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Study Abroad Scholarships

While there are numerous educational and social programs offered for college students, there is only one that offers students the opportunity to travel the world while earning college credit, and that is a study abroad program. We have assembled everything you will need to know when deciding whether studying abroad is right for you, from why studying abroad is rewarding, to preparing for the trip overseas, to choosing the right program, and most importantly how to find funding.

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There are many ways to fund your experiences overseas and many of the available scholarships and grants for study aboard programs are for, but not limited to those in dire financial need. The Full Bright Program is the largest U.S. International exchange program – offering students and professionals the opportunity to study, conduct research, and teach the English language in 140 countries. If you’re a member of Phi Kappa Phi you can apply for one of the forty-five $1,000 grants they distribute annually to study overseas.

Check out the scholarships and grants we have complied below for award options you may be for. To find additional information about scholarships, grants, internships and fellowships conduct a free college scholarship search.

Frank M. Snowden Jr. Undergraduate Scholarships

  • Amount $4,500
  • Deadline January 20, 2024

The Committee on Minority Scholarships of the Society for Classical Studies (SCS) invites applications from minority undergraduate students for the Frank M. Snowden Jr. Undergraduate Scholarships to be awarded for the summer. Eligible proposals might include (but are not limited to) participation in classical summer programs or field schools in the Mediterranean, or language training at ... Read more

Boren Scholarships

  • Amount $25,000
  • Deadline January 31, 2024

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 ... Read more

Dallas Center for Architecture Foundation - McDermott Traveling Fellowship

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline February 9, 2024

Through the Architecture and Design Foundation, AD EX awards a variety of scholarships and travel/research fellowships to support high school and college architecture students, as well as young architects just beginning their careers. The McDermott Traveling Fellowship is awarded for traveling studies in architecture; to research, develop, and disseminate knowledge of the built environment. 4th, ... Read more

Betty Hansen National Scholarship

  • Amount $2,500
  • Deadline March 1, 2024

The Danish Sisterhood of America is very proud of its Scholarship and Grants Programs, which are available to members of the Danish Sisterhood and their children, regardless of age. Our scholarships and grants are made possible through generous endowments and memorial funds and are being supplemented by donations from individual members, lodges, and districts of the National Sisterhood. No ... Read more

GRCF Economic Club Business Study Abroad Scholarship

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline March 1, 2024

The Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Economic Club Business Study Abroad Scholarship is offered to a full-time second year or above undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Business and will be studying abroad through a public or private college or university. Applicants must be a resident of Kent, Allegan, Ottawa, or Muskegon County (3 year minimum) or a resident student at a ... Read more

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline March 8, 2024

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be ... Read more

TKE International Exchange Scholarship

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

The TKE International Exchange Scholarship was established to deepen the knowledge and foster friendships between members of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and members of the Weinhiem Senior Convent of the German Student Corps. A core objective would be to support exchange visits between members of both groups to the TKE Conclave in the U.S. and respectively to the Weinheimtagung in Germany to ... Read more

Syracuse University Named Scholarships

  • Amount $2,500
  • Deadline May 1, 2024

Friends of the University have made generous contributions which enable us to award scholarships for specific study abroad experiences for Syracuse University undergraduate students who are participating in semester programs. Awards will be a part of your financial aid package and will be disbursed to your Bursar’s account before the start of classes. The dollar amounts, number of awards and ... Read more

Colegrave Seabrook Foundation Scholarship

  • Amount $4,500
  • Deadline May 1, 2024

The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation Scholarship operates in cooperation with the David Colegrave Foundation in London. Each year, there will be an exchange of students between the U.S. and Europe, alternating between the two countries. U.S. students should apply for this scholarship in even-numbered years. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA, and be a ... Read more

DAAD German Studies Research Grant

  • Amount $3,000
  • Deadline May 1, 2024

This specialized DAAD program offers German Studies Research Grants to highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students who are nominated by their department/program chairs. The grant may be used for short-term research (one to two months) in Germany. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have at least junior standing pursuing a German Studies track or minor, and be ... Read more

Lithuanian Foundation Scholarship

  • Amount $7,500
  • Deadline October 1, 2024

The Lithuanian Foundation, Inc. is a registered Illinois not-for-profit foundation dedicated to preserving and fostering Lithuanian culture and traditions in the United States, Lithuania and Lithuanian communities worldwide. Since its inception in 1962, the Lithuanian Foundation has advanced its goals by awarding $25,000,000 in grants and scholarships. This includes a special, one-time capital ... Read more

Luce Scholars Program

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline October 16, 2024

The intent of the Luce Scholars Program is to provide an in-depth experience in Asia to young Americans who would not otherwise have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the country where they are placed. Eligible applicants must: be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; and may be graduating seniors, recent graduates, or young professionals under the age of 32, or if older than 32, ... Read more

Belgian American Educational Foundation

  • Amount $33,000
  • Deadline October 31, 2024

The Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) encourages applications for fellowships for advanced study or research at a Belgian university or institution of higher learning. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States and either have a master's degree or equivalent degree or be working towards a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Knowledge of Dutch, French, or German ... Read more

Kress Foundation History of Art Institutional Fellowships

  • Amount $30,000
  • Deadline November 30, 2024

The Samuel H. Kress Foundation devotes its resources to advancing the study, conservation, and enjoyment of the vast heritage of European art, architecture, and archaeology from antiquity to the early 19th century. We support the work of individuals and institutions engaged with the appreciation, interpretation, preservation, study and teaching of the history of European art and architecture from ... Read more

Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD)

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline Varies

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (also known as the Global UGRAD Program) provides one semester scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students from around the world for non-degree full-time study in the United States combined with community service, professional development, and cultural enrichment. Eligible criteria include: be at least 18; be a citizen of a UGRAD participating ... Read more

Study Abroad Scholarship in BiH for American Minority Students

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline Varies

The Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) has designated Bosnia and Herzegovina as a study abroad destination under its TCA Study Abroad Scholarship Program for American Minority Students. TCA provides 100 scholarships per year to eligible American undergraduate and graduate students of African American, Hispanic American, and Native American descent who are accepted to study for a semester or a ... Read more

DAAD Study Scholarship

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline Varies

DAAD is the world’s largest funding organization for the international exchange of students and researchers. It is a registered association and its members are German institutions of higher education and student bodies. Its activities go far beyond simply awarding grants and scholarships. DAAD supports the internationalization of German universities, promotes German studies and the German ... Read more

Bosnian-American Study Abroad in Turkey Scholarship

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline Varies

The Advisory Council for Bosnia and Herzegovina (ACBH) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the interests of Bosnian Americans and works to improve relations between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). ACBH advocates for a democratic, multi-ethnic and indivisible BiH and one of our primary goals is advancing the integration of BiH into the EU and NATO, ... Read more

The Fulbright Program

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline Varies

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is a prestigious initiative that fosters cross-cultural exchange and academic and professional development. Operating in collaboration with over 140 countries worldwide, this program offers unparalleled opportunities to passionate and accomplished individuals from diverse backgrounds, including graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young ... Read more

TCA Scholarships

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline Varies

TCA is a fully independent 501(c)(3) public charitable organization that receives no funding from either the U.S. or Turkish government. It is funded entirely by Turkish Americans who believe in a strong U.S.-Turkey relationship and who are proud of their Turkish heritage and by others who share these ideals. TCA is not affiliated with any other organization. TCA is committed to building ... Read more

Last Reviewed: December 2023