Chevron Culture and Travel Program
Culture and Travel Tuition Award
Full tuition award
Eligibility
At least one parent of applicant must be on the payroll of Chevron at the time students are selected for the award in April. Previous recipients are not eligible.
Age Requirements
Applicants must meet the age requirements defined on individual country pages.
Complete Application Includes
Complete Online Application
1 Teacher Recommendation
Host Family Letter
3 Short Answer Essay Questions
Application Fee (non-refundable)
Health Certificate
Parent-student agreement
5 Candid photos
1 Passport size photo
Application Fees
$75 (student contribution is $40 and Chevron pays the balance). The application fee is non-refundable; please make check payable to YFU.
Culture and Travel Tuition Award Covers:
Round-trip international travel
Round-trip domestic travel
Placement with a carefully selected host family
Regional orientation for scholarship recipients and parents
Preparatory materials
Support services in host country
Japan specific orientation (if going to Japan)
Comprehensive Insurance
Scholarship Recipients are Responsible for
Passport
Visa fees (if necessary)
Any excess luggage tariffs
Required overseas medical insurance (many insurance policies will cover students while traveling abroad)
Personal spending money
Upon returning home, participants are expected to complete at least one presentation in their school or community to share their experiences, teach others about the culture in their host country, and encourage other students to participate in foreign exchange.
Within one month of returning home, the student must provide a report and photos detailing their exchange experience to Chevron.
Notes
All applicants will be notified of their status (via email) in April.
Scholarship programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS PAGE AND YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
All participants are required to travel on the YFU group travel dates, and to complete the entire program. For more information regarding YFU and the selection process call 1.800.TEENAGE or refer to the Scholarships Overview section of this web site.