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Alvarez Endowment

This $8.4 million endowed program is made possible through the generous support of Carlos Alvarez and his family. Carlos was a past member of the ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö Board of Trustees and his daughter Malú graduated from Davidson in 2002. Since 2010 the Alvarez family has contributed substantially to Davidson through the Alvarez Scholars Program. The Alvarez Grant Program reimagines the experience of the global community by providing funding for curricular and career-related experiences for students and enabling additional student services staff in the International Student Engagement Office and the Betty and B. Frank Matthews II ’49 Center for Career Development (Matthews Center). This program is unique among Davidson’s peer institutions and speaks to the Alvarez family’s and Davidson’s commitment to both the student and postgraduate experiences of Davidson's global community.

Alvarez Access Fund

The Alvarez Access Fund provides curricular and career-related funding for any members of the Davidson global community who have outstanding financial challenges. Access grant amounts rarely exceed $1,200 and never exceed $2,000. Learn more about the (Davidson login required).

Alvarez Guarantee Fund

The Alvarez Guarantee Fund provides additional financial support to members of the global community with demonstrated financial need. Students can receive up to two $4,000 stipends to use towards curricular or career pursuits while they are students at Davidson. Learn more about the (Davidson login required).

Both the Alvarez Access and the Alvarez Guarantee Funds are to be used for curricular and/or career-related activities, including but not limited to living expenses during an unpaid internship, research funds, conference attendance, or summer education abroad experience. For support or to discuss your application idea(s), contact Sara C. Nobles (sanobles@davidson.edu).

International Student Engagement

International Student Engagement includes three full-time staff members who provide advice on visa-related matters and offer programming and cultural adjustment support. See our staff page for more information.

Matthews Center Career Resources

The Betty and B. Frank Matthews II ‘49 Center for Career Development has an Assistant Director for International Career Development committed to leveraging Davidson's strong network of alumni, parents and friends and forging new employer relationships to provide students with ample career-related opportunities in the United States and abroad. Learn more about the Matthews Center and their staff.