Generous Contributions

The College of Health and Human Sciences makes study abroad a possibility for many students who otherwise would not be able to take advantage of these opportunities for cultural growth.

John and Emma Tse Fund for Global Scholars

A gift from John and Emma Tse established the John and Emma Tse Fund for Global Scholars to financially assist HHS undergraduate students with the cost of studying abroad. Scholarships range between $700 and $1,800 and recipients are known as Tse Scholars. More than 100 Tse scholarships have been awarded since 2009.

Tse, who served as a faculty member at Purdue for 31 years and is now a professor emeritus of management, hopes the Tse Fund for Global Scholars will benefit students in a number of ways.

“Firsthand experience of living in a foreign country, learning their history and culture, and establishing personal and business contacts can lead to a better understanding of our world and more peaceful relations between nations,” he says.

Fred and Dorine Santogrossi Study Abroad Scholarship in Psychology

The late David Santogrossi endowed the Fred and Dorine Santogrossi Study Abroad Scholarship in Psychology in memory of his parents. Santogrossi, an avid traveler, was a professor of psychological sciences and served as associate dean in Purdue’s College of Liberal Arts for several years.

Chris Agnew, head of the Department of Psychological Sciences, remembers Santogrossi leading numerous study abroad trips, including trips to England and Italy.

“David was an exceptional educator who was convinced of the benefits of study abroad experiences for students,” Agnew says. “True to his beliefs and consistent with his generous spirit, he established a scholarship to honor his parents who did so much to encourage his own intellectual development.”

Charles V. and Audrey Palm Riker Fund for HDFS

The Charles V. and Audrey Palm Riker Fund for Human Development and Family Studies was established by Audrey P. Riker in recognition of her husband, Charles V. Riker, an HDFS professor at Purdue from 1959 to 1983. This scholarship assists students who participate in study abroad programs that focus on economically disadvantaged children. Scholarships are awarded to students in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies and the School of Nursing.

Professor Doran French, head of HDFS, recognizes the impact these scholarships can have on students.

“The Riker endowment has enabled students in Human Development and Family Studies and the School of Nursing to engage in potentially life-changing study abroad experiences in countries as diverse as China, Turkey, Costa Rica and Zimbabwe,” he says. “HDFS is very grateful for this gift that will benefit students in perpetuity.”

To learn more about HHS study abroad, visit http://www.purdue.edu/hhs/studyabroad.