This is a very exciting travel opportunity for an adventurous and independent student who has never traveled abroad:
1. The Mattes Foreign Wanderer Award does not wish to solicit participation in formal study abroad or other structured experiences such as organized service trips abroad.
2. Independent need not imply solitary for students who plan to travel with one or several peers (although solitary travel is also acceptable). However, travel and/or residence with large groups of Americans will not be funded.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants will:
- Pursue a degree track within the College of Arts & Sciences.
- Be enrolled as undergraduates in good academic standing at the time of application.
- Have no previous travel outside the United States or Canada.
The duration of the travel experience may vary as long as it will effectively meet the goals of the program as stated above. The destination may vary as well. Students may not travel to any country where a State Dept. travel advisory or warning applies though.
http://artsci.k-state.edu/student-resources/opportunities/mattestravelaward.html