• St. Mary’s College of Maryland Foundation offers study-abroad scholarships each semester to be applied to any study-abroad program. Applications are due March 1 for summer and fall study; October 15 for winter break or spring study. For an application, visit http://www.smcm.edu/academics/internationaled/StudyAbroad/forms.cfm.

• St. Mary’s College of Maryland offers Provost's Foreign Language Study Abroad Scholarships each semester for intensive language study in any country. Applications are due March 1 for summer or fall study, October 15 for spring study. For an application, visit http://www.smcm.edu/academics/internationaled/StudyAbroad/forms.cfm.

• St. Mary’s College of Maryland Foundation offers the Thomas Vollman Memorial Study-Abroad Award for study abroad during the fall term. Applications are due to the International Education Office March 1. For an application, visit http://www.smcm.edu/academics/internationaled/StudyAbroad/forms.cfm.

• St. Mary's College of Maryland Foundation offers the Nicholas Paskowsky Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship for St. Mary’s students participating in a fall semester, academic year, or summer study-abroad program.   First preference is given to those students who wish to study in a Spanish-speaking country.  For an application, visit http://www.smcm.edu/academics/internationaled/StudyAbroad/forms.cfm.

• St. Mary's College of Maryland offers an Asian Studies Study Abroad Scholarship for St. Mary’s students participating in an SMCM semester or academic year program in
  China, Hong Kong or Thailand.   For an application, visit http://www.smcm.edu/academics/internationaled/StudyAbroad/forms.cfm.

• St. Mary's College of Maryland Foundation offers a Teaching Internships Abroad Scholarship for St. Mary’s teacher interns who elect to do part of their teaching practicum in The Gambia.  For an application, contact Ardith Harle, chair of the Department of Educational Studies.

Scholarships for General, Regional, or Country-Specific Study-Abroad Programs:

• The Maryland International Education Association offers $500-$1000 scholarships for expenses related to study abroad. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are residents of Maryland, receiving financial aid, and currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program at a college or university in Maryland. Students must hold a GPA of 3.2 and have completed at least 12 credits in their program of study. Applications for the summer, fall, and academic year are due at MIEA on April 1. Applications for January and the spring are due on October 1. Hard copies of the application form should be sent to Mary Hilton, Towson University, 8000 York Road, AD 215, Towson, MD 21252. For more information and application forms, visit http://wwwnew.towson.edu/miea/scholarship.htm.

• Gilman Study-abroad Scholarships are available for students who are U.S. citizens currently receiving the federal Pell Grant. Awards for semester or academic year study programs are up to $5000. Apply the semester before studying abroad. Applications for fall or academic year study abroad are due on April 4.  Applications for spring study are due on September 26.  For more information and current deadlines, visit http://www.iie.org/gilman/.

• Freeman Asia Awards for Study in Asia are available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are currently enrolled as undergraduates at accredited U.S. colleges or universities. Applicants must have verifiable need for financial assistance to study in Asia. They must study in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam. Deadlines for applications are March 1 for summer, April 1 for fall, and October 31 for spring. Awards range from $3000 to $7000. For more information, contact Freeman-ASIA@iie.org <mailto:Freeman-ASIA@iie.org, call (212) 984-5542, or visit http://www.iie.org/programs/Freeman-ASIA/default.shtm

• The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers edu.de Undergraduate Awards to highly qualified undergraduate students for study abroad, senior thesis research and/or internships in the Federal Republic of Germany.  Awards are for between four and ten months, either as part of an organized study abroad program, or as part of an individual, student-designed study abroad semester or year.  The deadline for applications for the 2004-2005 academic year is February 15, 2004.   If you need further assistance, please contact DAAD New York at: 871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017, Tel.: (212) 758 3223, Fax: (212) 755 5780, e-mail: daadny@daad.org.  Office hours: Monday-Friday 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm.

• The Elizabeth A. Sackler Museum Educational Trust SACI Scholarship includes full tuition, housing, and airfare for an academic year of study at SACI in Florence, Italy. The EASMET scholarship was established to recognize emerging female artists who have exhibited exceptional artistic talent and ability. For more information, please visit http://www.saci-florence.org/admissions/sackler.htm.

• The United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation is accepting applications from outstanding minority undergraduate students for the Institute for International Public Policy’s fellowship program. Funded by a grant from the Department of Education, the Institute is a national program that provides students with especially designed education and training experiences critical to entry and advancement in international affairs careers. Students are recruited to participate in a five-year sequence of summer policy institutes, study abroad, intensive language training, internships and graduate study affairs. To be eligible, students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of a underrepresented minority (African American, Hispanic/Latina, American Indian, Asian American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander), a sophomore enrolled full time at a four year institution, have a minimum 3.2 GPA and a demonstrable interest in international affairs. Please visit www.uncfsp.org/IIPPApplication.pdf to download the application.

• The National Security Education Program (NSEP) awards scholarships to U.S. undergraduates for study abroad in areas critical to U.S. national security. Applicants must have a plan for study abroad, including language study. Priority is given to students in social sciences and applied natural sciences interested in careers in international affairs. Scholarships are available for up to $10,000 a semester or $20,000 a year and require a year of public service after graduation. The SMCM scholarship committee, as well as regional and national committees, will review applications. Applications are available by mid-September in the Office of Academic Services and are due December 1. Visit http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/undergraduate/application.htm for more information.

• ISIC Travel Grants are available to students for study at a CIEE member school or in a program sponsored by CIEE or a CIEE member institution. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and currently reside in the United States. Awards are for the minimum cost of transportation to and from sites located primarily in Mesopotamia, developing nations of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. However, study may take place anywhere in the world except Australia, Canada, Europe, Israel, Japan, Korea, Malta, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, and the United States. The deadline to apply is March 15. For more information, visit http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx or contact Information and Student Services, Council on International Education Exchange, 205 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017.

• National Institute of Health – Minority International Research Training (MIRT) Grant Programs offers awards for students and faculty members of U.S. two- or four- year colleges and universities who are members of under-represented minority groups. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and matriculated in a degree program or conducting health-related research at the time of the appointment. The stipend includes training-related expenses at the foreign training site, and the expenses for living and travel. Foreign training may range from 8-12 weeks for undergraduates and 3-12 months for pre-doctoral students and faculty. Applications are due March 15. For more information, contact the National Institute of Health, David A. Wolff, Ph.D., Chief, International Research and Awards Branch, Fogarty International Center, Bethesda, MD 20892.

• International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) offers scholarships to college and university students participating in an IAESTE exchange. Programs are available for students studying biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, engineering, geology, languages, mathematics, physics, and a variety of other fields in IAESTE member nations. The program offers a cost-of-living stipend, paid by the employer, and traineeship for 8-12 weeks during the summer vacation period. Long-term placements are possible as well. The deadline for applications is December 10. For more information, http://www.iaeste.org/ or contact the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE), Dr. Morton S. Roberts, NRAO, Edgemont Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

• International Business Program at the University of Southern California IBEAR Program offers a stipend of $600-$12,500 to U.S. citizens with business experience who demonstrate commitment to involvement in international business. Study must take place in Asia or the Pacific rim. Applications are due May 1. For more information, http://www.marshall.usc.edu/web/IBEARMBA.cfm?doc_id=1613, or contact the IBEAR MBA Program, Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089-1421.

• Bicentennial Swedish-American Exchange Fund offers awards to qualified applicants from the U.S. who have developed projects in the fields of politics, public administration, mass media, business and industry, working life, human environment, education and culture. Awardees will receive a stipend of 25,000 crowns to support two- to four-week research trips to Sweden. Applications are due the first Friday in February. For more information, visit http://www.swedenabroad.com/pages/general____18522.asp or contact the Bicentennial Fund, 825 Third Avenue, New York, NY, 10022.

• The Kosciuszko Foundation: Study/Research Programs for Americans in Poland offers awards to students entering their junior or senior year of college, or enrolled in a M.A. or Ph.D. program (except those at the dissertation level). The award includes tuition, housing, and a monthly stipend. Applications are due January 15. For more information, visit http://www.kosciuszkofoundation.org/EDScholarships.org or contact The Kosciuszko Foundation, Domestic Grants Office, 15 East 65^th Street, New York, NY 10021.

• The Advanced Filipino Abroad Program in the Philippines offers fellowships to individuals who have two years, or the equivalent, of formal training in Filipino (Tagalog), although a higher proficiency level is preferred. Native and near native speakers should not apply. Fellowships pay for transportation, tuition, and maintenance. Applications are due February 1. For more information, visit http://www.hawaii.edu/cseas/academic/afa.html, or write to Teresita Ramos, c/o The Center for Southern Asian Studies, Univerity of Hawaii at Monoa, 1890 East-West Road, Moore Hall 416, Honolulu, HI 96822.

• Morgan Stanley Japan Scholarships are available to students at U.S. universities in their junior or senior year with an interest in economics and international finance who have been accepted for study in Japan for the 2003-2004 academic year. Two winners will be awarded $7,500 to finance their study and may also be considered for one-month internships at Morgan Stanley Japan's Tokyo headquarters. To be considered for this scholarship, students must complete an application and essay, which must be received by April 5 . For the application and more information, visit http://www.colorado.edu/ealc/atj/Bridging/Morgan.html.

• Teaching awards, exchange programs, and direct institutional exchanges are available to candidates who are unmarried U.S. citizens under the age of 30, fluent in French, and planning a career in teaching the French language. Applicants must be currently enrolled in their final year of undergraduate study or studying as a graduate student. The stipend is 4,000 F per month for eight months. Applications are due January 30. For more information, contact the French Cultural Service, 972 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10021.

• Full-time college juniors, seniors, and graduate students in all disciplines (except German, English, or any other modern language) who are between 18 and 32 years old are eligible to apply for DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), Hochschulsommerkurse at German Universities. Candidates must have completed two years of college-level German or equivalent at the time of application. Stipend includes tuition, room and board, and a small international travel subsidy. The deadline for application is January 31. For more information, visit http://www.daad.org/?p=50407 or contact DAAD New York Office, 871 UN Plaza, New York, NY 10017.

• North American students wishing to pursue an intensive summer study of Japanese language are eligible to apply for awards through Exchange: Japan. The program includes a home stay with a Japanese family and a stipend of $3,450. Applications are due March 1. To learn more, visit: http://www.exchangejapan.org/ or contact Exchange: Japan, PO Box 1166, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1166.

• Norwegian Information Service – Emigration Fund of 1975 awards scholarships to Americans for advanced or specialized studies in Norway of subjects dealing with emigration history and relations between the United States and Norway. Scholarships range from NOK 5,000 to 30,000. Application deadline is February 1. For more information, contact Norwegian Information Service, 825 Third Avenue, 38th Floor, New York, NY 10022.

• Norwegian Information Service – May 8th Memorial Fund offers applicants between the ages of 18 and 22 scholarships to attend a full year at a Norwegian Folk High School. Awards cover food, lodging, books, school excursions, and some "pocket money." Application deadline is March 15. For more information, contact the Norwegian Information Service, 825 Third Avenue, 38th Floor, New York, NY 10022; or visit http://www.norway.org/Education/page.cfm?id=265; or contact Royal Norwegian Embassy, 2720 37th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008.

• University of Oslo International Summer School (ISS), Norway, offers scholarships to students with good academic records who have completed their sophomore year of college. Scholarships of $900 are offered to cover a portion of the basic program fee, which ranges from $2,275 to $2,459. Tuition is free. Transatlantic travel is not included. Applications are due March 1. For more information, visit http://www.uio.no/iss/ or contact North American Admissions Office, c/o Saint Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057-10978.

• Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Educational Foundation offers scholarships and Grants-in-Aid to undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students to study abroad. Certain awards hold restrictions placed on them by the donor. The awards to recipients range from $500 to $12,000 per academic year, with an average of $1,500. The due date for applications is March 1. For more information, visit http://www.seg.org/business/foundation/scholarships/ or contact SEG Education Foundation, PO Box 702740, Tulsa, OK 74170.

• Rotary International offers the Academic Year Ambassadorial Scholarship to applicants age 18 and over who have completed two years of university work or have appropriate professional experience by the time they wish to begin scholarship studies. The maximum award for one academic year abroad of $21,500 is to be used for tuition and fees, living costs, and up to two months of intensive language training (if recommended by the Rotary Foundation). Application deadlines vary by Rotary Club. For more information, visit http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/rotarian/award/avail.html
  or contact Rotary International, One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201.

• On Behalf on the Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office, the U.S. Department of Education is accepting applications from undergraduate and graduate students for a one-year Chinese Language Scholarship to study in Tawian.  For further information, please contact Demetria Glasco (Progam Assistant, Fulbright-Hays Programs) at 202-502-7622 or demetria.glasco@ed.gov. 

• Funding and program resources are also available from the U.S. government, which recently launched a National Security Language Initiative (http://exchanges.state.gov/NSLI/), and many colleges are helping to make study abroad more accessible to their students.

• A directory of scholarships and grants for U.S. students who are intereste din pursuing edcation and research abroad. Students and advisors can search by host country, field of study, and sponsoring organization. For more information visit http://www.StudyAbroadFunding.org.

• The US Dept of State and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers offers Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes. These scholarships are for critical need foreign languages - Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, and Urdu - for Summer 2007. Deadline is March 15, 2007. For more information and application please visit www.CLScholarship.org

Scholarships for Specific Programs:

• American Councils Southeast European Language Program is open to students at the MA and Ph.D level, as well as post-doctoral scholars and faculty who have at least elementary language skills. Fellowships for Language Study typically provide full tuition at a major university in Southeast Europe, international round trip airfare from the fellow’s home city to her/his host-city, monthly stipends and a variety of other benefits. Applications are available at Outbound Programs/Title VIII Research Scholars, American Councils, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700, Washington DC 20036, (202) 833 – 7522 or outbound@americancouncils.org are due on January 15 for fall and academic year programs; October 1 for spring and summer programs.

• Cultural Experiences Abroad offers scholarships to students participating in CEA programs.  Awards range from $500 to $1000.  To apply for scholarships, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Applications must be submitted by October 15 for the spring semester, April 15 for the fall semester and February 15 for summer.  To learn more, email info@gowithcea.com or visit the website, http://www.gowithcea.com/scholarships.html

• Institute of European Studies, Institute of Asian Studies offers scholarships to students who have been admitted to an IES/ISA program and demonstrate financial need. Application deadlines are February 15, May 15, and November 15. For more information, contact the National Institute of Health, International Research and Awards Branch, Building 31, Rm. B2C39, Fogarty International Center, Bethesda, MD 20892.

• American Intercontinental University offers its International Opportunity Award
  to a limited number of students who have been enrolled in one of their study-abroad programs.  Students must have demonstrated financial need. The number and amount of awards (up to $1,000) depend on the pool of qualified applicants. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required at the time of application.  For more information visit the AIU website at http://www.aiustudyabroad.com/finanical.asp, or call 1-800-255-6839.

• The School for Field Studies, an environmental study-abroad program, offers scholarships and loans for students to participate in SFS programs.  Awards up to $6000 for the semester are available. For more information, e-mail the organization at admissions@fieldstudies.org, or visit the SFS website, http://www.fieldstudies.org/pages/225_financial_aid.cfm

• Australearn, a study abroad provider that offers programs in Australia and New Zealand, offers various scholarships for students enrolled in their programs.  To apply, students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.  Awards range from $500 to full tuition and housing for one year, depending on the scholarship.  Applications and materials must be submitted within two weeks after the end of the enrollment period.  To learn more, visit Australearn’s website at http://www.australearn.org/Programs/StudyAbroad/Generalscholarship.htm, or email studyabroad@australearn.org

• The International Partnership for Service Learning offers several different scholarships to students involved in their study-abroad programs.  Awards range from $1000 to $5000.  For more information visit http://www.ipsl.org/partnershipexperience/financialaid.html or e-mail info@ipsl.org.

• Warnborough College Scholarships are available to students who are currently enrolled in an American university or college. Awards of up to $1000 for one semester or $2000 for an academic year at Warnborough in Britain must be applied to tuition fees. Students may apply for scholarships at any time, but should allow 2 months for processing. To learn more, e-mail the college at admin@warnborough.edu, or visit one of the school's websites,http://www.warnborough.edu or http://www.warnborough.ac.uk

• Through the Institute of International Education, The Scholar Ship is awarding fifty $10,000 for the September inaugural voyage of The Scholar Ship and twenty-five $10,000 scholarships for the January 2008 voyage exclusively to students from the Latin America and Caribbean regions. Educational Advising/Information Centers located throughout the region have been asked to nominate or refer student candidates from their respective areas. Undergraduate and Postgraduate candidates are welcome. Scholarships will be awarded to students with a demonstrated record of academic achievement and community leadership. Interested students meeting this criteria may complete a Letter of Interest and essay, describing how their participation onboard The Scholar Ship will be of benefit to them and prepare them for their future career. Deadlines for applications: September 2007 voyage - April 30, 2007; January 2008 voyage - August 1, 2007. Please visit www.iienetwork.org/?p=TheScholarShipGrants for more information.

Scholarships for General, Regional, Country-Specific Study-Abroad Programs or for International Students:

• www.InternationalStudentLoan.com – International Student Loan Center

• www.InternationalScholarships.com – A free searchable database of scholarships and awards for international students.

• www.InternationalStudent.com – A resource site for students around the world.


 

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