| AustraLearn has compiled a list of additional scholarship resources for a study abroad program: Diversityabroad.com Diversity Abroad, in cooperation with GlobaLinks Learning Abroad and the Foundation for Asia Pacific Education, will offer fifteen, $1,000 scholarships for summer 2010, fall 2010, and Spring 2011 study abroad. Scholarships are only available for students studying or interning abroad on credit-bearing programs offered by a Diversity Abroad member organization. Ethnic minority, economically disadvantaged, physical disabled, or first generation college students are strongly encouraged to apply. Eligibility: As a member of Diversity Abroad, GlobaLinks Learning Abroad (AustraLearn, AsiaLearn, and EuroLearn) students are eligible to apply. http://www.diversityabroad.com/scholarships  The Gilman Scholarship Fund The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers a competition for awards for undergraduate study abroad. Awards of up to $5,000 are made for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000. Eligibility: For any U.S. citizen in good academic standing and who is taking part in any credit-bearing study abroad program for up to one academic year. Student must demonstrate financial need; students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year undergraduate college or university are eligible to apply. Details available on the website listed below. http://www.iie.org/gilman IIEPassport Study Abroad Directories IIEPassport Study Abroad Directories, a joint project between the Institute of International Education and EducationDynamics, provides an online directory of study abroad funding scholarships and grants searchable by country or subject. http://iiepassport.org/ John T. Petters Foundation In memory of John T. Petters, scholarship funds are available to undergraduate students who are members of a John T. Petters Foundation Partner University and/ or Non-profit organizations OR undergraduates who apply separately as an “Open Scholar”. These students must be pursuing a study abroad program that has a focus on international business. http://www.johntpettersfoundation.org/default.aspx Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant There are forty-five $1,000 grants awarded each year to help support undergraduate study abroad. The grant is open to Phi Kappa Phi members as well as non-members in all fields of study. Student must attend an institution with a Phi Kappa Phi chapter, have a cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0 and have a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 90 credit hours completed. Study abroad program must commence in May and end in June of the following year. Applicants must submit a letter of acceptance into the study abroad program and have at least two semesters remaining at the home institution after the completion of the study abroad program. http://www.phikappaphi.org/Web/Awards/Study_Abroad_FAQ.html GoAbroad.com Scholarship Database This website offers a list of funding opportunities and scholarships searchable by country or subject area. http://scholarships.goabroad.com/ InternationalScholarships.com Scholarship Database This website provides a list of scholarships specifically for those who wish to study abroad. http://www.internationalscholarships.com/ Fastweb.com Fastweb.com is a free, scholarship search engine that compiles national, community, and college-specific scholarships available anywhere. www.fastweb.com Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship Scholarships are awarded each academic year. The award for each scholarship is $1,000. The Go Overseas scholarship is open to current students who will be enrolled in a study abroad program during the coming academic year. Recipients must be successfully accepted into a study abroad program. http://www.go-study-abroad.com/go-study-abroad-scholarship Your Home University You should also check with your study abroad office, academic department, and financial aid office to see what scholarships might be available through your home university. |