Financial Aid

The cost of studying abroad can vary widely.  As cost is likely an important factor for you, you must first decide how much you are able to spend to study abroad and look at how much financial aid (loans, grants, scholarships, etc.) you usually receive.  If you find that a program you are considering is too expensive, then you might look at other programs in less expensive countries or cities, programs with less support options, or you may decide to choose a shorter program. 

A good starting point to determine what you can and cannot afford is to look at the University of Idaho's or your home school's estimated costs of attendance. For a full-time undergraduate student with no dependents, the total estimated cost of attendance at the University of Idaho for one academic year is $18,700 for Idaho residents and $30,292 for non-residents.  This should give you an idea of what you usually spend in a year.  While there are no Study Abroad programs that will match these costs exactly, you will find that there are a variety of programs available--some that cost less, some that have similar costs, and some that do cost more than what you spend at the University of Idaho or at your home university.  Overall, you will likely find that it may be much more feasible to study abroad than you might have thought, given the financial resources available to you.

University of Idaho students may apply for most types of financial aid for their study abroad program.  In some instances, if the program costs are more than it would normally cost to study at UI, a student may receive additional financial aid.  Typically this aid is in the form of loans.  Eligibility for additional aid is dependent on a number of factors, including class standing, federal award limits, etc.  Students should consult their financial aid advisors early in the program application process to determine if they are eligible to receive additional financial aid.

If students are not eligible for additional aid, they may want to consider applying for loans (referred to as private or alternative loans) through their local banks.  Interest and repayment rates vary widely so students should do some comparison-shopping before “signing on the dotted line.”  Students should contact UI’s office of Student Financial Aid Services for a list of local banks providing student loans.

Non-University of Idaho students cannot receive financial aid from UI.  However, in some instances, these students can continue receiving financial aid from their home university even though they are studying abroad through a UI program.  Students should consult their home university financial aid office early in the study abroad application process to determine if they are eligible to receive aid while studying abroad.  If the home university requires UI to sign a consortium agreement for financial aid purposes in order to disburse the aid, this document should be faxed to the UI Study Abroad Office at (208) 885-2859.

All students may wish to read the Study Abroad Advising Handbook as an additional resource for study abroad budget planning, as it contains helpful insights regarding creative ways to raise or save money, and even has a budget worksheet to print out. 

In addition, students may be interested in looking into several of the scholarships and grants that are designed specifically for students studying abroad.  Please see below for a list or click the appropriate link for a printable PDF version of the list.

Scholarships

UI SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UI STUDENTS

International Experience Grants

International Experience Grant - $157,000 available each year                                       
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors (must have attended UI for one year) w/min. 2.5 GPA. Average awards: $1000 for semester or academic year programs, $250-$750 for summer programs. Anticipated number of awards: 150. Awards determined by GPA, financial need, and class standing. There is no application; if you have submitted a complete application to the IPO office by the following dates: summer/fall/academic year—April 1; spring—October 15 you will automatically be considered.

Majors with the College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

Willis E. Sullivan, III Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship                                                                                                         Application deadline: April 1
Anticipated awards per year: 2-3, up to $5000.  Eligibility: Idaho resident; juniors or seniors only; participating in a semester or yearlong foreign language/culture study abroad program; minimum 3.2 GPA; demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to Foreign Language Majors. Applications may be downloaded here, and must be submitted to Julie Miller in Admin 112. For questions about this scholarship please contact Kris Roby at kroby@uidaho.

Foreign Language Majors

Foreign Language Study Abroad Award                                                                                                                                      Application deadline: April 1
Undergraduate Foreign Language majors going on a study abroad program are eligible. Average award: $600. Number of awards: 3. For more information and to apply, speak with your advisor in the Foreign Language Department.

Foreign Language Centennial Scholarship                                                                                                                                   Application deadline: April 1
This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in the department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Average award: $450-$500. Number of awards: 1. Apply in person by speaking with your faculty advisor.

Paul S. & Mary E. Giles Memorial Scholarship                                                                                                                            Application deadline: April  1
This scholarship is awarded to a continuing student with financial need majoring in the department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Average award: $1000 Number of awards: 1. Apply in person by speaking with your faculty advisor.

Spanish Majors

John L. & Carol A. Wallace Scholarship                                                                                                                                         Application deadline: April 1
Applicants must be Spanish majors who have applied for study abroad by the application deadline listed. Average award: $1300. Anticipated number of awards: 3. Apply in person by speaking with your faculty advisor.

International Studies Majors  * All applications should be picked up in Admin 338 by March 1st

Joe and Dorothy Zaring Scholarship                                                                                                                                    Application deadline: Early March
IS majors who have taken Econ 201, 202; Pol. Sci. 237; Geog. 200. Average award: $1,000. Anticipated number of awards: 1. Applications are available in Room 4 of the Continuing Education Building. For more information, please contact the Martin School of International Studies at 885-6527

Dick and Margaret Larson Scholarship                                                                                                                                Application deadline: Early March
IS majors who have taken Econ 201, 202; Pol. Sci. 237; Geog. 200. Average award: $1,000. Anticipated number of awards: 1. Applications are available in Room 4 of the Continuing Education Building. For more information, please contact the Martin School of International Studies at 885-6527

Skiles Endowment Scholarship                                                                                                                                             Application deadline: Early March
For International Studies majors or minors. For more information, please contact the Martin School of International Studies at 885-6527

Majors within the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

CALS Study Abroad Scholarship                                                                       
Application deadline: Last day of "no exam week" of the semester before travel.
The scholarship is designed to assist students with travel costs.  Scholarship amounts vary.  Applications available at: CALS Academic Programs, Ag. Sci. 65, 208-885-7984

Majors within the College of Business & Economics

Dean’s Student Advisory Board                                                                                
Application deadline: contact Dana Stover (dstover@uidaho.edu)
Foreign Exchange Scholarship                                                                                       
CBE majors participating on a semester or yearlong program (no summer). Average award: $250. Anticipated number of awards: 2 per semester. Applications available in the office of CBE.

Study Abroad Grant
This is a grant for $500 available to every CBE student who is studying abroad. Please contact the CBE Advising Suite (cbeadvising@uidaho.edu) or visit Albertson, Room 306 for more information.

Kimberly Farnen Scholarship                                                                                                                               
Application deadline: Early December
This scholarship is a single award for $485. The scholarship application is available at the CBE office.

PROGRAMMATIC SCHOLARSHIPS

American InterContinental University Programs

AIU Scholarship                                                                                                                                                                       Application deadline: see website
American InterContinental University offers some study abroad scholarships to participants of their programs.  University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University's catalog and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.
Please visit the AIU website for up to date information:  http://studyabroad.aiuniv.edu/.

AIU Global Edge Grant for ASID Student Members                                                                                                         Application deadline: see website
The AIU Study Abroad Program has established a grant in the amount of up to $750 for students currently enrolled in college who are student members of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and interested in pursuing an overseas learning opportunity. ASID allied and professional members do not qualify for the grant.  Find details at: http://studyabroad.aiuniv.edu/.

CIEE Programs

Council on Intl. Study Programs Scholarships                           Application deadlines: Varies (please review website)
CIEE offers a variety of merit and need-based scholarships that can be applied towards or defray program fees and travel costs. For more details and application materials, go to: http://www.ciee.org/study-abroad/scholarships/ciee-scholarships/

GlobaLinks Programs

Various GlobaLinks Scholarships                                                                                               Scholarship deadline: Varies
There are multiple scholarships available through AustraLearn.  Some are offered through specific universities and others are available for all applicants. Please visit: http://www.globalinksabroad.org/study_abroad/scholarships/ for scholarship details.  

IFSA-Butler Programs

Application deadlines for all IFSA-Butler scholarships:
Egypt, England, Israel, Mexico, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales: 
     April 1 (fall/full year); Oct 1 (spring)
Argentina, Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, New Zealand, and Peru: 
     March 1 (semester 2/full year); Nov 1 (semester 1)
All summer scholarship applications: 
    April 1

Institute for Study Abroad-Butler General Scholarships
Any student who applies for an IFSA-Butler program may apply for a scholarship. General awards are $500 (summer), $1,500 (semester), $2500 (full year). Anticipated number of awards: varies. For more information go to:
http://www.ifsa-butler.org/services/scholarships.html#6

Country- and Program-Specific Scholarships
IFSA-Butler offers numerous scholarships that are specific to certain programs or countries. Please see website for more information: http://www.ifsa-butler.org/services/scholarships.html#6

Fill the GAP
Fill the GAP (Global Account Program) allows students to get a head start on study abroad by saving early for an IFSA-Butler program. Friends and family are also allowed to contribute to a student's Fill the GAP account. Participating students automatically receive a $1,000 scholarship. For more information go to:
http://www.ifsa-butler.org/services/scholarships.html#6

First Generation Scholar Program
The First Generation Scholars Program awards up to $2,500 for study abroad-related expenses for students who are first generation college students. Support services are also part of this great program. For more information go to:  http://www.ifsa-butler.org/services/scholarships.html#6

Program/University Specific Scholarships
Please see: http://www.ifsa-butler.org/services/scholarships.html#6 Average award: $500 Summer, $1000 semester, $2000 academic year.  There is no application for these scholarships.  You will automatically be considered if you have been a UI student for at least a year and you apply to an IFSA-Butler program by the UI Study Abroad Deadlines:  summer/fall/academic year—April 1; spring—October 15.
 

ISA Programs

ISA Diversity Scholarships
App. deadline: Oct. 30(winter/spring); Feb. 28 (summer); April 30 (fall/academic year)
For study on an ISA program.  Must be enrolled in second or third year of undergraduate education at time of ISA program, have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Number of awards:  2 x $1,000 for Summer Study, 2 x $2,000 for Fall Study, 2 x $2,000 for Winter/Spring Study.  For more information go to: http://www.studiesabroad.com/admissions/document/scholarships.

Dr. Carlos E. Castaneda Memorial Working Scholarship
App. deadline: Oct. 30(winter/spring); Feb. 28 (summer); April 30 (fall/academic year)
As a working scholarship, winners must be prepared  to work up to 10 hours per week in the host country for the full program term. This work may include tasks such as blogging, taking photos, orientation materials updating, data entry, clerical, or other similar responsibilities. Students must be sophomore/junior at time of study abroad, have at least a 3.25 GPA, completed one year of college level foreign language or the equivalent, and be on financial aid. The total awards are now $45,000 and they are now offered for semester, trimester and year program only. The distribution of the awards is 10 fall awards for $2,000 each, 10 winter/spring awards for $2,000 each, and 2 year awards for $2,500 each. For more information go to: http://www.studiesabroad.com/admissions/document/scholarships.

Michaela Farnum Memorial Scholarship (Summer only)
App. deadline: Feb. 28 (summer)
These scholarships are offered for summer programs only. The distribution of the scholarship is 5 summer awards for $1,000 each, and is available for affiliates and non-affiliates. Students must be sophomore/junior at time of study abroad, have at least a 3.25 GPA, completed one year of college level foreign language or the equivalent, and be on financial aid. For more information go to: http://www.studiesabroad.com/admissions/document/scholarships.

ISA Freeman-Asia Supplemental Scholarship                App deadline: Apps must be received by program start date
You must be awarded the Freeman-Asia scholarship and be accepted to an ISA program in order to qualify. One $500 scholarship is available. For more information go to:
http://studiesabroad.com/admissions/documents/scholarships/study/isa-scholarships

Sibling and Repeat Student Grants
ISA and ELAP offers grants to students who have previously participated in an ISA or ELAP program, regardless of the length of time (if any) that passes between the two programs. Please note that students participating in an ISA Customized Program are not eligible for this scholarship. Grants range from $100-$350.  For more information go to: http://studiesabroad.com/admissions/documents/scholarships/study/isa-scholarships

Kalyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship
Must be participating in an ELAP program. For more information go to: http://studiesabroad.com/admissions/documents/scholarships/study/isa-scholarships

ISEP Programs

Annette Kade                                                                                                               
Application deadline:  April 15 (fall/full year); October 12 (spring)
Must be a ISEP nominee for France, Germany, Austria, or Switzerland (full year, semester, or the combined semester/summer ISEP programs) Applicants should also demonstrate financial need.  http://www.isep.org/students/Programs/financial_aid_scholarships.asp.

STA Travel Scholarship                                                                                                                                            
Drawing entry deadlines:  Aug 15/Dec 15
Two $500 scholarships from STA Travel are available each academic year to U.S.-based ISEP participants for roundtrip travel from the U.S. to their program destination.  Once roundtrip travel is booked, confirmed and paid in full, the ISEP participants name will be entered in a drawing for the $500 scholarship.  http://www.isep.org/students/Programs/financial_aid_scholarships.asp.

USAC Programs

USAC/UI Scholarships                                                                                                               Application deadline: April 1 (fall/summer); Oct 15 (spring)
University of Idaho students accepted into USAC Specialty programs and Ghana.  Students showing a good GPA and financial need will be given preference.  Average awards: number varies, $500 for semester; $250 for summer. There is no application; if you have submitted a complete study abroad application to the IPO office by the application deadline you will be automatically considered.

UI/USAC Basque Cultural Endowment                                                                                Application deadline: April 1 (fall/summer); Oct. 15 (spring)
University of Idaho students accepted into USAC programs to Bilbao, San Sebastian, or Pau. Students showing a good GPA and financial need will be given preference.  Average awards: 7 for $500. There is no application; if you have submitted a complete study abroad application to the IPO office by the application deadline you will be automatically considered.

UI/USAC Internationalization Endowment                                                                        Application deadline: April 1 (fall/summer); Oct. 15 (spring)
University of Idaho students accepted into USAC Specialty programs and Ghana. Students showing a good GPA and financial need will also be given preference.  Average awards: 2 for $600. There is no application; if you have submitted a complete study abroad application to the IPO office by the application deadline you will be automatically considered.

New Prague Scholarships for  Spring 2013
New scholarships are now available for Spring 2013 to study in Prague, Czech Republic! Ten $500 scholarships will be awarded to help students study and live in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum 2.5 gpa and be accepted to the Spring 2013 Semester program. Scholarship recipients will be required to submit 50-100 photos upon their return that best represent what they loved about living in Prague and best capture their study abroad experience there. Applications will be due November 1; the scholarship application itself will be available on Student Gateway account once students are accepted into the program. Late applications will be accepted if spaces still available, however, it would be in their best self-interest to apply as soon as possible.

USAC Legacy Scholarship
Available to the families—children, siblings, and spouses—of USAC alumni to attend a USAC Specialty Program. Awards will be given in the amount of $100 for winter session, $300 for summer session, and $500 for semester. Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis, with the final deadline being 30 days prior to departure. Details will be posted to students’ Gateway accounts. Questions can be directed to scholarships@usac.unr.edu.

Félix Menchacatorre Memorial Scholarship
Memorial scholarship available to students attending a semester program in San Sebastián or Bilbao. Award amount $500. Eligible scholarship applications will be posted to your USAC Student Gateway account.

R.J. Simcoe Memorial Scholarship
Memorial scholarship available to UNR students attending a semester program in San Sebastián or Bilbao. Award amount $500. Eligible scholarship applications will be posted to your USAC Student Gateway account.

University of Oslo Scholarship (Oslo, Norway)
Available to students accepted on the USAC Oslo program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Eligible scholarship applications will be posted to your USAC Student Gateway account.

GBI International Conservation Scholarship
Generously sponsored by the Great Basin Institute as part of their commitment to environmental research, education, and conservation, the GBI International Conservation Scholarship serves to help students study environmental- and conservation-related topics abroad. A major or minor in science/environmental studies is preferred but not required. Once their time abroad is complete, awardees will be asked to report on their experience abroad, including the coursework, research, or volunteering they did related to environmental conservation. More information will be posted to your online account once you complete your USAC application. Award amounts $500 - $1000.

Massey University Scholarship (New Zealand)
Scholarship Application Deadlines: November 1, 2011 for February 2012; May 1, 2012 for July 2012
Available to students accepted to study at Massey University. Applicants to any of the three campus locations in New Zealand – Palmerston North, Auckland, or Wellington – are eligible. To be considered, complete USAC application and access USAC Student Gateway account for scholarship application instructions. There are two $400 scholarships availalble.

Semester at Sea                                                                                                                                              
Rolling Deadline, check website for details
Multiple scholarships available, including Need-Based Grants from $1,000 to $10,000, Merit Grants from $1,000 to $5,000, Seamans-Kruse Scholarship (three $2,500 grants per semester), Diversity Abroad Scholarships, Alumni Scholarships from $500 to $2,000, and Work-Study Grants ($4,000 for spring and fall voyages, and $3,000 for summer voyages). http://www.semesteratsea.org/admission-and-aid/overview/.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UI STUDENTS or NON-UI STUDENTS

Currently Receiving Pell Grant

Gilman Grant                                                                                                       

Application deadline: March 1 (summer/fall/academic year), October 7 (spring) - check website!

Must be an undergraduate Pell grant recipient and U.S. citizen in order to qualify. Average award: up to $5,000. Anticipated number of awards: 500+. Students must meet with UI Study Abroad office and UI Financial Aid office Gilman scholarship advisors before applying! Competitive scholarship, so start early. For more information, please go to www.iie.org/gilman.

Outside Western Europe and Australia/New Zealand

National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Fellowships
Application deadline: mid-January (UI campus deadline)
NSEP focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security, and applicants must fulfill a one-year service requirement after the exchange. Average award: $5,000- $10,000 per semester for up to two semesters. For more information, please go to www.borenawards.org. Applications are available online, or contact the NSEP campus representative at: abroad@uidaho.edu.

Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes
For intensive language study during the summer. Deadline is early December for the following summer. More information can be found at: www.CLScholarship.org

LIVFUND (Live, Intern, Volunteer) Scholarship Fund
Application deadline: Apply any time, beginning six months in advance of program start date.
For anyone over the age of 18 interested in studying, interning or volunteering in Latin America. The average award is $500. Applicants who are awarded the scholarship must agree to post at least three blog entries on the LIVFund blog detailing their abroad experience. More information can be found at: http://www.livfund.org.

Outside Western Europe and Australia/New Zealand

Austria
Austrian database for scholarships and research grants: www.grants.at

Canada

The Killam Fellowships Program                                                                                       
Application deadline: January 31 for following Academic Year
For American undergraduate students enrolled at four year degree granting institutions. Students in all fields of study are welcome to apply. Average awards: $5,000 for a semester and $10,000 for an academic year, plus health insurance allowance, up to $800 for in country travel, orientation and possible tuition assistance. Applications are available in the UI Study Abroad Office or online at www.killamfellowships.com.

China/Taiwan

Erik Barnes China/Taiwan Scholarship for UI students                               
For study in China or Taiwan. Average Award Amount: $500 per semester of study. Please see a Study Abroad Advisor in the International Programs Office LLC#3 for more information about the application.

Taiwan Scholarship Program for U.S. students                                                                                                                  Application deadline : January 30
Chinese Language Program: awarded monthly stipend of NT$25,000(NT$32=USD1, subject to change) up to four years, Undergraduate Program: awarded monthly stipend of NT$25,000 for one year, Postgraduate Program: awarded monthly stipend of NT$30,000; maximum duration of an award for a master degree is two years and for doctoral degree is three years. For more information, please go to: http://www.sfmoe.org.

CRCC Asia’s China Internship Program Scholarships                                         App available: Nov 1-30
Provides one, two, or three month internships in Beijing and Shanghai. Fluent English is the only language requirement and there is a program start date each month of the year. They offer a wide range of placements across various industries with now over 2000 alumni from over 60 countries worldwide. This year they are giving away 12 scholarships of varying amounts. For more information, visit: http://www.crccasia.com/scholarship/

Germany

DAAD German Exchange Scholarships
Scholarships through DAAD include: undergraduate scholarship for study in Germany, summer school, graduate study scholarship, graduate study scholarships for artists and musicians, summer research internship in science and engineering (RISE), internXchange, EMGIP-Budestag Internship, SIP: study & internship program, German studies research grant, and graduate research grant. For more information on all of these DAAD scholarships, go to http://www.daad.org.

Search engine for funding for study/research in Germany (not just DAAD grants): http://www.funding-guide.de

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)            App deadline: beginning of December
Available to students and recent graduates. Yearlong fellowship to study and intern in Germany, open to applicants in all career fields though preference given to students in vocational, technical, engineering, business, agricultural, and scientific fields. 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 not required by preferred. For more information, visit: www.CBYX.info

Work Immersion Study Program (WISP)                                                                 App deadline: beginning of December

Summer fellowship program open to students in vocational fields who have completed at least 4 semesters of study by the start of the program in June 2013. Applicants must be enrolled at a US college before and after the program and must have completed at least 1 semester of college-level German by the start of the program. More information can be found at: www.WispGermany.org

Japan

Bridging Scholarships for Study Abroad in Japan
Application deadline: Early April  (for the following fall, academic year, and spring study programs)
For study in Japan. Average awards: $2500 (semester), $4000 (academic year). Anticipated number of awards: 65 total. For more information, please go to: http://www.aatj.org/atj/studyabroad/scholarships.html

Morgan Stanley Scholarship                                                                                                                                                           Application deadline: April 5
Eligible students must be juniors or seniors with an interest in economics or international finance studying in Japan. Average award: $7500. Anticipated number of awards: 2. See www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj for more information.

JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization)                                                                                                      Application deadline: As early as possible
Award based on good character, financial need and commitment to Japanese studies. Award amount is approximately $800 per month. For students applying to a UI direct program in Japan (i.e. Nagasaki University, Ryukoku University), please contact the Study Abroad Office if interested. For students applying to study in Japan through a program provider (i.e. ISEP, USAC, etc.), please contact your program or host university about submitting an application. For more information, please see a Study Abroad Advisor in the International Programs Office.  

Spain

 

Language and Culture Assistantships in Spain

The Ministry of Education of Spain is pleased to announce over 2,000 grants for American and Canadian participants to serve as teaching assistants in Spain, sharing their native knowledge of the English or French language and North American culture in Spanish public K-12 schools. They will have a 12-16 hour weekly schedule. Teaching assistants receive a minimum monthly allowance of 700 Euros, an orientation course at the beginning of the school year and full medical insurance. For more information, including application requirements, visit www.educacion.es/exterior/usa or contact norteamericanos@educacion.es
 

South Korea

 

Talk Program         

Application deadline: June (for term beginning in August), December (for term beginning in February)

The “Teach and Learn in Korea” (TaLK) program is sponsored by the Korean government. It invites undergraduate students (who have completed at least two years of undergraduate study), recent graduates and graduate students to apply to teach conversational English in rural Korean elementary schools. The program provides a 1-month orientation, round-trip airfare, a settling-in allowance, a monthly living stipend of approximately $1,300, health insurance and organized trips to historical locations in Korea. More information and the application can be found at: http://www.talk.go.kr/.

 

Sweden

Swedish Travel Grant                                                                                                                                                                 Application deadline: March 31
For women (U.S. citizens over 18 years old) who want to study and research in Sweden. Average award: $1500 for round-trip ticket between the U.S. and Sweden. Applications are available at http://awcstockholm.org/scholarship.htm.

Turkey

Turkish Coalition of America
TCA awards up to 100 scholarships per year for African American, Hispanic American, and Native American students. These scholarships are awarded to eligible undergraduate and graduate students who have been accepted to a university in Turkey, The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus or Bosnia and Herzegovina. TCA will award grants up to $2,000 per calendar year to full time undergraduates (graduate students on a case by case basis) who have been accepted to a study abroad program in Turkey for a semester or summer respectively. For more information, please visit  http://www.tc-america.org/scholarships/.

UK

BUTEX UK Scholarships                                                       
Application deadline: End of May
Open to all undergraduate students currently registered at a UK university which is BUTEX affiliated. To be eligible to apply you must have been offered a study abroad or exchange place at any institution in the USA. Your study abroad or exchange place must be for the following academic year and must be for a minimum of one semester. Average award: £500 and will be paid to winners once they have arrived and registered at host university. For more information, please go to: http://www.butex.ac.uk/.

Graduating Seniors/Graduate Students

Fulbright Fellowship                                                                                                       
Application deadline: mid-September (UI Campus Deadline)
The Fulbright deadline listed above is for the year preceding the experience abroad. For example, the deadline of September of 2011 is for grants to be awarded in 2012-2013. It is, therefore, very important to plan ahead.
Graduating seniors, graduate-level students only. Average award: entire cost of study abroad program. Competitive selection criteria. Applications are available online. Non-UI students should apply through their home institution’s campus representative. For more information, please go to http://www.iie.org/fulbright/us/ or contact the UI campus representative at abroad@uidaho.edu.

US Teaching Assistantship Program in Austria                                                       
Application deadline: January 15, 2013
For US college and university graduates to work at secondary schools throughout Austria as teaching assistants. Financed by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, the Arts and Culture (BMUKK) and administered by the Austrian-American Educational Commission (Fulbright Commission). While the participants in this program contribute to the Fulbright goal of promoting mutual understanding, this is not a Fulbright grant program. For more information, please go to http://www.usta-austria.at/.

The American-Scandinavian Foundation Awards
Awards for Study in Scandinavia (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden)                                         
Application deadline: November 1
The ASF will offer around $300,000 to outstanding American students, scholars, professionals and artists for study and/or research in Scandinavia. Fellowships of up to $23,000 are intended to support an academic year-long stay, and priority is given to students at the graduate level who need to spend time at foreign academic or research institutions. Grants of up to $5,000 are considered more suitable for shorter research visits, both on the graduate or post-doctoral level. Funding is available to candidates in all fields. Application forms are available online at  http://www.amscan.org/.

Chinese Government Scholarship for American Students
Application deadline: end of April
Awards for post-graduate study in China. Tuition, fees, and medical insurance are covered and students receive a travel and living allowance. More information and application forms can be found on the Office of Educational Affairs of the Embassy of P.R. China in USA website: http://www.sino-education.org/english/studychinese.htm.

Whitaker International Program – Fellowships
Application deadline: January 23, 2012 (for 2012/2013 year programs); February 6, 2012 (for Summer 2012)
Awards for graduating seniors through doctoral studies. The Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program sends emerging leaders in U.S. biomedical engineering (or bioengineering) to undertake a self-designed project that will enhance their own careers within the field. In the first five years of the Whitaker Program, 140 grants have been awarded to Fellows and Scholars to conduct projects in over 25 countries worldwide. Average award: entire cost of program. For more information, please go to www.whitaker.org.

University of the Sunshine Coast - Anne Wexler Scholarship Program in Public Policy
Application deadline: (check website link below)
One Anne Wexler Scholarships will be awarded annually to a U.S. citizen to complete an Australian Master's program in Public Policy areas. Areas of study may include health, sustainability, energy, climate change, regional security, political science, history, or government relations, amongst others. The scholarship will be awarded for a maximum of two years, depending on the Master's program. Benefits include: AUD$30,000- Annual stipend for up to two years, AUD$25,000 - Annual tuition for up to two years, AUD$5,000 - Return travel allowance, AUD$6,000 - Establishment allowance, AUD$4,000 - Insurance allowance. The scholarships are administered by the Australian-American Fulbright Commission in Canberra, and funded by the Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. The Anne Wexler Scholarships are part of the Australian Government's Australia Awards Program. For more information, visit http://www.fulbright.com.au/scholarships/aw-scholarships/AnneWexlerScholarships.html.

Chateaubriand Fellowship Program

Application deadlines:  STEM Program: February 1, 2013/ HSS Program: January 14, 2013
Fellowship grant offered by the Embassy of France in the U.S. Every year, it allows doctorate students enrolled in American universities to conduct research in France for up to 9 months. The Sciences, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) fellowship program and the Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS) fellowship program have different modes of selection but they are both highly prestigious and merit based. Recipients receive a stipend, round trip ticket to France and health insurance. For more information, visit http://www.chateaubriand-fellowship.org

Canada - Study/Research Awards:    
http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca/scholarships-bourses/non_can/opportunities-opportunites.aspx?view=d                            
Rotary Scholarships

Rotary Grants: https://www.rotary.org/en/grants

Rotary World Peace Scholarship                                                                                  Application deadline: Before July 1
Supports a World Peace Scholar for a two-year master’s degree at one of the six Rotary Centers for International Studies worldwide. Average Award: tuition, registration, fees, room & board for 21 months, transportation, contingency expenses, and other funding.
For more information, please go to http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/RotaryCentersForInternationalStudies/Pages/ridefault.aspx

Others

Whitaker International Undergraduate Program                      App deadline: March 15^th, 2012 (Fall/Year Programs)
For undergraduate students in biomedical engineering or bioengineering degree programs seeking a semester or yearlong program abroad. Must be a US citizen; be enrolled as a Sophomore, Junior, Senior, with at least one semester remaining, in an undergraduate BME degree program with good academic standing; demonstrate need for financial support. Priority given to students going to non-traditional destinations. Average award: $7,500 for semester program and $10,000 for academic year program. For more information, please go to www.whitaker.org

Fund for Education Abroad (FEA)                                                                                                        App deadline: January 18
Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled as undergraduates who plan to study abroad for at least 4 weeks between May 2013 and May 2014. FEA awards are intended to support students planning to participate in high-quality, rigorous education abroad programs in the 2013-2014 academic year or summer 2013. Funding amount: up to $10,000. Number of Awards: up to 15. Website: http://fundforeducationabroad.org/

The Global Studies Grant for Student Travel and Study Abroad
Designed to support foreign language training and academic studies abroad, this grant provides supplemental funds for American students who already are studying abroad under the auspices of an official study abroad program conducted by an accredited academic institution. GSF is particularly interested in funding the study of strategically significant countries and languages. Selection criteria include academic performance, program merit, and outreach potential. Grant recipients will be expected to acknowledge GSF's support, to report on their experiences, and to work with GSF to share those experiences upon return. Website: http://www.globalstudiesfoundation.org/

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi                                                                                                                                             Application deadline: April 1
Open to members and non-members of the Honor Society; 3.5 GPA; must have completed 30 university-level credits but less than 90. Average award: $1,000. Anticipated number of grants: 50. For more information, please go to http://www.phikappaphi.org/web/.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Educational Foundation                                                                                                                   Application deadline:  January 1
Available to graduate or undergraduate United States students studying abroad and/or graduate or undergraduate foreign students studying within the United States. Awarded for full-time study for one academic year (Fall-Spring).
Interested applicants must send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Foundation office between September 1 and December 1, in order to receive scholarship materials.   Average awards:  $500 - $1000.  For more information, please go to:  http://www.zpbnef1975.org/.

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