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Scholarships that can be used for study abroad may be awarded on the basis of personal attributes (ethnic or religious background, parents’ field of employment, children of veterans, descendents of immigrants from specific countries), or on academic focus, major, or career path. The challenge for you is to locate appropriate and relevant funding. You may find further scholarship and financial aid information at your school’s study abroad office. Here is a starting list to help you:
Idaho Abroad Programs
The Idaho Board of Regents recently approved a proposal that will generate $50,000 in study abroad scholarships every year. Some departments on campus also have specific scholarships for study abroad, such as the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, and the College of Business and Economics. The University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) has started a scholarship endowment at the University of Idaho. Also, the local Rotary Club provides study abroad scholarships for UI students on an annual basis.
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
Sponsored by the Association of Teachers of Japanese, these scholarships provide assistance of up to $4,000 to qualified students for study at an eligible program in Japan.
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia
Offered through the Institute of International Education, these awards provide funds for study abroad in East and Southeast Asia ranging from $3,000-$7,000, depending on the length of the study abroad program.
Gilman International Scholarship Program
Offered through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education, this program provides awards for study abroad, for U.S. citizens or U.S. national students who are receiving federal need-based aid under Title IV: Pell Grants, Federal Work-Study, Stafford Loans, Perkins, Loans, and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants. Awards are up to $5,000, depending on length of program.
Millennium Scholars Program
Offered through the Millennium Society, these awards are for students in an accredited, undergraduate, degree-granting college or university that offers a cross-cultural environment, be between the ages of 17 and 25, and have verifiable need for financial assistance.
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
Funded by the Rotary Club Foundation, these scholarships are awarded for study or training in another country where Rotary Clubs are located. These awards are available: Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship, Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarship, and the Multi-Year Scholarship.
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