Here you'll find a list of scholarships + Sponsorships that BKT funds. We encourage you to apply to all categories that relate to you.
Black Kids Travel believes that exploration is the foundation of freedom and that travel allows people to choose who they are.
Our mission is centered on the ability to foster this freedom. One way we do so is by helping to eliminate financial barriers and providing access to our community.
Would you like to apply for one of our scholarships yourself? Apply using our form below.
Please note: BKT sponsored scholarships are for people with US citizenship or a valid Visa/US passport only.
Colligate Students will be considered for a limited number of study-abroad scholarships. Scholarship selection is competitive based on a holistic review of need. Students must complete the Online scholarship application to be considered for the award.
ELIGIBILITY:
Recipients shall be enrolled in or have been admitted to an American University.
Recipients must be enrolled in or have been admitted to a study abroad program offered through their current university.
Recipients must demonstrate financial need.
This scholarship shall be made available to undergraduate students.
This fund is to assist in getting a passport. Getting a passport is one of the first ways to spark curiosity around travel and is our way of providing tangible proof of the world to our community.
ELIGIBILITY:
Recipients must be a legal resident of the United States.
Recipients must be 10 years of age or older.
REQUIREMENTS:
Recipients must have already applied to go on BKT hosted trip.
Recipients shall be over the age of 18.
This scholarship shall be made available to undergraduate students. This award may be renewed so long as recipients continue to meet stated criteria.
Recipients shall be participating in an international travel opportunity as determined by the administering authority.
To make changes to a submitted application, send us an email using the same email account you used when that application was first submitted.
Please submit your requested change via email to info@blackkidstravel.org (Note: Changes requested by email will take longer to process).