Funding for International Programs for Students
The Office of Global Health (OGH) offers two different funding sources to help supplement the cost of TTUHSC sponsored international programs as defined by OP 10.29. To qualify for funding, students must receive academic credit or academic recognition for the international program, and the international program must be approved by the student’s school and the Office of Global Health.
General Information About Funding
Application Due Dates, Disbursement Dates, & Travel Dates: When possible, the Office of Global Health makes every effort to disburse awards prior to departure on an international program. However, we cannot guarantee that awards are received prior to departure. There are occasions when funds are delayed or application due dates fall during travel dates or too close to travel dates to allow for disbursement prior to travel abroad. In those instances, students are welcome to apply for funding and awards will be disbursed as soon as possible.
Disbursement Dates & Payment Due Dates: Applicants must meet all payment due dates and deadlines regardless of date of disbursement of funds.
Approximate Award Amounts: The Office of Global Health is unable to determine approximate award amounts as the amount awarded to applicants depends on a number of factors including number of applications received each funding cycle, length of program abroad, and location of program abroad.
International Education Fee Award (IEFA)
The international education fee is a $4 institutional fee collected each semester. Monies in the fund are used to assist students who participate in international student exchange or study programs that are part of their degree program.
Disbursements of IEFA are established each academic year for programs occurring in the fall, spring, and the summer. The application for each semester will be distributed on or before the release date through the daily TTUHSC Announce email. It will also be available on the TTUHSC Announcement page for students. For additional information about the application process or upcoming application deadlines, please contact OGH.
To be eligible to receive an award students must:
- Submit an application with supporting documentation to the Office of Global Health by the established deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Be enrolled full time per school/program requirements and be in good academic standing. International students must be enrolled in the required number of credit hours to maintain their immigration status. All students must be able to provide proof of enrollment.
- Open date: July 1
- Due date: September 15, 4:00 PM CT
- Open date: December 1
- Due date: February 15, 4:00 PM CT
- Open date: March 1
- Due date: May 15, 4:00 PM CT
Beyond Borders, Beyond Measure Scholarship (BBBM)
Each fall students submit photographs for the annual Beyond Borders, Beyond Measure photography exhibit. The photographs are sold at the exhibit and the proceeds go toward supporting TTUHSC international programs. The number of available scholarships and scholarship amounts vary by year. Students who have participated in an international program at any time during the academic year are eligible to apply.
To be eligible to receive an award students must:
- Submit an application with supporting documentation to the Office fo Global Health by the established deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Meet TTUHSC eligibility requirements.
Programs occurring any time during the academic year:
- Open date: April 1
- Due date: April 30, 4:00 PM CT