Scholarships
Alliance Scholarships
Any student who is accepted into an Alliance program may apply for a scholarship. Scholarships are based on financial need and awarded in amounts of $500-$2000 per student.
Students seeking financial aid should also speak with the study abroad and financial aid offices at their home institutions about taking scholarships and federal aid with them while studying overseas.
The following organizations offer funding for study abroad:
Freeman Asia
Freshmen, sophomores, or juniors may apply for these scholarships to study abroad in Asia. Awards are $3,000 for a summer term, $5,000 for a semester, and $7,000 for an academic year.
Email: freeman-asia@iie.org
Website: www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia/
Gilman Scholarship
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to undergraduates who wish to study abroad. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Recipients are awarded up to $5,000 depending on the length of their program. An additional $3000 is available for students who study critical languages, including Chinese.
Email: gilman@iie.org
Website: www.iie.org/Template.cfm?&Template=/programs/gilman/default.htm
NSEP - National Security Education Program
The National Security Education Program (NSEP) is a unique scholarship opportunity for U.S. undergraduates to study abroad. Created in 1991, NSEP awards scholarships to American students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Middle East). NSEP was designed to provide students with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experience in countries and areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation.
Website: www.iie.org/nsep
General Federation of Women's Clubs of Massachusetts
Residents of Massachusetts may apply for these scholarships to study abroad for a semester, summer, or academic year. Awards are up to $800.
E-mail: jhoward@mountida.edu
Website: www.gfwcma.org
Midwest Education Association Scholarship
The Institute for International Education’s Midwest Regional Center awards five scholarships worth $1,000 each to undergraduates who are permanent residents of the Midwest and who attend a Midwestern college or university. Students with little or no previous study abroad experience are encouraged to apply.
Email: mns@iie.org
Website: www.iie.org/midwest/grant
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
The Rotary Foundation offers a variety of scholarships for undergraduates. Students are encouraged to contact their local Rotary club for more information.
Website: www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/
