Willamette University (Salem and PNCA) has been selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that will enable up to 25 students to obtain their first U.S. passport and open the pathway to study abroad. In its fifth year, IIE has awarded 45 institutions in the IIENetwork membership to help 1,275 Pell-eligible college students through this opportunity.
A key program under the IIE Center for International Opportunities, the IIE American Passport Project represents IIE’s commitment to promoting international education and exchange, so that all students can gain the academic and career benefits of international experiences. By removing the initial financial barrier associated with passport applications and prioritizing students early in their higher education experience, IIE and the institutions are collectively working to expand participation in study abroad at each campus. Through the IIE American Passport Project, IIE aims to grant 10,000 U.S. students their passports by the end of this decade.
The Office of International Education (OIE) is honored to be awarded an IIE American Passport Project grant by the Institute of International Education to support 25 Pell-eligible students in obtaining their U.S. passports, removing a common barrier that prevents students from considering study abroad. Plans will be announced soon for utilizing this funding to assist students in both Salem and at PNCA during the 2025-2026 academic year.
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