Wake Forest University awarded ‘American Passport Project’ grant
Funds help empower U.S. students to study abroad
Wake Forest University has been selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant. The funds enable up to 25 Wake Forest students to obtain their first U.S. passport, opening the pathway to study abroad.
The American Passport Project represents IIE’s commitment to promoting international education and exchange so all students can benefit from international experiences. Grant recipients are based in part on demonstrated efforts to prioritize student populations from low-income backgrounds and students who have not traveled abroad as adults or in a learning environment.
“Wake Forest is committed to making global experiences accessible to all our students, regardless of their financial background. This grant from the IIE American Passport Project will enable us to remove a significant barrier for students, empowering them to pursue life-changing study abroad opportunities,” said Assistant Dean for Global Study Away David Taylor.
“This initiative helps prepare all students to develop their full potential to contribute to, and thrive in, a diverse and complex world.” – David Taylor
By removing the initial financial barrier associated with passport applications and prioritizing students early in their higher education experience, IIE and the institutions receiving the grant are collectively working to expand participation in study abroad at each campus.
Through the American Passport Project, IIE aims to grant 10,000 U.S. students their passports by the end of this decade. To date, the program has issued grants to 220 higher education institutions in 40 states and the District of Columbia.
About IIE:
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is the leader in designing and implementing international education strategies and program services. We work with governments, policymakers, educators, and employers across the globe to prepare students and professionals for the global workforce and equip them to solve the increasingly complex challenges facing our interconnected world.
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