Get a Dam Passport!

Award Description

The Get a DAM Passport program awards $175 scholarships to undergraduate students with financial need in their first year at OSU to obtain a first-time U.S. passport. Scholarships cover the cost of U.S. passport fees and photos. With the receipt of this scholarship, students may open up new doorways to international academic experiences worldwide. 

Our office directly supports passport grant recipients to study abroad through access to a self-paced Canvas course, coordination with OSU GO, and application help for scholarships.

This scholarship is funded by one-time grants from the Institute of International Education and matched by the OSU Internationalization Grant. In 2024, we received a grant from the Women's Giving Circle and matching funds from the Office of the Provost to continue offering this scholarship to eligible undergraduate OSU Beavers. 

Apply online!

Image
Person in gray hoodie holds U.S. passport out to the camera.

Award Details

OSU will deposit $175 into your student account, which is enough to cover the cost of:

  • U.S. passport and fees ($165)
  • Passport photos ($10)
  • Awards are made at the end of the month

Eligibility

  • You must be in your first year of study at OSU OR in your first year as a transfer student.
  • This must be your first adult U.S. passport.
  • You must be eligible for a Pell grant or able to demonstrate financial need

Application Process

This scholarship is currently open and has no application deadline. Apply today!

  •  Apply online
  • We will enroll you in NGSA's free Canvas course that will walk you through the steps to apply for a US passport and provide you with additional resources and scholarship opportunities for international experiences.
  • Follow us on Instagram 

Get Started

Does this scholarship sound like the right fit for you? Apply online or make an appointment to talk to one of our staff members about this opportunity!

LeAnn Adam 
Director, OSU National and Global Scholarships Advising 
[email protected]

Becca Otto
Coordinator, OSU National and Global Scholarships Advising 
[email protected] 

Staff & Appointments