EF’s Global Citizen Scholarship Fund
Supported by the EF Global Classroom Foundation
Here at EF, our goal has been Opening the World Through Education for over 55 years. The EF Global Classroom Foundation is an umbrella for EF’s charitable activities, which have included disaster relief in China, Haiti, Indonesia, Japan, Nepal, and the U.S., as well as providing funding to underserved communities for educational opportunities and educational tours.
With the support of the EF Global Classroom Foundation, our Global Citizen Scholarship Fund is designed to help open the world for more students than ever with $100,000 in annual travel scholarships. Each year, we will award $1,000 to as many as 100 students from around the country.
Learn more about the EF Global Classroom Foundation here, or see below for more on the travel scholarship for students.
How to apply
1. Complete an online application
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Application deadlines
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All students traveling between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2024 are eligible to apply for the 2023 and 2024 Global Citizen Scholarship. Deadline dates for applications vary depending on your travel date:
| Travel dates | Deadline | Winner Announcement |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 2023-Mar. 2023 | Aug. 15, 2022 | Aug. 31, 2022 |
| Apr. 2023-Jun. 2023 | Nov. 15, 2022 | Dec. 16, 2022 |
| Jul. 2023-Sep. 2023 | Feb. 15, 2023 | Mar. 1, 2023 |
| Oct. 2023-Dec. 2023 | May 15, 2023 | Jun. 1, 2023 |
| Jan. 2024-Mar. 2024 | Aug. 15, 2023 | Aug. 31, 2023 |
| Apr. 2024-Jun. 2024 | Nov. 15, 2023 | Dec. 15, 2023 |
| Jul. 2024-Sep. 2024 | Feb. 15, 2024 | Mar. 1, 2024 |
| Oct. 2024-Dec. 2024 | May 15, 2024 | Jun. 3, 2024 |
Meet our most recent winners
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Aryal W., South Carolina
“To me, perspective is everything. It challenges our beliefs and causes us to grow as people.”
Traveling on Italy, France & Spain -
Joelle D., Virginia
“Traveling to different countries allows a look into different cultures that no textbook can offer.”
Traveling on The Alps & the Mediterranean Coast -
Julian M., Texas
“Since the day my French teacher told us about this tour, I was like ‘I have to go!’”
Traveling on Paris, Provence & Barcelona
