in education abroad programs.
Affiliate Provider Scholarships
In addition to the scholarships listed above, many third-party program providers offer diversity and need-based scholarships for their study abroad programs. Here are a few examples! (Remember that you must be applying to one of the organization’s programs in order to qualify for their scholarship. Deadlines and applicable terms will vary.)
- API Diversity Scholarship
- IES David Porter Need-Based Diversity Scholarship
- AIFS Diversity Abroad Achievement Scholarship
- CAPA Diversity Advocate Grant
- IFSA Diversity Scholarship
- USAC Access, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship
Videos
One of the best things students can do to prepare themselves for study abroad is to learn from others who have been there before them. Check out some of these videos for different perspectives and tips related to the unique Hispanic/Latinx experience abroad!
Latinx Adventures Abroad
This is a great conversation from study abroad staff and alumni at UC Irvine, talking about their experiences studying abroad as Latinx individuals.
Latinx Students Abroad: Concerns from Loved Ones (En Español)
From UC Santa Barbara comes another great video, in Spanish, which addresses how to deal with worries your loved ones may have about you studying abroad.
Latinx Experience Abroad
Here are some more Latinx student perspectives!