This year, People to People Ambassador Programs, People to People International, and our partners will provide over $500,000 in scholarships and awards to delegates traveling on our programs, as well as to past participants entering college. 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 and loans currently available:
 

Leadership Programs

Leadership Summit Scholarship   Due date: February 6, 2009   Eligibility: Community involvement Enrolled on a 2009 Leadership Summit Scholastic achievement Essay Financial need Potentially other 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: 9 full- or partial-tuition scholarships (minimum)   Process: Complete application. Follow directions and send in the required materials only. Applicants will be evaluated by the Scholarship Selection Committee, with winners announced around March 9, 2009.   World Leadership Forum (Summer) Scholarship   Due date: February 6, 2009   Eligibility: Community involvement Enrolled in a summer 2009 World Leadership Forum Scholastic achievement Essay Financial need Potentially other 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: 6 full- or partial-tuition scholarships (minimum)   Process: Complete application. Follow directions and send in the required materials only. Applicants will be evaluated by the Scholarship Selection Committee, with winners announced around March 9, 2009.   World Leadership Forum (Fall) Scholarship   Due date: May 8, 2009   Eligibility: Community involvement Enrolled in a fall 2009 World Leadership Forum Scholastic achievement Essay Financial need Potentially other 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: 6 full- or partial-tuition scholarships (minimum)   Process: Complete application. Follow directions and send in the required materials only. Applicants will be evaluated by the Scholarship Selection Committee, with winners announced around June 5, 2009.   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!

Sports Ambassador Programs

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 9, 2009   Eligibility: Community involvement Enrolled (prior to scholarship application) on a Student Ambassador Program prior to December 31, 2008. (Students who enrolled after this date can see the Ambassadorial Spirit Scholarship.) Scholastic achievement Essay Financial need Potentially other criteria: See application for details   Number of Scholarships: 5 $1,000 awards (minimum)   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 around February 20, 2009.   Qantas Airways Scholarship   Due date: January 9, 2009   Eligibility: Community involvement Scholastic achievement Essay Financial need Enrolled (prior to scholarship application) on a Student Ambassador Program traveling to Australia or New Zealand.   Number of Scholarships: 10 full-tuition scholarships, including zone fare and insurance   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 around February 20, 2009.   Ambassadorial Spirit Scholarships   Due date: March 9, 2009   Eligibility: Community involvement Enrolled on a Student Ambassador Program after December 31, 2008. (Students enrolled prior to this date can see the Friends of Ambassador Scholarships). Scholastic achievement Essay Financial need Potentially other criteria: See application for details   Number of Scholarships: 3 $2,000 awards (minimum)   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 around April 17, 2009. People to People International Interest-Free Loans   Due date: Applications are due on March 16, 2009.   Eligibility: Enrolled in Student Ambassador Program Ability to repay loan in $100 monthly installments beginning September 15, 2009 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: 100 $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)   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.