Buckhorn Foundation Global Experience Bicentennial Scholarship

Student International Travel Considerations

Non-US Passport Holders: UVA students who are not U.S. passport holders should consult ISSP FAQs and UVA Federal Information to understand how changes to U.S. immigration policy could affect them. This includes guidance on the June 4th Presidential Proclamation restricting entry to the United States for nationals of 19 countries.

Entry Requirement for the United Kingdom: Travelers from the U.S. and most other countries are now required to have a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter and in some cases transit through the UK. Apply for the ETA online or through the UK ETA app. While approvals are predicted to be within three days or faster, students are advised to apply at least three weeks in advance of planned travel in case of processing delays. Visit the GOV.UK page on applying for a UK ETA to learn more.

Date: 6/6/25

This Global Bicentennial Scholarship was created to enhance UVA student participation in study abroad programs especially for students from rural Virginia interested in pursuing careers in education. Education is broadly defined not only as in-class instructors but as health care, social work, legal aid, or any other community service-based profession.

Upon completion of their experience abroad, award recipients are expected to submit a thoughtful reflection and photo from their time abroad.

Eligibility & Application

Spring Semester Application Deadline: October 15
Summer, Fall Semester, Year Application Deadline: March 1

Successful applicants must:

Be a currently enrolled undergraduate student
Maintain good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Have demonstrated financial need
Participate in a credit-bearing education abroad program for a summer, semester or year
Be approved to participate (a program application must be in progress by the scholarship application deadline)
Priority is given to students from rural areas of Virginia with a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in education

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About the Donor

The Buckhorn Foundation is a family foundation named after the benefactors' family farm. Growing up in Southside Virginia, the Foundation Chair, a French Education major at UVA, spent her career in international business. She emphasizes that the work ethic on her family farm in concert with her global experience, supports her belief that international travel creates more engaged citizens in service to their local communities.