Scholarships for Study Abroad
Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarship Information
Check out specific "study abroad" scholarship information and resources on this page, consult with the staff in the Study Abroad/International Programs & Services office, or visit the general Scholarships web page to learn more about scholarship opportunities.
General and Regional Scholarships
Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship
Award of up to $5000 for studying abroad for 4 weeks up to one academic year (excluding summer study). Must demonstrate financial need and be a Pell Grant recipient. Application deadline: April for fall study and September for spring study. See web sight for more details. Students who apply for and receive the Gilman Scholarship to study abroad are now eligible to receive an additional $3,000 Critical Need Language Supplement from the Gilman Program for a total possible award of up to $8,000. 25 Critical Need Language Supplements will be offered to Gilman Scholarship recipients during the academic year. Critical Need Languages include: Arabic, Chinese, Turkic, Persian, Indic, Korean, and Russian. www.iie.org/gilman
Freeman-Asia
Award of up to $3,000 for summer (min 8 weeks), $5,000 for semester (min. 12 weeks) /quarter (min. 10 weeks), and $7,000 for the academic year. Must demonstrate financial need by receiving need-based aid through the FAFSA. Eligible countries are: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Application deadline: April for fall, March for summer, and October for spring/winter. www.iie.org/freeman-asia
David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship
A merit-based award of up to $8,000 for summer, $10,000 for semester, and $20,000 for academic year. Be aware that there is a post-study National Security Service requirement for this scholarship. More information can be obtained on the website. Application deadline: February. www.iie.org/nsep
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships
There are 3 types of scholarships including a single ($23,000) and multi-year scholarship ($11, 500 each year for 2 years) and a cultural scholarship for intensive language study and cultural immersion for 3 months ($10,000) or 6 months ($15,000). You must check with your local Rotary Club to see if they offer the awards. http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html
American Society of Travel Agents
A number of scholarships for students studying in the field of travel and tourism.
http://www.astanet.com/education/edu_scholarships.asp
The US Department of State and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC)
Summer scholarships for overseas intensive study of critical need languages. http://www.caorc.org/language/index.html
Large local businesses that have scholarships
i.e. Boeing, Microsoft, SAFECO, Weyerhaeuser, etc.
Scholarships for Study in Italy
National Italian American foundation
Scholarships for Italian-American students or students of any ethnic background majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies, Italian American studies or a related field, who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements. https://www.niaf.org/scholarships/index.asp
Scholarships for Study in Japan
The US-Japan Bridging Foundation awards scholarships
For study for one semester or academic year in Japan. Students must be accepted in a program in Japan, and provide the tuition. The scholarship recipients, chosen by a volunteer committee, are usually between $2,500-$4,000 and are meant to provide for travel and daily cost-of-living expenses. http://www.bridgingfoundation.org/
The Reitaku Foundation of America
Scholarship for studying at Reitaku University in Japan. There are two full-year undergraduate scholarships each year. The scholarship will cover round-trip economy class airfare to Tokyo, Reitaku University tuition, and student dormitory fees. A modest monthly stipend is provided for dining expenses.
http://www.reitaku-u.ac.jp/eng-page/campus-life/Foundation.htm
Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle: Full scholarships available for studying in Japan. http://www.seattle.us.emb-japan.go.jp/culture/scholarship.htm
Scholarships for Study in The UK
Education UK
This website has information about direct enrollment in a university in the UK www.educationuk.org. In addition there is a list of scholarships for direct enrollment in a UK university that can be found at: http://www.educationuk.org/downloads/sources_of_funding.pdf
British Council
Database of scholarships for study in Britain. http://www.britishcouncil.org/usa-scholarship
Evergreen Consortium Programs with Scholarships or Grants
American University of Cairo
Award of $2,500 for semester or $5,000 for academic year study in Egyptology. www.aucegypt.edu
Studio Art Centers International (SACI)
11 different scholarships available for study in Florence, Italy in the field of studio arts. www.saci-florence.org
IFSA-Butler
Various scholarships available for study in England, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Scotland and Latin America. Contact Evergreens coordinator for international programs for additional scholarship information. www.ifsa-butler.org
Lexia International
Scholarship totals range from $250-750 for summer terms and $250-1500 per semester. www.lexiaintl.org
School for International training (SIT)
Various scholarship opportunities for students studying with SIT. www.sit.edu
SEA Education Association
Excellent range of scholarship opportunities based on both financial need and academic merit. www.sea.edu
Council on International Educational Exchange
A range of scholarships and grants for study on CIEE programs abroad. http://ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx
The Evergreen State College Scholarships
The deadline for Evergreen Scholarships is Feb 1st, every year!!!
Please check online at: http://www.evergreen.edu/scholarships/ for a complete list of scholarships or stop by the financial aid office. Below are a few descriptions of scholarships that relate directly to studying abroad.
Rachel Corrie Memorial Scholarship
An award in the amount of $1,000 for students dedicated to a better understanding of the Middle East and to working locally, or internationally, to further Middle East peace.
Jessica Kelso Memorial Scholarship
An award in the amount of $750 for students studying abroad to lesser-developed areas of the world and who are committed to international understanding through appreciation of similarities and celebration of differences.
Scholarships for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Students
The Pride Foundation
A scholarship fund for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, as well as students who have contributed to that community. http://www.caorc.org/language/index.html
The Point Foundation
National scholarship fund for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students. http://www.thepointfoundation.com/scholarships.html
Search Engines and Websites for Scholarships
Comprehensive list of financial aid and scholarship information for a variety of study abroad options.
http://www.studyabroad.com/forum/financial_aid.html
US Departments of Education
Information on Government Financial Aid and scholarships.
http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/index.html
International Education Financial Aid
Extensive database of scholarships
http://www.iefa.org/
The Scholarship Page
Database of scholarships
www.scholarship-page.com
Foreign Consulates
Search country specific foreign consulates for possible scholarship information.
Other University Scholarship Information
Large universities often have extensive financial resources and have compiled large databases of scholarship information that can be helpful in your search, many of which are open to students of any university. Here are a few:
University of Minnesota
http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/financial/scholarships/index.html
University of Kansas
http://www.studyabroad.ku.edu/~osa/scholarships/scholarships.shtml
Michigan State University
http://finaid.msu.edu/searches.asp
Scholarships and Grants for People of Color
The Gates Millenium Scholars
Provide outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest. https://www.gmsp.org/GMSP_app/default.aspx
Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
Designed to encourage Chicano/Latino and Native American students to pursue graduate education and obtain the advanced degrees necessary for science research, leadership, and teaching careers at all levels. http://www.sacnas.org/oldWebsite/index.html
Scholarships for African Americans
African American Scholarships
Find scholarships by state, major and academic level.
http://www.africanamericanscholarship.com
Black Excel
One of the largest databases of scholarships and resources for African American students. http://www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm
NAACP
http://www.naacp.org/departments/education/scholarship_index.html
Scholarships for African Americans
http://www.free-4u.com/african.htm
Science Research Scholarship Awards
For African American students, with junior standing who are pursuing a degree in life or physical sciences. http://www.uncf.org/merck/programs/undergrd.htm
UNCF scholarships
http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/index.asp
Scholarships for American Indians
A Better Chance
http://www.abetterchance.org/ReferralOrgs&Resources/res-coll_native_schol1.htm
American Indian College fund
Scholarship and resource information for American Indians. www.collegefund.org/
American Indian Graduate Center
Scholarships for students who are member of a federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native Tribe and are able to demonstrate involvement with or measurable interests in Native American activities or affairs. http://www.aigc.com/home.asp
Association of American Indian Affairs
Scholarship Programs. http://www.indian-affairs.org
Scholarships for Latino/Latina Americans
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
College Scholarship Program. http://www.hsf.net
La Unidad Latina Foundation
Scholarships. http://foundation.launidadlatina.org/
Graduate Studies Scholarships
American-Scandinavian Foundation
Academic Fellowships (up to $20,000) and Grants (up to $4,000) for study in Scandinavia for up to one year. http://www.amscan.org/fellowship.html
British Council
Database of scholarships for study in Britain. http://www.britishcouncil.org/usa-scholarship
Education UK
This website has information about direct enrollment in a university in the UK www.educationuk.org. In addition there is a list of scholarships for direct enrollment in a UK university that can be found at: http://www.educationuk.org/downloads/sources_of_funding.pdf
Fulbright
The Fulbright program has grant opportunities for independent study, English Teaching Assistantships, critical need language study, Islamic study, business grants, and travel grants. http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship
This scholarship is open to citizens of any country accept the UK for studying at Cambridge University. This is a comprehensive scholarship covering, airfare, tuition, living expenses, health insurance, and other associated coasts of studying abroad. http://www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk/
International Education Financial Aid
Extensive database of scholarships http://www.iefa.org/
The Marshall Scholarship
This is a 2-year award for studying at any university in the UK. The award covers University fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse. http://www.marshallscholarship.org/
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Scholars are elected for two years of study at the University of Oxford, with the possibility of renewal for a third year. All educational costs, such as matriculation, tuition, laboratory and certain other fees, are paid on the Scholar's behalf by the Rhodes Trustees. All fields of study are considered. http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
StudyAbroad.com
Comprehensive list of financial aid and scholarship information for a variety of study abroad options. http://www.studyabroad.com/forum/financial_aid.html
US Departments of Education
Information on Government Financial Aid and scholarships. http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/index.html