MACON — Mercer University’s Office of Global Engagement has awarded its latest round of Global Leader Scholarships (GLS), providing 16 students with a total of $52,800 to participate in study abroad programs during the upcoming spring semester.
The GLS program was launched in 2019 to support students with financial need in pursuing long-term study abroad opportunities at the University. The scholarship initially offered up to $8,000 per student for programs of eight weeks or longer, but the program was expanded to include awards of up to $5,000 for programs of three to eight weeks and up to $3,000 for programs shorter than three weeks.
“The Global Leader Scholarship is a testament to the University’s belief in the transformational impact study abroad experiences can have for all students,” said Felix Jelen, assistant vice president of global engagement. “This scholarship extends funding for study abroad programming to students on meritocratic and need-based terms, giving many the opportunity to study and travel who would otherwise be unable to.”
Of the 16 students who received the most recent scholarships, seven will participate in exchange or affiliate programs and nine will join faculty-led programs. They include:
“Being awarded this scholarship has truly been a remarkable blessing,” said Swain-Garland. “It fills me with immense gratitude knowing that I can pursue my education in a different country without any financial burden. At Mercer, there’s a genuine commitment to empower students like me to make a positive impact on the world.”
The next cycle for the Global Leader Scholarship will be for spring 2025 programs and will open in mid-September and close in mid-October. For more information, contact the Office of Global Engagement at studyabroad@mercer.edu or visit mercerabroad.com.
