General Scholarships AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships and Grants Over $800,000 is given to deserving students for both semester and summer programs by the American Institute for Foreign Study. ● Level: Undergrad ● Award: $200 ­ $1,000 ● Requirements: Varies by award ● Deadlines: Varies ● How to apply: Varies, several through online application Berbeco Senior Research Fellowship​
­ For college juniors who are conducting study or research outside of the United States during the summer. Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program Provides awards for US undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2­year or 4­year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. Based on financial need. Sponsored by the US Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. ● Level: Undergrad ● Award: Up to $5,000 (plus additional bonus funds available to Gilman Scholarship recipients only) ● Requirements: Must receive the Pell Grant. The student's chosen program must meet the Gilman Program's eligibility criteria. ● Deadline: October 6, 2015 ● How to apply: Submission of an online application and certification from the student's study abroad and financial aid advisor British Marshall Scholarship​
­For student studying in the UK, year long programs. Critical Language Scholarships The CLS Program is a U.S. government interagency effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. ● Level: Undergrad, Graduate ● Award: Varies ● Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen who has completed at least one academic year at an institution. ● Deadline: November 23, 2015 ● How to apply: Online application along with two letters of recommendation and a copy of your transcripts. Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation Travel Study Awards through the CJS foundation are available to Silver or Gold Award Girl Scouts who plan to study abroad. ● Level: Undergrad ● Award: $1,000 ● Requirements: A current or former girl scout. Must have 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or 4.0 on a 5.0 scale. ● Deadline: December 4, 2015 ● How to apply: Complete the application, obtain a letter of recommendation from a Girl Scout staff member or volunteer, and submit an essay. Glimpse Correspondents Programs The Glimpse Foundation and The National Geographic Society seek talented writers, photographers, and filmmakers to record their experiences studying abroad. ● Level: Undergrad ● Award: Save $600 from one of their courses Global Studies Foundation Student Grant The CLS Program is a U.S. government interagency effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. ● Level: Undergrad ● Award: Varies ● Requirements: U.S. citizen who is attending an accredited secondary or postsecondary institution. Strong academic performance is essential to be considered. ● Deadlines: July 1st, 2015 ● How to apply: To apply, you must submit an application that includes your school transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a resume, official endorsement from your study abroad program, and a letter describing how the grant will benefit you and others (upon your return). Go Overseas Study & Intern Abroad Scholarship Go Overseas offers a bi­annual scholarship to students who are planning on studying or interning abroad. Applicants must submit a photo essay and quick survey to enter. The award of $500, to go to any part of your study or intern abroad trip, is given to the most creative entrant. Read our full list of ​
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to get ahead of the crowd! ● Level: Undergrad and graduate students ● Award: $500 ● Requirements: You must be enrolled full­time at an institution based in the U.S. ● Deadline: June 1st, 2016 ● How to apply: Online Application Health Care Navigator​
­ Summer business internship for students who are African American/Black; must be a college junior. Hispanic Scholarship Fund​
­ Undergraduate students of hispanic heritage. Merit­based scholarships. John T. Petters Scholarship Scholarship awards for students interested in international business with diverse backgrounds looking to study abroad as part of their degree plan. ● Level: Undergrad ● Award: Up to $5,000 Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation​
­ For the children of military parents who currently serve or served in the Marines. National Security Education Program / David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships: Scholarships to support U.S. undergraduate students participating in study abroad programs in world regions critical to US interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Middle East), in exchange for a commitment to seek work in the federal government. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. ● Level: Undergrad ● Award: $2,500 ­ $20,000 ● Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen who has not yet completed their undergraduate degree. ● Deadline: February 9, 2016 ● How to apply: Online application which requires two essays and two letters of recommendation. NSEP Boren Scholarship The Language Flagship offers the Boren Scholarship once a year to undergraduate students to study languages that are underrepresented in areas critical to U.S. interests.The Language Flagship also offers a limited Number of fellowships to qualified American students interested in receiving financial support to participate in one of the Graduate Flagship Programs in Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, and Persian. ● Level: Undergraduate ● Award: Varies ● Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen who has not yet completed their undergraduate degree. ● Deadline: February 9, 2016 ● How to apply: Online application which requires two essays and two letters of recommendation. Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Scholarships The national honor society for foreign language students awards scholarships for undergraduate study in programs abroad to its members. ●
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Level: Undergrad Award: $1000 Requirements: Have a 3.75 GPA at an institution with an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter. Deadline: 2016 dates have yet to be announced. How to apply: Online Application. Rhodes Scholarship​
­ For senior level undergraduate students. Robert B. Bailey Scholarship The Robert B. Bailey Scholarship is intended to promote the participation in CIEE's International Study Programs of individuals or members of groups that have traditionally been underrepresented in study abroad, especially ethnic minority students. Applicants are asked to specify the group to which they belong and which they believe to be underrepresented in study abroad. Applications are reviewed based upon the information provided including financial need, academic achievement, the Personal Statement essay, and recommendations. As part of the scholarship essay, students should also explain how membership in that group factored into the decision to choose the program/destination of study. Additionally, the personal statement should address how the applicant plans to integrate the international experience into future academic, community, professional, and extra­curricular activities. ● Level: All ● Award: Up to $2,000 per student. ● Requirements: CIEE program participants ● How to apply: Online application, includes an essay. Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships The Rotary Club offers 3 different types of scholarship: Academic Year Ambassadorial Scholarships for 1 year of study abroad, Multi­Year Ambassadorial Scholarships for 2 years of degree­oriented study abroad, and Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships for 3 or 6 months of language study and cultural immersion abroad. Applicants must be a citizen of a country that has Rotary Clubs and must have completed at least 2 years of college­level coursework or equivalent professional experience before commencing their scholarship studies. ● Level: Undergrad or graduate ● Award: $13,000 ­ $25,000 Scholarships for Military Children Program​
­ Full­time undergraduate students who are the children of active duty service men and women. Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship​
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. USAC Scholarships USAC awards more than $350,000 in scholarships each year to help students with their study abroad expenses. They have a variety of scholarships available for students enrolled in USAC programs, including general study abroad, Member University, and site/project specific scholarships. ● Award: Varies ● Requirements: Must be used on a USAC program