University of Virginia

Diversity Abroad Scholars

The Semester at Sea/Diversity Abroad Scholarship provided 61 students the opportunity to lend their unique perspectives to the shipboard community since Fall 2008.  

The Fall 2011 voyage marks the conclusion of this scholarship opportunity.   The Institute for Shipboard Education has numerous scholarship opportunities including two that provide full tuition; the Presidential Scholarship and the Tom Joyner Foundation Scholarship.  

View past Diversity Abroad Scholarship recipients.


Diversity Abroad Scholars: Fall 2011

Janeshwar (Janu) Cambrelen
Hanna Curran
Briana Garcia
Ionna Hernandez
Jeanne L. Royer


Janeshwar (Janu) Cambrelen
Hometown: Denver, CO
Home University: Colorado State University
Major: Finance (Investment Analysis Option)
Year in school: Senior

Hanna Curran
Hometown: Ketchum, Idaho
Home University: Boise State University
Major: Kinesiology w/ Health Promotion and Education
Minor: Dance
Year in school: Sophomore
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Briana Garcia
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Home University: Florida State University
Major: Economics and Finance
Year in school: Junior

Ionna Hernandez
Hometown: Pembroke Pines, FL
Home University: Nova Southeastern University
Major: Communications/International Studies
Year in school: Junior
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Jeanne L. Royer
Hometown: Roseau, Dominica
Home University: Dominica State College
Major: Biology, Literature and Mathematics
Year in school: Freshman
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