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We are proud to offer the most rewarding and generous scholarship program for high school students nationwide. With the Magellan Scholarship Program we serve a diverse community of teachers, parents and teens who share the same belief: A summer immersion program brings the most rewarding results during high school years and well before college!

 

We work hard to annually secure funds that will assist high school students who need head start in order to make their dream possible. The Magellan Scholarship Program is intended to benefit dedicated teens passionate about language learning and ready to take the leap to join a month-long summer immersion program. Scholarships are only available for our language immersion programs.

 

Magellan Traveler Scholarship ($1000)


Applies to Magellan summer programs 14 days or longer

Applicant must have a minimum of 3.4 cumulative GPA (at the time of applying)

At least one year of Spanish completed

One recommendation letter from your language teacher

Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors may apply

No Class of 2025 applicants

Scholarship awarded is applicable to 2025 summer programs only

A maximum of 5 Magellan Traveler scholarships per school district may be awarded

 

Magellan Explorer Scholarship ($2000)

 

Applies to Magellan summer programs 24 days or longer

Applicant must have a minimum of 3.6 cumulative GPA (at the time of applying)

At least one year of Spanish completed

One recommendation letter from your language teacher

Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors may apply

No Class of 2025 applicants

Scholarship awarded is applicable to 2025 summer programs only

A maximum of 4 Magellan Explorer scholarships per school district may be awarded

 

Magellan Pioneer Scholarship ($3000)

 

Applies to Magellan summer programs 30 days or longer

Applicant must have a minimum of 3.8 cumulative GPA (at the time of applying)

At least 2 years of Spanish completed

Two recommendation letters from teachers (one from your language teacher)

Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors may apply

No Class of 2025 applicants

Scholarship awarded is applicable to 2025 summer programs only

A maximum of 2 Magellan Pioneer scholarships per school district may be awarded

How to Apply for a Magellan Scholarship

 

We organize acclaimed programs that are praised by educators and parents. We gather great students with an outstanding passion for language from all over the country. Over the years we have helped many students make their dreams come true.

 

You can download the required documents to apply for a scholarship below. If you are interested and think you may qualify for a Magellan Scholarship, do not delay the process and complete your documents and submit them promptly.

 

Do not send a program enrollment form or program deposit before submitting your scholarship application form. Scholarship applications are reviewed in the order they are received. Read the rules and recommendations carefully for the 2025 Magellan Scholarship Program. Send your application to enroll@magellanstudyabroad.com with "Scholarship Application" in the subject line.

Scholarship Spotlight

The Magellan Scholarship Program helps to establish high school study abroad scholarships in order to recognize outstanding students who exhibit a dedication to foreign language learning. Mirelle was one of the many recipients of a scholarship to study abroad in Spain. Below she shares how she was determined to make her program a reality.

"My name is Mirelle. I am a senior in California. I received a scholarship to study abroad last year and was able to spend a spectacular month in Spain. During the school year my Spanish AP teacher shared with us the opportunity for scholarships to study abroad in Spain, and I applied right away. With the help of my family, a babysitting job and the contribution from the Magellan scholarship program, I was able to realize a long time dream: travel to Europe for the first time.

I got to use my Spanish full-time, learned about an amazing culture and made new friends and it was all made possible during last summer. This is a program I would repeat in a heartbeat and I would recommend it to any high school student looking to improve their communication skills in Spanish and have the time of their life. I loved my time in Salamanca, my wonderful and caring homestay family, all the activities we had lined up for us everyday, and the time we got to enjoy with other participants. All this is something you can only enjoy while in high school - I imagine study abroad in college. I'm so happy I had this experience before my senior year. –Hasta pronto!"

Mirelle R. - Summer Immersion Alumni

Escribo en Español

Magellan Study Abroad has been a proud sponsor of the “Escribo en Español” literary contest for 10 years and counting. The contest is organized by the California Department of Education and the Education Office of the Spanish Embassy in the United States. As the grand prize sponsor, Magellan Study Abroad aims to promote quality educational immersion programs in Spain and elsewhere!

 

The contest is open to students enrolled in high school Spanish courses. The purpose of this contest is to encourage students to improve their Spanish writing skills and to acknowledge their capacity to express themselves using the Spanish language. The Grand Prize winner is rewarded a full scholarship to attend a month-long immersion program to Spain.