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Office of International Affairs awards 46 Buckeyes study abroad scholarships

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The Office of International Affairs recognized 46 Ohio State students and awarded over $66,000 in scholarships for winter 2025 and spring 2026 study abroad programs. Ranging from $175 to $3,000, these scholarships will provide students with assistance for study abroad program fees and living expenses while abroad.

For the 2025-2026 academic year, study abroad scholarships were awarded to:

The Wolfe Study Abroad Scholarship Endowed Fund 

  • Payton Armbrust*, undecided major (Discover with WorldStrides: Latin American Studies at Universidad de Belgrano in Buenos Aires, Argentina)
  • Andrea Norris*, majoring in psychology (Sant'Anna Institute Program in Sorrento, Italy)
  • Brielle Bomsta, majoring in environmental policy and decision making (Sant'Anna Institute Program in Sorrento, Italy)
  • Amal Darob, majoring in biology (DIS - Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark)
  • Gabriela Lopez, majoring in psychology (DIS - Study Abroad in Stockholm, Sweden)
  • Addi Obermeyer, majoring in speech and hearing sciences (Arcadia Abroad - ISI Perugia - The Umbra Institute)
  • Ava Orlando, majoring in psychology (Sant'Anna Institute Program in Sorrento, Italy)
  • Aliah Osman, majoring in international studies (Arcadia Abroad - Dublin Parliamentary Internship)
  • Nicole Shuler, majoring in materials science engineering (Discover with WorldStrides: Semester at Universidad de Granada)
  • Boshra Warsame, majoring in finance (Discover with WorldStrides: Semester at Korea University)
  • Avery White, majoring in speech and hearing sciences (Arcadia Abroad - ISI Perugia - The Umbra Institute)
  • Alli Zeunen, majoring in marketing (Sant'Anna Institute Program in Sorrento, Italy)
  • Grace Cullison, majoring in logistics management (Sant'Anna Institute Program in Sorrento, Italy)
  • Isis Davis, majoring in ecological engineering (Discover with WorldStrides: Semester at Korea University)

The Jutta and Peter Neckermann Study Abroad Scholarship Fund

  • Jacob Bennett, majoring in computer science engineering (International Perspectives on Aviation)
  • Jackson Crawford, majoring in aerospace engineering (International Perspectives on Aviation)

John T. Mount Fund for Regional Campuses 

  • Emmanuella Frimpong*, majoring in speech and hearing sciences, (Mosaic Brazil: Career Development and Community Impact)
  • Zaak Kinyo, majoring in biology (Scientific Roots in Europe)

The Daniel G. Amstutz International Studies Scholarship Fund

  • Faith Foley, majoring in animal sciences (Human and Animal Interactions)
  • Elly Luckman, majoring in communications (Arcadia Abroad - ISI Florence)

The Sue Cavanaugh Honors Study Abroad Fund

  • Danielle Crittenden, majoring in city and regional planning (Landscapes and Architecture of Mexico: Mexico City Study Tour)

Sciences Po/Mannheim/Leiden Study Abroad Support Fund

  • Annalise Wabler, majoring in environmental policy and decision making (Sciences Po University)

O-H-I-O and Ohio State Fund for Study Abroad

  • Jada McCall, majoring in speech and hearing sciences (Mosaic Brazil: Career Development and Community Impact)
  • Edwina Seshie, majoring in hospitality management (Multicultural Histories and Legacies of Spain)
  • Emily Schafer, majoring in natural resource management (Exploring the Natural History of the Bahamas)
  • Sophia Randazza, majoring in sport industry management (Arcadia Abroad - ISI Florence)
  • Grace Rana*, majoring in moving image production (Arts and Sciences Scholars Abroad)
  • Alana Johnson*, majoring in health sciences (Mosaic Brazil: Career Development and Community Impact)

McCutcheon Fund

  • Steve Duncan, majoring in mechanical engineering (International Perspectives on Aviation)

Kathryn M. and Dan E Moore Study Abroad Scholarship

  • Bitanya Gudeta, majoring in aviation (International Perspectives on Aviation)
  • Abby Trotta, majoring in sport industry management (Arcadia Abroad - ISI Florence)

Global Education Endowed Fund

  • Ahlam Yasin, majoring in social work (Mosaic Brazil: Career Development and Community Impact)
  • Phoenix-Avery Sarian, majoring in astronomy (Mosaic Brazil: Career Development and Community Impact)
  • Lesley Padilla, majoring in information systems (Fisher College of Business Global Marketing: United Kingdom)
  • Ayaan Mohamed, majoring in dentistry (College of Dentistry Global Initiatives Program in Guatemala)
  • Maxly Gasca, majoring in city and regional planning (Landscapes and Architecture of Mexico: Mexico City Study Tour)
  • Cameron Collins, majoring in dentistry (College of Dentistry Global Initiatives Program in Guatemala)
  • Sara Carnevale, majoring in natural resource management (FAES First-year Student Experience)
  • Sophia Bernard, majoring in dentistry (College of Dentistry Global Initiatives Program in Guatemala)

Francille M. Firebaugh Global Education Scholarship Fund

  • Yididiya Tefera, majoring in aviation (International Perspectives on Aviation)
  • Cassandra Stroud, majoring in international studies (Multicultural Histories and Legacies of Spain)
  • Isabelle Limbert, majoring in veterinary medicine (International Veterinary Medicine Experience in Thailand)
  • Hemen Awedew*, majoring in health sciences (Scientific Roots in Europe)

Office of International Affairs Passport Scholarship

  • Camille Stamps, majoring in communications (Multicultural Histories and Legacies of Spain)
  • Vidhi Patel, majoring in marketing (Fisher College of Business Global Marketing:  United Kingdom)
  • Meghan Rogozinski, majoring in psychology (Buckeyes Network Abroad)

*Indicates students who also received the International Affairs Passport Scholarship*
 

Students interested in participating in a study abroad program are encouraged to apply for the Office of International Affairs study abroad scholarships by February 13, 2026. 

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