Gift of Travel Scholarship Application
The Office of Immigrant and Citizenship Services (OICS) has setup The Gift of Travel Fund as an initiative designed to cover the application costs for eligible students applying for their U.S. passports. A U.S. passport is an essential travel document that allows you to explore the world, connect with family, experience study abroad opportunities, and develop personal growth. Last year in Fall of 2024, OICS was awarded the Institute of International Education (IIE) American Passport Project Grant. This generous grant allowed us to distribute funds to 25 students to pay for their passport application fees to obtain their first U.S. Passport.
Contribute today or purchase an item from our online shop and let’s keep giving the gift of travel!
Students looking to apply for the scholarship can visit the application website on the Atlas Service Portal here: (Service – UTD OICS “The Gift of Trave…)
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To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be:
- A currently enrolled UTD student
- At least 18 years of age and a U.S. Citizen
- Not currently have an adult U.S. Passport (If you’ve had a U.S. passport as a minor – age 15 years or younger – that is no longer active, we would consider you not having an adult passport)
- Eligible to apply for a U.S. passport
- Complete all required application questions
How Much Scholarship/Aid Will I Receive?
Scholarships will be awarded for a total of $165 to cover the cost of an Adult Passport Book and the $35 execution Fee.
As of Fall 2024, we have been able to support:
“It was so relieving to receive the Passport Grant; it definitely felt like a weight off my shoulders, not having to worry about how I would afford my passport. This grant made the process so much easier. I’m grateful for the support!”
—Alyssa Scott