Financial Aid
The cost of studying abroad can vary widely. As cost is likely
an important factor for you, you must first decide how much you are
able to spend to study abroad and look at how much financial aid
(loans, grants, scholarships, etc.) you usually receive. If
you find that a program you are considering is too expensive, then
you might look at other programs in less expensive countries or
cities, programs with less support options, or you may decide to
choose a shorter program.
A good starting point to determine what you can and cannot afford is
to look at the University of Idaho's or your home school's estimated
costs of attendance. For a full-time undergraduate student
with no dependents, the total estimated cost of attendance at the
University of Idaho for one academic year is $15,520 for Idaho
residents and $25,120 for non-residents. This should give
you an idea of what you usually spend in a year. While
there are no Study Abroad programs that will match these costs
exactly, you will find that there are a variety of programs
available--some that cost less, some that have similar costs, and
some that do cost more than what you spend at the University of
Idaho or at your home university. Overall, you will likely
find that it may be much more feasible to study abroad than you
might have thought, given the financial resources available to you.
University of Idaho students
may apply for most types of financial aid for their study abroad
program. In some instances, if the program costs are more than
it would normally cost to study at UI, a student may receive
additional financial aid. Typically this aid is in the form of
loans. Eligibility for additional aid is dependent on a number
of factors, including class standing, federal award limits, etc.
Students should consult their financial aid advisors early in
the program application process to determine if they are eligible to
receive additional financial aid.
If students are not eligible for additional aid, they may want to
consider applying for loans (referred to as private or alternative
loans) through their local banks. Interest and repayment rates
vary widely so students should do some comparison-shopping before
“signing on the dotted line.” Students should contact UI’s
office of Student Financial Aid Services for a list of local banks
providing student loans.
Non-University of Idaho students
cannot receive financial aid from UI. However, in some
instances, these students can continue receiving financial aid from
their home university even though they are studying abroad through a
UI program. Students should consult their home university
financial aid office early in the study abroad application
process to determine if they are eligible to receive aid while
studying abroad. If the home university requires UI to sign a
consortium agreement for financial aid purposes in order to disburse
the aid, this document should be faxed to the UI Study Abroad Office
at (208) 885-2859.
All students
may wish to read the
Study Abroad Advising Handbook as an additional resource for
study abroad budget planning, as it contains helpful insights
regarding creative ways to raise or save money, and even has a
budget worksheet to print out.
In addition, students may be interested in looking into several of
the scholarships and grants that are designed specifically for
students studying abroad. Please see below for a list or click
the appropriate link for a printable PDF version of the list.
Scholarships
UI
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UI STUDENTS
International Experience Grants
International Experience Grant - $156,000 available each year!
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors (must have attended UI for one
year) w/min. 2.5 GPA. Average awards: $1000 for semester or academic
year programs, $500-$750 for summer programs. Anticipated number of
awards: 150. Awards determined by GPA, financial need, and class
standing. There is no application; if you have submitted a complete
application to IPO by the following dates: summer/fall/academic
year—April 1; spring—October 15 you will automatically be
considered.
Non-English-Speaking Countries
Moscow Rotary Club
Application deadline: April 1
Students accepted into UI sponsored study abroad programs;
preference is given to students choosing non-English speaking
countries. Average award: $1000. Anticipated number of awards: 1.
Applications are available in the Study Abroad Office.
Majors with the College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences
Willis E. Sullivan, III Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship
Application deadline: April 1
Anticipated awards per year: 2-3, up to $5000. Eligibility:
Idaho resident; juniors or seniors only; participating in a semester
or yearlong foreign language/culture study abroad program; minimum
3.2 GPA; demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to
Foreign Language Majors. Applications may be found in the Study
Abroad Office or in Admin 112. For questions about this scholarship
please contact Kris Roby at
kroby@uidaho.
Foreign Language Majors
Foreign Language Study Abroad Award
Application deadline: April 1
Undergraduate Foreign Language majors going on a study abroad
program are eligible. Average award: $600. Number of awards: 3. For
more information and to apply, speak with your advisor in the
Foreign Language Department.
Foreign Language Centennial Scholarship
Application deadline: April 1
This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in the department
of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Average award: $450-$500.
Number of awards: 1. Apply in person by speaking with your faculty
advisor.
Paul S. & Mary E. Giles Memorial Scholarship
Application deadline: April 1
This scholarship is awarded to a continuing student with financial
need majoring in the department of Foreign Languages and
Literatures. Average award: $1000 Number of awards: 1. Apply in
person by speaking with your faculty advisor.
Spanish Majors
John L. & Carol A. Wallace Scholarship
Application deadline: April 1
Applicants must be Spanish majors who have applied for study abroad
by the application deadline listed. Average award: $1300.
Anticipated number of awards: 3. Apply in person by speaking with
your faculty advisor.
Classics Majors
Father Kennedy Study Abroad Scholarship
Application deadline: April 1
Scholarships awarded to Classics majors; attending a summer study
abroad program related to Classical Studies. Average award: up to
$5,000 each. Anticipated number of awards: 1-2. Faculty member in
the Classics Department must recommend applicants.
International Studies Majors
*
All applications should be picked up in Admin 338 by
March 1st
Joe and Dorothy Zaring Scholarship
Application deadline: Early March
IS majors who have taken Econ 201, 202; Pol. Sci. 237; Geog. 200.
Average award: $1,000. Anticipated number of awards: 1. Applications
are available in Room 4 of the Continuing Education Building. For
more information, please contact the Martin School of International
Studies at 885-6527
Dick and Margaret Larson Scholarship
Application deadline: Early March
IS majors who have taken Econ 201, 202; Pol. Sci. 237; Geog. 200.
Average award: $1,000. Anticipated number of awards: 1. Applications
are available in Room 4 of the Continuing Education Building. For
more information, please contact the Martin School of International
Studies at 885-6527
Skiles Endowment Scholarship
Application deadline: Early March
For International Studies majors or minors.
For more information,
please contact the Martin School of International Studies at
885-6527
Majors within the College of Agricultural & Life
Sciences
CALS Study Abroad Scholarship
Application deadline: Last day of "no exam week" of
semester before travel.
The scholarship is designed to assist students with travel costs.
Scholarship amounts vary.
Applications available at: Ag. Sci. 40.
Majors within the College of Business & Economics
Dean’s Student Advisory Board
Application deadline: contact Dana Stover
Foreign Exchange Scholarship
(dstover@uidaho.edu)
CBE majors participating on a semester or yearlong program (no
summer). Average award: $250. Anticipated number of awards: 2 per
semester. Applications available in the office of CBE.
Study Abroad Grant
This is a grant for $500 available to every CBE student who is
studying abroad. Please see Carrie Hancock (carrieb@uidaho.edu)
in the CBE office for more information.
Kimberly Farnen Scholarship
Application deadline: Dec. 5th, 2008 for Spring ‘09,
This scholarship is a single award for $485.
Summer ‘09, Fall ‘09 and Academic Year 2009-2010.
The scholarship application is available at the CBE office
***Please also look at the John T. Petters Foundation scholarship.
***
PROGRAMMATIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Australian Education Connection Programs
Academic or Need-based Scholarships
Application deadline: Nov. 30 or May 21
The average award is $500 or $750. Some restrictions apply.
See AEC website for more detailed information:
http://www.mystudyaustralia.com/scholarships.html.
AustraLearn Programs
Various AustraLearn Scholarships
Scholarship deadline: 2 weeks after app. deadline
There are multiple scholarships available through AustraLearn.
Some are offered through specific universities and others are
available for all applicants.
Please visit:
http://australearn.org/programs/studyabroad/scholarship/Generalscholarship.htm
for scholarship details.
American InterContinental University Programs
AIU Scholarship
Application deadline: see website
American InterContinental University offers some study abroad
scholarships to participants of their programs. University
grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as
published in the University's catalog and are awarded after
verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.
Please visit the AIU website for up to date information.
http://studyabroad.aiuniv.edu/.
.
AIU Global Edge Grant for ASID Student Members
Application deadline: see website
The AIU Study Abroad Program has established a grant in the amount
of up to $750 for students currently enrolled in college who are
student members of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
and interested in pursuing an overseas learning opportunity. ASID
allied and professional members do not qualify for the grant.
Find details at:
http://studyabroad.aiuniv.edu/.
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CIEE Programs
Council on Intl. Study Programs Scholarships
Application deadlines: Nov. 1 (winter/spring), April
1(summer/fall/academic year)
CIEE programs only. Students must academic excellence and financial
need. Average awards: $500-$1,000. For more details and application
materials, go to:
http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx.
Bowman Travel Grants
Application deadlines: Nov. 1 (winter/spring), April
1(summer/fall/academic year)
For study through CIEE in a “non-traditional” destination. Average
awards: from $500 to $1000. For more details and application
materials, go to:
http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx.
Robert B. Bailey Scholarship
Application deadlines: Nov. 1 (winter/spring), April
1(summer/fall/academic year)
For study through CIEE by underrepresented students.
Average awards: around $500. For more details and application
materials, go to:
http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx.
US Dept. of Ed. Fulbright-Hays Project for programs in China
Application deadlines: Nov. 1 (winter/spring), April
1(summer/fall/academic year)
For Juniors, Seniors, or Grad. students, who plan to pursue
advanced study or a career related to China. Must study at a
CIEE Chinese language program: Peking University (Beijing), East
China Normal University (Shanghai), Nanjing University, and National
Chengchi University (Taipei). Complete 2 years of
college-level Mandarin or the equivalent. For more details and
application materials, go to:
http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx.
Jennifer Ritzmann Memorial Scholarship for Studies in Tropical
Biology
Application deadlines: Nov. 1 (winter/spring), April
1(summer/fall/academic year)
For students studying at the CIEE Study Center program in
Monteverde, Costa Rica will be automatically considered for this
award if their application and scholarship package are complete by
the deadlines. Average award: $1000/semester. For more
details and application materials, go to:
http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx.
IFSA-Butler Programs
Application deadlines for all
IFSA-Butler scholarships:
England, Mexico, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland,
Scotland, and Spain:
April 1 (fall/full year)
October 1 (spring)
Argentina, Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, and New Zealand:
March 1(semester 2/full year)
November 15 (semester 1)
All summer scholarship applications:
April 15
Institute for Study Abroad-Butler Scholarships
For students studying on an IFSA-Butler program. Scholarships
given based on financial need. Average awards: $500 (summer), $1,500
(semester), $2500 (full year). Anticipated number of awards: varies.
For more information go to:
http://www.ifsa-butler.org/services/scholarships.html#6
Memorial Scholarship
Awards available for study through IFSA-Butler in Ireland, Australia
(2), and Argentina. Average award: $3500. Anticipated number of
awards: 4. For more information go to:
http://www.ifsa-butler.org/services/scholarships.html#6
Program/University Specific Scholarships
Please see:
http://www.ifsa-butler.org/services/scholarships.html#6 Average
award: $1000-$3500.
ISA Programs
International Studies Abroad (ISA) Memorial Scholarships
App. deadline: Oct. 30(winter/spring); Feb. 28 (summer); April 30
(fall/academic year)
For study on an ISA program in Morocco, France, Italy or a
Spanish-speaking country. Must be sophomore/junior at time of study
abroad, must have 1 year of college-level Arabic, French, Italian,
or Spanish, or the equivalent, and at least a 3.25 GPA. Must receive
financial aid. Average awards for summer: $750, semester $1,000,
academic year: $2,500. ISA give $60,000 in scholarships yearly. For
more information go to:
http://www.studiesabroad.com/admissions/document/scholarships.
ISA Diversity Scholarship
For study on an ISA program. Must be enrolled in second or
third year of undergraduate education at time of ISA program, have
at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA. Number of awards: 2 x $1,000
for Summer Study, 2 x $2,000 for Fall Study, 2 x $2,000 for
Winter/Spring Study. For more information go to:
http://www.studiesabroad.com/admissions/document/scholarships.
ISEP Programs
Annette Kade
App. deadline: October 12
Must be a ISEP nominee for France or Germany (full year, Semester,
or the combined semester/summer ISEP-Direct program at Marburg).
Applicants should also demonstrate financial need.
http://www.isep.org/students/Programs/financial_aid_scholarships.asp
STA Travel Scholarship
Drawing entry deadlines: Aug 15/Dec 15
Two $500 scholarships from STA Travel are available each academic
year to U.S.-based ISEP participants for roundtrip travel from the
U.S. to their program destination. Once roundtrip travel is
booked, confirmed and paid in full, the ISEP participants name will
be entered in a drawing for the $500 scholarship.
http://www.isep.org/students/Programs/financial_aid_scholarships.asp
USAC Programs
USAC/UI Scholarships
App. deadline: April 1-fall & summer; Oct. 15-spring
University of Idaho students accepted into University Studies Abroad
Consortium (USAC) Specialty programs, Ghana, or India.
Students showing a good GPA and financial need will be given
preference. Average awards: number varies, $1,000 for
semester; $750 for summer. Applicant must be recommended by UI Study
Abroad staff—contact
abroad@uidaho.edu.
UI/USAC Basque Cultural Endowment
App. deadline: April 1-fall & summer; Oct.
15-spring
University of Idaho students accepted into University Studies Abroad
Consortium (USAC) programs to Bilbao, San Sebastian, or Pau.
Students showing a good GPA and financial need will be given
preference. Average awards: 3 for $750. Applicant must be
recommended by UI Study Abroad staff—contact
abroad@uidaho.edu.
Semester at Sea
Rolling Deadline, check website for details
Multiple scholarships available, including Need-Based Grants from
$1,000 to $10,000, Merit Grants from $1,000 to $5,000, Seamans-Kruse
Scholarship (three $2,500 grants per semester), Diversity Abroad
Scholarships, Alumni Scholarships from $500 to $2,000, and
Work-Study Grants ($4,000 for spring and fall voyages, and $3,000
for summer voyages).
http://www.semesteratsea.org/admission-and-aid/overview/
Outside Western Europe and Australia/New Zealand
National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren
Fellowships
Application deadline: mid-January (UI campus deadline)
NSEP focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study
deemed critical to U.S. national security, and applicants must
fulfill a one-year service requirement after the exchange. Average
award: $5,000- $10,000 per semester for up to two semesters. For
more information, please go to
www.borenawards.org.
Applications are available online, or contact the NSEP campus
representative at:
abroad@uidaho.edu.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UI STUDENTS or NON-UI STUDENTS
Canada
The Killam Fellowships Program
Application deadline: January 31, 2009
for 2009-2010 Academic Year Programs
For American undergraduate students enrolled at four year degree
granting institutions. Students in all fields of study are welcome
to apply. Average awards: $5,000 for a semester and $10,000 for an
academic year, plus health insurance allowance, up to $800 for in
country travel, orientation and possible tuition assistance.
Applications are available in the UI Study Abroad Office or online
at
www.killamfellowships.com.
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Application deadline:
September of year prior to study
Must be nominated by
host institution and must be a graduate student pursuing a doctorate
degree. Both Canadian and international students are eligible to be
nominated for a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. The award
is valued at $50,000 per year, for up to three years. More
information at
http://www.vanier.gc.ca/hp-pa-eng.shtml.
PhD Research in Canada
Applications typically due: December
1 for following academic year -
check website for exact date
Offers doctoral students an opportunity to conduct part of their
dissertation research in Canada. The program is intended for
students whose dissertations are related in substantial part to the
study of Canada. Awards up to $10,000. For more information go to:
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/washington/studies-etudes/doctoral-doctorat.aspx?lang=eng.
Australia
International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)
IPRS applications are made directly to the Australian university
at which students wish to enroll.
Women & Sweden
Swedish Travel Grant
Application deadline: March 31
For women (U.S. citizens over 18 years old) who want to study and
research in Sweden. Average award: $1500 for round-trip ticket
between the U.S. and Sweden. Applications are available at
http://awcstockholm.org/scholarship.htm.
East & Southeast Asia
China/Taiwan
Erik Barnes China/Taiwan Scholarship for UI students
For study in China or Taiwan. Award Amount: $500 per semester of
study.
Please see a Study Abroad Advisor in the International Programs
Office LLC#3 for more information about the application.
Taiwan
Taiwan Scholarship Program for U.S. students
Application deadline : January 30
Chinese Language Program: awarded monthly stipend of
NT$25,000(NT$32=USD1, subject to change) up to four years,
Undergraduate Program: awarded monthly stipend of NT$25,000 for one
year, Postgraduate Program: awarded monthly stipend of NT$30,000;
maximum duration of an award for a master degree is two years and
for doctoral degree is three years. For more information, please go
to:
http://www.sfmoe.org.
Japan
Bridging Scholarships for Study Abroad in Japan
Application deadline: Oct. 5 (spring), April 5 (fall/academic year)
For study in Japan. Average awards: $2500 (semester), $4000
(academic year). Anticipated number of awards: 65 total. For more
information, please go to:
www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/scholarships.html.
Morgan Stanley Scholarship
Application deadline: April 5
Eligible students must be juniors or seniors with an interest in
economics or international finance studying in Japan. Average award:
$7500. Anticipated number of awards: 2. See
www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj for more information.
JASSO (Japan Student Services
Organization)
Application deadline: As early as possible
Only students attending Rykoku University are eligible. Award based
on good character, financial need and commitment to Japanese
studies. Award amount is approximately $800 per month. For more
information, please see a Study Abroad Advisor in the International
Programs Office.
Germany
DAAD German Exchange Scholarships
For more information on all of the DAAD scholarships, go to
http://www.daad.org.
Study Scholarship for Graduating Seniors
Application deadline: Nov. 1
Year only applicants; students should apply in their senior
year, 2 years of college-level German language required. Applicants
must have completed a bachelor’s degree before the start of
scholarship period. Average award varies: € 715/ month plus health
insurance.
EDU.de Scholarships
Application deadline: Feb. 20
Semester/year programs, German language proficiency not
required. Average award varies: € 615/month plus some additional
funds. Must be a sophomore or junior. Applicants must have interest
in contemporary German and European Affairs.
Hochschulsommerkurse at German Universities
App. deadline: Jan. 31
Two years of college level German, Junior status at time of
application; 3-4 week summer programs. Active interest in
contemporary European and German Affairs. Average Award: € 980.
High Tech in Old Munich
Application deadline: March 15
Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors; engineering or natural sciences
majors; this scholarship pays for a 4-week summer program (June
9-July 4) at Technical University Munich. Average award: (tuition,
room, partial board, some excursions, local transportation pass,
health insurance).
School for International Training (SIT)
SIT Fund Scholarships
The School for International Training (SIT) offers numerous
scholarships for students participating in any of their programs.
cost, and is based on student need. Awards are based on academic
performance, curricular interest, and ability to carry out
independent field study.
Application deadlines: vary—see website. For more information on
these and other SIT scholarships:
http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad.
Graduating Seniors
Fulbright Fellowship
Application deadline: September 19
The Fulbright deadline listed above is for the year preceding the
experience abroad. For example, the deadline of September of 2008 is
for grants to be awarded in 2009-2010. It is, therefore, very
important to plan ahead.
Graduating seniors, graduate-level students only. Average award:
entire cost of study abroad program. Competitive selection criteria.
Applications are available online. Non-UI students should apply
through their home institution’s campus representative. For more
information, please go to
http://www.iie.org/fulbright/us/ or contact the UI campus
representative at
abroad@uidaho.edu.
The American-Scandinavian Foundation Awards
Awards for Study in Scandinavia
Application deadline: November 1
Awards for Masters and PhD students who wish to study or conduct
research in one or more Scandinavian countries for up to one year.
Awards range from Grants (average $3,000) to Fellowships (up to
$18,000). Applicants must have at lease some ability in the language
of the host country. Application forms are available online at
http://www.amscan.org/.
See Rotary World Peace Scholarship below.
Rotary Scholarships
Rotary deadlines listed below are for the year preceding the study
abroad. For example, the deadline of March 1 of 2008 is for a study
abroad in 2009-2010. It is, therefore, very important to plan ahead.
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
Application deadline: March 1
Student must be at least a sophomore, up through graduate
status. Average award: up to $25,000. Anticipated number of awards:
1 per Rotary District, e.g., Northwest U.S./Southwest/ Canada.
Rotary Cultural Scholarship
Application deadline: March 1
For students studying abroad for 3 months or 6 months. Fluency
in the country’s language is not required, but some ability is
desired. Applications considered for students interested in studying
languages. Average Award: $12,000 or $19,000, respectively. Contact
John Sturgul for more information- 208-885-7939.
Rotary World Peace Scholarship
Application deadline: Before July 1
Supports a World Peace Scholar for a two-year master’s degree at
one of the seven Rotary Centers for International Studies worldwide.
Average Award: tuition, registration, fees, room & board for 21
months, transportation, contingency expenses, and other funding.
For more information, please go to
http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/AmbassadorialScholarships
To apply for one of the three Rotary scholarships listed above,
contact Howard Peavy at: (208) 885-6479.
Currently Receiving Pell Grant
Gilman Grant
App. deadline: April 15 (fall/academic year) Oct. 7(spring)
Must be an undergraduate Pell grant recipient and U.S. citizen in
order to qualify. Average award: up to $5,000. Anticipated number of
awards: 500+. Students must meet with UI Study Abroad office and UI
Financial Aid office Gilman scholarship advisors before applying!
Competitive scholarship, so start early. For more information,
please go to
www.iie.org/gilman.
3.6 GPA and 56 Credits Completed
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Application deadline: February 18, 2008 for ’08-‘09
Open to members and non-members of the Honor Society; 3.5 GPA; must
have completed 30 university-level credits but less than 90. Average
award: $1,000. Anticipated number of grants: 50. For more
information, please go to
http://www.phikappaphi.org/web/.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Educational Foundation
Application deadline: January 1
Available to graduate or undergraduate United States students
studying abroad and/or graduate or undergraduate foreign students
studying within the United States. Awarded for full-time study for
one academic year (Fall-Spring).
Interested applicants must send a self-addressed stamped envelope to
the Foundation office between September 1 and December 1, in order
to receive scholarship materials. Average awards:
$500 - $1000. For more information, please go to:
http://www.zpbnef1975.org/.
Other
John T. Petters Foundation
Scholarship
Application deadline: Late September
For students who are
U.S. citizens with financial need pursuing a UI approved study
abroad program that has a focus on international business. More
information at:
http://www.johntpettersfoundation.org.
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