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Amount: $4000
In order to qualify to apply for the Ashley Soulé Conroy Study Abroad Scholarship, applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is enrolled as an undergraduate in a U.S. 4- year college or university. Applicants must also have at least 30 hours of completed undergraduate credit by the time of the study abroad term’s start date and intend to study abroad in a program that is outside of the U.S. and be enrolling in a study abroad term (the days that you are actually enrolled in classes abroad) that is no shorter than 14 weeks. Summer applicants will not be considered unless their academic term abroad is longer than 14 weeks, in which case they should apply for the Spring semester scholarship. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at their current institution, verifiable on their transcript is required. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
Amount: $5000
The Gilman Scholarship Program is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study and intern abroad programs worldwide. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Boren Scholarships
Amount: $20000
Boren Scholarships, a prestigious initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide 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, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. In exchange for funding, Boren Scholars commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation. High school graduates, GED recipients and matriculated undergraduate students may apply for the scholarship. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Critical Language Scholarship
Amount: Variable
Half the fun of going abroad is learning a language, and this grant from the U.S. Department of State is there to support aspiring linguists abroad. Even if you can only go abroad for a brief time, the CLS Program is perfect as it funds U.S. undergraduate and graduate students for “overseas language and cultural immersion programs,” specifically during the summer months. Check if your language of interest is eligible and then apply to get that funding to dive deep into your studies abroad.
David-Putter Scholarship Fund
Amount: Max of $15000
If you’re passionate about social justice and plan to continue your commitment to your community activism values while abroad, then the Davis-Putter Scholarship is a perfect opportunity to fund both your studies in the USA and abroad. Engaging in social change while abroad is an amazing way to immerse in the local community and go beyond being a tourist in your destination of choice. Look for programs that align with your social issue interests and then share your passion with the Davis-Putter Fund to gain the grant to make it happen!
Diversity Abroad Achievement Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Each semester, AIFS offers up to 10 semester scholarships of USD 1000 to outstanding students from under-represented groups. Applicants must demonstrate high academic achievement and/or participate in community service activities.
Facebook Advertising Scholarship
Amount: $2500
AdvertiseMint is very excited to let you know that we are offering a $2,500 scholarship for creative students that show entrepreneurial characteristics. We would love to make the application for this scholarship available to your students. Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be within the ages of 18 to 25. Applicant must be currently enrolled at an accredited high school, college or university in the United States by selection date or enrolled at an accredited high school, college or university in the United States during the time of submission. Students must create a video pitch for a company they would like to start. Applicant must submit application through our online form.
Fund For Education Abroad
Amount: Up To $10000
The mission of the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is to provide scholarships and ongoing support to students who are underrepresented among the U.S. study abroad population. FEA makes life-changing, international experiences accessible to all by supporting students of color, community college, and first-generation college students before, during, and after they participate in education abroad programs.
Owner Direct Vacation Rentals Study Away Scholarship
Amount: $500
Eligible students should submit an original 600-800 word essay in PDF format to [email protected] describing why travel is important between Jul 1 – Aug 31, 2021. Essays will be judged based on the following: content, creativity, inspiration and style. One essay per entrant only. Please include your name, college or university at which you are enrolled at full time, mailing address, email address and documentation of current or upcoming college or university program
The Scott’s Cheap Flights Study Abroad Scholarship
Amount: $1000
The Scott’s Cheap Flights is awarding a US$1,000-worth study abroad scholarship. The scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who enrolled at an accredited higher education program in the United States and will be acquiring education abroad as part of the program
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Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Are you dreaming of studying abroad and experiencing other cultures overseas but can’t do so because of a tight student budget? Twice a year, Tortuga Backpacks offers students a chance to live their dream through a study abroad scholarship funded by the company’s customers when they purchase luggage. The scholarship awardee will receive a 1000 USD scholarship which will be sent directly to the student’s study abroad program of choice and 1 awesome Tortuga Travel Backpack. To apply, read all the instructions and eligibility requirements on their website’s scholarship page and fill out the application form at the bottom. Only one submission per person is allowed. Please check our website for submission deadlines and the announcement of the winner. The winner will be featured on our blog and social media accounts.