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Scholarship Information for Study Abroad

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
National Security Education Program (NSEP)
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study & Research Abroad
IIE Freeman-ASIA Scholarship
ISEP Scholarships

Phi Kappa Phi Scholarships
Fulbright-Hays--Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad

Study Abroad Funding Databases

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

The Gilman Scholarship Program supports undergraduates who have been traditionally underrepresented in US study abroad and those with high financial need. The program encourages nontraditional study abroad destinations, especially those outside of Western Europe and Australia. Other priorities include students in underrepresented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities, and students of nontraditional age. Applicants are also eligible to apply for Critical Need Language Supplements if they plan to study Arabic, Chinese, a Turkic language, a Persian language, an Indic language, Korean or Russian.

The Gilman Scholarship provides awards of up to $5,000 for U.S. citizen undergraduate students to pursue country-based undergraduate opportunities abroad of up to one academic year. To be eligible students must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application and cannot be studying abroad in a country currently under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning or in Cuba. The Gilman Scholarship does not currently offer funding for summer-only study abroad. For more information, full eligibility criteria and the online application please access the Gilman Program website at www.iie.org/gilman.

National Security Education Program

The National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship competition awards scholarships to American students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East). NSEP was designed to provide American undergraduates with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation, in exchange for a commitment to seek work in the federal government. The 2008-2009 NSEP Boren Scholarships offer funding for study abroad in summer 2008, fall 2008, and/or spring 2009.

Contact: Study Abroad Programs or www.iie.org/nsep
Campus Deadline: January 30, 2008 (This indicates the date by which your basic application should be submitted.)

Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan

Association of Teachers of Japanese (ATJ) Bridging Scholarship
Amount: ranges from $2,500 to $4,000 depending on length of study program in Japan
Eligibility: undergraduate students majoring in any field of study and attending any recognized exchange or independent program in Japan; must be a US citizen or permanent resident
See the ATJ Bridging Scholarships web site for more information:
http://www.colorado.edu/ealc/atj/Bridging/scholarships.html
Deadline: Offered twice a year, October, April

Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study & Research Abroad

The Fulbright program offers recent U.S. graduates, postgraduate candidates and developing professionals and artists the opportunity to study or conduct research abroad. The Fulbright program is the United State's flagship international exchange initiative.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens who hold a B.A. or equivalent at the time of the grant or who have extensive professional study and/or experience in fields in which they wish to pursue a project; have appropriate language proficiency to undertake the proposed study or research and must be in good health. Graduating seniors are encouraged to apply.
Contact Study Abroad Programs or www.iie.org/fulbright/us
Campus Deadline: September 26, 2008

IIE Freeman-Asia Scholarship

The Freeman scholarship's purpose is to encourage students to study in Asian countries.
Amount: $5,000 for one semester; $7,000 for academic year
Eligibility: undergraduate students who have applied or have been accepted to a study abroad program in Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, or Thailand; must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; awards are based on need.
For more information, see their web site at: http://www.iie.org/pgms/Freeman-ASIA

ISEP Scholarships

ISEP offers scholarships that can be used for participation in one of their exchanges. Since ISEP scholarships frequently change, check their site to see what is currently offered: http://www.isep.org/students/Programs/financial_aid_scholarships.asp

Phi Kappa Phi Scholarships

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, which includes all disciplines, sponsors a Study Abroad Grant competition. Applicants must have between 30 and 90 credit hours, a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 and have at least two semesters remaining at the home institution after completing the study abroad experience. Deadlines are normally in February. For more information, see their web site at: http://www.phikappaphi.org/Web/Scholarships/studyabroad.html

Fulbright-Hays--Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad

The Department of Education's (DOE) Office of Postsecondary Education sponsors the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program, which provides opportunities for graduate students to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies.
See the DOE web site for current information: http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsddrap/index.html

IIEPassport Study Abroad Funding Database

A searchable database for scholarships, fellowships and grants to study abroad sponsored by the Institute of International Education.Search here: http://www.studyabroadfunding.org

International Education Financial Aid Database

A searchable database of financial aid for students studying abroad, both to and from the US.
Search here: http://www.iefa.org/

University of Minnesota Study Abroad Scholarships Database

A searchable database organized by region/country, field of study, program type (research/classroom/internship), and student criteria including students with disabilities. Sponsored by the International Service and travel Center, University of Minnesota. Search here: www.istc.umn.edu