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Hodgie Bricke Memorial Scholarship Fund (Scholarship Program) Featured: Print  Share
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer
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  • Restrictions: KU applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 02/15/2026 03/02/2026 TBA TBA
Academic Year 2026-2027 03/01/2026 03/15/2026 TBA TBA
Fall 2026 03/01/2026 03/15/2026 TBA TBA
Program Description:

Margaret “Hodgie” Bricke’s commitment to international education remained constant throughout her three decades at the University of Kansas. Hodgie founded the Global Awareness Program (GAP) in 2004 and considered it one of her most important professional achievements. Family and friends are honoring her passion for international travel and education with the Hodgie Bricke Memorial Scholarship Fund. 

Each semester, the scholarship fund will provide a need-based $1,000 scholarship to a GAP student studying abroad for a semester or academic year. Two need-based $500 awards will go to GAP students participating in study abroad programs over the summer.  

The deadline to apply is February 15 for Summer programs, March 1 for Academic Year and Fall programs, and October 1 for Spring programs.

Eligibility
 
  • Degree-seeking KU undergraduate
  • Financial need as demonstrated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Making active progress toward GAP certificate
  • Started application through KU Study Abroad & Global Engagement for credit-bearing study abroad program

Application Procedures

All applicants will be required to submit the following items:
 
  • A personal statement in which the applicant clearly speaks to why they chose their study abroad program and how the program will help them achieve their academic, career, and personal goals
  • Advising report
  • GAP status report and plan to finish certificate

Follow-Up Requirements

Scholarship recipients are expected to write a thank you letter. They are also expected to complete a follow-on outreach service project and volunteer engagement opportunity after returning from their international internship. Options include writing blog posts or submitting high-resolution photos to be used by KU Study Abroad & Global Engagement in outreach and promotion.