Scholarships

Studying abroad can be affordable!  If you are currently receiving financial aid, it can be applied to a semester of study abroad -- and in some cases to a full year abroad (see the Financial Aid section for more information). 

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In addition, most of our affiliated programs offer scholarships, both need- and merit-based, and it is advantageous to complete the applications for any such awards for which you qualify. There are also several external funding sources for study abroad.  Explore the resources below and, again, apply to those for which you qualify.

I. General Scholarships

Gilman International Scholarship Program -- The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education. This program seeks to lower barriers to undergraduate study abroad by offering scholarships to students with financial need (students must be receiving a Pell Grant in order to apply). The award is up to $5,000 for semester or academic year programs. Applications are due in late September for spring study abroad and early April for fall/academic year study abroad year programs.

National Security Education Program (NSEP) -- NSEP offers undergraduate scholarships to U.S. citizens of up to $16,000 for summer, semester or academic year study abroad. Students choosing to study in a country deemed of national security interest (list updated annually on NSEP website) and agreeing to work in the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, State, or the Intelligence Community after graduation.

Rotary Foundation Scholarships -- the Ambassadorial Scholarships Program of The Rotary Foundation is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program.

NAFSA Grants and Scholarships -- including ASEAN Student Assistance Awards Program (ASAAP), Korean Student Assistance Awards Program (KSAAP) and Rhys Glynn-Jones Memorial South Pacific Scholarship Program.

International Education Financial Aid -- IEFA provides financial aid information for students wishing to study in a foreign country.

International Education Finance Corporation -- IEFC has developed a range of international student loan programs for the growing population of students who wish to study in foreign countries.

National Science Foundation

II. Regional Scholarships

Asia

Freeman ASIA -- For American citizens or permanent residents at the time of application for study abroad throughout Asia. Fall and Academic Year applications are due late March-early April and Spring applications are due in October.

Bridging Scholarships -- for American students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. Awards are $2,500 for one semester or $4,000 for a year. Applications are due in April for study abroad during the fall semester/ academic year and early October for study abroad in the spring.

Morgan Stanley Japan Scholarships -- for students with an interest in economics and international finance. Two awards are granted at $7,500 for the year and winners may be considered for a one-month internship at Morgan Stanley Japan's Tokyo headquarters. Applications are due in early April for the academic year.

Summer Junior Fellowship Program in Cambodia for American and French Undergraduate -- for students in their Junior year to introduce them to Cambodia and Khmer civilizations, history and culture with the hopes of encouraging future scholarship in the Mekong region.

Scholarships for Language Study in Turkey -- for the study of beginning and intermediate Turkish language in Turkey.

Europe

DAAD -- German Academic Exchange Service - The education Undergraduate Scholarship is a flexible scholarship program which offers short-term scholarships for participation in summer study abroad, internships, senior thesis research or summer courses at German universities and long-term scholarships for semester or year study abroad.

British Council -- lists funding and scholarship information for study in the United Kingdom. Provides a search engine for scholarships in the UK.

The IWU German Studies webpage also has a list of grants/scholarships in support of study abroad.

III. Post-Graduate Scholarships

American Association of University Women -- the largest source of funding exclusively for graduate women in the world, supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented.

Fulbright Scholarships -- For both Americans going abroad and incoming foreign students. Grants are made to citizens of participating countries, primarily for: university teaching, advanced research, graduate study and teaching in elementary and secondary schools.

Fulbright Scholarships from the US-UK Educational Commission

American-Scandinavian Foundation -- For fellowships and grants ranging from $3,000 to $18,000 for post-graduate study.

Marshall Scholarships -- Full awards for graduate (and occasionally undergraduate) study in any discipline at any British university.

Harry S. Truman Scholarships -- The Truman Scholarship provides up to $30,000 in funding to students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields.  Students must be college juniors at the time of selection. 

Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in Humanistic Studies -- The Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in Humanistic Studies supports exceptionally promising students pursuing doctoral degrees in the humanities.

Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

Rhodes Scholarship Trust