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 $18,700 for Idaho residents and $30,292 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 - $157,000 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, $250-$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 the IPO office 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   (*not available for 2011-2012 academic year)                                                                                   Application deadline: April 1
Students accepted into UI sponsored study abroad programs; preference is given to students choosing non-English speaking countries. Average award: $500. 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 downloaded here, and must be submitted to Julie Miller 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.

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 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 (dstover@uidaho.edu)
Foreign Exchange Scholarship                                                                                       
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: Early December
This scholarship is a single award for $485.                                                   
The scholarship application is available at the CBE office.

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/ 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/.

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 show 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, N. Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland, and Spain:  April 1 (fall/full year); Oct 1 (spring)
Argentina, Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, and New Zealand:  March 1 (semester 2/full year); Nov 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: $500 Summer, $1000 semester, $2000 academic year.  There is no application for these scholarships.  You will automatically be considered if you have been a UI student for at least a year and you apply to an IFSA-Butler program by the UI Study Abroad Deadlines:  summer/fall/academic year—April 1; spring—October 15.

Alliance Scholarships for study in China (Xi’an) and India (Manipal)
Deadlines: April 1 (summer), May 15 (fall), October 15 (spring India), November 1 (spring China)
This $7,000 merit and need-based scholarship is open to all applicants to Xi’an or Manipal who demonstrate outstanding potential  and a vested interest in the specific coursework and experiential components of the program. One scholarship awarded per program. For more information, please visit: http://www.allianceglobaled.org/finances/alliance-scholarships.

ISA Programs

ISA Diversity Scholarships
App. deadline: Oct. 30(winter/spring); Feb. 28 (summer); April 30 (fall/academic year)
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 3.0 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.

Dr. Carlos E. Castaneda Memorial Working Scholarship
App. deadline: Oct. 30(winter/spring); Feb. 28 (summer); April 30 (fall/academic year)
As a working scholarship, winners must be prepared  to work up to 10 hours per week in the host country for the full program term. This work may include tasks such as blogging, taking photos, orientation materials updating, data entry, clerical, or other similar responsibilities. Students must be sophomore/junior at time of study abroad, have at least a 3.25 GPA, completed one year of college level foreign language or the equivalent, and be on financial aid. The total awards are now $45,000 and they are now offered for semester, trimester and year program only. The distribution of the awards is 10 fall awards for $2,000 each, 10 winter/spring awards for $2,000 each, and 2 year awards for $2,500 each. For more information go to: http://www.studiesabroad.com/admissions/document/scholarships.

Michaela Farnum Memorial Scholarship (Summer only)
App. deadline: Feb. 28 (summer)
These scholarships are offered for summer programs only. The distribution of the scholarship is 5 summer awards for $1,000 each, and is available for affiliates and non-affiliates. Students must be sophomore/junior at time of study abroad, have at least a 3.25 GPA, completed one year of college level foreign language or the equivalent, and be on financial aid. For more information go to: http://www.studiesabroad.com/admissions/document/scholarships.

ISEP Programs

Annette Kade                                                                                                                Application deadline:  April 15 (fall/full year); October 12 (spring)
Must be a ISEP nominee for France, Germany, Austria, or Switzerland (full year, semester, or the combined semester/summer ISEP programs) 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                                                                                                               Application deadline: April 1 (fall/summer); Oct 15 (spring)
University of Idaho students accepted into USAC Specialty programs and Ghana.  Students showing a good GPA and financial need will be given preference.  Average awards: number varies, $500 for semester; $250 for summer. There is no application; if you have submitted a complete study abroad application to the IPO office by the application deadline you will be automatically considered.

UI/USAC Basque Cultural Endowment                                                                                Application deadline: April 1 (fall/summer); Oct. 15 (spring)
University of Idaho students accepted into USAC programs to Bilbao, San Sebastian, or Pau. Students showing a good GPA and financial need will be given preference.  Average awards: 7 for $500. There is no application; if you have submitted a complete study abroad application to the IPO office by the application deadline you will be automatically considered.

UI/USAC Internationalization Endowment                                                                        Application deadline: April 1 (fall/summer); Oct. 15 (spring)
University of Idaho students accepted into USAC Specialty programs. Those going  to Ghana or India are given preference. Students showing a good GPA and financial need will also be given preference.  Average awards: 2 for $600. There is no application; if you have submitted a complete study abroad application to the IPO office by the application deadline you will be automatically considered.

USAC Legacy Scholarship

Available to the families—children, siblings, and spouses—of USAC alumni to attend a USAC Specialty Program. Awards will be given in the amount of $100 for winter session, $300 for summer session, and $500 for semester. Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis, with the final deadline being 30 days prior to departure. Details will be posted to students’ Gateway accounts. Questions can be directed to scholarships@usac.unr.edu.

Félix Menchacatorre Memorial Scholarship
Memorial scholarship available to students attending a semester program in San Sebastián or Bilbao. Award amount $500. Eligible scholarship applications will be posted to your USAC Student Gateway account.

R.J. Simcoe Memorial Scholarship
Memorial scholarship available to UNR students attending a semester program in San Sebastián or Bilbao. Award amount $500. Eligible scholarship applications will be posted to your USAC Student Gateway account.

Brighton Scholarship – Summer 2011 ONLY
Available to students accepted to the USAC Brighton Summer program. Awards in the amount of $500 will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. No application is necessary; students will be automatically awarded upon acceptance to the program. Eligible scholarship applications will be posted to your USAC Student Gateway account.

University of Oslo Scholarship (Oslo, Norway)
Available to students accepted on the USAC Oslo program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Eligible scholarship applications will be posted to your USAC Student Gateway account.

GBI International Conservation Scholarship
Generously sponsored by the Great Basin Institute as part of their commitment to environmental research, education, and conservation, the GBI International Conservation Scholarship serves to help students study environmental- and conservation-related topics abroad. A major or minor in science/environmental studies is preferred but not required. Once their time abroad is complete, awardees will be asked to report on their experience abroad, including the coursework, research, or volunteering they did related to environmental conservation. More information will be posted to your online account once you complete your USAC application. Award amounts $500 - $1000.

Massey University Scholarship (New Zealand)
Scholarship Application Deadlines: November 1, 2011 for February 2012; May 1, 2012 for July 2012
Available to students accepted to study at Massey University. Applicants to any of the three campus locations in New Zealand – Palmerston North, Auckland, or Wellington – are eligible. To be considered, complete USAC application and access USAC Student Gateway account for scholarship application instructions. There are two $400 scholarships availalble.

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/.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UI STUDENTS or NON-UI STUDENTS

Currently Receiving Pell Grant

Gilman Grant                                                                                                       

Application deadline: March 1 (summer/fall/academic year), October 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.

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.

Freeman-ASIA Program
Application deadline:  February 15 (for Summer), April 1 (for Fall or Academic Year), October 12 (for Spring)
The Freeman-ASIA Program, generously supported by the Freeman Foundation and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), aims to increase the number of U.S. undergraduates who study in East and Southeast Asia by providing them with the information and financial assistance they will need. Award amounts vary from $3,000 for a summer program to $5,000 for a semester/quarter program to $7,000 for an academic year program. For more information, please go to www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia. Applications are available online.

Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes
For intensive language study during the summer. Deadline is early December for the following summer. More information can be found at: www.CLScholarship.org

LIVFUND (Live, Intern, Volunteer) Scholarship Fund
Application deadline: Apply any time, beginning six months in advance of program start date.
For anyone over the age of 18 interested in studying, interning or volunteering in Latin America. The average award is $500. Applicants who are awarded the scholarship must agree to post at least three blog entries on the LIVFund blog detailing their abroad experience. More information can be found at: http://www.livfund.org.

Canada

The Killam Fellowships Program                                                                                        Application deadline: January 31 for following Academic Year
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.

China/Taiwan

Erik Barnes China/Taiwan Scholarship for UI students                               
For study in China or Taiwan. Average 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 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.

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 with interest in contemporary German/European Affairs.

Hochschulsommerkurse at German Universities                                                                                                                      Application 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).

Japan

Bridging Scholarships for Study Abroad in Japan
Application deadline: Early April  (for the following fall, academic year, and spring study programs)
For study in Japan. Average awards: $2500 (semester), $4000 (academic year). Anticipated number of awards: 65 total. For more information, please go to: http://www.aatj.org/atj/studyabroad/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
Award based on good character, financial need and commitment to Japanese studies. Award amount is approximately $800 per month. For students applying to a UI direct program in Japan (i.e. Nagasaki University, Ryukoku University), please contact the Study Abroad Office if interested. For students applying to study in Japan through a program provider (i.e. ISEP, USAC, etc.), please contact your program or host university about submitting an application. For more information, please see a Study Abroad Advisor in the International Programs Office.  

Spain

 

Language and Culture Assistantships in Spain

The Ministry of Education of Spain is pleased to announce over 2,000 grants for American and Canadian participants to serve as teaching assistants in Spain, sharing their native knowledge of the English or French language and North American culture in Spanish public K-12 schools. They will have a 12-16 hour weekly schedule. Teaching assistants receive a minimum monthly allowance of 700 Euros, an orientation course at the beginning of the school year and full medical insurance. For more information, including application requirements, visit www.educacion.es/exterior/usa or contact norteamericanos@educacion.es
 

South Korea

 

Talk Program         

Application deadline: June (for term beginning in August), December (for term beginning in February)

The “Teach and Learn in Korea” (TaLK) program is sponsored by the Korean government. It invites undergraduate students (who have completed at least two years of undergraduate study), recent graduates and graduate students to apply to teach conversational English in rural Korean elementary schools. The program provides a 1-month orientation, round-trip airfare, a settling-in allowance, a monthly living stipend of approximately $1,300, health insurance and organized trips to historical locations in Korea. More information and the application can be found at: http://www.talk.go.kr/.

 

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.

UK

BUTEX UK Scholarships                                                                                                                                                            Application deadline: End of May
Open to all undergraduate students currently registered at a UK university which is BUTEX affiliated. To be eligible to apply you must have been offered a study abroad or exchange place at any institution in the USA. Your study abroad or exchange place must be for the following academic year and must be for a minimum of one semester. Average award: £500 and will be paid to winners once they have arrived and registered at host university. For more information, please go to http://www.butex.ac.uk/.

Graduating Seniors

Fulbright Fellowship                                                                                                       
Application deadline: mid-September (UI Campus Deadline)
The Fulbright deadline listed above is for the year preceding the experience abroad. For example, the deadline of September of 2011 is for grants to be awarded in 2012-2013. 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/.

Chinese Government Scholarship for American Students
Application deadline: end of June
Awards for post-graduate study in China. Tuition, fees, and medical insurance are covered and students receive a travel and living allowance. More information and application forms can be found on the South China University of Technology website at http://www2.scut.edu.cn/sie/english/.

Whitaker International Program – Fellowships
Application deadline: January 23, 2012 (for 2012/2013 year programs); February 6, 2012 (for Summer 2012)
Awards for graduating seniors through doctoral studies. The Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program sends emerging leaders in U.S. biomedical engineering (or bioengineering) to undertake a self-designed project that will enhance their own careers within the field. In the first five years of the Whitaker Program, 140 grants have been awarded to Fellows and Scholars to conduct projects in over 25 countries worldwide. Average award: entire cost of program. For more information, please go to www.whitaker.org.

Canada - Doctoral Student Research Award                                  Application Deadline typically Dec. 1 - check website
Designed to give doctoral students in the areas of social sciences and humanities, the opportunity to conduct part of their research in Canada. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. but can be a doctoral student at any accredited U.S. or Canadian university. Funding up to $10,000. For more information go to: http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/washington/studies-etudes/doctoral-doctorat.aspx?lang=eng.

Rotary Scholarships

Rotary deadlines listed below are for the year preceding the study abroad. For example, the deadline of March 1 of 2009 is for a study abroad in 2010-2011. It is, therefore, very important to plan ahead.

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship                                                                                  Application deadline: March 1
Student must be at least a junior, up through graduate status. Award is for 1 year of graduate level study at a university overseas. Apply in March, interviews in May for awards starting 1 year later (example, apply March 2010, interview May 2010, start award summer 2011). Average award: up to $27,000. Anticipated number of awards: 1 per Rotary District, e.g., Northwest U.S./Southwest/ Canada.

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/RotaryCentersForInternationalStudies/Pages/ridefault.aspx To apply for one of the three Rotary scholarships listed above, contact Howard Peavy at: (208) 885-6479.

Others

Fund for Education Abroad (FEA)
The FEA is committed to increasing the opportunities for dedicated American students to participate in high-quality, rigorous education abroad programs by reducing financial restrictions through the provision of grants and scholarships. Applicants must be committed to supporting education abroad in their campus communities through work with the FEA and their campus’ education abroad staff upon return. FEA strongly encourages students to apply who represent a group that is traditionally underrepresented in education abroad, including those studying in a non-traditional destination and those demonstrating financial need. Applications for the 2012-2013 award period are due November 14, 2011. Website: http://fundforeducationabroad.org/

The Global Studies Grant for Student Travel and Study Abroad
Designed to support foreign language training and academic studies abroad, this grant provides supplemental funds for American students who already are studying abroad under the auspices of an official study abroad program conducted by an accredited academic institution. GSF is particularly interested in funding the study of strategically significant countries and languages. Selection criteria include academic performance, program merit, and outreach potential. Grant recipients will be expected to acknowledge GSF's support, to report on their experiences, and to work with GSF to share those experiences upon return. Website: http://www.globalstudiesfoundation.org/

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi                                                                                                                                             Application deadline: April 1
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/.

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