Global Perspectives Fund

The Global Perspectives for Humanities Explorations Fund provides awards of up to $1500 for study abroad students.

The Global Perspectives for Humanities Exploration Fund was established at the University of Maine Foundation in 2018 for the benefit of the University of Maine, 91 with a gift from Tracey Graffam-Dickson ’93 a member of the Friends of the New England Universities of Salzburg – Study Abroad Program established in 1979 at 91 by Dr. Josef Roggenbauer, Professor Emeritus of German, Department of Modern Languages and Classics.  Tracey found the Salzburg experience to be life changing. In creating this fund, she wanted to highlight the importance of modern language acquisition, cultural exploration and the global exchange of ideas, innovation and experiences.  She believes that the experience of living in a different country and learning its culture help one transcend ideological boundaries and inform who we become as citizens of the world.

To apply for the Global Perspectives for Humanities Explorations Fund Award to support Spring/Summer 2026 travel plans, please e-mail the MHC Director and Humanities Specialist with the following information no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026:

  1. Name
  2. Location of Study Abroad Program for Spring/Summer 2027.
  3. Explain briefly how an award from the Fund will help you “immerse yourself in a new culture, new ideas, and fresh perspectives through your international study-abroad experience.” The essay must include a description of proposed work with some academic institution, community group, or government agency during the semester abroad. Applicants should indicate if their program/coursework includes a language course/component. (no more than 300 words).

Please e-mail all the requested information in the body of an e-mail.  Attachments will not be accepted. Only completed applications will be evaluated. Awardees will be notified soon after the deadline. All awardees must be enrolled in University of Maine Office of International Programs-sanctioned study abroad programs.