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Passport Drive Initiative

The University of Memphis has been selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that will enable up to 25 University of Memphis students to obtain their first U.S. passport and open the pathway to study abroad. In its fifth year, IIE has awarded 45 institutions in the IIENetwork membership to help 1,275 Pell-eligible college students through this opportunity.

The Passport Drive is an initiative of the UofM Education Abroad Office to match the award of IIE with the goal of helping UofM students take the first step towards studying abroad.
The first 50 enrolled full time students may be eligible to obtain a scholarship to provide reimbursement for the costs of obtaining a new passport totaling $165.

NOTE: Only students will be considered for the passport scholarship but the event is open to all faculty & staff as well.

Date: September 10, 2025
Time: 11am - 3pm
Event: Education Abroad Fair
Location: Univesity of Memphis, Rose Theatre

Documents to Bring:

Students are responsible for ensuring they have all required items by September 10, 2025.
To apply for a passport at the fair, bring the following documents to the Fair:

  • Completed DS-11 Form (Print and fill out in black ink. DO NOT SIGN YOUR FORM)
  • DS-82  (For Renewals ONLY)
  • Evidence of U.S. Citizenship (U.S. original birth certificate is most common)
  • Photocopy of Evidence of U.S. Citizenship document (copy front and back, single sided, grayscale)
  • *Present ID (Valid driver's license is most common. Student ID counts as well)
  • Photocopy of ID (front and back, single sided, grayscale)
  • Passport-sized photo (Can be obtained at locations such as CVS, RiteAid, Walgreens, etc) NOTE: Photo Services will not be available at the event.
  • Check or Money Order: $165 written to the US Department of State. Money orders can be obtained at the Campus Post Office Monday - Friday before 2pm prior to the event.
    NOTE: Money orders have a fee of $1.25, the fee and full amount of the money order must be paid in cash.

Estimated processing time is approximately 2 weeks, but this is subject to change.

Detailed instructions are located on the US Department of State website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/apply-in-person.html. 
It is the applicant's responsibility to follow all directions provided regarding the items required for application.
NOTE: Only students who submit their application in person at the Education Abroad Fair are eligible for the Passport Scholarship. Students who submit their passport at a Passport Acceptance Facility, such as a post office, cannot receive the scholarship.

Scholarship Qualifications:

All students will be considered for the Passport Scholarship, but priority will be given to students who have the following:

  • Pell Grant eligible
  • Submit a completed new passport application packet at the Fall Education Abroad Fair on September 10, 2025 between 11 am and 3 pm at the Rose Theatre
  • Be one of the first 50 students with full time enrollment to submit application
  • Complete a Passport Scholarship Voucher form (provided at the time of application)

Students who are of the first to submit a voucher but do not have the qualifications above will be considered for the scholarship on a space available basis.
Students will learn of their award status approximately 1-2 weeks after the Fair & be reimbursed for the cost of the passport.

All scholarships will be posted on TigerXpress. If there is a balance on the account, the scholarship will go towards the balance first; including those enrolled in IPP.
Students who do not receive the scholarship will not be issued a refund and cannot withdraw their application.

Anyone (regardless of scholarship eligibility) including faculty & staff may apply for their passport at the Education Abroad Fair.

Need Your Passport Renewed:

Passport renewals that require the form DS-82 will also be accepted at the Fair.

  • Check website for documents checklist
  • Bring current passport (if you have it!)
  • Passport size photo
  • Money Order for $130 payable to the US Department of State. Money orders can be obtained at the Campus Post Office Monday - Friday before 2pm prior to the event.
    NOTE: Money orders have a fee of $1.25, the fee and full amount of the money order must be paid in cash.

You may also renew online! Click Here. (Can you renew by mail? Check here.)