{"id":4434,"date":"2025-03-10T15:49:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T19:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/owltopia\/?p=4434"},"modified":"2025-04-04T16:20:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T20:20:03","slug":"temple-receives-iie-american-passport-grant-for-cecil-b-moore-scholars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/owltopia\/2025\/03\/10\/temple-receives-iie-american-passport-grant-for-cecil-b-moore-scholars\/","title":{"rendered":"Temple Receives IIE American Passport Grant for Cecil B. Moore Scholars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Institute of International Education (IIE) selected Temple University as one of 51 institutions to receive the IIE American Passport Project grant, enabling 25 Temple <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.temple.edu\/academics\/programs-high-school-students\/cecil-b-moore-scholars-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cecil B. Moore Scholars<\/a> to obtain their first U.S. passport at no cost. This project, designed to increase access to international education, removes a financial barrier to study abroad, and ensures students receive support for navigating the passport application process and study abroad planning early in their academic career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe IIE American Passport Project directly aligns with Education Abroad\u2019s ongoing commitment to creating pathways for all students to access high-quality global education and has enhanced our partnership with the Cecil B. Moore Scholars Program,\u201d said Sara Sequin, senior associate director of Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the passport application process as seamless as possible, Education Abroad hosted a Passport Application Submission Day in collaboration with the Philadelphia Passport Agency. Agents visited Temple to accept passport applications on-site and while doing so, took the opportunity to share their own travel experiences and inspire the scholars to pursue study abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\">&#8220;The IIE American Passport Project directly aligns with Education Abroad\u2019s ongoing commitment to creating pathways for all students to access high-quality global education and has enhanced our partnership with the Cecil B. Moore Scholars Program.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&#8211; Sara Sequin, senior associate director of Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Leading up to the event, Education Abroad provided tailored instructions on how to apply for a passport, conducted workshops to guide scholars through the application process, reviewed required paperwork, and provided a passport photo service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through tailored outreach, program and scholarship advising, and connections with study abroad alumni, Education Abroad will continue to support and encourage Cecil B. Moore Scholar passport recipients as they pursue international experiences. Support for all Cecil B. Moore Scholars will include cohort-specific information sessions and encouraging all eligible incoming scholars to apply for Temple\u2019s own <a href=\"https:\/\/studyabroad.temple.edu\/planning-resources\/financing-study-abroad\/scholarships\/passport-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Passport Scholarship<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the IIE American Passport Project, Education Abroad\u2019s efforts to enhance access to study abroad include developing innovative programs that cater to a diverse range of interests and needs, awarding study abroad scholarships ($550,000 awarded in 2023-2024), advising extensively on external scholarships, promoting financial literacy, and collaborating with academic advisors to ensure that study abroad opportunities align with students\u2019 academic plans and graduation timelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><em>By Massin Larbi, CLA &#8217;25, Global Engagement writing intern<br>Header image: Temple Cecil B. Moore Scholars show off their new passports at the Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses Office<br>provided by Sara Sequin<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Temple University was selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) as one of 51 institutions to receive the IIE American Passport Project grant, enabling 25 Temple Cecil B. Moore Scholars to obtain their first U.S. passport at no cost. <\/p>\n<p>2 MIN READ<\/p>\n<div class=\"more-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/owltopia\/2025\/03\/10\/temple-receives-iie-american-passport-grant-for-cecil-b-moore-scholars\/\">Continue Reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Temple Receives IIE American Passport Grant for Cecil B. 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