Study Abroad

DESCRIPTION:
Provides unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must commit to intensive study of foreign language while abroad.
• Must want to work in federal national security arena.
• In exchange for funding, Boren Scholars commit to working in the federal government (ex: Peace Corps) for at least one year after graduation.

SPECIFIC COUNTRY:
Argentina, Czech Rep, Egypt, Japan, Peru, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam

DEADLINE:
February 5, 2020

LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION:

https://www.borenawards.org/

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Preference given to applicants proposing overseas’ programs of at least 25 weeks (one academic year). Minimum duration is 12 weeks.
• STEM majors may propose programs of at least 8 weeks in summer.
• Gary Leising is the campus representative who can help you with your application for this scholarship.

DESCRIPTION:
The Gilman Scholarship Program broadens the student population that studies abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints.

REQUIREMENTS:
Students must receive Pell Grant

SPECIFIC COUNTRY:
Countries with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2, according to the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory System.

DEADLINE:
October 1, 2019 for spring 2020 travel. March 3, 2020 for summer and fall 2020 travel.

LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION:

https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/

DESCRIPTION:
The Fund for Education Abroad envisions a future in which any US Student who dreams of studying abroad will be able to participate. FEA is committed to increasing access to study abroad for all Americans, including first-generation college students and minority students in financial need. Awards range up to $5,000 dollars.

REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a US undergraduate student studying abroad at one of the many programs offered by Utica. Students must fill out the online application form, essay, financial aid form and recommendation letter.

SPECIFIC COUNTRY:
Any that are offered by UC

LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION:

http://fundforeducationabroad.org/

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
As an applicant for this particular scholarship, you are also considered for a number of other scholarships based on answers provided on your application.

DESCRIPTION:
Additional funding for students who are studying abroad in Asia or the Pacific Region.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be studying in the Asian Pacific region.
• Complete essay and send in unofficial transcript.

SPECIFIC COUNTRY:
Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Thailand, Vietnam

DEADLINE:
December 31st

LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION:

http://www.asia-pacificfoundation.org/Scholarship-Details.htm

DESCRIPTION:
A study abroad experience is a life changing one. By immersing yourself in a foreign culture, you learn new and different ways of living. You return home a little more knowledgeable and wiser than before. Your choice of destination matters. You may have to learn a new language, or not. The culture could be similar, or very different. You could make lifelong connections. What is your destination city and, of all possible choices, why there? If you win, you will receive a $2,000 cash prize to help fund your study abroad trip!

REQUIREMENTS:
Write a short (150-250 word essay) about why you chose your study abroad destination!

SPECIFIC COUNTRY:
Any

DEADLINE:
November 1st, 2019

LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION:

https://goodcolleges.online/study-abroad-award/

DESCRIPTION:
The Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship is awarded biannually to passionate students who want to explore the world. At Tortuga, our mission is to help you live on your terms, including students studying abroad. When customers purchase luggage from us for their trips, they are “paying it forward” by funding scholarships for students like you. If selected, students will win a $1,000 scholarship for studying abroad and a Tortuga travel backpack!

REQUIREMENTS:
A short essay response question of: “What do you hope to learn by experiencing another culture? How do you expect to apply these lessons when you return home?”

SPECIFIC COUNTRY:
Any UC program!

DEADLINE:
December 20th, 2019

LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION:

https://www.tortugabackpacks.com/pages/study-abroad-scholarship

DESCRIPTION:
The 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.

REQUIREMENTS:
Student must have at least a 2.8 GPA. Student must have little or no experience in country that they are studying abroad in. Student must be receiving need based financial aid. Student must complete service project at the end of their study abroad term or upon arrival back into the United States.

SPECIFIC COUNTRY:
Must be studying abroad in an East or Southeast Asian country (Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam)

DEADLINE:
Closed for spring 2020. Applications for AY 20-21 will open in early 2020.

LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION:

www.iie.org/Freeman-ASIA

IAU Scholarships - Semester, Summer, January

Presidential Scholarship - Awarded to students with exceptional academic ability who also have demonstrated outstanding out-of-classroom and co-curricular involvement and leadership. Students applying for this scholarship must have a 3.5 GPA or higher. Selected recipients receive up to $5,000 each semester. Summer and January term recipients receive up to $2,500.

Dean’s Scholarship - Awarded to students with consistent outstanding academic achievement. Students applying for this scholarship must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Selected recipients receive up to $2,500 each semester. Awards range from $500 to $1,500 each summer and January term.

Program-Specific Scholarships

• Amos Booth French Honors Scholarship - In honor of Amos Booth, esteemed teacher, director, and second President of IAU, IAU offers a merit-based scholarship to eligible students who have been accepted into the French Honors Program. Students applying for this scholarship must have a 3.5 GPA or higher. Selected recipients receive up to $1,500 each semester. Summer recipients receive up to $500.
• Spanish Honors Scholarship - IAU offers a merit-based scholarship to eligible semester and summer students who have been accepted into the Spanish Honors Program in Barcelona. Students applying for this scholarship must have a 3.5 GPA or higher. Selected recipients receive up to $1,500 each semester. Summer recipients receive up to $500.
• Judith L. Rice International Relations & Global Studies Scholarship - IAU offers a merit-based scholarship to students majoring in political science, international relations or global studies. This scholarship is made possible by the generous support of Judith L. Rice, a University of Oregon alumna and IAU student in 1967-1968. Students applying for this scholarship must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Selected recipients receive up to $2,000 each semester. Summer and January term awards range from $500 to $1,000.

J-Term Seminar Scholarship - January Term Traveling Seminar Scholarships range from $100-$500.

Diversity Scholarships

The Yamina Boudellal Diversity Scholarship - In honor of Yamina Boudellal, for her forty-six years of untiring and devoted service to the students of the Institute for American Universities, a diversity scholarship has been created to assist students in studying abroad with IAU. Yamina's love of IAU will always inspire us!

Funds from this scholarship will be used to attract outstanding students from diverse backgrounds who are traditionally underrepresented in international education. This group includes, but is not limited to, students identifying by a certain race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnic origin or veteran status as well as first-generation college students, students from low-income families, and students with a history of overcoming adversity. Semester awards range from $500 to $2,000 while summer and January term awards range from $500 to $1,000.

Recipient Responsibilities

If awarded an IAU scholarship, recipients are expected to share their experience at IAU in one of the following ways:

• Post a minimum of two photos to his/her own Instagram profile, Twitter account, or Facebook page per week. IAU must be tagged and the hashtags #IAUstudyabraod and #TheIAU must be used in the caption. Or, he/she may participate in a 24-hour IAU Instagram takeover once per month. Posts should reflect academic experiences and engagement with the local culture.
• Share a video (2-minute minimum) of his/her time at IAU at the end of the program. The video should highlight program activities, class activities, food, culture, and student experiences. The video must be submitted no longer than 1 month after the program end date and be YouTube compatible.
• Upon completion of the program, become an IAU Ambassador and work with prospective students and faculty on your home campus.

Need Based Grants 

• Pell Grant Matching Program (NEW! Starting Fall 2020) – (Semester only)  In an effort to encourage socioeconomic diversity in study abroad and expose more undergraduate students to international academic experiences, IAU will automatically match a student’s Pell award used for any of its semester programs.
• Go Beyond Grant – (Short-Term Programs only) The Go Beyond Grant is available to students enrolled in any of IAU’s short-term programs who possess high financial need. Federal Pell Grant recipients are guaranteed a Go Beyond Grant. These Grants range from $500 to $1,500.