Financial Awards
- Financial Awards are available to help offset the cost of participating in an Immersion Project. These funds, provided by generous donors, are awarded to Gettysburg College students on a competitive basis. The total amount of funding varies each year based on donations, and due to limited funds, not all applicants will receive an award. As part of our commitment to making these experiences equitable and accessible, significant funding is already invested in every Immersion Project to reduce costs for all participants. Because of this upfront support, additional financial aid is very limited and will only be considered for students who have demonstrated financial need and have exhausted all other aid opportunities available to them. The Center for Public Service considers the following when distributing awards:
- Financial need of the applicant (ranked as high, medium, or low by the Office of Financial Aid based on each student’s aid package).
- Total amount of award funds available.
- Distribution of scholarship funds across all projects.
- Total number of applicants.
Eligibility & Deposit Policy
Applicants must:
• Officially apply and be accepted for an Immersion Project.
• Pay the required deposit to qualify for award consideration (this demonstrates commitment to the experience).
If a participant pays the deposit but, after receiving their Financial Award notice, decides they cannot afford the trip, the deposit will be refunded only if they decline the award within the stated deadline (typically three days). For all other reasons or later withdrawals, the standard Withdrawal Policy applies.
Students will first be notified of their acceptance to a project. To secure a spot, participants must submit their deposit.
Questions?
Contact: Immersion_Projects@gettysburg.edu