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Student International Travel Considerations

  • U.S. Department of State: Revised Worldwide Caution.
  • Entry Requirement for Travel To and Transit Through the United Kingdom: Travelers from the U.S. and many other countries are required to have a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter or transit through the UK. The ETA costs £10 and is valid for two years or until the passport used to obtain the ETA expires. 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. To learn more, visit the links above or watch videos on what an ETA is and how to apply for a UK ETA. 

Dee Family Global Scholarship

The Dee Family Global Scholarship was created to support UVA student participation in innovative student learning through study or research abroad that demonstrates well-constructed plans, partnership with the local community, and the potential for continued inquiry.

Award recipients are expected to:

  • Comply with Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies and protocols (students engaging in research).
  • Following your international experience, submit a report describing your activities, pursuit of goals, challenges and accomplishments, along with a photo of yourself abroad.
Eligibility & Application

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

Successful applicants must:

  • Be a currently enrolled student in the College of Arts & Sciences
  • Maintain good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Have demonstrated financial need
  • Be approved to participate via the appropriate application or registration record. This record must be in-progress by the scholarship application deadline.
  • Study or research in a country with “Low Human Development” scores on the United Nations Human Development Index (HDI) is preferred
  • Preference is given for semester or year study and to Global Studies majors and minors

This is a “Common App” application! Click the Apply Now button to get started.

About the Donor
Shelly Dee (Col '81)

Jet lag no longer affects Shelly Dee (Col ’81), probably because she’s always on the move. An avid traveler, she has visited more than 100 countries. As an undergraduate, Dee was fortunate to study abroad on three separate occasions, pursing coursework in international relations, French, Spanish, and Russian.