AIFS Abroad John S. Linakis Scholarship
Offered by AIFS Abroad
About this scholarship
The AIFS Abroad John S. Linakis Scholarship awards $5,000 each fall semester, spring semester, and winter quarter to an AIFS Abroad student with limited financial resources and a demonstrated commitment to social justice. The award honors former AIFS senior vice president John S. Linakis, whose career and love of travel reflected a belief that exposure to cultural and economic differences can broaden opportunity. Applicants must be pursuing an eligible AIFS Abroad study-abroad program; the scholarship is not listed for internships, summer, spring-break, or virtual programs. Both the program application and the scholarship submission must be completed by the relevant deadline in the official AIFS student portal. The next verified deadline is October 1, 2026 for spring semester and winter-quarter participation, while fall applications recur by April 15. This award has two distinct selection priorities, so applicants should document financial limitations clearly and provide specific evidence of interest in or sustained work toward social justice. Examples may come from service, advocacy, coursework, leadership, employment, or lived experience, provided the application connects that record to the applicant's goals for studying abroad and engaging across economic and cultural differences.
Eligibility
- Be an applicant to an eligible AIFS Abroad study-abroad program
- Demonstrate limited financial resources
- Demonstrate interest in and commitment to social justice
- Complete the AIFS Abroad program application by the scholarship deadline
- Complete the scholarship application in the official AIFS student portal
- Apply for a fall semester, spring semester, or winter-quarter program
- Submit by October 1, 2026 for a spring semester or winter-quarter program