Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
All students who currently receive a Pell Grant are strongly encouraged to apply. Selected by competition, recipients are awarded up to $5,000 to relieve the costs associated with studying abroad with the option to receive an additional $3,000 Critical Need Languages Supplement from the Gilman Program. For eligibility, application deadlines, critical need languages and application instructions, visit www.gilmanscholarship.org
Boren Awards for International Study Undergraduate Scholarship
Boren Scholarships are funded by the National Security Education Program and are designed to provide American undergraduates with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experiences in countries and areas of the world critical to the future security of the United States. All recipients of the Boren Scholarship must enter into an agreement to work in a national security position with the federal government after graduation. For more information, including awards, deadlines and additional incentives, visit
www.borenawards.org.
Boren Awards for International Study Graduate Fellowship
Boren Graduate Fellowships provide American graduate students, both at the master's and doctoral levels, with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to the future security of the United States. All recipients of the Boren Fellowship must enter into an agreement to work in a national security position with the federal government after graduation. For more information about awards and deadlines, visit
www.borenawards.org.
Bridging Scholarship for Study Abroad in Japan
Open to undergraduate students pursuing any field of study who are studying abroad in Japan. The awards provide $2,500 for students in semesterlong programs or $4,000 for students in academic year programs. More information is available from
http://www.aatj.org/studyabroad/japan-bridging-scholarships.
British Marshall Scholarship
The Marshall Scholarship is a highly competitive scholarship used to finance young Americans of high ability to study for a graduate or undergraduate degree in the United Kingdom. Each scholarship is held for two years. Go to
www.marshallscholarship.org for application information.
British Universities Transatlantic Exchange Association Scholarships
The British Universities Transatlantic Exchange Association (BUTEX) offers scholarships to North American undergraduate students studying at a BUTEX-affiliated university either a semester or for a whole academic year. For more information about eligibility, application instructions, deadlines and BUTEX-affiliated institutions, visit
http://www.butex.ac.uk.
Critical Languages Scholarship Program
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains.
CLS is part of a wider government initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages that are critical to national security and economic prosperity. CLS plays an important role in preparing students for the 21st century's globalized workforce and increasing national competitiveness. The CLS Program is a program of the U.S. State Department. Go to http://www.clscholarship.org for application information.
Diversity Abroad Scholarships
DiversityAbroad.com has partnered with several organizations to offer study abroad grants and scholarships for the summer, fall and spring terms. For more information, eligibility and application, visit
http://www.diversityabroad.com/scholarships.
Foundation for Global Scholars
The Foundation for Global Scholars awards several scholarships for students studying for a summer, semester or academic year. For more information, application instructions and deadlines, visit
https://www.fgscholars.org/about.
Freeman-ASIA Scholarship
Freeman-ASIA is designed to support U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia. For more information, visit
http://www.iie.org/Programs/Freeman-ASIA
Fund for Education Abroad
Fund for Education Abroad awards are intended to support students planning to participate in high-quality, rigorous education abroad programs. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled in U.S. universities or colleges who plan to study abroad for at least four weeks. For more information, visit
http://fundforeducationabroad.org.
Golden Key Study Abroad Scholarship
Members of Golden Key may apply for a $1,000 scholarship for study abroad toward the applicant's major. For application deadlines, eligibility requirements and application information, visit
http://www.goldenkey.org/scholarships-awards/overview.
Rotary Ambassadorial Grants
Students interested in serving as goodwill ambassadors while they participate in study abroad may wish to explore these scholarships from the Rotary Foundation. More information is available from your local Rotary Club or at
www.rotary.org.
CIEE Scholarships and Grants
Each year CIEE awards several scholarships and grants to students who plan to study abroad on CIEE programs. For more information, application instructions and deadlines, visit
https://www.ciee.org/study-abroad/scholarships-grants.
ISA Scholarships
ISA provides numerous scholarships to students applying for a semester or year abroad through the ISA program. Program specific scholarships are due by the required deadline. For additional information, visit
http://studiesabroad.com/admissions/document/scholarships.
API Scholarships
API awards approximately $500,000 in study abroad scholarships annually ranging from $250 -$1,000 per student. Participants may apply for multiple API scholarships (though may only be awarded one) and are encouraged to refer to the list of additional scholarship and funding resources included below:
University of Canterbury Mobility Inbound Study Abroad Award
The University of Canterbury offers a scholarship up to a $5,000 to provide support for non-degree seeking study abroad students for one semester or one year. For more information, visit
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/scholarshipsearch/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?ScholarshipID=6935.1330.
USAC Scholarships
USAC awards over $2 million in scholarships and discounts each year to assist students with their study abroad expenses. USAC has a variety of funding opportunities available for students enrolled in USAC programs. Scholarships include First-Generation, STEM, Regional, Program-Specific scholarships, and more. For more information, visit https://usac.edu/money-matters/scholarships-and-discounts
Other External Scholarships and Resources
West Michigan World Trade Association Scholarship
The West Michigan World Trade Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to maintaining west Michigan's competitive edge in the global marketplace. Scholarships will be awarded to students from west Michigan postsecondary academic institutions in amounts up to $1,000 based on program costs and need. For eligibility, application deadlines, and application instructions, visit
http://www.wmwta.org/Scholarship.
Economic Club of Grand Rapids Business Study Abroad Scholarship
The Economic Club of Grand Rapids offers two scholarships up to $2,000 per year. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA; have declared a business-related major; and be a resident of Kent, Allegan, Ottawa or Muskegon counties for the prior three years. For additional information regarding eligibility, application deadlines and applications instructions, visit
http://www.grfoundation.org/scholarshipslist.
Fulbright Grants
Recent B.S./B.A. graduates, master's and doctoral candidates, young professionals, and artists may apply for a student Fulbright Grant. The applicants plan their own programs of study. For more information, visit
www.iie.org/fulbright.
George J. Mitchell Postgraduate Scholarship
The George J. Mitchell Postgraduate Scholarship is a national competitive fellowship sponsored by the U.S.-Ireland Alliance. For additional information, eligibility requirements, and application instructions, visit
www.us-irelandalliance.org.
One additional general website:
A comprehensive listing of scholarships and grants compiled by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. There is a special section on scholarships for study abroad. Visit
www.finaid.org.
Note: Park Library also has resources regarding grants and scholarships.