Scholarship Directory

Summary:

IAU College, with study abroad programs in Aix-en-Province, France, is proud to offer the Ella Bandes Scholarship Program for qualified Macalester students interested in either a semester or summer abroad in the Core Arts Program at IAU College’s Marchutz School of Fine Arts.

The scholarship was created in memory of Ella Bandes, a former Macalester and IAU Marchutz School of Fine Arts student.  

Each year, qualified Macalester students enrolled full-time in IAU’s Marchutz Painting and Drawing Program can apply for one of two individual semester scholarships or one summer scholarship.

This scholarship is administrated by Macalester’s Art and Art History department.

Award Amount:
$5,000/semester
$3,000/summer

Eligibility:
–Acceptance into the IAU Marchutz program
–Demonstrated financial need

Application & Deadlines:
–Applicants will submit a short essay to the Art and Art History department chair after acceptance into the program

Summary:
In honor of Jack C. and Dorothy D. Pitts, Janet Pitts Beckman, in collaboration with Macalester, has established the Jack C. and Dorothy DeSimone Pitts Endowment for Study Abroad to support qualified Macalester students.

This scholarship is intended to support undergraduate study abroad in the social sciences and humanities. Funds can be used to cover any costs directly incurred from participation in the semester of study away, including but not limited to: room, board, tuition, travel, visa, books.

The scholarship is administered through Study Away in collaboration with the Financial Aid Office and the program sponsor.

Award Amount:
$750-$3,000, depending on funds available and number of applicants

Eligibility:
–Students must be enrolled in a Macalester approved study away semester program that offers direct enrollment in a foreign university where content courses are not taught in English (students will need the relevant foreign language proficiency) AND students must take at least one of those content courses not taught in English offered through direct enrollment at a foreign university.

–Content courses cannot be language-learning courses; they must be in a subject other than language.

Examples: Mac German Program – taking European Society course in German at the University of Vienna; IES Madrid – taking Political & Social History of Spain & Spanish America in Spanish at Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Application & Deadlines:
–Applicants will submit program and course information, along with short essays
–April 15 for fall and spring of the following year

Apply Here

Summary:
Established by Kay A. Thomas, ’63, the Thomas IGC Fund supports the Institute for Global Citizenship and may be used to strengthen and expand existing programs and explore new initiatives that align with the mission and scope of the IGC.

This scholarship is currently offered in support of students who wish to pursue international academic activities during the summer, whether via study away programs, internships, language study, research, etc.

Award Amount:
Award amounts are determined based on financial need and estimated expenses. Awards may not cover the cost of all anticipated expenses incurred while abroad, but may act as a considerable financial offset.

Eligibility:
–Participation in an international intellectual pursuit during the summer
–Priority is given to students who otherwise would not have the opportunity to study abroad during their enrollment at Macalester
–Students graduating in May are not eligible to apply for the summer following their graduation.
–Demonstrated financial need

Application & Deadlines:

Submit:
—Description of the international academic activity (program, language school, internship, research focus, etc.), including location and dates of travel
–Overall expected expenses, and specifically those for which you are applying for funding
—Short essay detailing the intended experience, what you hope to gain from it, how it will contribute to accomplishing personal, academic and/or professional goals, and how this scholarship will help you achieve those goals.
–You will also be asked to describe if/how your summer pursuit may be your best (or only) undergraduate international academic opportunity.

–Deadlines vary per year, but are typically in the month of April

Apply Here

Summary:
American Councils strengthens international ties and mutual understanding through excellence in academic, professional and cultural exchange, language acquisition, educational development, and research. Their study abroad programs award scholarships to traditionally underrepresented students, and also offer assistance funds to support the incidental costs of studying abroad, such as applying for a passport and pre-program medical appointments.

Available Awards:
Need-Based & Merit Scholarships
–Study Abroad Need-Based Scholarship
–Fulbright-Hays Fellowships
–Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship
–Dan E. Davidson Fellowship

American Councils Funding

Award Amount:
$250 – $9,000/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled in an American Councils program
–Open to US citizens and international students, in select cases
–Other eligibility requirements are specific to each scholarship. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
Done in conjunction with applying for the program

Fall: March 15     Spring: October 15     Summer: February 15

Summary:
AUC offers financial assistance to study abroad students, who are visiting AUC from their home institutions, as well as international non-degree students who enroll in AUC courses but are not currently pursuing a degree.

Available Awards:
Hermann F. Eilts Scholarship
Simpson Scholarship in Egyptology
Study Abroad Scholarships

AU Cairo Funding

Award Amount:
$2,500 – $5,000/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled full-time at AUC
–Awards are available to “US study abroad students”
–Hermann F. Eilts Scholarship: enrolling in political science, history or Middle East studies courses
–Simpson Scholarship in Egyptology: enrolling in at least 9 credits of Egyptology
–Other eligibility requirements are specific to each scholarship. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
Requirements vary by scholarship – you may need faculty recommendations, to email documents or submit via an online portal.

Fall: June 1    Spring: November 1

Summary: 

AMIDEAST Education Abroad Programs in the MENA is committed to providing financial assistance to students enrolled in our programs. Awards will be made only to students who submit a completed scholarship application and a complete program application by the established deadlines. Students will be notified whether they received an Amideast scholarship within one month of the application deadline.

Available Awards: 
Need-Based Scholarship
Blog Abroad Scholarship

AMIDEAST Funding

Amount:
$1,000 – $5,000/semester
$500 – $3,000/summer

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled in an AMIDEAST program
–Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
–Other eligibility requirements are specific to each scholarship. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
Fall: April 15     Spring: October 15     Summer: March 15

Summary: 

The scholarship is need-based, and aims to support broader access to study abroad opportunities through Carleton College’s Global Engagement Programs.

Available Awards: 
Inclusion & Access Scholarship

Augsburg Funding

Amount:
$500 – $2,000/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled in a qualifying CGEE program (e.g., Northern Ireland)
–Identify as BIPOC, first generation, LGBTQIA+, veteran or student with disability, and/or demonstrate commitment to social change
–Demonstrate financial need
–Other eligibility requirements may apply. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
Fall: March 1     Spring: November 1

Summary: 

The scholarship is need-based, and aims to support broader access to study abroad opportunities through Carleton College’s Global Engagement Programs.

Available Awards: 
Global Engagement Program Scholarship

Carleton Funding

Amount:
$1,000 – $3,500/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled in a qualifying Carleton program
–Must be in good academic standing
–Other eligibility requirements may apply. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
Fall: March 15

Summary: 

The CEPA Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that engages in philanthropic work with families in the developing world in addition to achieving its mission in facilitating international exchange and global learning.

Available Awards: 
Global Major Scholarship
First Generation Scholarship

CEPA Funding

Amount:
$1,000/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–Submitted application for a CEPA Foundation semester program
–Identify as first generation for the corresponding scholarship
–3.0 GPA

Application & Deadlines:

Students submit a personal essay, resume, unofficial transcript and study abroad advisor approval.

Fall: March 1     Spring: October 1

Summary:
CET awards $400,000 in scholarship awards each year and supports the Fund for Education Abroad to ensure financial need is not a barrier to study abroad. Most CET scholarship decisions are based on financial need, and scholarship awards are intended to encourage study abroad by helping to alleviate financial burden.

Available Awards:
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Identity Abroad Scholarship
Katerina Jurecková Scholarship for Jewish Studies – CET Prague
Need-Based Scholarship

CET Funding

Amount:
$500 – $3,000/semester
$500 – $2,500/summer

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled in a CET program
–Open to US citizens and international students
–Other eligibility requirements are specific to each scholarship. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
Done in conjunction with applying for the program

Fall: Kateřina Jurečková Scholarship for Jewish Studies: April 1
All other CET Scholarships: May 1

Spring: Kateřina Jurečková Scholarship for Jewish Studies: October 1
All other CET Scholarships: November 1

Summer: All CET Scholarships: March 1

Summary:
CIEE has made it their mission to help every student who wants to study abroad have access to this life-changing experience. Toward this end, they offer more than $8 million dollars every year in a range of college study abroad scholarships and grants.

Available Awards:
Need-Based Grants
–GAIN Travel Grant
–Gilman Go Global Grant

Merit-Based Scholarships
–Douglass-O’Connell Global Internship
–McDermott Health Sciences, Nursing and Public Health
–Ping Scholarship for Academic Excellence
–Ritzmann Tropical and Marine Ecology Scholarship
–Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarship
–Wollitzer Merit Scholarship in Area or Comparative Studies

CIEE Funding

Amount:
$500 – $2,500/semester
$500 – $1,500/summer

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled in a CIEE program
–Merit-based scholarships open to US citizens and international students
–Douglass-O’Connell Global Internship: Freshman, sophomore or junior, Pell Grant-eligible, 3.0 GPA, US citizen, US national, permanent resident
–GAIN Travel Grant: EFC of 10,000 or less, funds go toward airfare
–Gilman Go Global Grant: Qualified Gilman applicants, regardless of if award was offered
–McDermott Scholarship: Attending a CIEE Community and Public Health program (e.g., Gaborone)
–Ping Scholarship: High academic achievement
–Ritzmann Scholarship: Attending a CIEE Sustainability and the Environment, or Tropical Ecology and Conservation (e.g., Monteverde)
–Stohl Scholarship: Attending a CIEE program that offers research opportunities (e.g., select Seville tracks)
–Wollitzer Scholarship: Attending a CIEE program in Africa, Asia and Latin America
–Other eligibility requirements are specific to each scholarship. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
Done in conjunction with applying for the program

Summer & Fall: April 1     Spring: October 15

Douglass-O’Connell: late November each year

Summary:
As a non-profit study abroad institution, CYA aims to help as many students as possible to find options for financial assistance. Eligibility for their scholarships is based on financial need. Only students who have been accepted to CYA for a semester or academic year are eligible to apply.

Available Awards:
Need Based Scholarships

CYA Funding

Amount:
$500 minimum/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled in a CYA program
–Must have demonstrated financial need
–Other eligibility requirements are specific to each scholarship. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
Online application and information to be completed by a Financial Aid advisor

Fall & Spring: April 30*     Late Spring: October 30**

*Late fall applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
**Late spring applications after this date will be considered on a rolling basis as long as funding is available.

Summary:
DIS offers need- and merit-based awards and is committed to supporting students with limited financial resources, from diverse backgrounds,  and/or underrepresented populations in study abroad. On average, over 50% of all students receive financial support from DIS.

Available Awards:
Need-Based Scholarships
–DIS Scholarship
–Diversity Scholarship

Merit-Based Scholarships
–Jacob Buksti Memorial Scholarship
–James Larson Memorial Scholarship
–Anders Uhrskov Leadership Scholarship

DIS Funding

Amount:
$500 – $6,000/semester for need-based, $5,000-$10,000 for merit-based
$250 – $1,500/summer for need-based

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled in a DIS program
–Open to US citizens and international students
–DIS Scholarship: Demonstrated financial need
–Diversity Scholarship: Representation from populations that are traditionally underrepresented in study abroad
–Jacob Buksti Scholarship: Major in political science, international relations, government, public policy, economics, or a related field; strong GPA
–James Larson Memorial Scholarship: Major in the humanities; strong GPA
–Anders Uhrskov Scholarship: Demonstrated leadership skills; strong GPA
–Other eligibility requirements are specific to each scholarship. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
Complete the application forms and submit to [email protected]

Fall: April 1     Spring: October 15     Summer: March 15

Summary:
The Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome (ICCS) was established in 1965 and provides undergraduate students with an opportunity in Rome to study ancient history, archaeology, Greek and Latin literature, Italian language, and ancient art.

Available Awards:
Need-Based Scholarship

Duke ICCS Funding

Award Amount:
$500-$10,000/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled in the ICCS Rome program
–Must have demonstrated financial need
–Other eligibility conditions may be required. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
Materials are submitted along with the program application

Fall: March 15     Spring: October 1

Summary:
Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School offers you a challenging and rewarding academic environment to help you achieve your goals. US citizens are eligible to apply for scholarships or financial aid administered by the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) in New York.

Available Awards:
Need-Based Scholarship
Merit-Based Scholarship
Louis Levine Scholarship
Diversity Scholarship

Hebrew U Funding

Award Amount:
Up to $4,000/semester for need-based
Up to $3,000/semester for merit-based
Up to $7,500/semester for diversity

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled at the Rothberg International School of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (study abroad program)
–Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
–Need-Based Scholarship: Demonstrated financial need
–Merit Scholarship: Completed 3 university semesters, minimum GPA of 3.8
–Diversity Scholarship: Representation from populations that are traditionally underrepresented
–Louis Levine Scholarship: Desire to further scientific knowledge, completed 3 university semesters, minimum GPA of 3.8
–Other eligibility requirements are specific to each scholarship. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
Complete the application forms and submit to [email protected].

Fall: June 1     Spring: November 30

Summary:
IAU is committed to making studying abroad a reality for students who otherwise may not have the opportunity. Through a robust offering of merit scholarships, grants, and need-based assistance for its semester, summer, and J-Term students, IAU is a leader in the industry when it comes to breaking down the cost barrier.

To be eligible for IAU scholarship and grant opportunities, students must be full-time, in IAU-arranged housing, abide by all IAU policies and regulations as stated on the policies page, and maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA while attending IAU.

Available Awards:
Need-Based Grants
–Pell Grant Plus Program
–Yamina Boudellal Travel Grant

Merit-Based Scholarships
–Presidential Scholarship
–Dean’s Scholarship
–Board of Directors Diversity Scholarship
–Amos Booth French Studies Scholarship
–John Rewald Art & Art History Scholarship
–Judith L. Rice International Relations & Global Studies Scholarship
–Global STEM Scholarship

IAU Funding

Award Amount:
$750 – $3,000/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–Maintain a 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment at IAU
–Open to US citizens and international students
–Presidential Scholarship: 3.5 GPA or higher
–Board of Directors Diversity Scholarship: Come from a traditionally underrepresented background
–Amos Booth French Studies Scholarship: Awarded to French majors or minors with a 3.5 GPA or higher
–John Rewald Art & Art History Scholarship: Awarded to Art or Art History majors or minors who demonstrate consistent and profound study of their discipline
–Other eligibility requirements are specific to each scholarship. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
Applications are completed online.

Fall: May 1     Spring: October 1

Summary:
IES Abroad commits $5 million in study abroad scholarships and financial aid. All students must be approved for an IES Abroad program to receive these awards. You will be considered for all funding when you submit an aid application, with the exception of the Disability Grant, which requires a separate application.

Available Awards:
Need-Based Scholarships
Donor-Funded Scholarships
Disability Grants
Boren & Gilman/Gilman-McCain Scholarship Support Grant

IES Funding

Award Amount:
Up to $2,000/semester for need-based scholarships
Up to $1,000/summer for need-based scholarships

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled in an IES program
–Open to US citizens and international students
–Other eligibility requirements are specific to each scholarship. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
With one application you can apply for nearly all IES Abroad scholarships that you are eligible for.

Fall: May 1     Spring: November 1     Summer: March 15/April 1

Summary:
IFSA is deeply committed to making study abroad accessible to as many students as possible. They believe that cost should never be a barrier: that’s why they offer financial support to a larger proportion of their students than any other organization.

That concept of inclusive excellence—embracing and empowering all students regardless of background—is central to their mission of making studying abroad available to all those who choose to pursue it.

Available Awards:
Need-Based Scholarships
Program-Linked Scholarships

IFSA Funding

Award Amount:
$500 – $5,000/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled in an IFSA program
–Open to US citizens and international students
–Other eligibility requirements are specific to each scholarship. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
Applications are completed online.

Fall & Summer: March 1*     Spring: October 1*
*Priority deadlines; Final deadlines are April 1, and November 1, respectively.

Summary:
ISEP offers scholarship opportunities for students attending both exchange and direct programs who demonstrate financial need.

Available Awards:
Community Scholarship
Accessibility Scholarship
Africa for All Scholarship
Founders Fellowship
French and German Language Annette Kade Fund Scholarship

ISEP Funding

Award Amount:
$500 – $2,500/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled in an ISEP program
–Open to US citizens and international students
–Must have demonstrated financial need
–Other eligibility requirements are specific to each scholarship. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
Application pieces vary by scholarship

Fall: April 1     Spring: October 15

Summary:
The Cason Scholarship Award is in memory of Jeffrey W. Cason who served as Dean of International Programs at Middlebury College for nine years. This scholarship is in recognition of his lifelong passion for international teaching, learning, and study abroad. A limited number of students from colleges and universities other than Middlebury will be granted scholarships of $3,000 every semester.

Available Awards:
Cason Scholarship Award

Middlebury Funding

Award Amount:
$3,000/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled in a Middlebury study abroad program
–Open to US citizens and international students
–Other eligibility requirements may apply. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
Fall: March 1     Spring: September 15

Summary:
SEA has a variety of funds and works with a range of organizations and institutions to facilitate access to SEA programs. Students with these affiliations may apply for, or automatically receive, funds to assist in meeting tuition costs.

Available Awards:
Designated and Affinity Scholarships
–Presidential Scholarship
–Dean’s Award
–Henry L. and Grace Doherty Endowed Journalism Scholarship
–United World College (UWC) Scholar Award

SEA Funding

Award Amount:
$750 – $7,500/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled in a SEA program
–Open to US citizens and international students
–Other eligibility requirements are specific to each scholarship. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
Fall: April 15     Spring: October 15

Summary:
SIT Study Abroad is committed to increasing access to international education and to ensuring you have the information you need to successfully access funding for your study abroad program with them. SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years.

SIT Funding

Available Awards:
Need-Based Scholarships
–Pell Grant Match Award
–Bonner Scholar Award
–SIT Fund

Donor-Funded Scholarships
–Compton Fund
–John Sommer Scholarship
–Joan Tiffany IHP Scholarship
–The Richard and Dale Levy India Scholarship
–Sarah B. and Clarence J. Gamble Scholarship
–SIT Bergstrom Foundation Scholarships

Award Amount:
Up to $5,000/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled in an SIT program
–Open to US citizens and international students
–Compton Fund: Participation in a program with environmental, post-conflict transformation, or sustainable development themes
–John Sommer Scholarship: Participation in a program in South or Southeast Asia
–Sarah B. and Clarence J. Gamble Scholarship: Participation in a program that includes a focus on population studies, women’s health, or population-related health and nutrition work, or designing an ISP focusing on these areas
–SIT Bergstrom Foundation Scholarships: Participation in a program in Latin America or Africa focusing on women’s reproductive health and/or other related topics
–Other eligibility requirements are specific to each scholarship. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
Students begin applying in the drop-down section of the program application. Applications are reviewed separately on a rolling basis.

Fall: May 15     Spring: November 1

Summary:
SRAS offers Program Grants to Study Abroad that can help offset program costs. Students are able to apply for these after beginning their SRAS study abroad program application.

Available Awards:
Program Grants
–Matching Scholarship and Honored Groups

SRAS Funding

Award Amount:
Up to $500/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled in an SRAS program
–Open to US citizens and international students
–Minimum 2.5 GPA
–Matching Scholarship and Honored Groups: Received a Boren, FLAS or Gilman Scholarship for the SRAS program you applied for; completed a government internship in the past year; are an honors student at your home university
–Other eligibility requirements are specific to each scholarship. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
–The deadline for the grant application is the same as the deadline for the corresponding academic program.
–Application pieces vary per grant.

Summary:
The SRISA Scholarship Program provides an invaluable opportunity for prospective SRISA students to study abroad in Florence. The program is designed to recognize students who have excelled academically, are artistically talented, under-represented, or exhibit a financial need.

The SRISA Scholarships are awarded to a carefully selected group of students who have demonstrated discipline, integrity, tenacity, and a strong academic standing.

Available Awards:
Need-Based & Merit Scholarships
Work-Study Scholarships

SRISA Funding

Award Amount:
Amounts vary by scholarship

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled in the SRISA program with a minimum 2.5 GPA
–Open to US citizens and international students
–Other eligibility requirements are specific to each scholarship. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
Application materials vary by scholarship, but in general, students submit an application, official transcript, reference letters, resume, and personal statement.

Fall: May 10     Spring: September 10     Summer: February 10

Summary:
The University of Haifa offers scholarship and financial aid resources for students applying to the International School.

Available Awards:
American Zionist Movement Helyn B. Reich Scholarship (AZM)
Presidential Merit Scholarship
Need-Based Scholarship
MASA Scholarship Program

U Haifa Funding

Award Amount:
Award amounts vary by scholarship, but usually a minimum of $750

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled for a semester in the International School
–Open to US citizens; international students in some instances
–AZM: US citizenship, 3.5 GPA, actively engaged with pro-Israel activities or the Jewish community
–Presidential Merit Scholarship: 3.8 GPA, participation in the Volunteer Program
–Other eligibility requirements are specific to each scholarship. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
AZM – Fall: July 15     Spring: February 1
MASA – no less than 70 days before the start of the program
Haifa – Fall: April 15     Spring: November 15

Summary:
The Learning Abroad Center’s Study Abroad Scholarship provides awards for Non-University of Minnesota undergraduate students going on eligible Learning Abroad Center credit-bearing programs. This scholarship is intended to:

–assist students in easing the financial burden of studying abroad
–grant students equal access to an opportunity for financial assistance

This scholarship is not need or merit based, and awards are granted on the strength of a student’s essay.

Available Awards:
Non-UofM Students Scholarship

U of M Funding

Award Amount:
$2,000/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be enrolled in a Learning Abroad Center program and have a U of M ID number
–Open to US citizens and international students

Application & Deadlines:
Once you start your study abroad program application, you will see an optional scholarship application form on your checklist. Submit the form by the indicated deadline.

Fall: early-April     Spring: mid-October

Summary:
The University of St. Andrews offers a number of Study Abroad scholarships for inbound students. These scholarships will be awarded on financial need and academic merit. All inbound scholarships are open to undergraduate students only.

Scholarship students will be asked to provide a written account of their overseas experiences for promotional materials.

Available Awards:
Study Abroad Tuition Fee Scholarship
Inbound Study Abroad Scholarships

U St. Andrews Funding

Award Amount:
Tuition Fee Scholarship: up to £9,000
Inbound Scholarships: up to £4,000

Basic Eligibility:
–Must have received an offer of acceptance from St. Andrews
–Open to US citizens and international students
–Other eligibility requirements are specific to each scholarship. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
Applicants will be invited to apply for the inbound scholarships if they receive an unconditional offer.

Summary:
The University of Sydney offers a Social Media Ambassador Scholarship for students from statistically underrepresented demographics in study abroad (first in family, First Nations, LGBTQIA+, women in STEMM, student athletes) who have an influential social media presence.

Available Awards:
Social Media Ambassador Scholarship

U Sydney Funding

Award Amount:
$1,500 AUD/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–Must have received an offer of acceptance from the University of Sydney
–Open to US citizens and international students
–Must be from an underrepresented group in study abroad
–Other eligibility requirements may apply. Please review these criteria carefully. Scholarships that consider financial need may also ask for current financial aid information.

Application & Deadlines:
Students will be invited to apply shortly before the start of their program.

Summary:
The Gilman Scholarship is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and offers funding for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in study abroad. The program provides awards of up to $5,000 to study abroad for U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are receiving a Pell Grant.

Gilman Scholarship

Award Amount:
Up to $5,000/semester
An additional $3,000 with critical need language qualification
An additional $1,000 with STEM supplement

Basic Eligibility:
–US citizenship
–Undergraduate status, good standing
–Receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or proof that you would be receiving one during the study abroad term
–Attending a study abroad program in a country or location with a Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2.

Application & Deadlines:
Students submit program and financial information, and Study Away and Financial Aid advisors confirm details. Essays are also completed.

March and October deadlines each year
Ex: spring 2025 and fall 2025 due in October; fall 2025 and spring 2026 due in March

Summary:
Boren Scholarships, an initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Preference is given to geographic areas, languages and fields of study that are critical to US interests and underrepresented in study abroad. The Boren committee prefers applications for 6-12 months of study.

Boren Awards

Award Amount:
8-11 weeks: $8,000 for a summer program (STEM majors only)
12-24 weeks: $12,500
25-52 weeks: $25,000

Basic Eligibility:
–US citizenship
–Planning an overseas program outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia or New Zealand
–Preference: programs longer in duration, intensive study of a preferred language in a preferred country and in the applicant’s field of study.

Application & Deadlines:
Students submit essays, recommendation letters, a study plan and a resume.
There is one deadline per year in January.

Summary:
At Expanding Boundaries International (EBI), they are passionately committed to empowering future generations to transcend their boundaries and embrace a world of learning without borders. Anchored in their belief that quality education is a universal right, they are dedicated to fostering equitable access to cross-cultural and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) educational opportunities.

Passport Scholarship

Award Amount:
The cost of a first-time passport, reimbursed

Basic Eligibility:
–US citizenship, never owned a US passport
–High school or college student status

Application & Deadlines:
Students submit an essay or video, official transcript and supporting documentation.
Applications are reviewed once per month. The next cycle opens February 1, 2025.

Summary:
The Center for Khmer Studies offers a six-week junior fellowship program in Cambodia for US, Cambodian, and French students. The program is only open to students with US, French, or Cambodian citizenship. Fellows will have the opportunity to learn about contemporary Cambodian history in the classroom, as well as engage in field trips to historical and cultural sites.

CKS Program

Award Amount:
CKS covers the cost of tuition, accommodation (bed and breakfast), local transportation during program activities, books, study materials, and some field trip expenses, such as entrance fees to historical and cultural sites. All other costs are incurred by Fellows.

Basic Eligibility:
–US, French, and Cambodian citizens
–Undergraduate students and recent graduates
–Students with a good grasp of spoken and written English
–Students who are fully vaccinated and healthy for traveling
–Not older than 26 years old

Application & Deadlines:
Students submit a personal statement, a summary of a topic of interest, references, CV, and transcripts

Summer: March each year by 5:00pm Cambodia time

Summary:
The Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation is dedicated to preserving the memory of Corinne Schillings by providing a living legacy through education, specifically supporting undergraduate college women in the study of languages and learning about other cultures.

CJS Foundation

Award Amount:
$1,000/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–US citizen or permanent resident
–Must have received Silver or Gold Award in Girl Scouts and provide proof
–Cumulative grade point is at least a B

Application & Deadlines:
Students must submit proof of receipt of the Silver or Gold Award, a letter of recommendation from a Girl Scout volunteer or member who is not a relative, and an essay as part of the application.

Fall: mid-May     Spring: early-December

Summary:
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at US colleges and universities. Students spend eight to ten weeks abroad in the summer, studying a critical language. The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. The Critical Language Scholarship Program is sponsored by the US Department of State with funding provided by the US Government and is supported in its implementation by American Councils for International Education.

CLS Program

Award Amount:
CLS covers language instruction and cultural programming, books and materials, international and domestic travel, visa fees (where applicable), room, board, and program-sponsored travel.

Basic Eligibility:
–US citizenship or national at the time of application
–Must be enrolled at Mac in the fall semester prior to CLS participation
–Must meet the language requirements of the program to which you apply

Application & Deadlines:
Students submit personal and academic information, essays and transcripts.
There is one deadline per year in November.

Summary:
The Diverse International Women Of Color (DIWC) Study Abroad Scholarship is intended to assist women of color who are exceptional in their studies and in need of financial assistance to study abroad.

DIWC Scholarship

Award Amount:
$500/term

Basic Eligibility:
–Be a women of color but not limited to Black or African-American, Native American, Hispanic/Latina and Asian.
–Open to US citizens and international students who live in the US
–2.7 GPA

Application & Deadlines:
Students submit a personal statement, proof of acceptance into a study abroad program, letter of recommendation and unofficial or official transcript.

Fall: mid-July     Spring: mid-November     Summer: mid-April

Summary:
The Freeman-ASIA program is designed to support US-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. The program’s goal is to increase the number of US citizens and permanent residents with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures.

Freeman Asia Program

Award Amount:
Up to $5,000/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–US citizen or permanent resident at the time of application
–Demonstrated financial need
–Minimum 2.8 GPA
–Attending a program in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand or Vietnam.

Application & Deadlines:
Students submit an online application and transcripts, and Study Away and Financial Aid advisors confirm program and financial details.

There is one deadline per year in March.

Summary:
The Fulbright US Student Program expands perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue. Fulbright creates connections in a complex and changing world. In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright US Student Program offers unparalleled opportunities in all academic disciplines to passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds. Program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad.

This opportunity is facilitated by Academic Programs and Advising at Macalester.

Fulbright Program

Award Amount:
Fulbright benefits include roundtrip transportation to the host country, a stipend for room, board and incidental expenses, and additional support.

Basic Eligibility:
–US citizen or national
–Must have received a bachelor’s degree before participation
–Meet the language requirements of the award to which you are applying

Application & Deadlines:
Students submit numerous application materials, including essays, recommendations, transcripts and foreign language documentation (as applicable). Interviews/meetings are also required.

There is one deadline per year in October; Macalester has a campus deadline in September.

Summary:
The mission of the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is to provide scholarships and ongoing support to students who are underrepresented among the US study abroad population. FEA makes life-changing, international experiences accessible to all by supporting minority, community college, and first-generation college students before, during, and after they participate in education abroad programs.

FEA Scholarships

Award Amount:
Up to $5,000/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–US citizen or permanent resident
–Undergraduate status
–Study abroad program must be eligible for credit at the home institution

Application & Deadlines:
Students submit transcripts, financial information, essays and a recommendation letter.

Fall: January     Spring: September

Summary:

IEFA is the premier database of scholarships for international students and information for US and international students wishing to study abroad.

IEFA Database

Award amounts, eligibility and deadlines vary by scholarship opportunity.

Summary:
The Japan America Society of Minnesota (JASM) will award the Mondale Scholarship to undergraduate students enrolled in Minnesota colleges and North Dakota State University who want to broaden their knowledge of Japan through a combination of study and travel.

Mondale Scholarship

Award Amount:
Up to $2,000/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–Attending a study abroad program in Japan
–Minimum 3.0 GPA

Application & Deadlines:
Students submit transcripts, recommendation letters and essays to [email protected]. Interviews will also take place.

There is one deadline per year in June-July.

Summary:
The Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. The United States-Japan Bridging Foundation funds scholarships administered through AATJ to help students study abroad in Japan for a semester or an academic year. Since 1999, more than 2,000 students have received Bridging Scholarships to study abroad in Japan.

Bridging Scholarships

Award Amount:
Up to $2,500/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–US citizenship
–Attending a study abroad program in Japan for at least 3 months
–Japanese language study is not a prerequisite

Application & Deadlines:
Students submit materials in an online application.

There is one deadline per year in March.

Summary:
Young people deserve to experience the world beyond their college campuses, but not everyone can afford to travel, especially if you’re on a student budget. The Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship is awarded biannually to passionate students who want to explore the world.

Tortuga Scholarship

Award Amount:
$1,000/semester + 1 travel backpack

Basic Eligibility:
–Open to US citizens and international students
–Undergraduate status and good academic standing

Application & Deadlines:
Students submit an online application with program details and a 500-word essay.

Fall: April 15     Spring: November 15

Summary:
The Turkish Coalition of America provides up to 100 scholarships per year. As American minority students are largely underrepresented in study abroad programs, these scholarships are designed to expand study abroad opportunities for such students and foster a greater understanding about diversity in America as well as the perspectives, challenges, and opportunities of different American minorities.

TCA Scholarships

Award Amount:
$500 – $2,000/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–US citizen or permanent resident
–Be of African, Armenian, Bosnian, Filipino, Hispanic/Latino, Macedonian, or Native American descent
–Be in good standing
–Participation in a study abroad program at a university in Turkey, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, or Bosnia and Herzegovina

Application & Deadlines:
Students mail the application, a photo, resume, and transcripts to:

Attn: Scholarships
The Turkish Coalition of America
1510 H St, NW Ste 900
Washington, DC 20005

There is no deadline – applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Summary:
Each year BUTEX awards a number of scholarships to students studying abroad for a semester or a whole academic year, and students undertaking an overseas work/internship/traineeship placement of varying lengths of time.

BUTEX Scholarships

Award Amount:
£500/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–Must be affiliated with a BUTEX institution
–Your study abroad takes place in the calendar year in which you apply

Application & Deadlines:
Students submit materials in an online application.

There is one deadline per year in July.

Summary:
The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are three to four week programmes for US undergraduate students, who have no or very little travel experience outside North America. Participants can explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university.

Fulbright Institute

Award Amount:
The Institute covers roundtrip airfare, accommodation, tuition and fees and possibly some meals.

Basic Eligibility:
–US citizenship
–Little to no previous study/travel experience outside of North America
–Minimum 3.7 GPA
–Have at least two years of undergraduate study remaining after the Institute finishes

Application & Deadlines:
Students submit an online application, including transcripts, a personal statement, and recommendation letters, and participate in interviews.

Summer: February

Summary:
The purpose of the scholarship is to provide a deserving study abroad student with financial support to pursue academic study in the United Kingdom.  By offering the scholarship, AASAP/UK is fulfilling one of its purposes – the promotion and support of academic standards. The merit-based scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of the value of an international educational experience and who agrees to share with AASAP/UK members the ways in which the scholarship has helped to fulfill their academic and personal ambitions.

Lord Acton Fund

Award Amount:
£1,000/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–Undergraduate status at a US college or university
–Participation in a study abroad program offered by an AASAP/UK full or associate member
–Minimum 3.0 GPA

Application & Deadlines:
Students submit transcripts, a resume, and personal statement. An academic reference is also required.

There is one deadline per year in May-June.

Summary:

The University of Minnesota has compiled a database of scholarship opportunities for study abroad students.

U of M Database

Award amounts, eligibility and deadlines vary by scholarship opportunity.

Summary:
Upper Midwest Rebild Scholarship (UMRSC) encourages American college students to study, learn, and experience Denmark, one of the happiest countries! They offer scholarships for students who choose to immerse themselves in Danish culture and customs, and think about their careers from a global perspective based on the Danish values of cooperation and friendship for the mutual benefit of all.

UMR Scholarship

Award Amount:
$1,000 – $3,000/semester

Basic Eligibility:
–US citizenship
–Participation in a study abroad program in Denmark
–Willingness to explore, embrace, share Danish culture

Application & Deadlines:
Students submit an essay, recommendation letters, and transcripts as part of their application. Interviews will also be conducted.

Fall: mid-May     Spring: late-October, early November