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Scholarships and Fundraising Make Study Abroad Possible for USCB Sand Sharks

The University of South Carolina Beaufort offers study abroad scholarships to students to promote global engagement, enhance cultural understanding, and provide equitable access to international experiences. This summer, 10 undergraduate students will receive scholarships to help pay the costs of their study away trips. Awarded by the university's Student Research and Scholarship Committee, the scholarships range from $300-$800.

“We are so incredibly proud to support these stellar students in their study abroad in four exciting locations this summer, allowing them to both immerse themselves in a new culture and advance their academic knowledge at the same time,” said Carmen Farrell, Ph.D., Faculty Chair of the Student Research and Scholarship Committee.

Students from the France and Poland Study Abroad Trip
France and Poland are two destinations where USCB students will study abroad this summer.

USCB Study Abroad and Study Away awards went to students in the following course trips: 

Philanthropy and Fundraising 

Student organizations, USCB faculty and staff, community members and the USCB Education Foundation have rallied to donate money to help Sand Sharks cover the costs of their academic trips.  

The USCB Education Foundation Hospitality Fund generously supported the bulk of the costs for the following course:

Advanced Club Management in Florida. Led by Dr. Sean Barth, students majoring in Hospitality Management will tour private clubs, hotels, restaurants and attraction in St. Augustine, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, Davie and Palm Beach from May 12-19. The USCB Education Foundation Hospitality Fund is funding course-related travel, lodging, and most meals for the students on this trip

Fund raising drives sponsored by the Psychology Club and the Nursing department are ongoing for the USCB France and Pine Ridge, South Dakota trips. Support them at: Sand Sharks Go to Paris and  Service Learning at Pine Ridge Reservation.

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CW  04/10/25