Scholarships in the Spanish Program
Small scholarships, especially in support of study abroad, are sometimes available through the Spanish enrichment funds. Students are also encouraged to consult with the Programs Abroad Office in the Center for International Education concerning possible funding opportunities.
Scholarship Opportunities for international study are available through the CIE Website.
Study Abroad Scholarship — Kirkland Family Spanish Award
The selection of the recipient(s) of the Kirkland Family Spanish Award Fund will be made by the Faculty of the Spanish Program within the Department of Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures. The selection will be made annually provided there are acceptable candidates for the award and sufficient funds. Amount of each award: $1,000.
SELECTION CRITERIA
- The Award will be available to upper level undergraduate students (junior or senior level) majoring in Spanish who are currently enrolled or have been admitted to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
- The student(s) selected for this award shall have demonstrated a high level of achievement, as evidenced by academic standing.
- The award will be given to help off set travel expenses so that the recipient(s) of the award can study abroad at least one semester.
Applicants should send their transcripts, contact information, and a brief letter stating where, for how long, and with what program they are studying by August 30 (for the fall semester) and by December 1 (for the spring semester) to:
Dr. Luis C. Cano
Chair, Spanish Program
701 McClung Tower
Department of Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996