Renee Griggs made a difference in the lives of study abroad students for over 40 years. Current study abroad records only go back to 2012, but since then, UA Study Abroad has sent over 7,000 students abroad. It's not an exaggeration to say that Renee has served all of these students in one capacity or another, as she has throughout her career.
Renee's focus always remained on the students and their needs. Nearest and dearest to Renee's heart are the students who tend to fall through the cracks - those who need a little extra encouragement, those from underprivileged backgrounds, those who fall just short of being eligible for many scholarships. For these students, Renee was a lifeline, and would find the last dollar when it seemed impossible. Often, the students who would most benefit from studying abroad are not always those with the "right" qualifications (GPA, funding, support, and access). For these students, the opportunity to study abroad is a life changer, and can open doors and help them to realize that they can achieve things that were previously unimaginable. These students were the beneficiaries of Renee's tireless efforts.
Renee put her heart and soul into advocating for all students who expressed an interest in studying abroad. She went above and beyond to locate possible scholarship opportunities, help them to understand their financial aid, and help them to find the most cost-effective programs that would fulfill their goals.
To recognize Renee's lasting contribution to the countless students she served, UA Study Abroad seeks to honor her efforts by dedicating funding to future generations of study abroad students, and particularly to those whose resources are limited and who often fall through the cracks. This is Renee's legacy: to provide a path for those students who might not otherwise have the life-changing opportunity to explore the world.
We are asking for your support to establish an endowed scholarship fund to support University of Arizona Study Abroad, to help provide future generations of Wildcats scholarships so that they can explore and learn through study abroad.
Honor Renee's legacy by making a gift today!
Show your support with a gift of $25 to the Renee Griggs Endowed Scholarship.
Show your support for this life-changing community program with a gift of $100.
Make a difference in the lives of students with a gift of $200 to the Renee Griggs Endowed Scholarship.
Open doors for students with a gift of $500 towards the Renee Griggs Endowed Scholarship.