All University Fellows travel to Italy during Jan Term of the sophomore year. One of the most substantial perks to being a Fellow is that the program covers the cost of airfare, hotel, and ground transportation for this study abroad experience. Students only pay for meals and a few museum entrances. While in Italy, Fellows spend nearly three weeks visiting historic sites in Rome and Florence. In addition, they have a three-day travel break to explore other Italian cities.  

Thanks to a $450,000 endowed gift from the Daniel Foundation, Fellows benefit from international study scholarships in their junior and senior years. These scholarships can be used for any semester and any country. In 2011-2012, the scholarships helped fund semesters in London, Hong Kong, Argentina, and France. Next year, students are receiving scholarships for study in the Dominican Republic, Peru, Costa Rica, and Jordan. 

At Samford, learning extends beyond the classroom walls. As a Fellow, you'll have access to special funding for global service projects and internships. We call these Excellence Funds, and they can be used for a wide array of academic enrichment experiences on campus and away. In previous years, three students received funding for health fellowships in Haiti, Peru, and Uganda. Another student traveled to India to teach English to children living in slums.