09/15/2026
Your first international adventure could start with a scholarship!
If you’re between 18 and 30 and have been dreaming of seeing the world, HI USA’s Explore the World Travel Scholarship is an opportunity worth exploring.
Two scholarship options are available:
• Explore the World: $2,000 toward an international trip that includes an educational or service component.
• First Passport Edition: $3,000 to help cover passport fees, flights, and hostel accommodations, plus a travel mentor to help you plan your first trip abroad.
Explore both scholarship options:
https://www.hiusa.org/trave.../explore-the-world-scholarship.
Applicants must:
• Be 18–30 years old.
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident living in the U.S. or its territories.
• Demonstrate financial need and have limited travel experience and resources.
• Plan to travel between May 1, 2027, and August 15, 2028.
First Passport Edition applicants must also have never held a U.S. passport and be eligible to receive one.
HI USA has announced early access through its member community, with the public application opening listed as September 30, 2026. The application deadline is December 7, 2026. Review application dates and requirements: https://www.hiusa.org/.../explore.../program-requirements.
Want help preparing? Virtual information sessions will cover eligibility, the application process, and tips for a strong application:
• October 1 at 8 p.m. Eastern
• October 26 at 1 p.m. or 8 p.m. Eastern
• December 3 at 8 p.m. Eastern
Travel can introduce you to new cultures, meaningful friendships, and possibilities you haven’t imagined yet. If cost has kept that experience out of reach, this could be your opportunity to take the first step.
Share this with a young adult who’s ready to explore beyond the familiar!