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Scholarships and Grants
Travel Grant
Center for International Studies and Programs Travel Grant (graduate, undergraduate)
The Center for International Studies and Programs (CISP) Travel Grantwas established to provide needed funds for University of Toledo students to participate
in quality international programs. Funds for CISP Travel Grants are generated through
students’ general fees and are available to full-time students who meet all of the
requirements listed below. CISP Travel Grants are awarded in amounts from $200 to
$1,200. Grant money awarded must be used for travel expenses specific to the overseas
program listed on the submitted application.
Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunities
| Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) |
The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is pleased to announce that the application for
the 2013-2014 academic year scholarships (summer 2013, fall 2013, and spring 2014)
is now open! Applications can be accessed at: http://www.fundforeducationabroad.com/applicants/ |
| Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals | The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) is accepting
applications through December 1st for the 2013-2014 program year. CBYX is a yearlong
fellowship to study and intern in Germany, open to applicants in all career fields,
though preference is given to students in vocational, technical, engineering, business,
agricultural, and scientific fields. Students traditionally underrepresented in study
abroad opportunities are especially encouraged to apply. The fellowship is funded
by the US and German governments through a grant provided by the US Department of
State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, under the authority of the Fulbright-Hays
Act of 1961, as amended.
The CBYX program annually provides 75 participants with two months of intensive German language training, a semester of study at German University or University of Applied Sciences, a five-month internship with a German company in the participant's career field, housing, transatlantic airfare, health insurance, and a monthly stipend for living expenses. Prior German language knowledge is not required, though it is preferred. Applicants should have clear career goals and some relevant work experience in their career field, which may include summer, part-time, or internship work. Participants must be between the ages of 18-24, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and be US citizens or permanent residents. Interested applicants can apply online at www.CBYX.info. |
| 2013 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program | The U. S. Department of State is pleased to announce the scholarship competition for
the 2013 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program in thirteen critical need foreign
languages. The CLS Program provides fully-funded group-based intensive language instruction
and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten weeks for U.S. citizen
undergraduate and graduate students. Languages offered: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla,
Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish,
and Urdu. The application is available online at (http://www.clscholarship.org/). Applications will be due November 15, 2012. Prior to preparing their application, interested students should review the full eligibility and application information on the CLS Program website (www.clscholarship.org/applicants). Arabic, Chinese, Persian, Russian, and Japanese institutes have language prerequisites, which can also be found at the link above. Students from all academic disciplines, including business, engineering, law, medicine, sciences, and humanities are encouraged to apply. While there is no service requirement attached to CLS Program awards, participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their professional careers. |
| Study Abroad in Japan - The Bridge Scholarship | The Bridging Scholarship program will award 20 scholarships to American students participating
in study-abroad programs in Japan that begin in Spring 2013. Undergraduate students
majoring in any field of study and attending any recognized exchange or independent
program in Japan are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Recipients of Bridging Scholarships will receive stipends of $2,500 or $4,000, depending on the length of their study program in Japan. The scholarships are funded by donations from U.S. corporations and foundations to the US-Japan Bridging Foundation. Since 1999, the Bridging Scholarship program has awarded 1,250 scholarships to students studying abroad in Japan. Most recently, 90 students from colleges and universities in 33 states received scholarships for study in Japan beginning in the Fall 2012 semester. Information on the Bridging scholarships and downloadable application forms are available at AATJ's Web site: http://www.aatj.org/studyabroad/scholarships.html. |
| Donald N. Nelson Scholarship for Study Abroad [undergraduate] | Ohio International Consortium Study Abroad Nelson Scholarship is for an Ohio resident who is a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student. Be at least a rising sophomore with a minimum 3.0 GPA. The selected student must return to the home campus for at least one semester during which the follow-on project will be completed. Be accepted into an accredited study abroad program that has been approved by the home school. Programs must be at least one semester in duration. Preference is given to first-time study abroad applicants studying in a non-English-speaking country and taking courses in the native language of the host country. (OIC)! |
| Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program [undergraduate] | This program, administered by the Institute of International Education, seeks to diversify the kinds of students who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. Scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded for semester and year-long programs, depending on the program length and student need. Undergraduates who are U.S. citizens and receive Federal Pell Grant funding are eligible to apply. |
| Boren Awards for International Study [graduate, undergraduate] | Boren Awards are funded by the National Security Education Program within the Department of Defense. Boren Scholarships offer support for U.S. undergraduates to study abroad in world regions critical to U.S. interests. Boren Fellowships enable U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their education through specialization in area study, language study or increased language proficiency. |
| Fulbright U.S. Student Program [graduate, undergraduate] | This program, administered by the Institute for International Education, is designed to give B.S./B.A. graduates, masters and doctoral candidates and young professionals and artists opportunities for personal development and international experience. Grants last nine to twelve months and are available in 140 countries. UNC students must apply for through the Center for Global Initiatives. |
| Funding for U.S. Study Online [graduate, undergraduate] | A resource for international students, this is an extensive database of scholarships, fellowships and grants maintained by the Institute of International Education. Funding for U.S. Study includes all types of funding programs for all levels of post-secondary study across the full range of academic areas. |
| DiversityAbroad.com | Study abroad scholarships can make the difference between you going abroad or not. Fortunately DiversityAbroad.com has partnered with several organizations to offer study abroad scholarships and grants and to help make your study overseas experience possible. See below for a list of scholarships offered by DiversityAbroad.com. For information on other study abroad funding sources visit our Study Abroad Scholarships and Financial Aid. |
| Funding for U.S. Study Online [graduate, undergraduate] | A resource for international students, this is an extensive database of scholarships, fellowships and grants maintained by the Institute of International Education. Funding for U.S. Study includes all types of funding programs for all levels of post-secondary study across the full range of academic areas. |
| International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) [faculty/staff, graduate, undergraduate] |
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| National Science Foundation [faculty/staff, graduate, undergraduate] |
The NSF’s Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE) supports programs to expand and enhance leading-edge international collaborative research and education opportunities for U.S. scientists and engineers, especially at the early career stage. |
| Rotary World Peace Scholarships [graduate] |
The Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution offer individuals committed to peace and cooperation the opportunity to pursue a two-year master’s-level degree in international studies, peace studies and conflict resolution at one of the six Rotary Centers around the world. |
| LivFund |
This scholarship is for students studying in the following countries: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Venezuela. |
| Freeman-ASIA[undergraduate] |
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. |
| Travel & Study Abroad Scholarships from Phi Kappa Phi | Phi Kappa Phi now has two opportunities for funding for your academically-related travel. One is the Study Abroad Award useful for anyone engaged in a formal study abroad experience. Another scholarship as well, the Mark Twain Award for Travel. This scholarship is available for any travel associated with your studies, it doesn’t have to be a formal study abroad program. |
| The International Scholarship Search |
The premier financial aid, college scholarship and international scholarship resource for students wishing to study abroad. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive listing of grants, scholarships, loan programs, and other information to assist college and university students in their pursuit to study abroad. http://www.internationalscholarships.com/ |
| AllAbroad.us |
Search for study abroad funding opportunities at ALLAbraod.us. Please note that scholarships, grants, and fellowships under the heading “General Study Abroad” are applicable to all students. The second section “Diversity in Study Abroad” specifically targets funding for underrepresented students and the third section “Nontraditional Countries” lists scholarships for study in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and the Caribbean. Applying to many scholarships increases your chances of receiving funding. http://allabroad.us/funding1.php |
| StudyAbroad.com |
Explore study abroad financing options with our featured loan and scholarship sponsors. http://www.studyabroad.com/scholarships.aspx |
