Alumni
KIIS Scholarships
Since its formation in 1975, KIIS has been committed to keeping its study abroad programs affordable for students. KIIS currently offers over $80,000 in student scholarships.
- Dr. Meg & Barry Brown KIIS Summer Scholarship $4000 to a Summer 4-week program student.
- KIIS Diversity and Inclusion Abroad Scholarship $1000 for three individual awards of $1000 in each academic year.
- Joseph C. Hess KIIS Memorial Scholarship $1000 to a Summer 4-week program student.
- KIIS Apply Early & Save $100 discount to all motivated students.
- KIIS Program Scholarships $500 – $750 for each of our programs.
- KIIS Member Scholarships $1500 for our Member Institutions to distribute in various amounts to KIIS program participants on their campus.
To Donate
Your generous tax-deductible donation of $10, $25, $50, $100, $1000 or more to the KIIS Scholarship Fund can provide an education abroad opportunity to students who otherwise may not be in a position financially to study abroad.
All funds received by KIIS, are routed through Western Kentucky University (WKU), which is KIIS’ fiscal agent.
In person at the KIIS office (WKU, HCIC #1001)
Western Kentucky University – KIIS
1906 College Heights Blvd.
Honors College & International Center #1001
Bowling Green, KY 42101
If you would like a letter from KIIS at the end of the year stating your tax exempt charitable donation amount, please provide your name and address to the KIIS office at the time of your donation.
Make payable to “Western Kentucky University”. In the memo line, write “KIIS Scholarship Fund”.
Mail to:
Haley McTaggart
Western Kentucky University – KIIS
1906 College Heights Blvd. #91031
HCIC 1001
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1031
If you would like a letter from KIIS at the end of the year stating your tax exempt charitable donation amount, please provide your name and address to the KIIS office at the time of your donation.
- Click here to be directed to WKU’s Secure Online Giving page.
- Enter your desired donation amount, contact information, applicable employer matches, special notes and any tribute information. Click “Save and Continue”.
- On the next page, you will be asked to provide credit card information.
- The WKU Foundation office will provide you with a tax exempt form with your charitable donation amount at the end of the year to the address provided during the online charitable giving process.
For questions about establishing an Endowed KIIS Scholarship (in your name, the name of a loved one or a company’s name), contact:
KIIS Executive Director Dr. John Dizgun at 270-745-2256 or john.dizgun@wku.edu
Thank you for your support!
“Once you study Abroad your life changes forever, the chance to network, be hands on, become familiar with a different language are all characteristics that advance you academically and professionally.”
-Jade, Tanzania