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Financial Aid \| Scholarships 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. Printable version of Scholarship/Grant Listing (pdf) (Details Subject to Change) Scholarships UI SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UI STUDENTS International Experience Grants International Experience Grant - $141,000 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 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 are accepted into a study abroad program by the following dates: summer/fall/academic year—April 1; spring—November 1 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. 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. Majors within 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. International Studies Majors Boyd & Grace Martin Memorial Scholarship App. deadline: spring for following year 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. Richard Slaughter Scholarship Application deadline: spring for following year 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, contact the Martin Institute for Peace Studies at: 208-885-6527. Skiles Endowment Scholarship For International Studies majors or minors. Majors within the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences CALS Study Abroad Scholarship Application deadline: Last day of "no exam week" of the 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 $300 available to every CBE student who is studying abroad. Please see Carrie Hancock (carrieb@uidaho.edu) in the CBE office for more information. PROGRAMMATIC SCHOLARSHIPS Australian Education Connection (AEC) Programs Academic or Need-based Scholarships Application deadline: Nov. 30 or May 21 The average award is $500 or $750. Some restrictions apply. Se AEC website for more detailed information: www.mystudyaustralia.com/Universities/scholarships.htm. 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 (AIU) 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. www.aiustudyabroad.com/financial.asp. 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: www.aiustudyabroad.com/financial.asp. 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 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 UI/USAC Scholarship Endowment App. deadline: (summer/fall) March 15; (spring) Oct. 15 University of Idaho students accepted into the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) program to Ghana (West Africa). Award: $1,000 for semester; $750 for summer. Applicant must be recommended by UI Study Abroad staff—contact abroad@uidaho.edu. 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 http://www.iie.org/nsep/. Applications are available online, or contact the NSEP campus representative at: abroad@uidaho.edu. OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UI or NON-UI STUDENTS Canada Canada America Society Study Abroad Scholarships Application deadline: June 1 For American undergraduate students enrolled at universities that are members of the PNWCSC in Washington, Alaska, Idaho, and Oregon. Students must wish to spend a semester/term/quarter studying abroad at any 4-year Canadian university (www.studyincanada.com). Average awards: $4,000. Anticipated number of awards: 4 Applications are available in the UI Study Abroad Office or e-mail abroad@uidaho.edu. 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/scholar.htm. East & Southeast Asia Freeman-Asia Awards Application deadline: Oct. 20 (spring), March 7 (summer), April 4 (fall/year) For study in East and Southeast Asia. Average awards: $3,000 (summer), $5,000 (semester), or $7,000 (year). Apply on-line only. Students must meet with UI Study Abroad office and UI Financial Aid office Freeman-Asia scholarship advisors before applying! For more information, please go to: www.iie.org/Freeman-ASIA/. 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. 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 29 The Fulbright deadline listed above is for the year preceding the experience abroad. For example, the deadline of September of 2005 is for grants to be awarded in 2006-2007. 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 www.amscan.org/asfsis_1.pdf. 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 2006 is for a study abroad in 2007-2008. 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/foundation/educational/amb_scho/centers/scholars/index.html. To apply, contact John Sturgul at: 208-885-7939. Currently Receiving Pell Grant Gilman Grant App. deadline: April 4 (fall/academic year) Sept. 20 (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! 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/Scholarships/studyabroad.html. 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: www.zpb1920.org/Nat_Education. Scholarship Websites www.InternationalScholarships.com www.fdncenter.org/index.html www.studyabroad.com/handbook/costs.html#aid www.fastweb.com www.studyabroad.com/forum/financial_aid.html www.finaid.org www.fund-raising.com/fundraising-ideas.htm www.worldstudy.gov www.rspfunding.com Other Sources of Information University of Minnesota, International Study and Travel Center Scholarship Database: http://160.94.154.31:591/LAC/sch/FMPro?-DB=ISTC_Scholarships.fp5&-Lay=WebForm&-Format=sch_entersearch.html&-Find.