Donna Swaim Travel Abroad Scholarship
Alumni, friends, and family of Dr. Donna Swaim have created this endowment to honor her academic
influence and mentorship during her prestigious career at The University of Arizona. Dr. Swaim
believes that students who travel abroad with faculty will not only benefit academically, but will also
perceive their faculty as more approachable and accessible, resulting in stronger student-faculty
relationships.
ELIGIBILTY
Applicants must be full-time students currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at The
University of Arizona and who are traveling abroad for academic or internship opportunities. Students
must be in good academic standing to be considered for this award.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must include the following:
 Completed Application Form
 Unofficial UA transcript
 Letter of recommendation from professor, employer or comparable individual (one page max.)
 Personal statement describing how your travel will enhance your academic career and your
future professional and/or educational plans (one page max.)
Applications are due by Friday March 13, 2015. Applications must be submitted online. Supplemental
application materials (Unofficial UA transcript, letter of recommendation, and personal statement) can
be delivered via one of the following methods:
 Email to Jessica Litvack at [email protected]
 Hand-deliver to Jessica Litvack in Administration Building, Room 401
 Mail to: Donna Swaim Travel Abroad Scholarship, Attn: Jessica Litvack
PO Box 210066, Administration Bldg., Room 401
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
SELECTION PROCESS
A committee from Student Affairs and Enrollment Management / Academic Initiatives and Student
Success will select two (2) recipients of the Donna Swaim Travel Abroad Scholarship. Each recipient
will receive a $1,000.00 scholarship and must provide verification of internship/program. The
committee will notify all applicants by Friday, March 27, 2015.
Recipients are expected to write a one-page summary of their experience upon return.