UGA students receive Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

 

Photo of Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant recipient Daniel Orta

Photo of Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant recipient Esther Kim

Two UGA students received Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants from the national organization. 

Esther Kim of Sugar Hill, Georgia, a sophomore majoring in public relations  will study abroad in the United Kingdom. (left photo)

Daniel Orta of Decatur, Georgia, a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering  will study abroad in Valencia, Spain. (right photo)

The $1,000 grants were awarded to  just 125 students across the nation.

The grants are designed to support undergraduates, both members and nonmembers from campuses that have Phi Kappa Phi chapters, as they seek expanded knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad.

The selection process for a study abroad grant is based on the applicant’s academic achievement, campus and community service, relation of travel to academic preparation and career goals, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and acceptance into a study abroad program. Each recipient receives $1,000 to be applied toward travel abroad.

Established in 2001, the Study Abroad Grant Program is part of the Society’s robust portfolio of award and grant programs, which gives more than $1 million each year to outstanding students and members through graduate and dissertation fellowships, funding for post-baccalaureate development, and grants for local, national and international literacy initiatives.

To learn more about the Study Abroad Program and other Phi Kappa Phi awards, visit www.phikappaphi.org/awards.