Study Abroad Scholarships
Funding for Undergraduate Students (study abroad)
- Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program (See Below)
- Boren Scholarship (See Below)
- Bridging Scholarships For Study In Japan (See Below)
- Generation Study Abroad Travel Grants (See Below)
Funding for Graduates and for Graduate Study
- Fulbright Program (See Below)
- Boren Fellowship (See Below)
- DAAD (See Below)
- Marshall Scholarship (See Below)
- Rhodes Scholarships (See Below)
- The H. Truman Scholarship (See Below)
- Rotary International (See Below)
- Rotary World Peace Fellowships (See Below)
- The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation (See Below)
Before you graduate:
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program
*LHU contact for the Gilman Scholarship: Ms Rosana Campbell, rcampbel@lockhaven.edu*
About:
The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate
students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad. Such international
study is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an
increasingly global economy and interdependent world.
Eligibility:
Among the criteria for applicants, one must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide
proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application or during
the term of their study abroad. Summer programs are not eligible. More information
is available on their website.
Boren Scholarship
https://www.borenawards.org/apply-now
*LHU contact for the Boren Scholarship: Dr. Brooke Harlowe, bharlowe@lockhaven.edu*
About:
Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad
in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in
study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American,
and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
are excluded.
Eligibility:
- A U.S. citizen at the time of application.
- A high school graduate, or have earned a GED, and are matriculated in an undergraduate
degree program in a U.S. post-secondary institution, including universities, colleges
and community colleges accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department
of Education.
- Applying to engage in a study abroad experience in a country outside of Western Europe,
Canada, Australia, or New Zealand that meets home institution standards.
- Planning to use the scholarship for study abroad, and the study abroad program ends
before you graduate. Boren Scholarships are not for study in the United States.
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
*LHU contact for the Bridging Scholarship: Rosana Campbell, rcampbel@lockhaven.edu*
About:
The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project offers scholarships to American
undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. Funding from
private foundations and major U.S. corporations has made it possible for ATJ to award
100 scholarships annually to assist students with the travel and living expenses they
will incur while studying abroad in Japan for a semester or an academic year. Contributors
to the scholarship fund include American International Group, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu,
Estee Lauder Group of Companies, The Freeman Foundation, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan,
Lockheed Martin, McDonalds Japan, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Nomura Holding America,
Shinsei Bank, Temple University Japan, and Toyota Motor Corporation.
Eligibility:
Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply for these
scholarships. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. Applicants must be U.S.
citizens and must be enrolled as undergraduates in a college or university in the
United States before and during the time they are studying abroad. Their study in
Japan must last for at least 3 months and must earn credit that will transfer to their
home campus in the USA.
GENERATION STUDY ABROAD TRAVEL gRANTS
About: IIE Generation Study Abroad Travel Grants will be made available for U.S. students from a broad range of backgrounds to make it possible for them to participate in academic, internship or service-learning experiences abroad. The scholarship program is intended to diversify study abroad and to encourage students to go abroad who would otherwise not participate in an international experience as part of their college education, especially in support of high-achieving, low-income students. The Travel Grants can be used not only for travel to and from the country of study, but also within the region, enabling students to make the most of their international experience.
Eligibility:
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
18 years of age at time of application
Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (associate’s or baccalaureate) at a U.S. college or university that is a Generation Study Abroad Commitment Partner (as of January 1, 2018);
Participating in a program abroad for academic credit, including academic study, internship, research, or service-learning during the spring, summer and fall 2018 terms;
Participating in a program that is a Level 1, 2, or 3 country according to the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisories (Level 3 will require the home institution and recipient to sign a Travel Waiver); and
Demonstrates financial need.
After you graduate:
FULBRIGHT PROGRAM
http://us.fulbrightonline.org/
*LHU contact for the Fulbright: Dr. Brooke Harlowe, bharlowe@lockhaven.edu*
About:
It is sponsored by the United States Department of State and was established in 1946
by the U.S. Congress to "enable the government of the United States to increase mutual
understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries."
It awarded approximately 6,000 grants in 2005, amounting to more than $250 million,
to U.S. students, teachers, professionals, and scholars to study, teach, lecture,
and conduct research in more than 150 countries, and to their foreign counterparts
to engage in similar activities in the United States. Approximately 1,800 student
grants to non-U.S. nationals to study in the United States are awarded annually. Approximately
3,200 new and continuing student fellows are currently in the United States on Fulbright
grants.
Eligibility:
Dependent upon country citizenship and various other things. Please see the website
for the most up-to-date and detailed information.
BOREN FELLOWSHIP
https://www.borenawards.org/apply-now
About:
Boren Fellowships provide up to $30,000 to U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency. Boren Fellowships support study and research in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interest, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.
Eligibility:
- A U.S. citizen at the time of application.
- Either enrolled in or applying to a graduate degree program at an accredited U.S.
college or university located within the United States. To receive the award you must
provide evidence of admission and enrollment in such a program. Boren Fellows must
remain enrolled in their graduate programs for the duration of the fellowship
DAAD
About:
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a publicly-funded independent organization
of higher education institutions in Germany. Their 14 international offices provide
information as well as financial support to over 55,000 highly-qualified students
and faculty per year for international research and study.
Eligibility:
There are different scholarships for different levels. For the most up-to-date information,
please see the website.
Marshall Scholarship
http://www.marshallscholarship.org/
About:
Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree
in the United Kingdom. Up to forty Scholars are selected each year to study at graduate
level at an UK institution in any field of study. Each scholarship is held for two
years.
Eligibility:
Open only to United States citizens who (at the time they take up their Scholarship)
hold a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United
States with a minimum GPA of 3.7. To qualify for awards tenable from October 2010,
candidates must have graduated from their undergraduate college or university after
April 2007.
Rhodes Scholarships
About:
The Rhodes Scholarships, the oldest international fellowships, were initiated after
the death of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, and bring outstanding students from many countries
around the world to the University of Oxford. The first American Scholars entered
Oxford in 1904.
Eligibility:
The application form changes year to year, so it is advised that one looks at the
website to receive the most up-to-date details.
The H. Truman Scholarship
About:
The Truman Scholarship provides up to $30,000 in funding to students pursuing graduate
degrees in public service fields. Students must be college juniors at the time of
selection.
Eligibility: ?
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships
https://my.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowship-application
About:
Ambassadorial Scholarships, The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program,
was founded in 1947. Since then, nearly 38,000 men and women from about 100 nations
have studied abroad under its auspices. Today it is the world's largest privately
funded international scholarships program. Nearly 800 scholarships were awarded for
study in 2005-06. Through grants totaling approximately US$500 million, recipients
from about 70 countries studied in more than 70 nations.
The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of their host country.
Eligibility:
To apply, one must check with their local Rotary Club for more details and whether
they are offering scholarships at all. To find a club near you, please check the website.
Rotary World Peace Fellowships
https://my.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowship-application
About:
Each year, up to 110 Rotary World Peace Fellowships (60 master’s degree fellowships
and 50 professional development certificate fellowships) are offered on a competitive
basis at seven Rotary Centers, which operate in partnership with eight leading universities
(centers offer master’s degree unless noted otherwise):
- Chulalongkorn University , Bangkok, Thailand (professional development center)
- Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
- International Christian University , Tokyo, Japan
- Universidad del Salvador , Buenos Aires, Argentina
- University of Bradford , West Yorkshire, England
- University of California, Berkeley , USA
- University of Queensland , Brisbane, Australia
Eligibility:
To apply, one must check with their local Rotary Club for more details and whether
they are offering scholarships at all. To find a club near you, please check the website.
The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation
About:
The Foundation offers several fellowships to Undergraduate and Graduate students in
the areas of Teaching, Foreign Affairs (for those aiming for a job in the US Department
of State Foreign Service), Conservation, Women & Gender, and Religion & Ethics.
Eligibility:
Dependent upon the fellowship one is applying for. Please see the website for specific
details.
