Young people deserve to experience the world beyond their college campuses, but not everyone can afford to travel, especially if you’re on a student budget.

The Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship is awarded biannually to passionate students who want to explore the world.

At Tortuga, our mission is to help you live on your terms, including students studying abroad. When customers purchase luggage from us for their trips, they are “paying it forward” by funding scholarships for students like you.

The Scholarship

The winner of the Tortuga Scholarship will receive:

• $1,000 scholarship for studying abroad
• 1 Outbreaker Backpack

The scholarship may be used for tuition, room and board, books, or travel. Funds will be sent directly to the winner’s study abroad program or university. In cases where this is not possible, alternative arrangements will be made.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for the Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or currently studying in the US on a student visa
• Be a full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing at a four-year, degree-granting college or university in the U.S.
• Have applied to or been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by your college or university

Please check your eligibility before applying.

Important Dates

Spring 2018 Scholarship

Submit your application by December 20, 2017. The winner will be announced on January 5, 2018.

Fall 2018 Scholarship

Submit your application by May 20, 2018. The winner will be announced on June 5, 2018.

Summer and Winter Term Scholarships

We hope to make these available in the future. For now, the scholarship is limited to the Spring and Fall semesters.

How to Apply

Before applying, read all of the instructions and eligibility requirements on this page.

Then, fill out the application linked below. Only one submission per person will be accepted.

The winner will be featured on our blog, social media accounts, and alumni page.

Apply for the Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship.

For any questions, contact us.