The University of Arizona has announced a $20 million commitment from the Garcia Family Foundation to expand access to credit-bearing study abroad programs.
Part of the university’s $3 billion fundraising campaign—which supports student success, faculty research, and initiatives across campus—the largest investment in the university’s study abroad program, the Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship for Study Abroad aims to reduce financial barriers that have historically prevented many students from pursuing global learning opportunities. The university aims to triple study abroad participation by 2029, with the first cohort of recipients to be awarded in spring 2026.
“We are very excited to provide more opportunities for academic and personal growth to underserved Arizona students,” said Garcia Family Foundation president Jon Ehlinger. “Study abroad expands perspectives and horizons and reflects our strong belief in the unlimited potential of these students to make a difference.”…