The Office of International Programs and Services (IPS) at Benedictine University understands that study abroad programs can be expensive and many students are not able pay for their entire program out of pocket. In order to alleviate some of the financial burden on students and their families, continuous research is done to provide information on new and unique scholarship and grant opportunities for study abroad students.
In addition to our partnership programs, which allow students to use all institutional and governmental aid they already receive, students can apply for any of the qualifying scholarships listed below. These can be applied to our partner programs as well as any third party organizations.
We have organized the available scholarships by category: General Study Abroad Scholarships, Scholarships for Europe, Scholarships for Asia
Tips for applying:
www.studyabroad.com/study-abroad-scholarships
www.studyabroad101.com/scholarships
| Scholarship | Basic Info/Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Gilman Award | - Be a U.S. Citizen - Undergraduate Student - Pell Grant awardee |
| Boren Award |
- Be a U.S. Citizen |
| Gilman-McCain Scholarship |
- Be a U.S. Citizen |
| Council on International Educational Exchange | For students applying to CIEE programs |
| Council of American Overseas Research Centers | U.S. Citizens enrolled in a Master's degree program |
| Critical Language Scholarships | U.S. Citizens enrolled in US degree granting instutitions having taken at least one academic year of critical langauge study |
| Diversity Abroad Scholarship | $1,000 Scholarships for undergrad students who participate in Diversity Abroad partner programs. |
| Fund for Education Abroad | Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident planning to study abraod for at least 4 weeks. |
| IES Abroad Scholarships | Scholarships for students participating in IES Abroad programs. |
| ISEP Scholarships | Varies based on which ISEP Scholarship applied for. |
| HI USA World Travel Scholarships | Travel scholarship for students doing educational abroad programs. |
| Lewer Mark Study Abroad Scholarship | Open to all U.S. students currently enrolled in a Study Abroad program in an institution of higher education. |
| NAFSA Resources |
U.S. Study Abroad Scholarships and Grants List |
| Scholarship | Basic Info/Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Austrian Exchange Service | Varies |
| Belgian American Educational Foundation | Graduate Study in Belgium |
| BUTEX |
- Apply to a BUTEX member school |
| German Academic Service | Offers funding to undergraduate and graduate students planning to study in Germany. |
| Go Overseas - Study Abroad in Ireland | Offers full tuition scholarships to 15 undergraduate and 11 graduate students. |
| Inclusive Ireland Scholarship | Provides scholarships for current undergraduate students who identify as BIPOC who intend to study abroad in Ireland at one of the participating institutions. GPA of 3.0 required. |
| Southeast Europe Language Training Program | Provides langauge training in Albania, Bosnia-Herzgovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Monetnegro, Romania, and Serbia. |
| Scholarship | Basic Info/Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Freeman Award for Study in Asia | - Be a U.S. Citizen - Must study abroad in Asia - Must not have previously received the Freeman Award |
| Bridging Scholarships | - Study in Japan - Be a U.S. Citizen - Study abroad for 3+ months |
| Luce Scholars Program | Undergraduate seniors, graduates, and young professionals can apply for funding and placement in professional programs in Aisa. |
