Gao and Zhu Family Global Experience Bicentennial Scholarship

This Global Bicentennial Scholarship supports students pursuing an international experience through UVA. 

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 and disciplinary 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)

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