Q: Is study abroad affordable?
A: Definitely! Depending on where you choose to study, it can cost less to be abroad than to be at UC for a comparable period of time. You may use financial aid to fund approved academic programs abroad, and special study abroad scholarships are also available, whether or not you are a financial aid recipient.
Q: Does UCEAP offer scholarships?
A: Yes, UCEAP gives out dozens of study abroad scholarships worth a total of $700,000 each year, including $500,000 in new scholarships that will be awarded annually for three years beginning in 2012-2013. Most provide $3,000 for year-long study abroad programs, $2,000 for semester/quarter study, or $1,000 for summer programs.
Q: Do I have to qualify for financial aid to be considered for a UCEAP Scholarship?
A: No. Although we do award scholarships specifically to students who qualify for financial aid, UCEAP offers many other kinds of scholarships that aren't need-based.
Q: Who is eligible for a UCEAP Scholarship?
A: Some UCEAP scholarships are offered to specific categories of students, such as transfer students, veterans, students with financial need, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) majors and students attending a second UCEAP program. Others are offered for particular kinds of study abroad programs and destinations, such as year-long programs, STEM programs, language and culture programs, programs in countries where relatively few people study abroad ("non-traditional destinations"), and programs designated as "Special Program Opportunities". To find out which UCEAP Scholarships you might qualify for, click here to see the eligibility criteria for all the scholarships we offer, together with application requirements and deadlines.
Q: What's the deadline for scholarship applications?
A: Applications for most UCEAP Scholarships are due by
March 29, 2012 at 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) for summer, fall and year-long study abroad programs. The only exceptions are applications for
Duttenhaver and Dan Wise Scholarships, which must be submitted by
March 5, 2012 for study abroad programs beginning this fall.
Q: How do I apply for a UCEAP Scholarship?
A: UCEAP is launching a streamlined online application system, which will be available from
March 5, 2012. You'll only need to submit a single online application to be considered for multiple UCEAP Scholarships, and you'll be able to upload documents such as transcripts and letters of recommendation. Online applications are required for all our scholarships except the Duttenhaver and Dan Wise Scholarships
—for more information on those awards,
click here.
Q: Can I apply for multiple scholarships?
A: Yes. You can apply for more than one UCEAP Scholarship, although you will not be awarded more than one. Check with other scholarship programs in case they have restrictions on you accepting their scholarship if you receive other awards. Advise your Financial Aid office of all scholarships you receive.
Q: Where do I start looking for other non-UCEAP scholarships for my study abroad program?
A: Start with your campus study abroad office for great information about campus and national awards, and look through our list of non-UCEAP scholarships. Other resources include:
Q: Can I apply for non-study abroad scholarships for my study abroad program?
A: Yes, don’t limit your search to only study abroad-related scholarships and grants. Many general scholarships and grants can also be applied to study abroad.
Q: I have questions about UCEAP Scholarships. Who can I contact?
A: Send us an email at scholarships@eap.ucop.edu.