Opening the World to More Students
OUR IMPACT
Access Abroad Project helps students overcome financial and emotional barriers to international learning. In our first year, we awarded $4,750 to seven students pursuing global experiences across six countries.
Our First Year of Impact
$4,750
Direct Student Awards
14
Access Fund Applicants
6
Countries Reached
7
Students Funded
Our inaugural Access Fund cycle attracted applications from students at 10 colleges and universities, helping seven students take their next step toward international learning.
From Opportunity to Takeoff
During her experience in Spain, Sophia explored Black diasporic identity through conversations that helped shape her future goals.
“Those conversations were so enriching that they prompted me to reconsider my career path, turning my attention toward global human rights law.”
Sophia Wade
Spelman College | Madrid, Spain
2026 Access Fund Recipient
Global Experiences. Real Students.
Our Access Fund recipients pursued international learning across six countries. Here are a few of the places their journeys took them.
Rabat, Morocco
Tokyo, Japan
Paris, France
Building Responsibly From Day One
Our first year was powered by supporters who believed in making international learning more accessible. Explore our annual report to see how those contributions supported student awards and helped establish AAP’s foundation.
$7,591.32
Total Income
74%
Of Total Expenses Went to Student Travel Stipends
13
Individual Donors
FY2025–2026 figures. Total expenses were $6,417.49, including $4,750 in direct student awards.
Year Two Is Already Underway
We’re building on our first year by supporting more students, preparing our first Globetrotter Goodies send-off kits, and strengthening partnerships that connect students with our programs.
The Access Fund
Support more students with financial assistance for international learning experiences.
Globetrotter Goodies
Launch our first student care packages with travel essentials and personal notes of encouragement.
Partnerships
Strengthen referral relationships with colleges, universities, and community organizations.
Annual Reports
FY2025-2026 Annual Report
Our inaugural year of impact.
Explore our first year of student support, global experiences, financial stewardship, and the foundation we’re building for the future.
Access Today. Impact Tomorrow.
Every gift, referral, and partnership can help another student say yes to seeing the world. Join us in opening more doors to international learning.