Inspiring students to travel, explore, and experience the world.
Explore the World Scholarship Foundation
40+
Scholarship Recipients
50+
Countries Abroad
6+
Years of Impact
Our Mission
Upon his passing, Ian’s family and friends decided to create the Ian Clough Explore the World Scholarship Fund as a tribute to his true passion and love – travel and exploration. Through this memorial fund our hope is to pass on his adventurous spirit, his love of travel and his appreciation of other cultures, history and languages of the world. Our goal is provide students with financial assistance to make their dreams come true with an opportunity to travel globally, experience their own unique adventures and meet other people around the globe. The scholarship will provide financial assistance for students who desire to participate in overseas tours or study abroad programs. It is our hope to continue this scholarship in his name for years to come. All donations made to the fund will go to this future endeavor.
About Ian
Ian Mark Clough was born November 21, 1991. He passed away on July 13, 2019. Ian’s great passion was adventure and travel. He loved experiencing other cultures, meeting new people, learning about the world and taking part in unique adventures. By the age of 27, Ian had visited four continents, fifteen countries, and numerous states on his quest to see the world. He was always planning his next trip and his goal was to see as much of the world as possible. He was adventurous, curious and a master itinerary planner. He wanted to see, explore and experience as much as he could during his travels, never wasting an opportunity to visit or experience something new and interesting. He was a true adventure seeker during his lifetime.
Our Scholarship Recipients
Meet some of our scholarship recipients and see where their journeys are taking them around the world.
2022 Winner
Mary Patton
Mary is an accounting major at the University of Alabama graduating with a 4.0 GPA who will be traveling to Germany and Italy this summer to begin her Masters of Accounting graduate coursework in International Financial Reporting.
2025 Winner
Margarita Alfaro
Margarita is a sophomore accounting major at the University of Alabama traveling to Madrid this summer to study at Antonio de Nebrija University on her first trip abroad.
2023 Winner
Jillian Dye
Jillian is a senior Biological Sciences pre-med student at Mississippi State traveling to Peru in January to participate in free medical clinics serving remote communities while gaining hands-on experience for her future medical career.
