Study Away Work Study(SAWS) Award

Summary:
Studying away can be transformational and life-changing. Because of their own global learning experiences, alums Margo Holen Dinneen ’65 (SWAP, Hong Kong, the U.S. Ambassadors for Friendship) and Dr. Todd Lee ’87 (American University in Cairo) have provided a generous contribution to help others in the Macalester community access and benefit from similar opportunties.

Award Amount:
Award amounts will be determined based on financial need and work study awards. Aid statuses and current awards will be confirmed by the Financial Aid Office. Funds will not cover the cost of all anticipated expenses incurred while away, but may act as a financial offset.

Eligibility:
–Participation in a Macalester-approved, semester-long study away program
–Priority is given to students studying outside of Western Europe.
–Students are not eligible if they are already receiving a Pitts Scholarship (applicants will be notified by April 30 of each year) or Floe Scholarship.
–Demonstrated financial need

Application & Deadlines:
Submit:
—Short essays related to work study circumstances, goals, and local/global engagement

Fall: App opens in Feb, due by Apr 15 Spring: App opens in Sept, due by Oct 31