Study Abroad Scholarships
Although study abroad programs can be expensive, there are several ways to fund the experience including through scholarships and financial aid.
Financial Aid
As educational experiences, all Study Abroad programs are eligible for financial aid funds. To determine the amount eligible and deadlines for disbursement, please contact the Financial Aid office.
Scholarships
Do not leave free money on the table!!! There are many scholarships available through both public and private entities. USA Study Abroad, a program of the United States Department of State, offers a substantial list that you should review.
This page contains some of the most common scholarship opportunities. Please contact the Study Abroad Coordinator for more information on how to help fund your experience. Past scholarship winners include:
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Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship |
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Heartland Study Abroad Scholarship
This scholarship awards $500 for each academic semester which can be used for any program associated with our Study Abroad portfolio. Due dates are as follows:
- Oct. 15 for Spring programs
- Feb. 15 for Summer programs
- May 15 for Fall programs
Contact the Study Abroad Coordinator for information and application.
Illinois Global Scholarships
For students studying in either China or Japan, this program offers $2,000.
- March for summer or fall
Additional information and application are found online at the Asia Institute.
Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship
This program funds Pell Grant recipients up to $5,000 for their study abroad program.
- October for Spring & early summer
- March for Summer and Fall programs
Additional information and application are found online at the Gilman International Scholarship.
British Transatlantic Exchange Association (BUTEX)
This program is a $750 grant available for students studying in England.
- June for the next academic year
Additional information and application are found online at the British Universities Transnational Exchange.
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)
The CLS is a program of the U.S. Department of State, and is an initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages that are critical to national security and economic prosperity. This program is FULLY funded.
- November deadline for June departure
Additional information and application are found online at the Critical Language Scholarship Program.
Fund for Education Award Scholarships
This scholarship supports students who are underrepresented (minority, community college, and first-generation college students) among the US study abroad population. This grant requires applicants to have completed a FAFSA for the current academic year. Grants are up to $5,000 for semester programs and $1,250 for summer.
- February for summer and fall
- September for Spring
Additional information and application are found online at the Fund for Education Award Scholarships.
Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP)
Students who take part in an ICISP program are eligible to apply for the Founders’ Study Abroad Scholarship, which provides $500 for summer and $1,000 for semester programs.
- Oct. 15 for Spring programs
- Feb. 15 for Summer programs
- May 15 for Fall programs
Additional information and application are found online at the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs.