This year, People to People Ambassador Programs, People to People international, and our partners will provide more than $750,000 in scholarships and awards to delegates traveling on our programs. Once you’re enrolled in the program, check your email and your delegate website regularly for new information—we are constantly striving to find new scholarship partners and will notify you as new opportunities become available.

Select your program to see the scholarships, awards, and loans currently available.
 

Leadership Programs

Leadership Summit Scholarship   Due date: February 14, 2011   Eligibility: Community involvement Enrolled on a 2011 Leadership Summit Scholastic achievement Essay Financial need Additional criteria: See application for details; application will be mailed to delegates in their acceptance materials and posted in the Delegate Communication Center.   Number of Scholarships: Varies   Process: Complete application. Follow directions and send in the required materials only. Applicants will be evaluated by the Scholarship Selection Committee, with winners announced March 14, 2011.   World Leadership Forum (Summer and Spring) Scholarship   Due date: October 25, 2010, for all spring 2011 programs February 14, 2011, for all summer 2011 programs   Eligibility: Community involvement Enrolled in a 2011 World Leadership Forum Scholastic achievement Essay Financial need Additional criteria: See application for details; application will be mailed to delegates in their acceptance materials and posted in the Delegate Communication Center.   Number of Scholarships: Varies   Process: Complete application. Follow directions and send in the required materials only. Applicants will be evaluated by the Scholarship Selection Committee, with winners announced November 22, 2010, for spring programs, or March 14, 2011, for summer programs.   World Leadership Forum (Fall) Scholarship   Due date: May 16, 2011   Eligibility: Community involvement Enrolled in a fall 2011 World Leadership Forum Scholastic achievement Essay Financial need Additional criteria: See application for details; application will be mailed to delegates in their acceptance materials and posted in the Delegate Communication Center.   Number of Scholarships: Varies   Process: Complete application. Follow directions and send in the required materials only. Applicants will be evaluated by the Scholarship Selection Committee, with winners announced June 13, 2011.   Seeking scholarships locally   Your local community may be a great source for scholarships, grants, sponsorships, or other funding opportunities. Do some research, make some phone calls. Your local Rotary, Kiwanis, or college clubs may be sources of help for you. Perhaps you can do a presentation for them before and after your program.   Seeking loans locally   Private loan companies may be an option for your family. Local and national banks sometimes offer loans for educational travel (if you are in grades 9-12 and therefore earning high school credit for your program, be sure to mention this). Terms and availability vary, so do your research! It might be a great funding opportunity for you!

Student Ambassador Programs

Friends of Ambassadors Scholarships   Due date: January 11, 2011   Eligibility: Community involvement Enrolled on a Student Ambassador program prior to December 31, 2010. (Students who enrolled after this date can see the Ambassadorial Spirit Scholarship.) Scholastic achievement Essay Financial need Additional criteria: See application for details.   Number of Scholarships: Varies; limited number of $1,000 scholarships awarded   Process: Download application from OnBoard. Follow directions and send in the required materials only. Applicants will be evaluated by the Scholarship Selection Committee, with winners announced February 8, 2011.   Ambassadorial Spirit Scholarships   Due date: March 18, 2011   Eligibility: Community involvement Enrolled on a Student Ambassador program after December 31, 2010. (Students enrolled prior to this date can see the Friends of Ambassador Scholarships). Scholastic achievement Essay Financial need Additional criteria: See application for details   Number of Scholarships: Varies; limited number of $1,000 scholarships awarded   Process: Download application from OnBoard. Follow directions and send in the required materials only. Applicants will be evaluated by the Scholarship Selection Committee, with winners announced April 15, 2011.   Change My World Forever Award   Due date: January 11, 2011   Eligibility: Financial need Scholastic achievement Community involvement Enrolled in a Student Ambassador program with interview successfully completed Essay Additional criteria: See application for details   Number of Scholarships: 500 awards of $1,000 toward program tuition   Process: Download application from OnBoard. Follow directions and send in the required materials only. Applicants will be evaluated by the Scholarship Selection Committee, with winners announced February 8, 2011.   People to People International Interest-Free Loans   Due date: March 1, 2011   Eligibility: Enrolled in Student Ambassador Program Ability to repay loan in $100 monthly installments beginning September 15, 2011 Membership in a People to People International chapter (See full details in your Student Ambassador Protocol handbook or at www.ptpi.org)   Number of Loans: Limited number of $1,000 loans   Process: Log in to the Members Only section of www.ptpi.org to download an application (if you are not currently a member, you can also join from this website). Recipients will be notified by mail by April 30, 2011.   Seeking scholarships locally   Your local community may be a great source for scholarships, grants, sponsorships, or other funding opportunities. Do some research, make some phone calls. Your local Rotary, Kiwanis, or college clubs may be sources of help for you. Perhaps you can do a presentation for them before and after your program.   Seeking loans locally   Private loan companies may be an option for your family. Local and national banks sometimes offer loans for educational travel (if you are in grades 9-12 and therefore earning high school credit for your program, be sure to mention this). Terms and availability vary, so do your research! It might be a great funding opportunity for you!

Scholarship Etiquette

Some things to keep in mind before applying for scholarships: If your family is counting on a scholarship for funding but you do not receive it, withdrawal fees still apply and increase closer to departure. To avoid surprises, be aware of scholarship announcement dates and how they correspond to the Withdrawal and Refund schedule in your terms and conditions.   If you receive donations for your travels and then earn a scholarship that makes donations unnecessary, plan to (a) return the money, (b) donate it to another organization, or (c) use it for incidentals your scholarship doesn’t cover.   If you earn a scholarship, the program office will reimburse any funds paid that you no longer need for your tuition.