Study Abroad Scholarships
CIEE offers more than $8 million every year in scholarships and grants for students to study abroad.
Study Abroad Scholarships & Grants
Applying is Easy!
- Search for and apply to your study or internship abroad program
- Review all available funding opportunies below
- Complete the Scholarship & Grants portion of your application
IMPORTANT SCHOLARSHIP & GRANT DEADLINES
Summer & Fall - April 1
Winter/Spring - October 15
Scholarships for spring 2021 are currently being reviewed. Updates will be made no later than August 19.
Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship - February 14
Study Abroad Scholarships
Need-based Scholarships
Click to OpenBased on students' Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) from their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Complete the Scholarships & Grants portion of your program application to be considered for all awards to which you are eligible.
| Name | Qualifications | DESCRIPTION | Amount (up to) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilman Go Global Grant | Qualified Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship applicants | Deducted from semester program(s) fees** | $2,500 |
| GAIN Travel Grant | Pell-eligible; first-come, first-served | Travel costs to and from study abroad or internship program*** | $1,000 |
Merit Scholarships
Click to OpenNOTE: Merit Scholarships suspended for fall 2020. Based on academic achievement. Complete the Scholarships & Grants portion of your program application, along with an essay, to be considered for all awards to which you are eligible.
| Name | QUALIFICATIONS | DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT (Up TO) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship | Freshman or sophomore attending an MSI, Pell Grant-eligible, 3.0 GPA | Fully funded, four-week, summer study abroad program including airfare | 100% of program fee and travel costs |
| Frederick Douglass Summer Scholars | Qualified applicants not chosen for a full fellowship are guaranteed a $1,500 program grant and possible university match, $3,000*** | Deduction from program fees | $1,500 |
| McDermott Health Sciences, Nursing and Public Health | Academic achievement and acceptance into a program focused on health sciences, nursing, or public health | Deduction from program fees | $2,500 |
| Ping Scholarship for Academic Excellence | Academic achievement | Deduction from program fees | $2,500 |
| Ritzmann Tropical and Marine Ecology Scholarship | Academic achievement and acceptance into a program focused on tropical or marine ecology | Deduction from program fees | $2,500 |
| Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarship | Academic achievement and acceptance into a qualified program | Deduction from program fees | $2,500 |
| Wollitzer Merit Scholarship in Area or Comparative Studies | Academic achievement and acceptance into a qualified program | Deduction from program fees | $2,500 |
Program-Based Scholarships
Click to OpenAwards are based on program, alumni status, or enrolled institution.
| NAME | Qualifications | DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT (up to) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Campus Latin America Grant | Self-nomination, first-come, first-served | Deducted from Open Campus Block program fees* | $9,000 |
| Open Campus Grant | Nomination from student’s university | Deducted from Open Campus Block program fees | $3,000 |
| Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Grant | Current attendee at an MSI | Deducted from program fees | $2,000 for semester $1,000 for internship |
| Summer Session Discount | Enroll in more than one four-week summer session | Deduction off of additional sessions | 20% discount |
| Go Abroad Again Grant | CIEE alumni or sibling of alumni | Deduction off of non‑consecutive in‑person terms | 10% discount |
Scholarships by Term
Did you know that 1 in 3 students receives a study abroad scholarship with CIEE? Complete one easy application to discover aid options available for each term based on your program type, academic merit, and financial need. To qualify, complete the Scholarships & Grants portion of your application today!
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Semester
Scholarships for fall and spring
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Quarter
Scholarships for quarter school schedules
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Summer
Scholarships for summer programs
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Scholarships for spring 2021 are currently being reviewed. Updates will be made no later than August 19.
Things to Remember
Important - Check Deadlines
All students applying for CIEE funding must complete the CIEE Study Abroad Scholarships & Grants task on their application by the published deadline. Applications completed after CIEE deadlines will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and funding may not be awarded.
Scholarships & Grants Caps
Scholarship and grant totals cannot exceed the caps established for each term. If you are selected for multiple awards, CIEE may need to reduce the size of your awards to stay within the maximum cap amounts listed below.
Spring: $4,000
Fall: $4,000
Summer: $2,000
Two Blocks: (Quarter) $3,000
Three Blocks: (Semester) $4,000
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