This is a list of outside resources that you may pursue to help finance your study abroad experience. We also recommend that you check with your school’s study abroad office and/or financial aid office in addition to the resources below. Please be aware that this list is not all-inclusive.
Scholarship and Loan Directories
GoAbroad.com – Search scholarships using various criteria. GoAbroad also offers a $500 scholarship for use on any study abroad program.
StudyAbroad.com – Financial aid and scholarship links.
Hispanic Scholarship Search – Scholarship directory for Hispanic students.
African American Scholarships – Directory of scholarships and internship opportunities.
Fund for Education Abroad – Provides information and links to a variety of scholarships.
The College Board – Directory of over 6 billion in scholarships and other aid opportunities.
Collegenet – Search scholarships by your personal profile.
Davis-Putter Scholarship – provides grants to students actively working for peace and justice.
Explorers Club Exploration Fund Grants – Provides grants in support of exploration and field research for those who are just beginning their research careers.
Fast Web – This service provides a free customized list of financial aid sources including private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans.
The Financial Aid Page – Provides links to scholarship searches and a comprehensive list of financial aid information.
Fulbright – The Fulbright Program funds ventures that aim to increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and other countries, through the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills. Available to recent graduates, post-graduate candidates, and developing professionals.
GoEnnounce.com – Crowdfunding and study abroad scholarships.
Clara Carter Higgins Scholarship – These scholarships encourage young men and women who are interested in ecology and offer an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience beyond the regular course of study.
Institute for Humane Studies Fellowships – Awarded to students to help them take advantage of opportunities that can enhance their abilities and credentials to pursue careers that involve the communication of ideas.
Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship – The fellowship is intended for American college/university students who express an interest in international collaboration but as of yet had not been afforded many opportunities to travel abroad.
National Society of High School Scholars Foundation – The NSHSS Foundation provides STEM scholarships for underrepresented groups in order to help reduce financial barriers for those with academic and leadership potential and the desire to pursue STEM careers.
Sara’s Wish Scholarship Fund – Awarded to young women committed to making the world a better place by fully participating in it.
The Student Guide – The U.S. Department of Education publishes a guide on the eligibility requirements on various federal aid programs.
Student Loans Network – Loans that require enrollment verification but not school certification.
Reservation Counter – Scholarship for students who demonstrate a strong aptitude for higher learning, have a drive to improve themselves, and a desire to improve society.
IIE Passport -International funding directory
Diversity Scholarships
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Scholarships for minority accounting students.
Association of American Indian Affairs – Scholarship programs for Native Americans.
The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting Scholarships – Scholarships available for students of Hispanic heritage majoring in a business-related field and entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate study.
The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) – Scholarship program for those students who are part of an under-represented minority and enrolled in an engineering program at a NACME partner university.
The National Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship Program – The National Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship Program is the only national scholarship program targeted at Hispanic students who are committed to careers in health care and enrolled full-time in dental, medical, nursing, public health, and policy schools.
NAFSA Rainbow SIG – This scholarship is awarded to a deserving LGBTQI student who aims to participate in a high-quality, rigorous education abroad program.
Regional Scholarships
Boren Awards for International Study – Boren Scholarships allow U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests but underrepresented in study abroad.
BUTEX North American Scholarships – Open to students participating in a semester or academic year study abroad program in England through API.
Association of American Study Abroad Programmes – Scholarships for U.S. students studying abroad in the U.K.
BASAA – Boston Area Study Abroad Association – A scholarship awarded to a deserving student who attends a U.S. university/college located in Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Connecticut.
Cultural Bridge Scholarships – In accordance with their mission to facilitate life-changing international experiences, Weekend Student Adventures (WSA), a student travel organization, has created these scholarships to allow students the incredible, enriching opportunity to study abroad in Europe.
GoOverseas.com New Zealand Scholarship – Win up to $15,000 to study abroad in New Zealand through GoOverseas, STA Travel, Guard.me, and others.
The GRIT (Globally Remarkable Intentional Talent) program is a year-long scholarship and leadership program for young adults (18-30 years old).
Hostelling International “Explore the World” Travel Scholarship – This is a particularly good option for participants on API’s teach, work, and volunteer programs!
The Jane Gluckman and Carol Rausch “Go Global” Scholarship This scholarship will be awarded to one student each year planning to study abroad in Mexico, Central America, South America, France, or Germany.
LIV Fund – LIVFund was established in 2011 in order to recognize and proudly support study, internship and volunteer opportunities in Latin America.
Lord Acton Memorial Scholarship – Provides a deserving study abroad student with financial support to pursue academic study in the U.K.
Macquarie Student Representative Scholarship – Provides a tuition scholarship of AUD $1,000 for promotional assistance with the international program.
Education New Zealand Travel Awards – New Zealand Education is awarding travel grants of $2,000 to help students fund their flight to New Zealand as part of their Generation Study Abroad commitment.
The George J. Mitchell Scholarships – Funds graduate study in Ireland or Northern Ireland for one year.
Sleeklens.com Scholarship – Open to full-time college students, as well as high-school seniors applying to college.
Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation -Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies in Spain.
UAL Award for Study Abroad – These awards reward outstanding students who have been accepted on to the study abroad programs at University of the Arts London. Up to four awards are made to students per year in the amount of £1500, awarded on-site
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
Affordable Colleges Online – offers a number of resources of scholarships for students with varying disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, deaf and hard of hearing, learning disabilities, orthopedic disabilities, speech disorders, visual impairment, and more.
GoodCall – Financial aid information for students with disabilities looking to go abroad.
Mobility International – Financial aid for international exchange with disabilities.
MoneyGeek – Higher education scholarships for students with disabilities.
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships – Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
1800wheelchair.com
The 1800wheelchair scholarship awards two $500 scholarships each year. Scholarships are awarded to those attending a U.S. based institution. All applications are welcome.
American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Scholarship Program
Applicant must be enrolled full time in an undergraduate or graduate aschool, and have a documented disability. Applicant must be a US citizen or legal resident living in the US and enrolled in an accredited US University. Preference will be given to students majoring in public health, disability studies, disability research, health promotion or a field related to disability and health.
Service & Honor Society Scholarships
Golden Key Study Abroad Scholarships: Sponsored by Golden Key International Honor Society
National Security Education Program – Open to most majors; intended to promote awareness, safety, and service.
Phi Kappa Phi Society Study Abroad Grants: Open to Phi Kappa Phi members as well as non‐members in all fields of study.
Resources for Veteran Students
Crowdfunding / Fundraising Websites
FundMyTravel– Create your own travel campaign to raise funds for your trip.
Fundly – An online fundraising platform.
GoEnnounce.com – Crowdfunding and study abroad scholarships.
GoFundMe.com – Create your own personal fundraising website.
GoGetFunding.com – Crowdfunding platform.
Rally.org – An online social fundraising platform.
MyTab.co – MyTab is the first online travel registry. Family and friends can contribute to the cost of your travel.
STA Travel Registry – A great way to save and have friends/family help with your travel expenses from STA Travel.
