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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies or credit-bearing, career-oriented internships abroad. Such international exchange is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world.
Pell Grant recipients are eligible for :
Study Abroad Awards
$3000 for Summer
$5000 for Semester
Up to $8000 for students studying a critical-need language.
Award recipients are chosen by a competitive selection process and must use the award to defray eligible study or intern abroad costs. These costs include program tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance and international airfare.
For more information, please click here .
- Academic Excellence Scholarships: For students who excel in academic pursuits and are devoted to specialized areas of study.
- Access Grants and Scholarships: For students who have historically been unable to study abroad because of financial circumstances.
- Ambassador Grant: For students who are committed to capturing and sharing the many transformative benefits of international education after they return to campus.
DiversityAbroad.com Scholarships
Provides scholarships for undergraduate students studying abroad during the summer and semester on one of their partner organizations.
This is a scholarship offered to students studying in Salzburg College in Austria. It is a $2,000 scholarship available for every fall and every spring semester.
FlipKey $1,000 Study Abroad Scholarship
Eligible students should submit a 1,000 word essay to press@flipkey.com describing why travel is important to him or her.
Offers scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.
The University of Roehampton offers a Fulbright Scholar Award which is currently open for applications from US citizens.
Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship
The Fund for Education Abroad is proud to offer dedicated scholarships to students who, in addition to meeting general eligibility requirements, also meet select demographic, regional, or semester criteria.
FundMyTravel offers a great opportunity for students to crowdfund their meaningful study abroad experiences.
Go Overseas- Ireland Scholarship
Offers $15,000 Scholarship to study in Ireland. Plus additional stipends included ranging from $4000-$8500. Available for undergrad semester or full year master’s degree.
Go Overseas and Education- New Zealand Scholarship
Go Overseas and Education have announced another scholarship for students with the passion to study abroad in New Zealand.
International Financial Aid and College Scholarship Search
IEFA is the premier resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for US and international students wishing to study abroad. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive college scholarship search and grant listings, plus international student loan programs and other information to promote study abroad.
- ISEP Community Scholarship
- ISEP Founders Fellowship
- Kansai Gaidai University Merit Scholarship: For students attending Kansai Gaidai University for a semester or full year program on ISEP Direct.
- Massey University Scholarship: Massey University in New Zealand for a semester or full year program on ISEP Direct.
- Explore New Zealand Scholarship: For students attending Massey University for the National Expedition and Internship summer program on ISEP Direct.
- Annette Kade Scholarship: For student at one of our U.S. member institutions and are planning to study in French or German at a member institution in Austria, France, French Antilles, Germany, Reunion Island or Switzerland.
National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Scholarship
Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad.
Fifty $1,000 Study Abroad Grants are available.
Rotary District Grant Study Abroad Scholarships
District Study Abroad Scholarships are awarded to fund one to two semesters of undergraduate or graduate study abroad. Applicants must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study prior to grant-funded study. Study must be in one of the six areas of focus. This $2,500 scholarship is for undergraduate students enrolled in overseas academic programs.
For more information about this scholarship program, please click here.
Sigma Delta Pi Scholarship to Spanish Speaking Countries
Scholarships and stipends offered by Sigma Delta Pi: Collegiate Hispanic National Honor Society. Scholarships and stipends to a number of locations in Spanish-speaking countries are available to current members of the Truman State chapter of Sigma Delta Pi.
A study abroad scholarship is a monetary award for students to use toward the expenses of their program such as travel, course, credits, books and lodging. Students must apply for scholarships and some can be very competitive while others are underutilized. There are several types of study abroad scholarships to apply for such as:
- Merit-based
- Student-specific
- Destination-specific
- Program-specific
- Subject-specific
The Critical Language Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully funded summer overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students. With the goal of broadening the base of Americans studying and mastering critical languages and building relationships between the people of the United States and other countries, CLS provides opportunities to a diverse range of students from across the United States at every level of language learning. Click here for eligibility criteria.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
This scholarship can be applied to semester or year long programs in Germany.
Truman State University Foundation Scholarships – For degree-seeking Truman students only.
To apply, students should log in to TruView, go to the Student Tab, then Student Finances, and click on Foundation Scholarship Applications. Applications for Study Abroad Scholarships are available from November to mid-January. Recipients are notified in February.
The following sites provide information on additional scholarships for study abroad:
Institute for International Education
Center for International Education Abroad
Truman State University
Baldwin 106
100 East Normal Avenue
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 785-4076
ciea@truman.edu