Country / Region-specific Scholarships Boren Undergraduate Scholarship http://www.borenawards.org/boren_scholarship/ basics.html# For study abroad/language study in world regions critical to U.S. interests U.S. citizens February 9, 2016-5:00 PM EST On-campus deadline: Campus contact: Nancy Downey, Ph.D., Director of Off-Campus Study) any student planning to study in France March The Benjamin Franklin Travel study in France Grant (France) http://highereducation.frenchculture.org/grantsand-fellowships/ben-franklin-grant Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan study in Japan U.S. citizens For Fall 2016: April 8, 2016; http://www.aatj.org/studyabroad/japan-bridgingscholarships BUTEX study in the UK North American students to study in a June 15, 2016 http://www.butex.ac.uk/scholarships/are-youeligible/ university in the UK DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst) German Academic Exchange Service https://www.daad.org/scholarship Freeman-ASIA scholarship program http://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia SWEA Scholarship for Studies in Sweden http://www.sweaboston.org/kalendar/scholarshi p/ GoOverseas. Scholarship to Study Abroad in New Zealand http://www.gooverseas.com/scholarships/newzealand GoOverseas. Scholarship to Study in Ireland http://www.gooverseas.com/scholarships/ireland study, research, or summer course in Germany study in Asia study in Sweden U.S. and Canadian citizens. Some international students studying in the U.S. may be eligible U.S. citizens and permanent U.S. residents U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need Female students only, available to international students varies depending on type of study Summer March 1, 2016; Fall/academic year: April 1, 2016 April 1, 2015 study in New Zealand October 9, 2015 Study Abroad semester in Ireland: $15,000 towards tuition $4,000 accommodation stipend Round trip flight from Aer Lingus 1
Income or Diversity-based Scholarships B. Gilman International Scholarship Program http://www.iie.org/en/programs/gilman- Scholarship-Program To pursue academic studies or creditbearing, career-oriented internships abroad. (The program strongly encourages students to choose nontraditional study and intern abroad destinations, especially those outside of Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand.) Grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding. Program aims to support a diverse range of students who have been traditionally under-represented in education abroad, including but not limited to: Students with high financial need; Students from diverse ethnic backgrounds; Students going to non-traditional countries, especially those outside Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand; Students from a diverse range of institutions, including community colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges, Hispanic-Serving Institutions and other Minority-Serving Institutions; Students with disabilities; First generation college students; and Students in underrepresented fields of study, especially the STEM fields Must be studying or interning abroad for at least four weeks (28 days) in one country - or two weeks (14 days) for Fall/academic year: March 1, 2016; Summer: March 1, 2016; Spring: October 2
Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) http://fundforeducationabroad.org/ study worldwide (Preference given to non-traditional destinations) U.S. citizens and permanent U.S. residents of demonstrated financial need, representing a traditionally underrepresented group in study abroad (minorities, STEM, first generation, etc..)income/diversitybased Study Abroad Scholarships (Several distinct scholarships including FEA Scholar, Rainbow Scholarship) 2016-2017 application cycle summer 2016, fall 2016, spring 2017: January 18, 2016 Diversity Abroad.com (database) http://www.diversityabroad.com/partner/diversit y-abroad/scholarships Scholarships for Students of Color (list) http://studyabroad.isp.msu.edu/whocanstudyabr oad/studentsofcolor/scholarships.html Scholarships for Africans Americans to Study Search individual scholarships Abroad Ron Brown Scholarship Thurgood Marshall Fund Gates Millennium Scholars Program Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship United Negro College Fund NAACP Scholarships The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships Affirmative Action Scholarship Also see provider-specific scholarships (below) 3
Provider-Specific Scholarships IFSA-Butler Scholarships and Travel Grants http://www.ifsabutler.org/services/scholarships.html study with IFSA-Butler worldwide Students on IFSA-Butler programs. See wide range of scholarships and financing opportunities: http://www.ifsabutler.org/services/scholarships.html IFSA-Butler general scholarships Country- and program-specific scholarships UpFront program Work-to-Study grant Fill the GAP First Generation Scholars Program Applying for a scholarship Other scholarship opportunities Scholarship application deadlines for Cuba, Egypt, England, Israel, Mexico, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Sharjah UAE, Spain and Wales are April 1 for fall and year programs and October 1 for spring programs. Deadlines for Argentina, Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, New Zealand and Peru are March 1 for semester 2 and academic year programs and November 1 for semester 1 programs. The scholarship deadline for summer programs is April 1. CIEE Scholarships http://www.ciee.org/studyabroad/scholarships-grants/ IES Abroad Scholarships http://www.iesabroad.org/studyabroad/scholarships/financial-aid-update SIT Scholarships http://studyabroad.sit.edu/pn/pros pective-students/scholarships-and-financial-aid/ DIS Study Abroad in Scandinavia http://disabroad.org/application-andfees/scholarships/ study with CIEE worldwide For students participating in a CIEE program and meeting a variety of eligibility criteria. Apply as part of your CIEE application. Study with IES Abroad worldwide For students participating in an IES Abroad program and meeting a variety of eligibility criteria. Apply as part of your IES application. study with SIT worldwide For students participating in an SIT program and meeting a variety of eligibility criteria. Apply as part of Study with DIS in Copenhagen or Stockholm varies depending on program your SIT application. Summer: April1; Fall: May 15; Spring: Nov. 1 For students participating in DIS and meeting a variety of eligibility criteria. Apply as part of your DIS application. Many other study abroad providers also offer scholarships 4
Other Scholarships or Funded Opportunities Cultural Vistas Fellowship http://www.culturalvistas.org/cvfellowship A fully funded summer internship for underrepresented U.S. undergraduate students. (eightweek summer internships in Argentina, Germany, and India) U.S. citizens enrolled full-time as undergraduates Sophomore or junior academic status at the time of application; preferred minimum GPA of 3.0 Prior knowledge of language of host country (applicable in Germany and Argentina only January 26, 2016 Foundation for Global Scholars GRIT (Globally Remarkable Intentional Talent) program http://www.fgscholars.org/grit/ The GRIT (Globally Remarkable Intentional Talent) Program is a leadership development program for young adults (18 30) aspiring to become conscious global leaders. The GRIT program supports scholars with a four-component experience: the GRIT Summit, continuing with a financially-supported international experience through a program of their choice, and concluding with a local or global community project. U.S. citizens February 19, 2016 Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship http://www.tortugabackpacks.com/pages/studyabroad-scholarship GO Overseas! Study Abroad Scholarship http://www.gooverseas.com/scholarships/studyabroad-application Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship http://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/programs/143 138.htm Rotary Scholarships for study abroad study or internship abroad proposal designed by the applicant to conduct brief work in a foreign country related to the mandate of UNESCO U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or currently studying in the U.S. on a student visa any student enrolled full-time in a U.S. college Fall: May 20, 2016; Spring: Decemeber 20, 2016 December 1, 2015 (next round TBD) U.S. citizens Winter/Spring: Sept. 28, 2015 ; Summer: Feb. 22, 2016 Contact your local Rotary club 5
Summer or Short Term Study Abroad Scholarships Critical Language Scholarship Program (CLS) http://www.clscholarship.org/ Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship http://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/programs/143 138.htm Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) Intensive summer language institutes U.S. citizens November 23, 2015 overseas in thirteen critical need foreign languages. summer or fall study or intern abroad U.S. citizen undergraduate students March 1, 2016 receiving Federal Pell Grant study worldwide (Preference given to non-traditional destinations) U.S. citizens and permanent U.S. summer 2016: January 18, 2016 residents of demonstrated financial need, representing a traditionally underrepresented group in study abroad (minorities, STEM, first generation, etc..)income/diversitybased Study Abroad Scholarships (Several distinct scholarships including FEA Scholar, Rainbow Scholarship) See program provider specific scholarships above Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace for Fellows for Peace awards cover Middlebury Language Schools tuition, room, and board for one http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/finaid/fellowships summer in any of the 11 Language /kwd Schools at any level of study Peace & Conflict Resolution and Intensive Arabic Language http://www.fie.org.uk/programs/bylocation/london-amman individuals with demonstrated interest Jan. 15, 2016 in one or more of the following areas: international, global, or area studies; international politics and economics; peace and security studies; and/or conflict resolution. Those in other fields, including working professionals, are encouraged to apply if their field of expertise requires them to study one of the languages offered. 6
Taiwan-United States Sister Relations Alliance (TUSA) Ambassador Summer Scholarship Program http://taiwanusalliance.com/ Intensive language study in Taiwan. Ideal applicants are American citizens who hold neither a Taiwan passport nor claim Taiwanese or Chinese heritage Full-time student at a U.S. college of university Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale Two (2) letters of recommendation from college professors All levels of Chinese (Mandarin) proficiency are acceptable; there is no requirement of prior language experience Early admission deadline: February 15; March 31 final deadline. Postgraduate Scholarships and Fellowships Rotary Peace Fellowship https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/getinvolved/exchange-ideas/peace-fellowships a fully funded academic fellowship at one of Rotary's peace centers. Proficiency in English; proficiency in a second language is strongly recommended Strong commitment to international understanding and peace as demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service Excellent leadership skills Master's degree applicants: minimum three years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, bachelor's degree Certificate applicants: minimum five years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, strong academic background 1-Jul Rotary Global Grants https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/takeaction/apply-grants/global-grants 7
Other Scholarship Resources and Databases General list of scholarship opportunities http://www.ifsa-butler.org/otherscholarship-opportunities.html Other list of funding sources http://www.ciee.org/study-abroad/scholarshipsgrants/resources/ Diversity Abroad.com (database) http://www.diversityabroad.com/partner/diversityabroad/scholarships How to Land the Study Abroad Scholarships of Your Dreams (Directory) http://www.goabroad.com/scholarships-abroad IIEPassport Study Abroad funding http://www.studyabroadfunding.org/ Scholarships for Multicultural Students http://studyabroad.isp.msu.edu/people/studentsofcolor/scholarships.html StudyAbroad.com http://www.studyabroad.com/scholarships.aspx Underrepresented Populations Funding Options http://www.nafsa.org/find_resources/supporting_study_abroad/network_resources /Education_Abroad/Underrepresented_Populations Funding_Options/ A Guide to finding study abroad scholarships http://theabroadguide.com/how-tofind-study-abroadscholarships/?utm_content=buffer10aa0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer Other Resources for Estimating, Fundraising, and Preparing for OCS http://www.colby.edu/offcampus/students/financial-questions/estimating-fundraisingand-preparing-for-ocs/ 8