College of HFA

Bix Whitcomb Study Abroad Award - Due by March 22, 2023

This $3,000 award was created by Chico State alum Bix Whitcomb to recognize outstanding English or Spanish major students within the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, and create an opportunity for them to experience the culminating experience of foreign study. While a student, Bix was a scholar athlete, excelling in swimming as well as in academics as an honors student in English. During his tenure at Chico State he had the opportunity to live and study for one year in Spain, which he considers one of the defining experiences of his college career.  APPLY HERE! (PDF)  (This application requires a letter of recommendation from a CSU, Chico faculty member.)

Elizabeth Randolph Study Abroad Award - Due by March 22, 2023

Chico State alum Elizabeth Randolph (Spanish, '68) created this $3500 award to help support the study abroad experience of one student each year from the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. Betsy spent a year in Spain while a student at Chico State, and believes her study abroad experience was one of the most formative times of her life. Betsy, a retired teacher, also supports a Spanish Language scholarship, and returns to campus regularly for Phi Sigma Iota events, of which she is an honorary member. The award recipient is selected based on his or her application each spring by a committee chaired by the Dean.  APPLY HERE!  (PDF)  (This application requires a letter of recommendation from a CSU, Chico faculty member.)