Friday, April 19, 2013

SCHOLARSHIP INFO


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.
For more information, visit: http://www.livfund.org/

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
Some more links…
http://www.studyabroad.com/forum/financial_aid.html
http://www.studyabroadlinks.com/search/Study_Abroad_Resources/Scholarships_and_Financial_Aid/
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