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There are many resources to find scholarships that can be applied to your study abroad program. First be sure to explore the many UCEAP Scholarships available to you. Other study abroad scholarships and funding may also be available from your campus, community organizations, companies or your host institution. Be resourceful in your pursuit of other funding sources. In addition to UCEAP scholarships, funding may also be available from your host institution and other public and private organizations. After you've been accepted for a UCEAP study abroad program, contact your host institution to inquire about additional scholarship opportunities.
Talk to your campus advisor and use the websites below to investigate your scholarship options.
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Study Abroad Scholarships (Non-UCEAP Affiliated)
Scholarships Available for Multiple Countries
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
This congressionally funded program annually provides more than 2,300 scholarships of up to $8,000 each for US undergraduate students receiving federal Pell Grant funding. The program aims to diversify the kinds of students who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. In 2012-13, Gilman Scholarships worth over $750,000 total were awarded to 194 UCEAP participants. Applications are accepted two times per year. Learn more about the Gilman Scholarship Program.
Boren Awards for International Study
These awards, funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), focus on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to US national security, broadly defined. Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to US undergraduate students to study abroad; Boren Fellowships provide up to $24,000 for US graduate students to study overseas. Learn more about Boren Awards.
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Diversity Abroad.com Scholarhip
Diversity Abroad, in cooperation with the AIFS Foundation, will offer $500 scholarships for summer 2013 and fall 2013 study abroad. Five scholarships are available for the summer, and five are available for the fall. Economically disadvantaged students, first-generation, students with disabilities and ethnic and racial diverse students are strongly encouraged to apply. Find out more.
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA)
Freeman-ASIA provides financial support to American undergraduates with demonstrated financial need to study abroad for academic credit during the summer, semester, or academic year in one of 15 countries/regions in East and Southeast Asia. Eligible countries are Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, & Vietnam. Award amounts vary from $3,000–7,000 depending on the length of study. The program’s goal is to increase the number of Americans with firsthand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures. Find out more.
Fund for Education Abroad
The Fund for Education Abroad provides general scholarships of up to $10,000 each, and two dedicated scholarships: the Hiliary Echo Douglas Memorial Scholarship, which awards up to $5,000 to a student demonstrating a love of Vietnam and other cultures, and the Rainbow Scholarship for LGBT students studying abroad. Scholarships are awarded with a preference to underrepresented students in study abroad programs, including minorities, science and technology majors and those choosing to study in non-traditional countries. Learn more about the Fund for Education Abroad.
Hostelling InternationalThe Los Angeles Council of Hostelling International USA awards an annual travel grant of $1,000 to support world exploration and experiential learning. Applicants must be between 17 and 26 years of age and live in the greater Los Angeles area (including Santa Barbara and Ventura counties). Find out more.
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
The society's Scholar Abroad program offers members one $5,000 scholarship each fall and spring semester and one $2,500 scholarship for the summer term. Find out more.
Pimsleur Approach Study Abroad Scholarship
This scholarship provides an award of $1,000 to support study abroad for US college students. Find out more.
Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundation supports students studying in any country where there are Rotary Clubs. Contact your local Rotary club to learn more about Rotary's scholarship opportunities.
Country-Specific Scholarships
Botswana
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
China
Chinese Ministry of Education Scholarships
The Chinese government provides scholarships for US students to study at many of the country's top universities. They are offered by the China Scholarship Council under the U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE). These scholarships cover all in-country costs, including tuition, housing and an appropriate stipend. Find out more.
Germany
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarship to GermanyThe publicly funded German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers a wide range of funding opportunities to support undergraduates and graduates studying at German universities. Each year, DAAD provides financial support to more than 55,000 people. The program aims to promote international academic relations and cooperation. Find out more.
Israel
Study in Israel.org List
Study In Israel.org has a list of airfare and tuition scholarships from $400 - $21,000 available for study in Israel. Find out more.
Japan
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
The US-Japan Bridging Foundation awards 50 scholarships annually to US undergraduate students to study for one semester or academic year in Japan. The scholarships provide up to $4,000 for travel and living expenses. Find out more.
Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships
Several different kinds of scholarships are offered by the Japanese government for international students studying in Japan. Students holding Japanese passports are not eligible for these scholarships. Find out more.
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) ScholarshipsJASSO offers scholarships for international students who are accepted by a Japanese university, junior college or college of technology. Find out more.
Morgan Stanley Scholarships for Study in JapanMorgan Stanley Japan offers two $7,500 scholarships to US students with an interest in policy, economics, or international finance who will study abroad in Japan. The scholarships are co-sponsored by the US-Japan Bridging Foundation and the American Association of Teachers of Japanese. Find out more.
Russia
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Sweden
American Women’s Club in SwedenThe American Women’s Club in Sweden annually awards a travel grant to an American woman studying in Sweden. Find out more.
Standard Filter Corporation: Swedish Educational and Cultural HonorariumThis honorarium is offered to students studying in Sweden (and to students studying Swedish educational and cultural activities in the US) and provides one $4,400 award annually, although in exceptional cases, the amount may be split between two equally worthy applicants. Find out more.
Taiwan
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Tanzania
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
United Kingdom (England & Scotland)
AASAP Lord Acton Memorial Scholarship
BUTEX North American Scholarship ProgramThe British Universities Transatlantic Exchange Association (BUTEX) awards scholarships to undergraduates from the USA or Canada to study at a BUTEX-affiliated UK university for a semester or year. Scholarships provide £500. Find out more.
Snowdon Awards Scheme for Students with DisabilitiesThis program provides funding for students with a physical or sensory disability who are studying at a college or university in the UK. Grants of up to £2,500 are awarded to help cover disability-related costs. Find out more. In recognition and celebration of its long association with the University of California, Pembroke College, Cambridge, UK is pleased to announce the creation of six $1,000 scholarships available to current UC undergraduates wishing to participate in the 2013 Pembroke-King’s Programme (PKP). Applications will be assessed according to academic merit. Vietnam
Fund for Education Abroad
The Fund for Education Abroad provides general scholarships of up to $10,000 each, and two dedicated scholarships: the Hiliary Echo Douglas Memorial Scholarship, which awards up to $5,000 to a student demonstrating a love of Vietnam and other cultures, and the Rainbow Scholarship for LGBT students studying abroad. Scholarships are awarded with a preference to underrepresented students in study abroad programs, including minorities, science and technology majors and those choosing to study in non-traditional countries. Learn more about the Fund for Education Abroad.
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Resources on Your Campus
Other study abroad scholarships and funding may be available from your campus, so check the scholarship information provided by your campus EAP office:
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