PASSPORT INITIATIVE
PASSPORT INITIATIVE
Opt-in to our Passport Award in your education abroad application today! Students applying to eligible education abroad programs in the summer 2022 term and beyond will see an opportunity to opt-in to a free passport in their application. Selection will be based on a first come, first served basis, so be sure to complete this part of your application early. Those selected will receive $150 towards the cost of a passport and will be invited to join Education Abroad staff for an information session where we will go over the process of applying for a passport, what documents are needed, what to expect, and more. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive support directly from Education Abroad staff. Please see additional details and eligibility requirements below.
No additional application is necessary to receive this award. Students solely need to opt-in to this initiative when applying to their education abroad program.
Students must be U.S. Citizens with an open application to an approved Penn State education abroad program (excluding virtual programs and embedded programs). Those applying to virtual experiences are not eligible for this award.
Students applying to summer 2022 programs will need to opt-in to this initiative in their application by December 10, 2021. Opting-in does not guarantee selection. Selection will be first come, first-served, based on when students opted-in. Students will be notified via email if they have been selected to participate.
Passport information sessions will take place virtually on January 18 and January 21, 2022. Please note that all Penn State students who have applied to a summer 2022 education abroad program will receive an invitation to these sessions, regardless if they have been selected for the award.
Students applying to fall/academic year 2022 programs will need to opt-in to this initiative in their application by February 10, 2021. Selection will be first come, first-served, based on when students opt-in. Students will be notified via email if they have been selected to participate.
Passport information sessions will take place virtually on February 22 and February 24, 2022. Please note that all Penn State students who have applied to a fall or academic year 2022 education abroad program will receive an invitation to these sessions.