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Click on the following links to search below for study abroad
funding opportunities. Please note that scholarships, grants, and
fellowships under the heading “General Study Abroad” are applicable to
all students. The second section “Diversity in Study Abroad”
specifically targets funding for underrepresented students, and the
third section “Nontraditional Countries” lists scholarships for study in
Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and the Caribbean.
Applying to many scholarships increases your chances of receiving
funding.
If you have any information on any new opportunities not on this list, please email us at 
I. GENERAL STUDY ABROAD Go Back Top
CIEE Scholarships
Each year CIEE awards a variety of scholarships and grants to
students who plan to study overseas. Please visit the site to read the
eligibility criteria and the application procedures for each scholarship
carefully.
Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CLS) Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is part of a U.S.
Government effort to expand the number of Americans studying and
mastering critical need foreign languages. CLS institutes provide
fully-funded group-based intensive language instruction and structured
cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten weeks for U.S. citizen
undergraduate, Master’s and Ph.D. students in: Azerbaijani,
Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Punjabi, Turkish, Urdu:
Beginning, intermediate or advanced level; Arabic, Persian: Advanced
beginning, intermediate or advanced level; and Chinese, Japanese,
Russian: Intermediate or advanced level. Please see 2012 CLS Institute
Language Levels for more information on language pre-requisites for
individual institutes.
Amount of scholarship - Fully-funded: All CLS Program costs
are covered for participants including: travel to and from the student's
U.S. home city and program location, a mandatory Washington, D.C.
pre-departure orientation, applicable visa fees, room, board,
group-based intensive language instruction, program-sponsored travel
within country, and all entrance fees for CLS Program cultural
enhancement activities. Deadline - November 15
Contact information of scholarship administrator – cls@caorc.org – 202-633-5005
École des Chartes Exchange Fellowship
This fellowship provides a monthly stipend and free tuition for
an American or Canadian graduate student to study at the École Nationale
des Chartes in Paris for a period of three months during 2009-2010. The
École des Chartes is the oldest institution in Europe specializing in
the archival sciences, including paleography, bibliography, textual
editing, and the history of the book. Preference will be given to
students attending institutions that are members of the Center for
Renaissance Studies Consortium. Applications are especially encouraged
from students who are in the early stages of preparing their
dissertations.
Fulbright Program
The largest U.S. international exchange program offering students
and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced
research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary
schools worldwide. Awards are applicable for all fields of study in
more than 140 countries.
If you have a campus advisor you will apply as an “enrolled
applicant”; if you do not have a campus advisor or are not currently
enrolled in a U.S. institution of higher learning you may apply as an
“at-large applicant”. Find out if your school has an advisor at http://us.fulbrightonline.org/program_universities_us.html.
You will apply through this advisor and have to adhere to your campus’
particular deadline, which will be earlier than the IEE deadline.
Global Studies Foundation Student Grant
Designed to support foreign language training and other
academic studies abroad, this grant provides supplemental funds for
American students who are already studying abroad under the auspices of
an official study abroad program conducted by an accredited academic
institution. The foundation is particularly interested in funding the
study of strategically significant countries and languages.
Grant recipients are expected to share this experience with
others upon his or her return, ideally, with multiple audiences and
varied media.
Golden Key Study Abroad Scholarship
Undergraduate members who are currently enrolled in a study
abroad program or who will be enrolled the academic year immediately
following the granting of the award are eligible for one of ten $1,000
awards presented each year—three for the October 20 deadline and seven
for the April 15th deadline.
Herzog August Bibliothek Wolfenbüttel Fellowship
Applicants for long- and short-term fellowships at the
Newberry may also ask to be considered for this joint fellowship
providing an additional two-month fellowship in Wolfenbüttel, Germany.
The proposed project should link the collections of both libraries;
applicants should plan to hold both fellowships sequentially to ensure
continuity of research. The award will pay 1,050 EUR per month plus up
to 600 EUR for travel expenses. For more information on the Herzog
August Bibliothek Wolfenbüttel, see their Web page at www.hab.de.
International Students Loans
Offers a range of study abroad loans to US Students studying around the world.
John T. Petters Scholarship
In memory of John T. Petters, scholarship funds are available
to undergraduate students who are members of a John T. Petters
Foundation Partner University and/or non-profit organizations OR
undergraduates who apply separately as an “Open Scholar.” These students
must be pursuing a study abroad program in international business.
AIFS Study Abroad
AIFS annually awards scholarships to summer and semester
students who submit application materials demonstrating high academic
achievement. Scholarships are available for both summer and semester
programs.
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants are designed to help
support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their
academic fields by studying abroad. Fifty $1,000 grants are awarded each
year. Open to all applicants with a Phi Kappa Phi chapter at their
school; membership in Phi Kappa Phi is not mandatory.
See site for more information and to download application form.
Rotary Club Ambassadorial Scholarships
The program sponsors several types of scholarships for
undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified
professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve
as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about
their homelands to Rotary clubs. Interested applicants must apply
through their local rotary club for specific information. Click on Club Locator to find your local chapter.
StudyAbroadFunding.org
This valuable funding resource allows you to search by
country or subject to find the study abroad funding information that you
need. The comprehensive database of study abroad scholarships,
fellowships, and grants can help make your dream of studying abroad a
financial possibility and a profound reality.
SIT Study Abroad – Pell Match Scholarship Program
SIT Study Abroad offers a scholarship program for undergraduate
Federal Pell grant recipients. SIT will automatically match a student’s
Pell award used for a semester program with SIT, thereby placing
high-quality, field-based study abroad programs within greater financial
reach of a wider range of undergraduate students. More than 30 SIT
programs across the globe are eligible for the Pell match scholarship.
To learn more about financing a study abroad program with SIT, and for a
list of other SIT Study Abroad scholarships, please visit the financial aid and scholarship sections.
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AIFS
Scholarships are awarded to semester or summer students of
diverse backgrounds to participate in an AIFS study abroad program.
There is also a special scholarship for outstanding Hispanic students to
study abroad with AIFS. This special scholarship will be available to
students attending HACU member schools. To find out more about HACU,
visit www.hacu.net
See website for more info and to download application form.
Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship
The Gilman scholarship aims to support students who have been
traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but not
limited to, students with high financial need, community college
students, students in under-represented fields such as the sciences and
engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, and students with
disabilities. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate
students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or
4-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs
worldwide. The program aims to encourage students to choose
non-traditional study abroad destinations, especially those outside of
Western Europe and Australia.
Also see the AIFS Gilman Scholarship Bonus at:
AIFS Gilman Scholarship Bonus
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Scholarship Program
As one of the largest international scholarship programs
dedicated to encouraging U.S. Hispanic students to participate in study
abroad programs, the program offers study abroad tuition scholarships
that can be applied to more than 17 campus locations within the Laureate
International University network. Students must be enrolled at a HACU
member institution.
Please see the website for more details.
Institute for International Public Policy Fellowship (IIPP)
Sponsored and administered by the United Negro College Fund,
IIPP serves to enhance U.S. national security and global competitiveness
by promoting excellence, international service, and awareness among a
broader, more representative cross-section of the American citizenry.
Sophomores of minority backgrounds are encouraged to apply
for the 5-year sequenced program which includes study abroad sessions,
internships, and international affairs courses.
See website for more information and to apply online.
Joseph A. Towles African Study Abroad Scholarship
This scholarship is in memory of Dr. Joseph A. Towles. The
scholarship is open to UNCF students who have been accepted into a study
abroad program in Africa.
Visit the site to apply online.
Robert B. Bailey Scholarship
These awards are named in honor of Robert B. Bailey III,
former member of CIEE’s Board of Directors and Professor of Sociology
and Director of Study Abroad at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls,
in order to aid students who have traditionally been underrepresented
in study abroad, especially ethnic minority students. Applicants are
asked to specify the group to which they belong and which they believe
to be underrepresented in study abroad. Applicants must participate in a
CIEE study abroad program.
Awards may vary but are usually made in the amount of $500 to be applied toward the applicant’s CIEE program fee.
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General
NSEP David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships
Boren Scholarships and Fellowships provide funding for U.S.
undergraduate and graduate students to study in world regions critical
to the future security of our nation and underrepresented in study
abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia,
Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Middle East. The maximum
award amount for undergraduate students is $20,000. Graduate students
can receive up to $30,000. In exchange for funding, recipients commit
to seek work in the federal government for at least one year in a
position with national security responsibilities.
Visit website for more information on eligibility requirements and to apply online.
NSEP Language Flagship Fellowship
The Language Flagship offers a limited number of fellowships
to qualified American students interested in receiving financial support
to participate in one of the Graduate Flagship Programs in Arabic,
Korean, Mandarin, and Persian. Applicants must have completed their
undergraduate degree, be a U.S. citizen at the time of application, have
proficiency in the corresponding foreign language, and cannot be
employed by the U.S. Government. Award recipients must maintain
enrollment at Master's degree granting Flagship Program for the duration
of the Flagship Fellowship funding period.
Visit website for more information on eligibility requirements and to apply online.
Simpson Egyptology Scholarship
The Simpson Scholarships in Egyptology are available to Study
Abroad Program students who wish to concentrate their studies at the
American University in Cairo on the history and culture of Ancient
Egypt. The scholarships are open to outstanding undergraduates of junior
or senior standing.
See website for details and to apply online.
West African Research Association (WARA) Fellowships
West African Research Association Mission Statement The
mission of the West African Research Association (WARA) is to enhance
U.S. and West African scholarship and increase interest in international
affairs among Americans through a reciprocal program of research
exchange between American and West African scholars and institutions.
See website for specific information on each grant and eligibility requirements
Asia
American Institute of Bangladesh Studies Fellowships
The AIBS supports three types of Fellowship: Senior, Junior,
and Pre-Dissertation. All are intended for research in Bangladesh for a
minimum of four months and a maximum of ten to twelve months.
See website to download application form.
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project
offers 100 scholarships annually to American undergraduate students
participating in study abroad programs in Japan. Awards are intended to
assist students with the travel and living expenses for students
majoring in any field. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite.
Recipients receive a stipend of $2,500 (for students on semester-long
programs) or $4,000 (for students on academic year programs). Summer
study is not eligible.
Henry Luce Foundation: Luce Scholars Program
Stipends and internships for eighteen young Americans to live
and work in Asia are available each year. Candidates must be American
citizens who have received at least a bachelor’s degree and are no more
than 29 years old on September 1 of the year they enter the program.
Candidates must be nominated by one of the eligible sixty-seven colleges
and universities.
Freeman Asia
The Freeman-Asia scholarship provides American students to
study abroad in one of the 15 Asian countries on semester or summer
programs (at least eight weeks in length). Scholarships are first
offered to student with no prior experience in the country where they
plan to study.
Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship
Awards are available for research students, teacher training
students, undergraduate students, Japanese studies students, young
public administrators, college of technology students and special
training students. Students from outside of Japan are recruited by
embassy recommendation or university recommendation.
Morgan Stanley Scholarships for Study in Japan
Junior and senior undergraduates interested in economics and
international finance who have been accepted for study in Japan are
eligible for awards of $7,500 (for 2007-8).
Eastern Europe
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ ACCELS
Grants for Research and Language Training in Russia, Eurasia, and Southeastern Europe
Grants available for a variety of research programs and language training.
Latin America
See HACU-Laureate International Scholarship Program (in diversity study abroad section)
Rainforest Alliance Kleinhans Fellowship
This fellowship supports research to better understand and
improve the impacts of non-timber forest product (NTFP) harvest and
marketing on rural livelihoods and tropical forest ecosystems. A
successful application will outline the need for research, its potential
applications and its likely impact on local communities and forest
ecosystems in Latin America. Applications for projects conducted in the
Petén region of Guatemala or Southern Mexico are especially encouraged.
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