AmazonSmile Scholarship
Two Easy Ways to Support USAC Student Scholarships this Holiday Season.
Help unlock up to $10,000 in dollar-for-dollar matching funds through AmazonSmile and #GivingTuesday.
After COVID-19 brought international education to a hard stop last year, things are looking bright in 2021 as studying abroad starts to open back up for students. But we need your help to make this season of global giving even more impactful for students in need.
Every dollar you donate — whether it’s $100, $50, or $25 — and, every time you shop via AmazonSmile (at no additional cost to you), your support will go directly to USAC student scholarships to further global education.
And the best part? USAC has secured matching funds, which means for every dollar you donate, an additional dollar will be put toward student scholarships — up to $10,000!
The match essentially doubles your donation, ensuring your gift goes even further this holiday season. What does this look like?
- Your $5 donation = $10 in student scholarships
- Your $50 donation = $100 in student scholarships
- Your $500 donation = $1,000 in student scholarships
AmazonSmile: Double Your Donation
We know that USAC supporters are shopping even earlier this holiday season! By using AmazonSmile for your holiday shopping, and selecting USAC as your nonprofit choice, you can directly help contribute to USAC study abroad scholarships.
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases at absolutely no cost to you. Which, don’t forget, will be DOUBLED through our holiday match — up to $10,000. You can easily activate your USAC AmazonSmile account here.
Double Your Amazonsmile Donation
Or Participate via the AmazonSmile Shopping App
If you shop online using your Android or Apple phone, AmazonSmile is available in the Amazon Shopping App!
#GivingTuesday: Double Your Donation
This year, we need each other more than ever. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world.
We believe there is no better way to invest in a global day of giving than to give the gift of global education. Especially when your generous holiday donation will be matched, dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000 — further supporting students in-need. But we can’t unlock the matching funds without your support.
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to study or travel abroad, and personally know the deep impact it has on creating empathy, global understanding and cultural awareness, we encourage you to donate this holiday season.
Your Support Matters
USAC awards scholarships and discounts annually to assist students with their study abroad expenses. We offer scholarships for every program and a wide variety of student-specific and unique scholarships such as first generation, military service, STEM students, and our new Access, Equity and Inclusion scholarship.
We believe study abroad experiences should be attainable by ALL students.
Because of my scholarship, I will carry on the generosity of helping others succeed in their education... Thank you so much for contributing to my education and giving me hope to do better in life. One day, I envision myself in a position where I could help others realize the dream of studying abroad as you have done for me.” – Yaxing L., 2018 Scholarship Recipient, Shanghai, China
For many students, the opportunity to study abroad would not be possible without additional financial support. From alleviating stress abroad to helping students achieve their dreams and further their academic goals, scholarships provide lasting impact.
My future educational goals include completing both bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the top of my class. Professionally, I see myself living and working abroad as a microbiologist in rural communities. Studying abroad is crucial to achieving my goals, as it will increase my knowledge of different cultures and give me the experience necessary to live and travel around the world… Thank you so much for the generous scholarship. It has helped me greatly in my endeavor to study abroad in Israel.” – James P., 2018 Scholarship Recipient, Haifa, Israel