Education Abroad Scholarships
Below are the scholarships that are meant for students that plan on going abroad. These scholarships are divided into two sections: Scholarships found at Kent State University, and scholarships found outside of the university. It is important to plan at least a year in advance before going abroad and to apply for as many scholarships as possible. It is also possible to apply for scholarships before you’re accepted into your program so that you do not miss the deadlines. Many scholarships require you to write an essay. If you need help with you essays or want someone to proofread your work ask a friend or visit the Writing Commons on the 4th floor of the Kent Campus Library.
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Scholarships found on the KSU Scholarship Search
General Education Abroad Scholarships
Black Alumni Chapter Scholarship
Awarded to African-American undergraduate students with high level of participation and involvement in community service activities. Requisite: 2.5 or higher GPA. To be considered for the scholarship, individuals must complete the online Kent State University Student Financial Aid Scholarship Application.
Annual Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
GPA: 2.5+
Class Standing: SO, JR, SR, Graduating Senior
Majors: Open to all majors
Contact: Kent State University Alumni Association, Ph: 330-672-5368KSU Scholarships: Check with your college advisor and department chair to see if your college offers Study Abroad scholarships. Examples: Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Honors, EHHS, Fashion, Architecture and $1,000 MCLS to Costa Rica.
Lefton Scholarship for Education Abroad
The Lefton Scholarship for Education Abroad will be awarded to students studying abroad. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must be attending a sanctioned KSU study abroad program. Student must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA. To be considered for the scholarship, individuals must complete the Kent State University Online Student Financial Aid Scholarship Application.
Annual Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1 (Fall), December 1 (Spring)
GPA: 3.0+
Class Standing: SO, JR, SR, Graduating Senior
Majors: Open to all
Contact: One Stop for Student Services, Ph: 330-672-6000Maggie Anderson Travel Scholarship
The Maggie Anderson Endowment Fund aims to assist talented writing students at Kent State University with writing-related travel expenses. Funds may be used to offset the costs of writer’s conferences, workshops, and readings, as well as to establish exchange programs with other organizations.
Amounts: $100 - $10,000
Deadline: N/A, Rolling (please submit at least TWO MONTHS before need date)
Class Standing: Freshman (not incoming), SO, JR, SR, Graduating Senior, Masters, PHD, EDS
Majors: Open to all majors
Contact: Rachelle Chavez, Ph: 330-672-2067
http://www.kent.edu/wick/maggie-anderson-travel-scholarshipModern Germany Study Abroad Scholarship
This scholarship supports undergraduate students enrolled in the Political Science Modern Germany study abroad program.
Annual Amount: Varies
Deadline: Not applicable
Class Standing: Freshman (not incoming), SO, JR, SR
Majors: Open to all majors
Contact: Mark Cassell, Ph: 330-672-8945Run the World Scholarships
Any current Kent State student is eligible to win a RTW scholarship, regardless of their campus, college, major, or degree level. There is no required essay, and no minimum GPA requirement to win a scholarship. Just sign up for an individual race (Kent or Stark) or sign up for the Race Series to have 3 opportunities to win a scholarship. Scholarship recipients are randomly selected from the students who are registered for the race, whether they run on race day or not. Students who sign up for the individual race are eligible for the scholarships awarded at that event; students who sign up for the Race Series are entered into the scholarship drawing for each race, as well as a Race Series scholarship raffle.The Merry-Vale Travel Scholarship for LGBTQ Education/Research Abroad/Away
Scholarship recipients shall be Kent State University students who are enrolled in an Education Abroad/Away course that either counts toward the LGBTQ Studies minor or (in the case of graduate students) is focused on LGBTQ research and/or learning. In the event that there is no LGBTQ-focused Education Abroad/Away course in a given year, the scholarship will be available to all LGBTQ Studies minors to be used for research-and-creative-activities-related travel and/or expenses (including conference presentations).
Deadline: May 15th
GPA: 3.0+
Contact: Assistant Professor Lauren Vachon, Ph: 330-672-8945 or lvachon@kent.eduThe Sandy Harbrecht Fund
The Sandy Harbrecht Fund Scholarship is only applicable to Kent State University sponsored programs. Successful submission of scholarship application & required scholarship essay. Scholarship must be used towards study abroad travel expenses (ex. Flight, accommodations, meals, insurance, in-country transportation, etc).
Annual Amount: Limited number of $1,000 scholarships may be awarded.
Deadlines: Fall Semester Abroad: May 1st
Spring Semester Abroad: November 1st
Summer Term Abroad: March 1st
GPA: 2.0+
Class Standing: FR, SO, JR, SR
Majors: Open to all majors - Kent State degree-seeking student
Contact: The Office of Global Education, Ph: 330-672-7980
https://educationabroad.kent.eduWashington Program in National Issues (WPNI) KARE Scholarship
Awarded to two (or more) undergraduate students participating in the spring semester study/internship program in Washington, D.C.
Annual Amount: $500
Deadline: December 1
GPA: 3.0+
Class Standing: SO, JR, SR, Graduating Senior
Majors: Open to all majors
Contact: Kent State University Alumni Association, Ph: 330-672-5368College of Architecture and Environmental Design
The CAED Class of 1980 Semester Abroad Endowed Scholarship
For travel to Kent State Florence Campus.
Annual Amount: $1,500
Deadline: September/October
GPA: 2.5+
Class Standing: Junior
Majors: Architecture
Contact: Donna Dear, Ph: 330-672-2917CAED Florence Study Abroad Scholarship
Annual Amount: $500
Deadline: October 1
Class Standing: Junior
Majors: Architecture
Contact: Barbara Davis, Ph: 330-672-2785Charles L. Harker Scholarship in Architecture
This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student for their semester in Florence. It is a merit-based scholarship. The application will be posted on the Kent State College of Architecture and Environmental Design website.
Annual Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Not applicable
Class Standing: Freshman (not incoming), SO, JR, SR
Majors: Open to all majors in the CAED
Contact: Marti Ring, Ph: 330-672-0932Dave and Tina Larson Architecture Scholarship
Students must be enrolled in Architecture Program. Scholarship is for students participating in Florence Semester Study Abroad Program.
Annual Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Not applicable
Class Standing: Incoming Freshman, Freshman (not incoming), SO, JR, SR, Graduating Senior, Masters, PHD, EDS
Majors: Open to all majors in the CAED
Contact: Marti Ring, Ph: 330-672-0932The James and Tara Wenger Family Scholarship
The Wenger Scholarship will be awarded each year to a third year Interior Design student who will be studying in Florence with the Interior Design Program and who has met the established criteria.
Annual Amount: $500
Deadline: October 1
Class Standing: JR
Majors: Interior Design
Contact: Marti Ring, Ph: 330-672-0932Joseph Morbito Study Abroad Fund
To support Kent State University undergraduate students majoring in architecture and planning to attend the Florence study abroad program in the spring semester.
Annual Amount: $2,500
Deadline: October 1
Class Standing: Junior
Majors: Architecture
Contact: Donna Dear, Ph: 330-672-2917The Michael Domokur Florence Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to 3rd year Architecture students participating in the Florence Abroad program.
Annual Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 1
GPA: 2.5+
Class Standing: Junior
Majors: Architecture
Contact: Marti Ring, Ph: 330-672-0932Studio9one2.com Scholarship
Florence Study Abroad participant. Financial need, academic merit, and community service participation are also factors for consideration of this award.
Annual Amount: $500
Deadline: October 1
Class Standing: Junior
Majors: Architecture
Contact: Donna Dear, Ph: 330-672-2917College of the Arts
Charles and Betsy Mangin Endowed Fashion Scholarship for International Study
Awarded to a Fashion Design major with a minimum 3.0 GPA and who has been recommended by the Fashion School faculty as a student who has design talent, ability, and commitment to working in the fashion field. The student must be registered to study in Florence, Italy, or approved for another travel/study related program.
Annual Amount: Varies
Deadline: Not applicable
GPA: 3.0+
Class Standing: SO, JR, SR, Graduating Senior
Majors: Fashion Design
Contact: Fashion School, Ph: 330-672-3010Chester R. Edwards Endowed Fashion Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a Fashion Design student who demonstrates a strong commitment to the Fashion Design program and who wants to further their education by attending a semester abroad in Florence, Italy. Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and be accepted into the Florence program.
Annual Amount: Varies
Deadline: Not applicable
GPA: 3.0+
Class Standing: SO, JR, SR
Majors: Fashion Design
Contact: Fashion School, Ph: 330-672-3010Denise Rhea Adams Scholarship
Two $5,000 awards are given per year to outstanding School of Art majors who intend to study abroad during the academic year of award. Student must be scheduled or registered for travel study through one of the travel study courses in the School of Art or a study abroad program through KSU Global Education.
Annual Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Rolling
GPA: 3.5+
Class Standing: JR, SR
Majors: Art Education, Art History, Crafts, Crafts or Fine Arts, Fine Arts
Contact: Lisa Everson, Ph: 330-672-1351Judith and Christopher Everett Endowed Scholarship for Fashion Merchandising
This scholarship will be awarded to a Fashion Merchandising major who is in their junior or senior year. Preference given to a student with financial need and who is attending either the NYC Studio or the Florence program.
Annual Amount: Varies
Deadline: Not applicable
GPA: 3.0+
Class Standing: SO, JR, SR
Majors: Fashion Merchandising
Contact: Fashion School, Ph: 330-672-3010Karen and Kenneth Conley Endowed Fashion Award for International Study or Internship
This scholarship has been established to provide support to a Fashion Design major to support a school-approved internship or study in the Florence Program or other travel/study program.
Annual Amount: Varies
Deadline: Not applicable
GPA: 3.0+
Class Standing: SO, JR, SR, Graduating Senior
Majors: Fashion Design
Contact: Fashion School, Ph: 330-672-3010Karen and Kenneth Conley Endowed Fashion Award for International Study or Internship in Merchandising
This scholarship will be awarded to a Fashion Merchandising major either registered for study in Florence or approved for another international travel/study-related program as designated by the director, and confirmed for internship with a fashion-related organization.
Annual Amount: Varies
Deadline: Not applicable
GPA: 3.0+
Class Standing: SO, JR, SR, Graduating Senior
Majors: Fashion Merchandising
Contact: Fashion School, Ph: 330-672-3010Michael and Kelly Phillips Florence Fashion Design Scholarship
Scholarship will be awarded to a Fashion Design student to study in Florence. Student must demonstrate financial need, be a junior or senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and must have community involvement, civic engagement, or volunteer leadership.
Annual Amount: $10,000
Deadline: Not applicable
GPA: 3.0+
Class Standing: JR, SR, Graduating Senior
Majors: Fashion Design
Contact: Fashion School, Ph: 330-672-3010Mary K.W. and Marc Hutchinson Study Abroad Scholarship
Kent State University students who are in their Junior or Senior year of study pursuing a degree in Fashion Design and Merchandising and enrolled in a university approved KSU Study Abroad Program are eligible. This scholarship is not renewable; however, Junior year recipients may reapply. Recipients must demonstrate evidence of strong need for financial support through the completion of the FAFSA form in the Office of Student Financial Aid, as well as academic success and engagement as expressed through grade point average and involvement in extracurricular activities.
Annual Amount: $2,500
Deadline: January
GPA: 2.5+
Class Standing: JR, SR
Majors: Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising
Contact: Melissa McCoy, Ph: 330-672-0191Robert Broadbent International Scholarship for Fashion Merchandising
Awarded to four students chosen to participate in the Hong Kong Polytechnic student exchange program and one scholarship for the Paris American Academy summer program. Please apply by completing the Fashion School Scholarship Application.
Annual Amount: Varies, assistance for travel expenses
Deadline: January
GPA: 2.5+
Class Standing: JR, SR
Majors: Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising
Contact: Fashion School, Ph: 330-672-3010Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Dr. Rick Schroath Memorial Fund
This scholarship will be awarded to the winner of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship Study Abroad Photo Contest.
Annual Amount: Varies
Deadline: Not applicable
Class Standing: Incoming Freshman, Freshman (not incoming), SO, JR, SR, Graduating Senior, Masters, PHD, EDS
Majors: All majors in the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Contact: Theresa Wallace, Ph: 330-672-1292Robert C. Bingham Memorial Scholarship for Study Abroad
This award is for tuition and living expenses for study abroad. Preference is given to Economics majors and students enrolled in the Geneva Program. Minimum 3.25 GPA and demonstrated financial need.
Annual Amount: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
GPA: 3.25+
Class Standing: Freshman (not incoming), SO, JR, SR
Majors: Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Computer Information System, Economics, Finance, Information System, Management Systems, Marketing, Operations Management, Pre-Accounting, Pre-Business, Pre-Business Management, Pre-Computer Information Systems, Pre-Economics, Pre-Finance, Pre- Marketing, Pre-Operations Management
Contact: Theresa Wallace Ph: 330-672-1292College of Communication and Information
CCI First Passport Fund
Provides first-time passports to students with a strong desire to study or intern overseas and who have demonstrated financial need.
Deadline: Students must apply for passports the same semester they apply for this scholarship
GPA: 2.5+
Class Standing: Freshman, SO, JR, SR, Graduating Senior, Masters, PHD
Majors: All CCI Majors
Contact: Miriam Matteson, Email: cciexplore@kent.edu, Ph: 330-672-2950College of Communication and Information Study Abroad Scholarship
Preference given to those who have not studied abroad before.
Deadline: Rolling
GPA: 2.5+
Class standing: Freshman, SO, JR, SR, Graduating Senior, Masters, PHD
Majors: All CCI Majors
Contact: Miriam Matteson, Email: cciexplore@kent.edu, Ph: 330-672-2950The Feezel Family Scholarship for Global Studies
This scholarship is for School of Communication Studies students interested in intercultural communication and must be participating in a sponsored study abroad program. Student must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Rolling
GPA: 2.5+
Class Standing: JR, SR
Majors: All CCI Majors
Contact: Kelly Schobinger, Ph: 330-672-0172Terell Wilson Memorial Scholarship Application
Preference given to students who meet some of these criteria: first-generation college student, non-traditional student of at least 21 years of age, African American student, current or former Kent State Stark Campus student.
Class Standing: Freshman, SO, JR, SR
Majors: All CCI majors
Deadline: Rolling
Contact: Miriam Matteson, Email: cciexplore@kent.edu, Ph: 330-672-2950College of Education, Health, & Human Services
Cibella Education Scholarship
Intended to support an undergraduate student enrolled in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services. Preference for student(s) associated with a Kent State University travel abroad program related to a course of study in the field of education. Must exhibit financial need.
Annual Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
Class Standing: Incoming Freshman, Freshman (not incoming), SO, JR, SR, Graduating Senior, Masters, PHD, EDS
Majors: Open to all majors in the College of EHHSDoody Memorial Fund
Supports students from the Hospitality Management program to fund their study abroad experience. Allowable expenses covered, study abroad costs including room and board, tuition, travel.
Annual Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
Class Standing: Incoming Freshman, Freshman (not incoming), SO, JR, SR, Graduating Senior, Masters, PHD, EDS
Majors: Hospitality Management
www.kent.edu/ehhs/scholarshipsEHHS Study Abroad Scholarship
Annual Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 31
GPA: 2.75+
Class Standing: Freshman (not incoming), SO, JR, SR, Graduating Senior, Masters, PHD, EDS
Majors: Open to all majors in the College of EHHS
www.kent.edu/ehhs/scholarshipsLindquist School of TLC Scholarship for International Study
Scholarship will be awarded to students participating in the Consortium for Overseas Student Teaching program during the semester that they are student teaching. Students must be Kent State University undergraduate students. Applicants must submit a one-page essay detailing why they want to teach abroad. Preference will be given to students who teach for 12 or more weeks.
Annual Amount: Varies
Deadline: November 1, March 1
GPA: 3.2+
Class Standing: SR
Majors: Early Childhood Education, Earth Science, Integrated Language Arts, Integrated Mathematics, Integrated Science, Integrated Social Studies, Life Science, Life Science/Chemistry, Middle Childhood Education, Physical Science
Contact: Sherry ErnsbergerMichelle D. Thomas Study Abroad Fund
The Michelle D. Thomas Study Abroad Fund is to be awarded to students in the College of Education, Health and Human Services during the semester that they are participating in a Kent State-sponsored study abroad program.
Annual Amount: $500 - $1,000
Deadline: February 15
Class Standing: Freshman (not incoming), SO, JR, SR, Graduating Senior, Masters, PHD, EDS
Majors: Open to all majors in the College of EHHS
www.kent.edu/ehhs/scholarshipsHonors College
Gary F. and Cynthia S. Bengier Study Abroad Honors Scholarship
Awarded to Honors College students participating in a semester or year-long study abroad program. Preference is given to students participating in a Kent State University program. Based on academic credentials and essay.
Annual Amount: $1,500
Deadline: June 15
GPA: 3.25+
Class Standing: SO, JR, SR
Majors: Open to all
Contact: Dean, Honors College, Ph: 330-672-2312Honors College Casale Study Abroad Scholarship
Awarded to Honors College students participating in the Florence Semester. Based on academic credentials and essay.
Annual Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 15
GPA: 3.25+
Class Standing: SO, JR, SR
Majors: All majors
Contact: Dean, Honors College, Ph: 330-672-2312Study Abroad Honors Scholarship
Annual Amount: $1,000-1,500
Deadline: June 15
GPA: 3.25+
Class Standing: SO, JR, SR
Majors: Open to all
Contact: Dean, Honors College, Ph: 330-672-2312
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External Scholarships
External General Education Abroad Scholarships
AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship - ACCT., Finance, Info Systems
View a list of scholarships.
Award Amount: $1,500-$10,000
Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.0+
Class Standing: SO, JR, SR
Major: Accounting
https://www.thiswaytocpa.com/education/scholarship-search/API Diversity Scholarship
In order to be eligible, students must be one or more of the following: a U.S. military veteran, a non-traditional student (30 years old or older), a student with a disability, a minority student, and/or an LGBTQ student.
Award Amount: $250 - $750
Deadline: June (Fall/AY), October (Spring), April (Summer)
https://apiabroad.com/scholarships/API Study Abroad
Provides multiple scholarship opportunities, databases, and general advice on funding your study abroad experience.
Award Amount: $250 - $1,000
Deadline: June (Fall/AY), October (Spring), April (Summer)
https://apiabroad.com/scholarships/Ashley Soulé Conroy Foundation
The Ashley Soulé Conroy Foundation (Ashley’s Foundation) first began in 2006, as a way of honoring the life of Ashley Soulé Conroy and as a way for Ashley’s family and friends to heal in the wake of her passing. With a love of travel being one of Ashley’s core traits, they envisioned a small foundation, something that could perhaps someday offer scholarships in Ashley’s name to a few deserving university students planning to study abroad. They envisioned a way of helping these students realize their dream of studying in the far-flung corners of the globe that Ashley so dreamed of visiting herself someday.
Award Amount: $4,000
GPA: 3.0+
Class Standing: SO, JR, SR
Majors: Open to all
Deadline: June 1 for Fall and October 1 for Spring
http://www.ashleysfoundation.org/Benjamin Gilman Scholarship
The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness. Must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant as part of their financial aid package.
Deadline: Usually around March 1 for Summer, Fall and Academic Year. Usually around October 1st for Spring.
https://www.gilmanscholarship.orgCouncil of Italian-American Societies of Summit County
This Scholarship is awarded to a student of Italian descent residing in Summit County, unless they are a child or grandchild of an active member of a Society within the Council. The applicant must be pursuing higher education and already attained either a degree from an Ohio High School, a General Education Diploma (GED) or a Home School Diploma. The Scholarship Application is available between February and May 1. If applicable, please contact Alana Thompson at the Student Financial Aid Office at abaudo@kent.eduDiversity Abroad Overseas Ambassador Scholarship
Economically disadvantaged students, first-generation, students with disabilities, and ethnic and racially diverse students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Award Amount: $500
Deadlines: Nov 1 (Spring), June 1 (Fall)
https://www.diversityabroad.com/scholarshipsFredrick Douglass Global Fellowship
A competitive award that covers all costs of participating in a summer study abroad program for students of color that is focused on leadership, intercultural communication, and advancing social justice.
Deadline: February 14 for Summer Programs
http://ciee.org/fdgfFreeman-ASIA
The Freeman-ASIA program is designed to support U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. Award recipients are required to share their experiences with their home campuses or communities to encourage study abroad by others and fulfill the program's goal of increasing understanding of Asia in the United States. Must have applied or have been accepted to a study abroad based program in: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. A multi-country program is eligible only if the applicant will spend at least 8 weeks in one of the countries stated above and will have intensive language study during that period.
Award Amount: $3,000 - $7,000
https://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asiaFulbright U.S. Student Grants
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects, English Teaching Assistant Programs, or Digital Storytelling Fellowships. Review list on webpage of eligible countries.
Deadline: October
http://us.fulbrightonline.org/Fund for Education Abroad
Includes both general and dedicated scholarships for specific and all regions, including Vietnam, Mexico, France,
Germany, and LGBTQI students Rainbow Scholarship. Four-week minimum program. FEA gives preference to
students with demonstrated financial need and strongly encourages students to apply who represent a group that is
traditionally underrepresented in education abroad. These groups include, but are not limited to: first-generation
college students, minority students, and community college students.
Award Amount: $1,250 - $10,000
Deadline: January 10
https://fundforeducationabroad.org/scholarships/International Design and Furnishing Association
View a list of scholarships for majors in interior design or related design furnishings program. Applications accepted each year between March 1 and March 31.
Award Amount: $1,000-$3,000
https://www.ifdaef.org/contactISEP Accessibility Scholarship
The ISEP Accessibility Scholarship is designed to assist students placed in an ISEP program who do not have sufficient funds to cover the upfront costs of studying abroad. You are eligible for this scholarship if you are from an ISEP Member or Affiliate Institution and have demonstrated financial need.
ISEP Africa for All Scholarship
ISEP is proud to serve our members in Africa by encouraging student participation in our broad array of programs across the continent. The ISEP Africa for All Scholarship is intended to make these programs more inclusive and accessible to students attending HBCUs and heritage-seeking students.
ISEP Community Scholarship
You are eligible for this scholarship if you are from an ISEP Member or Affiliate Institution and have demonstrated financial need. The ISEP Community Scholarship supports our mission of extending access and affordability to all students within the ISEP Community.
ISEP Founders Scholarship
The ISEP Founders Fellowship focuses on language learning in a host culture. You are eligible for this fellowship if you attend an ISEP Member Institution and have demonstrated financial need.
https://www.isepstudyabroad.org/planning/finances/study-abroad-scholarships/isep-founders-fellowship
ISEP French and German Language Annette Kade Fund Scholarship
You may be eligible for this scholarship if you are a student at one of ISEP’s Member or Affiliate Institutions in the U.S. and are planning to study in French or German at an ISEP host institution in Austria, France, Germany, Reunion Island or Switzerland. These scholarships are available to students with demonstrated financial need and an expressed interest in learning French or German while studying abroad.
https://www.isepstudyabroad.org/planning/finances/study-abroad-scholarships/annette-kade-scholarship
National and Local Corporations/Industry Affiliations: Who do your family members or friends work for? Many companies award scholarships to employee dependents. Are your parents in a union, trade or business association? These groups often award scholarship as well. Research the Fortune 500 Companies- many have philanthropy foundations that provide money for educational purposes.
Ohio International Consortium (OIC) - Donald N. Nelson Scholarship
Open to Ohio resident degree-seeking undergraduate students attending a full semester program. Preference is given to first-time study abroad applicants studying in a non-English speaking country and taking courses in the native language of the host country.
Deadline: February 15 (Fall semester programs); October 15 (Spring semester programs) Award Amount: $1,500
http://www.utoledo.edu/cisp/international/oic/scholarships.htmlOhio International Consortium (OIC) – George C. Burke Scholarship for Summer Study Abroad
For an Ohio resident who is a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student from an Ohio International Consortium member school. Be at least a rising sophomore with a minimum 3.0 GPA. The selected student must return to the home campus for at least one semester, during which the follow-up project will be completed. Be accepted into an accredited study abroad program that has been approved by the home school. Programs must be at least four weeks in duration. Preference is given to first-time study abroad applicants.
Annual Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1
http://www.utoledo.edu/cisp/international/oic/scholarships.htmlOhio International Consortium (OIC)- Scholarship for Short-Term Summer Study Abroad
For an Ohio resident who is a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student from an Ohio International Consortium member school. Be at least a rising sophomore with a minimum 2.5 GPA. The applicant must be participating on an accredited study abroad program that has been approved by the home school. Programs must be between 5 and 20 days in duration and take place during the academic year, starting after the beginning of fall semester and ending before the start of summer semester. Applicants must be embarking on their first college-level study abroad experience.
Annual Amount: $500
Deadline: November 1
GPA: 2.5+
Class Standing: SO
http://www.utoledo.edu/cisp/international/oic/scholarships.htmlThe National Italian American Foundation Scholarship Program
To be considered, student must have a parent, grandparent, or guardian who is a member of NIAF, and have at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy.
Award Amounts: $2,000 - $12,000
Deadline: March 1
GPA: 3.5+
https://www.niaf.org/programs/scholarships/Scholarship Opportunity for Globally-Minded Leader
Award Amounts: $5,000
Class Standing: Graduate student studying abroad in Europe (Fall 2020)
Deadline: April 13, 2020
Contact: Josh Hopton-Stewart at info@educations.com
https://www.educations.com/scholarships/study-a-masters-in-europe-15211Tortuga Backpacks Scholarship
Annual Amount: $1,000 and 1 Outbreaker Backpack
Deadline: May 20 (Fall Term), December 20 (Spring Term)
http://www.tortugabackpacks.com/pages/study-abroad-scholarshipScholarship Search Engines and Databases
AllTheRooms – Room to Travel Study Abroad Scholarship
University students enrolled in or enrolling in a study abroad program with their university must submit a 600-800 worded essay on what inspires them to travel and the benefits they stand to gain from their study abroad experience. Winning submission receives $1,000 to be used on study abroad costs. Eligible students have U.S. citizenship or residency and is enrolled in or enrolling in a study abroad program at an accredited university.
https://www.petersons.com/scholarship/room-to-travel--study-abroad-scholarship-111_216320.aspxCollegeScholarships.org - General Search Engine - Search by Major
-Women’s Scholarship – Deadline: Varies
-Blogging Scholarship – Deadline: Varies
-Minority Scholarship – Deadline: Varies
USE WEBSITE HOMEPAGE TO SEARCH BY ANY MAJOR!
http://www.collegescholarships.org/financial-aid/IIEPassport Study Abroad Funding
Free online database of study abroad scholarships, fellowships, and grants.
https://fundingusstudy.org/SallieMae Scholarship Opportunities
Create an account that matches your profile to relevant scholarships
Deadline: Varies
https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/tools/scholarship-search/Scholarships.com
Sign up for free profile and they find scholarships that match you
http://www.scholarships.com/MainLi.aspxScholarships for Development
Scholarships for Development is a database of international scholarships that are open to students from developing countries and international students in general.
http://www.scholars4dev.com/ScholarTrips
Six grand prize winners will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship to put towards their study abroad or volunteer program. 10 second prize winners will receive $1,000 scholarship and 25 third place winners will receive $500 scholarship.
http://www.scholartrips.org/Study Abroad Scholarships
Provides a database with access to various study abroad financial aid websites.
http://www.studyabroad.com/scholarships.aspxWells Fargo Scholarship Opportunities
Create an account that matches your profile to relevant scholarships
Deadline: Varies
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Blakemore Foundation
Blakemore Freeman Fellowships are awarded for one academic year of advanced level language study in East or Southeast Asia. Eligible languages are Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Burmese, Indonesian, Khmer, Thai, and Vietnamese. Only for specific language programs, see website for full list of programs. Proposals may be submitted if a program does not exist in a country already. Superior candidates pursuing careers in fields such as academia, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), international business, accounting, law, medicine, journalism, architecture, teaching, social or NGO work, and government service are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: December 30
http://www.blakemorefoundation.org/language.htmlBoren Awards for International Study
For U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests
and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America,
and the Middle East. Preference is given to academic year abroad students. The program focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security.
Award Amounts: $8,000 for Summer (limited to STEM students only, program must be minimum of 8 weeks); $10,000 for semester; $20,000 for academic year
Deadline: February
https://www.borenawards.org/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.
Languages: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu.
Deadline: November 15
http://www.clscholarship.org/Australia
Australian Government Education Office
Database of scholarships for students who want to study in Australia.
https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/australian-education/scholarshipsAustria
Austrian Centre for International Cooperation & Mobility
List of scholarships for students and researchers who want to study in Austria.
https://oead.at/en/to-austria/grants-and-scholarships/Eastern Europe & Eurasia
American Councils for International Education Research Fellowships
With funds from the U.S. Department of State (Title VIII), American Councils administers several major grants for independent, overseas policy relevant research in the humanities and social sciences as well as language training. In recent years, American Councils scholars have conducted independent research in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, and Ukraine. Grants are available for graduate students, Ph.D. students, faculty, and post-doctoral scholars.
https://www.americancouncils.org/programs/title-viiiFrance
Campus France
Database of scholarships and grants for study in France.
https://www.usa.campusfrance.org/grants-scholarships-and-fellowshipsCultural Services French Embassy in the United States
List of study abroad scholarships and research grants for travel to France.
http://frenchhighereducation.org/grants-and-programsGermany
Delta Phi Alpha
Several study abroad scholarships to support undergraduate Delta Phi Alpha Members who are planning to study abroad on an accredited program in a German-speaking country.
http://deltaphialpha.org/funding/scholarships/Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst/German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Here you can find information on various kinds of DAAD funding for students, graduates and postdocs as well as on funding offered by other selected organizations.
https://www.daad.org/en/find-funding/scholarship-database/Italy
ItaliaRail Scholarship
Open to students who have enrolled in their college or university’s study abroad program to Italy.
Annual amount: $1,000 plus a 3-day Italy Rail Pass
Majors: Open to all
Deadline: Open May 15 through June 30 (Fall)
http://www.italiarail.com/scholarshipJapan
Association of Teachers of Japanese, Study Abroad in Japan
- Morgan Stanley Scholarship:
Award Amount: $7,500 for a semester
Deadline: April
Majors: Economics and International Finance
http://www.aatj.org/studyabroad/morgan-stanleyBridging Scholarship:
Award Amount: $2,500 for a semester; $4,000 for an academic year
Deadline: April (Fall), October (Spring)
https://www.aatj.org/studyabroad/japan-bridging-scholarshipsJapanese Government Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Scholarship
Offers research, undergraduate, Japan studies, teacher training and professional training scholarships to U.S. citizens living in Michigan and Ohio through the Japanese Consulate in Detroit.
https://www.detroit.us.emb-japan.go.jp/en/culture/mext.htmJASSO Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Short-term Study in Japan)
PDF Pamphlet of Short-term Study stipends and scholarships for Japanese institutions
Deadline: Rolling
http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/scholarships_sfisij_e.html#ContentsNew Zealand
Education New Zealand
The official government site for advice on studying abroad in New Zealand. Scholarships can be searched for by student’s nationality and major.
https://www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz/Poland
The Kosciuszko Foundation
Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students of Polish descent at a variety of sites in Poland.
https://www.thekf.org/kf/scholarships/about/Scandinavia
American-Scandinavian Foundation
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) is a publicly supported, nonprofit, organization that promotes international understanding through educational and cultural exchange between the U.S. and the Nordic countries. Grants and fellowships are available for graduate students studying in Scandinavia (Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Norway).
http://www.amscan.org/fellowships-and-grants/fellowshipsgrants-to-study-in-scandinavia/American Women’s Club in Sweden (AWC)
The AWC Scholarship Foundation was created in 1982 by the late Dr. Jesse Lokrantz, an esteemed member of the American Women’s Club in Stockholm. The purpose of the scholarship is to facilitate study for American citizens at accredited Swedish universities and/or to facilitate study of AWC members or their children at an accredited university in the United States. Both female and male applicants are welcome. Applicants must be American citizens. Applications typically accepted between February 1–March 31 for the following academic year.
https://awcstockholm.org/about/scholarship/The Norway-America Association
The purpose of the scholarships is to provide financial support for Americans to study in Norway. By supporting post-graduate study or research in areas of mutual importance to Norway and the United States we hope to bring the two countries closer. Applicant must be an American citizen, planning to study/or currently studying in Norway. Scholarships are only for full time graduate level studies, both exchange and whole degree in Norway.
https://noram.no/en/scholarship-americans/Sons of Norway
The Sons of Norway Foundation awards approximately 25 scholarships to promising students each year. These programs promote cultural exchange and support higher education to help students follow their dreams.
https://www.sofn.com/foundation/scholarships/South Korea
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) Program
The Exchange Student Support Program offers financial support for selected international exchange students at partner universities in Korea. The grants cover the expenses for accommodation, transportation, and insurance.
http://www.niied.go.kr/user/nd96422.doTaiwan
Study in Taiwan
Database of scholarships for students who want to study in Taiwan.
https://www.studyintaiwan.org/Turkey
Turkish Coalition of America
The Turkish Coalition of America provides up to 100 scholarships per year for students of the following backgrounds: African American, Armenian American, Bosnian American, Filipino American, Hispanic American, Macedonian American, Native American. These scholarships are awarded to eligible undergraduate and graduate students who have been accepted to a language program or university study abroad program in Turkey, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), or Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).
http://www.tc-america.org/scholarships/minority.htmUnited Kingdom
Association of American Study Abroad Programmes United Kingdom (AASAP/UK)
In 2012 AASAP/UK launched the Lord Acton Memorial Scholarship for study abroad students coming to the UK. Lord Acton was AASAP/UK’s first Honorary President, serving in this capacity from 2006 until his untimely death in 2010. His professional career included work as a banker, barrister, human rights campaigner, writer and politician. He sat in the House of Lords as both a life and hereditary peer on the Labour benches. He was a champion of international educational and cultural exchange and offered invaluable assistance and guidance to AASAP/UK.
http://www.aasapuk.org/scholarships.phpBritish American Chamber of Commerce (BACC) - Study in the UK
For undergraduate students planning a semester or short-term study in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales.
Award Amount: $2,500-$3,500
Deadline: Between March 1 and March 31
Contact: The Office of Global Education at EdAbroad@kent.edu
http://www.loxleypurse.org/BUTEX Scholarship
Each year, BUTEX (British Universities Transatlantic Exchange Association) awards a number of scholarships to students studying abroad for either a semester or for a whole academic year. The value of each scholarship is £500 and will be paid to the winners once they have arrived and registered at their host university. The Scholarship is open to all undergraduate students who are affiliated to a BUTEX Full Member institution.
https://www.butex.ac.uk/scholarships/Chevening Awards
Chevening is the UK Government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organizations, Chevening offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British embassies and high commissions throughout the world. Chevening Awards are aimed at graduates who have already acquired some work experience.
https://www.chevening.org/Marshall Scholarship
Graduate scholarship for post-undergraduate students wanting to study at a U.K. institution in any field of study.
Annual Amount: Varies
Deadline: October
GPA: Undergraduate 3.7+
Class Standing: Current and incoming Master’s students
http://www.marshallscholarship.org/North America Wales Foundation
The Foundation provides scholarships and bursaries to recipients whose applications promote cultural or educational links between Wales and north America.
https://nawalesfoundation.org/index.htmlScotland’s Saltire Scholarships
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships is a program of scholarships offered by the Scottish Government in collaboration with Scottish universities in the areas of science, technology, creative industries, healthcare and medical sciences, and renewable and clean energy. The program offers up to 50 awards, each worth £8000, towards tuition fees for any one year of full-time study on a postgraduate master’s program at any of Scotland’s higher education institutions. Scholarships are available to citizens of the following countries: Canada, China (including Hong Kong), India, Japan, Pakistan and USA.
https://www.scotland.org/study/saltire-scholarships