SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR STUDENTS PLANNING TO STUDY ABROAD
There are a limited number of special scholarships available to support students who plan to study
abroad in Spring 2016. Most scholarships are competitive and application deadline dates are
strictly followed (and coming up soon). Read scholarship announcements for eligibility and
application requirements.
The Brian Lacey ’72 International Fellowship in Social Justice
The Brian Lacey International Fellowship in Social Justice is designed to encourage and honor
students who have demonstrated superior academic achievement as well as a dedication to a
deeper understanding of issues of social justice. This award is intended to recognize students who
show initiative, imagination and motivation to apply their academic skills to the betterment of
humanity. The fellowship will be offered twice annually (award amount each semester is $2,500) to
assist semester-long study-abroad students whose program of study includes a significant
component of scholarship focusing on issues of economic, political, and social justice, and/or
community service.
Application deadline for Spring 2016 study abroad: Monday, October 19, 2015
See attached scholarship announcement
The Marta Umanzor Study Abroad Scholarship
The Marta Umanzor Study Abroad Scholarship Fund has been established to honor the legacy of
Professor Marta Umanzor for her skills as a teacher of the Spanish language. The $500 scholarship
encourages and supports Spanish majors and minors studying abroad in Spanish-speaking
countries in Latin America. Preference will be given to a student participating in a study abroad
program with a community engaged learning component.
Application deadline: Monday, October 19, 2015
See attached scholarship announcement. Email the Study Abroad Office to request an application
form ([email protected]).
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
The Gilman Scholarship Program was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of
2000. The scholarship is for U.S. undergraduate students receiving Federal Pell Grant funding who
plan to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. The on-line application for Spring 2016
study abroad programs is now open. Details available at:
http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program
Application deadline: Tuesday, October 6, 2015
(Advise the Study Abroad Office of your intent to apply for this scholarship)
Program Provider Scholarships
Many study abroad program providers offer scholarships to qualified applicants participating in
their programs. Refer to provider websites for information on eligibility requirements, application
materials and deadline dates. Scholarships are competitive and applicants must submit completed
application materials by the stated deadline date in order to receive full consideration. Additional
study abroad scholarship information and opportunities are often provided on these sites.
Academic Programs International (API)
http://www.apistudyabroad.com/students/scholarships/
Alliance for Global Education
http://www.allianceglobaled.org/finances/alliance-scholarships
American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
http://www.aifsabroad.com/scholarships.asp
Antioch Education Abroad (AEA)
http://www.antioch.edu/aea/apply/scholarships-and-financial-aid/
Arcadia University, The College of Global Education
http://studyabroad.arcadia.edu/how-to-apply/scholarships-financial-aid/
Boston University Study Abroad
http://www.bu.edu/abroad/apply-go/finances-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/non-bostonuniversity-students/
College Year in Athens (CYA)
http://www.cyathens.org/109/1/scholarships_info/
Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS)
http://disabroad.org/application-and-fees/scholarships/
SEA Semester (Sea Education Association, Woods Hole, MA)
http://www.sea.edu/admissions/scholarships_and_deadlines
The School for Field Studies (SFS)
http://www.fieldstudies.org/admissions/scholarships
SIT Study Abroad
http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/scholarships.htm
Syracuse University Study Abroad
http://suabroad.syr.edu/finances/
Study Abroad Scholarship Databases
Institute of International Education – IIE Passport Study Abroad Funding
http://www.studyabroadfunding.org/
StudyAbroad.Com – Financial Aid Page
http://www.studyabroad.com/scholarships.aspx
NAFSA – U.S Study Abroad Scholarships and Grants List
http://www.nafsa.org/Explore_International_Education/For_Students/U_S__Study_Abroad_Scholar
ships_and_Grants_List/
Crowd-Source Funding
Crowd-Source Funding is become an increasingly popular way for students to help fund their
studies abroad. The list below is provided as a reference only, and does not constitute endorsement
of any particular on-line funding raising website.
www.fundmytravel.com x 9 Fundmytravel is an online platform where students can set up their very
own campaign for their trip, designate fees by amount as they coordinate with study materials,
international airfare, housing and program fees, the works. Once they set up a page they can begin
sharing it through Facebook, email and Twitter to their various networks of friends and family members.
Even if their friends can't donate a minimal 10 dollars, they can support their classmate by sharing the
campaign out to their own networks.
www.gofundme.com x 5 A personal online fundraising website for individuals, groups & organizations.
GoFundMe allows you to raise money online for just about any idea, event, project or cause your family,
friends & personal contacts might believe in.
http://www.indiegogo.com/ x5
At Indiegogo, creating a campaign is simple. Tell people what you are doing, how they can help and
what unique perks they'll get for becoming contributors. You keep 100% ownership of your campaign
and you don't owe us a cent until you raise money. Our customer happiness team is here to make sure
you have the support you need any time of day.
http://www.projecttravel.com/ x 5
Project Travel enables students and program participants to raise money and support for study, intern,
volunteer, teach, service-learning, au pair, and faculty led programs through our online peer-funding
platform.
www.kickstarter.com x 4 Project creators set a funding goal and deadline. If people like a project, they
can pledge money to make it happen. Funding on Kickstarter is all-or-nothing — projects must reach
their funding goals to receive any money. All-or-nothing funding might seem scary, but it’s amazingly
effective in creating momentum and rallying people around an idea. To date, an impressive 44% of
projects have reached their funding goals.
https://mytab.co/
myTab's a social travel gift card. A place that you can save travel cash and shout, 'Put it on myTab' so
friends & family contribute towards your trip. Then simply use your funds towards your dream trip
within myTab. There are no restrictions because we have thousands of flights and hotels by our travel
partners! And the more you fund your travels, we then throw out bids to airlines & hotels who want to
give you a brilliant deal. The larger your funds grow, the lower an exclusive deal we negotiate.
http://www.goennounce.com/static/study-abroad#.UZ5yKJVjD0c
If you need a little financial help with a new school expense or academic goal, create a Mission to
fundraise online. We give you all the tools to share it with your entire social network. Supporters can
donate any amount of money to help and you have instant access to every $ as it comes in. It's free to
get started and you will be amazed what you will accomplish.