External Scholarships for Study Abroad

There are many different opportunities out there for scholarships and grants provided by independent organizations.

Full List of Scholarships/Grants

AASAP/UK Lord Acton Memorial Scholarship

• Eligibility

  • Full-time, Undergraduate status at a university or college based in the United States
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Willingness to share their experiences abroad with the AASAP/UK community in person at the beginning and through a reflective written piece at the end of their study abroad experience

• Awards

  • Academic Year: £1,000
  • Semester: £500

*Applies to USAC, IES, API, Fordham programs in London only*

Academy of International Business- Southeast (AIBSE) and The Asia Institute Joint Scholarship

• Eligibility

  • Must be an International Business major
  • Application must be submitted jointly with student and faculty advisor
  • Participate in any of the following program types
    • Short-term faculty-led program (10 days – 8 weeks)
    • Semester or full year study abroad program
    • International internship (6 weeks minimum)
    • International scholarly research (4 weeks minimum)

• Award: $1,000

African American Linguists (AAL) Scholarship

• Eligibility

  • Must be an African American/Black student
  • Majoring or minoring in a world language
  • Must have a 3.0 average in the major or minor

• Award: $700 or varies

AlltheRooms - Room to Travel – Study Abroad Scholarship

• Eligibility

  • 600-800 word essay in PDF
  • Must be enrolled at an accredited U.S. university
  • In your essay, please include your name, email address, and university you’re currently enrolled in

• Award: $1,000

Boren Scholarship

• Eligibility

  • Must be applying to a program outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
  • Summer Sessions are limited to Engineering and Science Majors
  • Must agree to the NSEP service agreement

• Award

  • Academic Year: Up to $20,000
  • Semester: Up to $10,000
  • Summer*:  Up to $8,000 (*special initiative for STEM students only; 8 weeks minimum)

*Required Loyola University Chicago campus review process. All applicants must contact the Loyola University Chicago Fellowship Office in order to apply*

Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan

• Eligibility

  • Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study are eligible and Japanese language study is not a prerequisite
  • Must be U.S. citizens
  • Must be enrolled as undergraduates in a college or university in the United States before and during the time they are studying abroad
  • Study in Japan must last for at least 3 months and must earn credit that will transfer to their home campus in the US

• Awards

  • Academic Year: $4,000
  • Semester: $2,500

*Students studying in Japan on summer programs are not eligible to apply.*

R. Harper Brown Scholarship for study in Scotland

• Eligibility

  • Must study in Scotland
  • Scholastic achievement
  • Preference given to:
    • Potential for future activities that would make contribution to the CHICAGO SCOTS
    • Applicants who reside within 100 miles of the greater Chicago area 
    • Members of the CHICAGO SCOTS, their children and grandchildren

• Award: Varies

Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship

• Eligibility

  • Must conduct work (internship, service-learning, research, volunteer work) in a foreign country related to the mandate of UNESCO – using education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and/or communication and information to build strong ties among nations.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible for foreign travel
  • Must be at least 18 years old and not older than 25 at the time of application
  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university in the United States
  • Possible programs include: Loyola's Vietnam Center; SIT programs; Marquette U. Cape Town; Casa Bayanihan, the Philippines; Casa de la Solidaridad, El Salvador; La Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Santiago, Chile

• Awards: $2,500 (average award)

British Transatlantic Exchange Association (BUTEX) Scholarship

• Eligibility

  • Must be a semester or academic year program in the UK
  • Must be participating on a direct-enroll program in a UK university that is affiliated with BUTEX. This list can be found here

• Award: £500

Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Foundation Scholarship

• Eligibility

  • Full-time undergraduates or graduate students
  • Majoring in a STEM or Health field of study
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA
  • Exhibit leadership skills and are involved in community service activities
  • Qualified applicants must be African-American or black students
  • Live or go to school in a CBC Member district
  • Demonstrate financial need

• Award: $2,000

 CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

• Eligibility

  • U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
  • Currently/planning to be enrolled in the upcoming academic year as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student
  • Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities
  • Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students

• Award: Varies ($400 - $8,200)

 CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship

• Eligibility

  • U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
  • Currently/planning to be enrolled in the upcoming academic year as a full-time undergraduate student (students pursuing a graduate degree in the fall are ineligible)
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Pursuing a major and career in a performing art
  • Exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities
  • Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students

• Award: $3,000

The Ashley Soulé Conroy Foundation Scholarship 

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

• Eligibility

  • Must be planning to study in Germany for a year and engage in research or local internships
  • Must have a research proposal

• Award: Monthly stipend of €650; Health, accident and liability insurance; Travel allowance

Davis-Putter Scholarship

• Eligibility

  • Active in movements for social and economic justice
  • Need-based
  • Possible programs include: Casa Bayanihan; Casa de la Solidaridad; Marquette South Africa

• Award: Up to $10,000

Diversity Abroad Scholarships

• All Scholarships

  • Economically disadvantaged students, first-generation, students with disabilities and ethnic and racially diverse students are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Summer Scholarships

  • Eligibility

    • Must be full-time undergraduates
    • Minimum 2.75 GPA
    • Be willing to share their experiences abroad with the DiversityAbroad.com community via articles, student story, and country guide submissions and participate in the DiversityAbroad.com community

  • Award: $1,000

• Diversity Abroad and CISI Planning Scholarship

  • Eligibility

    • Must demonstrate financial need (as demonstrated by your FAFSA)
    • Must be a freshman, sophomore, or junior at the time of application
    • Preference given to students who have not studied abroad before

  • Award: $1,500

• Overseas Ambassador Program

  • Eligibility

    • You are currently enrolled full-time at your college or university based in the United States or a recent graduate (1-3 years out)
    • You will participate in a semester or year long study, intern, volunteer, or teach abroad program
    • Minimum 2.75 GPA
    • Energetic, creative and have a passion for international engagement
    • Leader on campus and in your community
    • Committed to challenging stereotypes and leading a dialogue that promotes positive social change
    • Possess strong writing skills and social media presence

  • Award: $500

 Explore the World Travel Scholarship

• Eligibility

  • Be a current Pell Grant recipient, former Pell Grant recipient, or have a current income level does not exceed 300% of poverty line
  • Must live in one of the following metropolitan areas (see website for list)
  • Have a strong desire and motivation to experience other people and cultures through international travel
  • Plan on travelling abroad within the next 6 months that incorporates volunteerism or service learning

• Award: $2,000

Freeman- ASIA

• Eligibility

  • U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
  • Must currently receive need-based financial aid or demonstrate a verifiable need for financial assistance to participate in the proposed study abroad program
  • Minimum 2.8 GPA
  • 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
  • Programs that are language-intensive
  • Program Length: minimum of 8 weeks for a summer term, 10 weeks for a quarter term, and 12 weeks for a semester term
  • Must have little or no previous experience in the country in which he or she plans to study
  • Must submit a good service proposal that gives back and promotes study abroad in Asia back on campus.

• Awards

  • Academic Year: Up to $7,000
  • Semester: Up to $5,000
  • Summer:  Up to $3,000

* Deadlines for winter/spring and summer vary*

**Previous Freeman-ASIA scholarship winners are not eligible**

The French Embassy Benjamin Franklin - Generation Study Abroad Scholarship

Fund for Education Abroad

• Eligibility

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. (as of May 2015, we welcome applications from DACA students)
  • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or university in the U.S.
  • Study abroad program must be eligible for credit at the student’s educational institution
  • Study abroad program must include at least 4 weeks (30 days) in country/countries
  • For Vietnam Applicants: Check out the Hiliary Echo Douglas Memorial Scholarship!

• Awards

  • Academic Year: Up to $10,000
  • Semester: $5,000 (fall/spring)
  • Summer: prorated by no. of weeks, minimum $1,250

*FEA also offers dedicated scholarships to students who, in addition to meeting general eligibility requirements, also meet select demographic, regional, or semester criteria. See website for more information*

Generation Study Abroad New Zealand Excellence and Travel Awards

• Eligibility

  • Must be a US citizen or hold US Resident status
  • Currently enrolled in at least Sophomore year at a tertiary institution in the United States of America
  • Enrolled at a New Zealand university or ITP through a Study Abroad programme
  • 18 years or above at the time of application
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Awards

  • Education New Zealand Study Abroad Travel Awards (ENZTA): $2,000 to help students fund their flight to New Zealand
  • Generation Study Abroad New Zealand Universities Excellence Awards (NZUEA): $500 for study at one of the eight New Zealand universities
  • Generation Study Abroad New Zealand Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics Excellence Awards (NZITPEA): $500 for study at participating institutes of technology and polytechnics

Gilman Scholarship

Loyola University Chicago students are eligible to receive a Gilman Incentive Grant (GIG)

• Eligibility

  • Be a citizen of the United States
  • Must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant
  • Must be studying in host country for at least 4 consecutive weeks
  • * Deadlines for winter/spring and summer vary*

• Award: $5,000

  • Additional $3000 for critical need language study (*Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, Urdu)
  • **Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need.**

Go Overseas Scholarships

• #GoStudyIreland

  • Eligibility

    • Must be an undergraduate student studying in Ireland

  • Award: $15,000

• Study Abroad in New Zealand Scholarship

  • Eligibility

    • Must study abroad in New Zealand
    • Undergraduate and graduate students welcome to apply

  • Award: $15,000 + Free Roundtrip Airfare

• Study and Intern Abroad Scholarship

  • Eligibility

    • Must be planning on studying or interning abroad
    • Must submit a photo essay

  • Award: $500

GotChosen Social Network Scholarship

• Eligibility

  • Open to both US and international students
  • Must create an original post on any channel. The post must be on topic within its channel

• Award: $10,000 towards educational expenses

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

• Eligibility

  • Must be of Hispanic Heritage
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA)
  • Complete FAFSA or state based (ex. Dream Act) financial aid application (if applicable)

• Award: $500 - $5,000

 Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) Scholarships

• Italian Language Scholarship

  • Eligibility

    • At least one Italian or Italian-American grandparent
    • Junior or senior standing-majoring or minoring in Italian language studies

• General Study Scholarship

  • Eligibility

    • At least one Italian or Italian-American grandparent

• Awards: Varies (generally $4,000 to $25,000)

*Previous Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) scholarship winners are not eligible*

Corinne Jeannine Shillings Foundation Scholarships

• Academic Scholarship to Study a Foreign Language
  

  • Eligibility

    • Must be a Silver or Gold Girl Scout.
    • Must have a 3.0 GPA in Foreign language major/minor
    • To renew: must maintain an overall B average

  • Award: $1,500 per year * Scholarship may be renewed 3 times

• Scholarship to Study abroad
  

  • Eligibility

    • Must be a Silver or Gold Girl Scout
    • All majors/minors welcome
    • Minimum 3.0 GPA

  • Award: $1,000

Summit Global Education

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• Eligibility

  • Only open to legal residents of the US
  • Must be currently enrolled and active students at an undergraduate or graduate institution at the time of submission

• Award: up to $2,000 of flight costs

Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship

• Eligibility

  • Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or currently studying in the US on a student visa
  • Be a full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing at a four-year, degree-granting college or university in the U.S
  • Have applied to or been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by your college or university

• Award: $1,000 +  Outpacker Backpack

University Language Services

Take a photo that captures what you learned (or want to learn) from studying abroad, write a short description of 100-200 words

Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) Study Abroad Scholarships for American Students of Minority and Heritage Communities

•  Eligibility

  • U.S. citizens or permanent residents
  • Of African, Armenian, Bosnian, Filipino, Hispanic/Latino, Macedonian, or Native American descent
  • Enrolled full-time and in good standing at an accredited U.S. college or university
  • Accepted into a language program or study abroad program at a university in Turkey, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, or Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Willing to share your experiences in Turkey with your peers and the TCA community – especially via TCA's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TurkishCoalitionofAmerica

• Award: Up to $2,000

Weekend Student Adventures' (WSA) Cultural Bridge Scholarship

• Eligibility

  • U.S Citizen currently enrolled as an undergraduate in the US (submissions accepted from valid .edu addresses only)
  • Has already accepted or applied to study abroad in Europe (proof required)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Award: up to $500

WSA Europe will award scholarships based on financial need, passion, and merit