Non-CSU Study Abroad Scholarships
Numerous scholarships exist for students needing financial assistance to study abroad. The following list of scholarships is provided for your convenience, but it is not comprehensive. Students are encouraged to research for other external scholarships for which they may qualify.
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The scholarships listed below are not associated with Columbus State University. Students must apply for these scholarships through their respective organizations and follow all eligibility requirements & guidelines. These scholarships are usually nationally competitive, although they are worth the effort when one is awarded. Contact the Coordinator of International Education if you have questions or need assistance applying to a non-CSU study abroad scholarship.
Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship
Programs during coming academic year; must be 28 days (4 weeks) or longer
Non-traditional students/locations/disciplines encouraged!
Awards up to $10,000 for the academic year, $5,000 for the semester, or prorated by the number of weeks in-country (minimum of $1,250) for summer applicants
Go Overseas Scholarship
Any program in the coming academic year-no length requirement
Awards of up to $1000 available
International Student- Travel Video Contest
Any program in the coming academic year-no length requirement
Must submit a video
Award of $4000 available
Rotary Scholar
Apply at least 1 year ahead of time through local Rotary chapter
Awards up to $30,000
Phi Kappa Phi Scholarship
Any program in the coming academic year- no length requirement
GPA of at least 3.75
Awards of $1,000 available
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Must be a member of NSCS
Boren Award
Programs in under represented areas & languages
Programs must be at least 8 weeks long
Awards up to $20,000
Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship
Pell-eligible students only
Programs must be at least 4 weeks long
Maximum award is $5,000 / Average award is $4,000
Gilman-McCain Scholarship
A dependent child of an active-duty military member(s) during the time of the application
Recipient of any type of Title IV federal financial aid
Maximum award is $5,000 to be used toward the cost of study abroad or international internship programs.
Bridging Scholarship
Semester or year-long programs in Japan
Awards available from $2,500 (max) for the semester or $4,000 (max) for the academic year
AASCU Scholarship for Study Abroad in China
Year-long programs in China
Awards of approximately $10,000 available (25 award recipients)
Freeman-ASIA
For U.S undergrad students with demonstrated Financial need to study in East or South East Asia
Are required to complete a survey and a service project
Awards of approximately up to $3,000 for summer, up to $5,000 for semester & up to $7,000 for Academic Year
DAAD Scholarship
Semester or year-long programs in Germany
Awards available from $3,000-$8,000 (monthly stipend)
IIPP Fellow Program (PDF)
For underrepresented groups only; apply as sophomore
Must major in a field related to International Studies
Must plan to attend graduate school
Foundation for Global Scholars
Degree-seeking students with U.S. or Canadian citizenship
Over 200 awards annually between $500 to $2500
Critical Languages Scholarship
Fully funded intensive language programs managed by U.S. Dept of State
Approx 600 awards annually
Fulbright Award
For recent graduates and/or graduate students
Travel Grant from the English-Speaking Union of the United States
Requires Membership. Must be traveling to a a country within the British Commonwealth
Marshall Scholarship
Graduate study programs within the United Kingdom
Rhodes Scholarship
Graduate study programs at Oxford
Study in Switzerland Scholarship List
This is only if your program of interest is in Switzerland
Program-Specific Scholarships
CISabroad Grants & Scholarships (Multiple options)
Must participate in a CISabroad program. Have Merit, First-Generation, Student of Color, Rainbow, and Greek Life scholarships. Also Passport, Gilman, and Flight Voucher Grants available.
Awards range from $250 - $750
Useful Scholarship Search Engines:
http://www.goabroad.com/scholarships-abroad
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarshipportal.eu/
http://diversityabroad.com/
https://myscholly.com/