Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship for Undergraduate Students 2026

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 make travel easier, including for students. When customers buy a bag from us, they're "paying it forward" by funding scholarships for students like you.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 15, 2026
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorTortuga
• Eligible CountryUnited States

Benefits

The winner of the Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship will receive:

• $1,000 scholarship for studying abroad
• 1 travel 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.

Requirements

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

• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or currently studying in the United States 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 United States
• Have applied to or been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by your college or university

Application Deadline

April 15, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Tortuga on airtable.com 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 may be featured on our blog, social media accounts, and alumni page.

For more details, visit Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship webpage