Did you know that scholarships are available?
Fund for Education Abroad
FEA scholarships were designed by professionals in the
field of Education Abroad to meet the
growing need for financial resources to enable more
students to go abroad. Scholarships will be up to
$5,000 per semester and are not
limited to specific programs, destinations, or fields
of study.
For more information visit
http://fundforeducationabroad.org/applicants/
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers a
competition for awards for
undergraduate study abroad and was established by the
International Academic Opportunity Act of
2000. 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. Deadlines are mid-March for the Fall or
Academic Year, and early October for Spring.
For more information visit http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/index.html
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Each year, the State Farm Companies Foundation provids
$2,500 scholarships to 20 Hispanic
college students who are pursing a teaching career.
Applications are available from August 1 and the
deadline to submit an application is October 16 (must
be postmarked by October 16). To obtain an
application and selection criteria, please contact the
Hispanic Scholarship Fund at:
For more information about application and selection
criteria, contact the fund at
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
55 Second Street, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
1-877-HSF-INFO
(1-877-473-4636)
OAS Fellowship
The Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and
Development (IACD) of the Organization of
American States (OAS) administers one of the
hemisphere’s largest multinational fellowships and
training programs. Every year, the Agency provides
fellowships for undergraduate studies at
universities through the region and awards for
specialized, short-term training at educational institutions
and training centers in OAS Member and Observer
States. Scholarship amount vary.
For more information visit
Global Studies Foundation Grant
Designed to support foreign language training and
other academic studies abroad, this grant
provides supplemental funds for American students who
already are studying abroad under the
auspices of an official study abroad program conducted
by an accredited academic institution. GSF
seeks to support a formative experience abroad for the
recipient, who also must share this experience
with others upon his or her return – ideally, with
multiple audiences and varied media. They are
particularly interested in funding the study of
strategically significant countries and languages.
Applicants must be US citizens and currently enrolled
full-time and in good academic standing in an
accredited secondary or postsecondary institution.
Among the most significant selection criteria are
academic performance (as indicated in courses, grades,
recommendations, and other achievements),
program merit, and outreach potential. Grant
recipients will be expected to acknowledge GSF's
support, to report on their experiences, and to work
with GSF to share those experiences as widely as
possible.
For more information visit
Golden Key International Honour Society International
Student Leader of the Year
The International Student Leader of the Year Award
recognizes one exceptional Golden Key
member for outstanding commitment to the Society and
display of effective campus and community
leadership while maintaining superior academic
performance. The recipient of the International Student
Leader Award will receive an award of $1,000.
For more information visit
John T. Petters Foundation
The John T. Petters Foundation seeks to increase study
abroad opportunities for students who
might otherwise not participate due to financial
constraints. The Scholarship is open to undergraduate
college students, in good academic standing, who meet
the following criteria:
The Applicant must be pursuing a study abroad program
that has a focus on international
business.
The Applicant must be applying to or been accepted
into a study abroad program eligible for
credit by the student’s home institution.
The Applicant must have financial need for scholarship
funding.
The Applicant must be a United States Citizen.
For more information visit
Osher Scholars Summer Study Abroad
Students may use this award to help pay for a summer
study abroad program of their choosing.
The length of study program can vary from two weeks to
three months. All projects should relate to the
students’ academic interests and/ or career goals.
For more information contact:
Ms. Elly Hanauer
Institute of International Education/ West Coast
Osher Scholars Summer Study Abroad Program
530 Bush St. Suite 1000
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 362-6520 x214
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant
There are thirty-eight $1,000 grants awarded each year
to help support undergraduate study
abroad. The grant is open to Phi Kappa Phi members as
well as non-members in all fields of study.
Student must attend an institution with a Phi Kappa
Phi chapter, have a cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0 and
have a minimum of 56 credit hrs and a max of 90. Study
abroad program must commence in May and
end in June of the following year. Applicants must
submit a letter of acceptance into the study abroad
program and have at least 2 remaining semesters
remaining in the home institution after the completion
of the study abroad program.
For more information visit
The Elie Wiesel Ethics Essay Contest
The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest is an
annual competition designed to challenge
college students to analyze the urgent ethical issues
confronting them in today's complex world.
Students are encouraged to write thought-provoking
personal essays that raise questions, single out
issues and are rational arguments for ethical action.
$5000-$500 prize.
The Marion Wright Edelman Scholarship
The Marion Wright Edelman Scholarship is a $1,000
award offered to a person of minority
background who had a history of commitment to the
creation of a just and peaceful world, ability to
follow through with projects which work with and
toward world community and, concrete evidence that
others will benefit from the experience of the
scholarship winner.
Vincent L. Hawkinson Foundation for Peace and Justice
Scholarship Award
Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded
$27,000 in scholarships to 28 students,
enabling them to pursue undergraduate and graduate
studies here and around the world. These
students are inspired by the same ideals that Pastor
Hawkinson, the inspiration for this scholarship,
embodied. The scholarship is funded by donations from
friends and members of the Foundation and by
endowment earnings. Past scholarship recipients have
come from many faiths, including Christianity,
Buddhism and Islam. The scholarship is intended for
women or those with disabilities.
For more information visit
http://www.grinnell.edu/Offices/financialaid/schopportunities/includes/hawkinsfinal.pdf
The Christianson Grant
The Christianson Grant is open to applicants who have
sought out and arranged their own
programs. Proposed programs must be at least sixth
months in length and emphasize a work
component. The grant program does not support
independent research projects or academic study
abroad programs. Amount awarded ranges from US$2,500 -
US$10,000
In addition, interested participants must meet the
following requirements:
* U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents
* Between the ages of 18 and 28
* Participating in a work, internship, or volunteer
abroad program
* Committed to a program duration of at least 6 months
* Willing to submit a written report upon completion
of their program.
LIVFund Scholarship
The scholarship competition is open to anyone over the
age of 18 interested in learning, interning or
volunteering abroad in Latin America.
Candidates may apply for the LIVFund Scholarship at
any time, beginning six [6] months in advance of
their program start date.
Applicants who are awarded the scholarship must agree
to post at least three [3] blog entries on the
LIVFund blog detailing their abroad experience.
FEA Rainbow Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving LGBT
student who aims to participate in a high-quality,
rigorous education abroad program. Applicants must
meet general FEA scholarship eligibility
requirements & preferences. Students interested in
being considered for this annual scholarship should
indicate this through their application forms.
For more information, visit:
www.fundforeducationabroad.org
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