In 2001, David Barlow ’79 established an endowed fund to enhance study abroad opportunities for Bates students, faculty, and alumni.

The Barlow Alumni Educators Travel Grant awards up to $3,500 each year to support Bates alumni in pursuing an international experience to enhance their educational and professional goals. Applications are welcome from Bates alumni who have been:

• working in K-12 school settings or within the K-12 nonprofit sector on education-related advocacy or service for at least five years.

• Preference will be given to individuals who work with or within K-12 under-resourced school systems.

A call for applicants is sent to alumni in November and applications are due on January 9th. Proposals are reviewed by a committee of faculty and staff, and the award will be announced each year in mid-February.