Education Abroad Scholarships

There are many scholarships out there for education abroad programs.

This site contains a list of scholarships available for students interested in studying abroad. The information is organized into section, campus scholarships, Pennsylvania State System scholarships, and nationwide scholarships.

As you look through this list, don’t forget to also check other sites like StudyAbroad.com and the Institute for International Education. They are also a great resource for education abroad scholarships.

Want help with your essays and need some direction on what opportunities might be right for you? Meet with IUP’s Merit Scholarship coordinator, Christian Vaccaro (christian.vaccaro@iup.edu).

IUP Education Abroad Scholarship Opportunities

IUP students studying for a semester or longer qualify for these scholarships if they meet the criteria that the scholarship donors have specified. Decision on these scholarships will be made based on the materials that you submit for your education abroad application.

Scholarship Name	Criteria
Study Abroad Scholarship OIE scholarship	Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at IUP Must be participating in a full time study abroad program sanctioned and approved by IUP Must have earned a minimum 2.5 grade point average and be in good academic standing Study abroad must be a minimum of one academic semester Must demonstrate self-reliance, maturity, and flexibility to deal with the challenges and opportunities associated with study abroad programs Preferences will be given to students who have financial need Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
Dr. Patrick A. Carone Study Abroad Scholarship OIE scholarship	Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at IUP Must be participating in a full time study abroad program sanctioned and approved by IUP Must have earned a minimum 2.5 grade point average and be in good academic standing Study abroad must be a minimum of one academic semester Must demonstrate self-reliance, maturity, and flexibility to deal with the challenges and opportunities associated with study abroad programs Preferences will be given to students who have financial need Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
John F. and Yvonne Galli Trettel Scholarship OIE scholarship	The Trettel study abroad scholarship shall provide scholarship support to students enrolled at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for study abroad educational and/or international cultural experience opportunities in Western Europe, favoring such countries as Italy, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Must be a non-foreign language major Must have completed a minimum of 48 credits Must be candidate’s first overseas experience Minimum criteria for the following scholarships: Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at IUP Must have earned a minimum 2.5 grade point average and be in good academic standing Must demonstrate self-reliance, maturity, and flexibility to deal with the challenges and opportunities associated with study abroad programs Preferences will be given to students who have financial need Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
Lieutenant General Joseph S. Laposata and Anita L. Laposata Study Abroad Scholarship OIE scholarship	The Lieutenant General Joseph S. Laposata and Anita L. Laposata Study Abroad Scholarship shall provide scholarship support to students enrolled at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Must have completed a minimum of 48 credits Study abroad programs in Italy, Portugal, or Spain. Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at IUP Must be participating in a full time study abroad program sanctioned and approved by IUP Must have earned a minimum 2.5 grade point average and be in good academic standing Study abroad must be a minimum of one academic semester Must demonstrate self-reliance, maturity, and flexibility to deal with the challenges and opportunities associated with study abroad programs Preferences will be given to students who have financial need Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
The Marla Sabo Scholarship for Studies Abroad Marla Sabo is founder and CEO of Sabo Strategic Partners International. She was part of the first IUP Studies Abroad in France, at the Universite de Nancy. Her one year overseas was a transformative experience, which was the impetus for beginning and funding the scholarship. That experience encouraged her to continue her education at the Universite de Paris-Sorbonne years later. Sabo completed her BSEd in French/secondary education from IUP in 1979, received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2007, and received the Eberly Hall of Distinction Award in 2012. The Marla Sabo Scholarship for Studies Abroad shall provide scholarship support to students enrolled at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.	Awarded to a junior or senior each academic year studying abroad for a minimum of at least one semester Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA Preference will be given to students from the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology Preference will be given to those who demonstrate financial need Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at IUP Must be participating in a full time study abroad program sanctioned and approved by IUP Must demonstrate self-reliance, maturity, and flexibility to deal with the challenges and opportunities associated with study abroad programs Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
Eberly College of Business and Information Technology Study Abroad Scholarship	Eberly College shall provide scholarship support in the amount of $500 each for two qualified business students enrolled at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for study abroad at the University of Macau through IUP’s Crimson Hawk Exchange program. To apply for the ECBIT Scholarship, please contact, Krish Krishnan at Krish.Krishnan@iup.edu or call 724-357-2552. Must be participating as a full time study abroad student at the University of Macau (minimum 12 earned educational credits) Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate, business student at IUP Must have completed a minimum of 24 credits Must have earned a minimum 2.5 grade point average at IUP and be in good academic standing with IUP Must study abroad at the University of Macau for a minimum of one academic semester Must demonstrate self-reliance, maturity, and flexibility to deal with the challenges and opportunities associated with study abroad programs
Eberly College of Business and Information Technology Study Abroad Scholarship	Eberly College shall provide scholarship support for qualified Business students enrolled at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for study abroad Institute Commercial de Nancy (ICN) through IUP’s Crimson Hawk Exchange program. To apply for the ECBIT Scholarship, please contact, Krish Krishnan at Krish.Krishnan@iup.edu or call 724-357-2552. Must be participating as a full time study abroad student at Institute Commercial de Nancy (ICN) (minimum 12 earned educational credits) Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate, Business student at IUP Must have completed a minimum of 24 credits Must have earned a minimum 2.5 grade point average at IUP and be in good academic standing with IUP Must study abroad at ICN for a minimum of one academic semester Must demonstrate self-reliance, maturity, and flexibility to deal with the challenges and opportunities associated with study abroad programs

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Education Abroad Scholarship Opportunities

The following opportunities are for IUP students who are participating in an education abroad program, a Pennsylvania resident, and a Pell or PHEAA grant recipient.

Scholarship Name	Criteria
PSECU International Education Scholarship	The Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union started this scholarship to provide funding for Pennsylvania State System students to participate in international educational experiences to help them explore cultures, life experiences, and world views different from their own. There will be 10 awards at $2,000 each per year. This link contains the application and information.

Scholarship Name

Criteria

PSECU International Education Scholarship

The Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union started this scholarship to provide funding for Pennsylvania State System students to participate in international educational experiences to help them explore cultures, life experiences, and world views different from their own. There will be 10 awards at $2,000 each per year.

This link contains the application and information.

Outside Scholarships

Other scholarships for Study Abroad which students can obtain information and apply independently. There are many sites that list available scholarships. Two that we feel are particularly useful for students are: StudyAbroad.com and IIE Passport to Study Abroad Funding.

In addition to these websites, we have compiled a list of scholarship opportunities for study abroad below.

Scholarship Name	Criteria
American-Scandinavian Foundation	Eligibility: US citizens, permanent resident. Must have completed undergraduate education. Amount: Varies Rank: Competitive Contact: American-Scandinavian Foundation Academic Fellowships and Grants
American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)	The Educational Office, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Washington, D.C. has approved 10 Chinese Government Scholarship awards specifically for American undergraduate students attending AASCU member colleges and universities who wish to study at a Chinese university for the 2014–15 academic year. Each scholarship is valued at approximately $10,000 US dollars. The scholarships will be distributed to the host universities in China, not directly to the American students. International round-trip airfare is the responsibility of individual students. Tuition Room and Board Health Insurance Travel/Conference Allowance/fees Stipend Deadline March 24 The detailed information is listed on the AASCU website.
Bridging Scholarship (Japan)	Eligibility: Japan study abroad, US undergraduate Amount: $2,500/semester or $4,000/full year Rank: Not too competitive Contact: Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
British Council	Eligibility: Various opportunities Amount: Varies Rank: Competitive Contact: British Council Funding for Study Abroad
College Language Association Study Abroad Scholarship	Eligibility: IUP students (CLA) Amount: Varies Rank: competitive Contact: College Language Association Study Abroad Scholarship
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program	Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students Amount: Varies Rank: Competitive Contact: US Department of State Apply Here
DAAD Grants (Germany)	Eligibility: Sophomores/Juniors, German Studies Amount: $2,500–$8,000 Rank: Very competitive Contact: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
French Embassy Benjamin Franklin–Generation Study Abroad Scholarship	Eligibility: Undergraduate enrolled in a double major program, including a major in French. Students in a course combining French and a non-humanities subject (such as pre-med, engineering, computer science, management, etc.) strongly encouraged. More information can be found on the scholarship website.
Fund for Education Abroad	The Fund for Education Abroad offers a general scholarship up to $10,000 for qualified applicants, as well as other opportunities with specific criteria. Use the link below for more information about all of these opportunities. Various opportunities: Fund For Education Abroad
Fulbright	Various opportunities: The Fulbright Program
Gilman Scholarship	Eligibility: US citizen, undergraduate, Pell Grant Amount: $5,000 Rank: Competitive Contact: Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
Go Overseas Scholarship	Amount: Varies Rank: Competitive Contact: Go Overseas Scholarship
Harry S. Truman Scholarship	Eligibility: Junior or senior level, US citizen, or expect to received US citizenship by the date scholarship will be awarded. Amount: Varies Rank: Competitive Contact: Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
International Research and Exchange Broad Program (IREX)	Eligibility: Varies according to programs Amount: Varies Rank: Competitive Contact: IREX Grant Opportunities
ISEP Scholarships	Eligibility: ISEP Direct Amount: Varies Rank: Competitive Contact: ISEP Scholarships
Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship	Eligibility: Qualified students accepted by Japanese universities or graduate schools under the student exchange agreement on a short-term basis from about three months to one year. Amount: Monthly stipend: ¥80,000 per month (up to 12 months); Relocation allowance: ¥150,000 (upon arrival only) Rank: Competitive Contact: JASSO International Student Scholarship for Short-term Study in Japan
KCC-JEE Graduate Fellowship Competition	Eligibility: The KCC Japan Education Exchange Graduate Fellowships Program was established in 1996 to support qualified graduate students for research or study in Japan. The purpose of the fellowship is to support future American educators who will teach more effectively about Japan. Amount: One fellowship of $30,000 will be awarded. Applicants may affiliate with Kobe College (Kobe Jogakuin) for award year, if selected. Rank: Competitive Contact: the KCC Japan Education Exchange (kccjee@comcast.net).
Marshall Scholarship	Eligibility: Open only to US citizens who hold a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the US with a minimum GPA of 3.7. Amount: University fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, these grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the US, and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse. Rank: Very competitive Contact: Marshall Scholarships
New Zealand Generation Study Abroad	This scholarship is open to US citizens who will be studying in New Zealand. For more information and application requirements, please visit the New Zealand Education website.
NSEP (National Security Education Program) David L. Boren	Eligibility: For study abroad in all countries except Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand; US citizen and undergraduate Amount: $10,000/semester or $20,000/year Rank: Competitive Contact: Boren Awards for International Study
Organization of American States Graduate Fellowship Program	Eligibility: Citizens or permanent residents of OAS member states; undergraduate, graduate, and qualified professionals Amount: Varies Rank: Competitive Contact: Organization of American States
Phi Kappa Phi	Eligibility: Between 30 and 90 credit hours; minimum GPA of 3.75; have at least two semesters remaining at IUP after study abroad; specific dates for study abroad Amount: $1,000 (50 awards across the US) Rank: Competitive Contact: Phi Kappa Phi
Rhodes Scholar	Eligibility: Postgraduate, exact terms vary according to country. Amount: Varies Rank: Very competitive Contact: The Rhodes Scholarships
Rotary Peace Fellowship	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in a related field; three years of relevant work experience and proficiency in a second language for the MA program, and five years for the professional development certificate and proficiency in English Contact: Rotary Centers for International Studies
The Gates Cambridge Scholarships	Eligibility: Undergraduate, graduate, and qualified professionals Amount: Varies Rank: Very Competitive Contact: The Gates Cambridge Scholarships
The Turkish Coalition of America (TCA)	Eligibility: Undergraduate, graduate Amount: Varies Rank: Competitive Contact: Turkish Coalition of America

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