Scholarships
Each year, Butex is proud to award a number of scholarships to undergraduate students embarking on transformative international experiences. Whether you're studying overseas for a semester or an entire academic year, participating in a summer school program, or undertaking an international work, internship, or traineeship placement, Butex scholarships are here to support your global journey.
The sustainability abroad scholarship
About this scholarship
The Sustainability Abroad Scholarship is a unique opportunity that merges the critical themes of sustainability with the enriching experience of international study.
In a world where travel is increasingly accessible, this scholarship emphasises the importance of sustainable practices and environmental awareness alongside cultural exchange and education.
Who is it for?
This scholarship is designed for students who aspire to study abroad with a focus on sustainability. It encourages a deeper understanding of global environmental challenges and fosters the exchange of innovative ideas across cultures.
Recognising that sustainability is a global issue, this scholarship promotes diverse perspectives and cross-cultural collaboration.
What are its aims?
The Sustainability Abroad Scholarship aims to broaden students’ horizons, immersing them in new cultures while exploring different approaches to sustainability. It fosters a global network of individuals dedicated to creating a sustainable future both locally and internationally.
By supporting students in this endeavour, Butex empowers them to consider the environmental impact of their actions and to contribute to making travel more sustainable and viable for future generations.
Scholarship value
Each Butex scholarship is valued at £600. The award will be disbursed once the recipient has arrived and registered at their host university, or upon confirmation of a completed placement.
Additionally, Butex honours the memory of our late Treasurer with the Tony Emmerson Award, a special £600 scholarship presented to a successful American Studies student.
Are you eligible?
Who is it open to?
The Butex Scholarship is only open to undergraduate students affiliated with a Butex Full Member institution, whether you are an incoming or outgoing study abroad student.
If you are not sure if your home or host university is Butex affiliated, please check our list of members.
How does it work?
Butex scholarships are based on a calendar year and not the academic year. Students that have a placement that will take place across two calendar years will be able to apply in each year, but please note individuals can only win a Butex scholarship once.
Please check all the application requirements in the criteria below.
What's the criteria?
To be eligible to apply you must:
- Be offered, currently undertaking, or have already completed a study abroad or exchange placement, or a summer school/work/internship/traineeship placement.
- Your placement must take place within the calendar year of your application.
- Study abroad placements must be for either one semester or a full year.
- Summer School, Work, Internship, or Traineeship placements must be overseas and can vary in length.
- Be enrolled in your undergraduate course when you apply for and receive the scholarship.
- Graduated students are not eligible.
Application provisions
Applications open at 9:00am on 1st May 2025
Applicants may submit only one entry and must ensure their placement is eligible for this award.
By entering the Butex scholarship competition, you agree to allow the Butex Manager to contact your institution to confirm your registration at the host university. If awarded a scholarship, you agree to provide a photograph and a short statement about the benefits of your study/work abroad experience, which may be used by Butex for future publicity.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome, as we value the time and effort invested in each application. The decision of the Butex selection committee is final, and no correspondence will be entered into with unsuccessful applicants.
Applications are now open
Applications will close at midnight on 15th July 2025
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