Foothill College - Experience Foothill Scholarship for the Spring 2027 Buenos Aires Program

Description: The Foothill Global Experiential Learning Office is offering three $5,000 scholarships in the form of a program fee reduction (no direct payment to the student) for students accepted into the Buenos Aires program. The purpose of this funding is to support students who have been traditionally underrepresented in study abroad, and to support the diversification of our Global Experiential Learning programs into the future.

Eligibility: We welcome applications from Buenos Aires program applicants who are current Foothill students, and who have completed a 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and still have a funding gap between their financial aid award and the study abroad cost of attendance, and who identify with one or more of the following populations:
• First-generation college students
• Students from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to: American Indian or Alaskan Native, African American or Black, Hispanic or Latino/a, Asian, Native Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islander
• Students with disabilities
• LGBTQI+ students
• Veterans
• Economically disadvantaged students
Priority is given to current Foothill students. To receive the award, applicants must have submitted a Buenos Aires program application by the scholarship application deadline. Scholarship award will be contingent upon acceptance into the program. Students who apply for an Experience Foothill scholarship but are not awarded this scholarship may request to have their program fees paid up through October 31, 2026 refunded if they end up withdrawing from the program due to financial hardship.

Expectations: Awardees of this scholarship will be asked to submit a photo and an open letter to prospective students upon completion of their study abroad program, and will be invited to share their experiences abroad with prospective students from underrepresented groups on campus through on campus and/or virtual outreach events.

Application dates & deadlines: Application (in Academic Works) Deadline: October 16, 2026. Notification of Award: October 33, 2026

Selection process: Applications will be reviewed by a Foothill Global Experiential Learning Scholarship Committee. All applicants will be notified of results via email at the conclusion of the process.

To apply: Complete an application in Academic Works.

Prompt for the personal statement: Please write a 350-600 word personal statement sharing why you are applying for this scholarship, including what makes you eligible to be considered for this scholarship (strong essays will reference eligibility criteria), and what your anticipated funding gap is in order to be able to participate in this program. Also describe your involvement in Foothill to date. Last, please also share your vision of how you will fulfill the expectations of the outreach role, if awarded this scholarship.