Boren Scholarships – National Security Education Program (NSEP)
The NSEP program provides generous funding through the Boren Awards for undergraduate and graduates studying abroad in areas outside of Western Europe, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Students in fields of study critical to U.S. national security, such as engineering, and applied sciences, business and economics, international affairs, political, policy and social sciences, and health and law, are particularly encouraged to apply.
The NSEP-Boren Scholarship for Undergraduates Offers up to $10,000 for a semester or $20,000 for a full academic year for U.S. undergraduate students to become more proficient in the cultures and languages of world regions critical to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Interested applicants are required to schedule a meeting with the UW-Madison campus representative, Matthew Geisler (mdgeisler@studyabroad.wisc.edu), prior to submitting their application. The UW-Madison campus deadline is November 15th for the next academic year. Further information is available on the website for these Boren Awards.
The Bridging Scholarship Program for study in Japan
The United States - Japan Bridging Foundation offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. Funding from private foundations and major U.S. corporations has made it possible for ATJ to award 60-100 scholarships to assist students with the travel and living expenses they will incur while studying abroad in Japan for a semester or an academic year.
Typically, Bridging Scholarship recipients receive a stipend of $2,500 (for students on semester-long programs) or $4,000 (for students on academic year programs). Students studying in Japan on summer programs are not eligible to apply. The deadline for applications for fall and spring semester students typically is in April of the previous academic year.
BUTEX Scholarship
The British Universities Transatlantic Exchange Association (BUTEX) awards several generous £500 scholarships annually to students studying abroad for a semester or academic year in the United Kingdom. Applications are typically accepted January through May 31 for the following academic year. The award is distributed to winners after they have arrived and registered at their host university. Visit the BUTEX website for the application form and complete instructions.
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) awards scholarships to students studying abroad on a CIEE program. Eligibility requirements, application information, and scholarship deadlines can be found on the CIEE Scholarship webpage. Typically, applications are due by April 1 for summer and fall programs or November 1 for spring programs. International Programs has CIEE affiliated programs in Barcelona, Seville, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, Moscow, London, Berlin, and Tokyo.
Foundation for Global Scholars
The Foundation for Global Scholars a non-profit organization whose mission is to create global citizens and leaders by assisting students in achieving their personal and professional goals of obtaining cultural and academic experiences abroad. The Foundation will support this mission by awarding scholarships to help enable students to obtain an international experience. Students who are from underrepresented populations in international education are a priority. Application details and deadlines are available on the Foundation’s website.
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. The program’s goal is to increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures.
Grant amounts are up to $3000 for summer and $5000 for a semester. Applicants must have little or no experience in the country in which he or she plans to study.
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.
From its inception in 2001, Freeman-ASIA has made study abroad in East and Southeast Asia possible for over 4,600 U.S. undergraduates from more than 600 institutions. With generous funding from the Freeman Foundation, the Institute of International Education (IIE) is grateful to have relaunched Freeman-ASIA in 2016.
Fund for Education Abroad
The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is committed to increasing the opportunities for dedicated American students to participate in high-quality, rigorous education abroad programs by reducing financial restrictions through the provision of grants and scholarships. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., and must plan to study abroad for a minimum of 4 weeks in country. Application details and deadlines are available on the FEA website.
In addition to the general FEA scholarships, there is a Rainbow Scholarship that will be awarded to a deserving LGBTQ student who aims to participate in a high-quality, rigorous education abroad program.
German Academic Exchange Service
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) offers various funding opportunities to undergraduate students. Grant recipients receive a monthly stipend and a lump sum payment to help defray travel expenses. The application deadline is at the end of January.
Gilman Scholarship Program
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad.
The Gilman Scholarship Program aims to support a diverse range of students who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but not limited to:
- Students with high financial need
- Students studying in non-traditional countries, especially those outside of Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand
- Students with diverse ethnic backgrounds
- Students with disabilities
Typically, the deadline for Fall and Summer study abroad falls around March 1, and the deadline for Spring study abroad falls around April 15. Complete information on applying and deadlines is available on the Gilman International Scholarship Program website.
Institute for International Education
The Institute for International Education (IIE) administers programs worldwide for students, educators and professionals from all sectors. Specifically IIE administers international exchange programs, scholarships and grants. For more information on all the services that IIE can provide please visit the IIE website.
The National Italian American Foundation
The National Italian American Foundation awards scholarships and grants to outstanding students on the basis of academic performance, field of study, career objectives, and the potential, commitment, and abilities applicants have demonstrated that would enable them to make significant contributions to their chosen field of study. Some scholarships are awarded based on financial need.
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi provides study abroad grants to its members in order to help them seek knowledge and experience in their academic field by studying abroad. Applications are typically due April 1. More information can be found on the Phi Kappa Phi website.
Rainbow Scholarship
The Rainbow Scholarship is offered up to $5,000 per semester. The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) awards funds to students planning to study abroad on academically rigorous programs with a strong preference for underrepresented students. The Rainbow Scholarship is awarded to a deserving LGBTQ student who aims to participate in an education abroad program. To apply for the Rainbow Scholarship students must apply for the general FEA scholarship and indicate in their application that they would also like to be considered for the Rainbow Scholarship.
Typically, students must submit an application by January for studying abroad the following summer, fall and spring (e.g. there is a January 2014 deadline for students studying abroad summer 2014, fall 2014, spring 2015).
More information can be found on the Fund for Education Abroad website.
University College Dublin Quinn School of Business Study Abroad Scholarship
Students who have been accepted to the University College Dublin (UCD) semester or summer programs are eligible for this scholarship. The scholarship will cover €1,000 for fall or spring semester and €500 for the summer internship program. After having been accepted to University College Dublin’s program and officially accepting their offer for participation, students will be able to apply through the UCD online portal. The scholarship will be awarded by UCD based on responses to the application questions.
