Semester Scholarships
Spring & Fall Semester Study Abroad Scholarships
Semester Scholarship Deadlines
Fall - APRIL 1
Winter/Spring - OCTOBER 15
Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship - OCTOBER 3
- CIEE awards more than 1,000 scholarships per term
Fall and Spring Semester Study Abroad Scholarships
Looking for Fall or Spring semester scholarships? We’ve got you covered, as we offer a variety of need, merit, and other scholarships & grants to help you on your journey abroad.
Ranging from our $200 referral program to our $2,500 Gilman Go Global Grant and more, our semester scholarships & grants help meet the needs of our students and provide more equitable access to our semester abroad programs. Check out our semester scholarship & grants below!
Based on students' Student Aid Index (SAI) from their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
| 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 | SAI up to 10,000 guaranteed; other SAIs considered post deadline | Travel costs to and from study abroad or internship program*** | $1,500 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglass-O'Connell Scholars Grant | Qualified applicants not chosen for the Douglass-O'Connell Global Internship are guaranteed a $1,500 grant toward any CIEE summer or semester program through summer 2027 | 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 |
Awards are based on program, alumni status, or enrolled institution.
| NAME | Qualifications | DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT (up to) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Abroad Again Grant | CIEE alumni or sibling of alumni | Deduction off of non‑consecutive in‑person terms | $1,500 |
| Refer-a-Friend Rewards | Open to all CIEE alum and participants from high school and college study abroad, teach abroad, and tefl certifications. | Earn a cash reward for each person you refer who travels on a CIEE program | $200 per successful referral |
| Trailblazer Grant | Students who travel on a qualifying spring, summer, or fall 2026 program | Earn a flight voucher for your eligible CIEE program | Up to $1,500 |
| CIEE Leading Change in Latin America Student Fellowship | Open to all undergraduate sophomores and juniors who submit a qualifying application and agree to act as an ambassador for their program | Receive a full fellowship toward a CIEE semester program in Latin America, including program fees and a living stipend of $2,000 | A full semester abroad + $2,000 stipend |
| Fall in Love With Latin America | Open Campus Block Spring 2026 | Open to all college undergraduate students who study abroad on an Open Campus Block program in Latin America in spring 2026 | Receive a six-week Open Campus Block for free when enrolled in three consecutive Open Campus Blocks across Latin America locations | $5,500 |
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Get Started
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Read the How to Apply page to understand all your options
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Search for your study abroad or internship program and start your application
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Complete the Scholarship & Grants application before the deadline
(April 1/October 15, depending on your term)
Terms and Conditions
**Need-Based Grants: Students must submit their CIEE Scholarships & Grants application by these dates and provide proof of an eligible application to the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
***Need-Based Grants: Students with an SAI of 10,000 or less must submit their CIEE Scholarships & Grants application by these dates to be guaranteed a GAIN Travel Grant. Students with SAIs above 10,000 should still apply, but they will be considered after the Scholarships and Grants Deadline. The GAIN Travel Grant is valid toward outbound and return airfare on CIEE programs. This is a credit with our partner travel agency and has no cash value. If you are selected for a GAIN Travel Grant, CIEE will not reimburse you for out of pocket travel costs. If your institution covers your flights, you are not eligible for a GAIN Travel Grant.
Review the maximum semester scholarships caps.
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