Summer Scholarships
Scholarship Deadlines
Summer - APRIL 1
Frederick Douglass-FEBRUARY 14
- 1 in 3 students receives an award
- CIEE awards more than 1,000 scholarships per term
Summer Study Abroad Scholarships
NEED-BASED SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS
Click to OpenBased on students' Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) from their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
| Name | Qualifications | DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT (UP TO) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilman Go Global Grant | Qualified Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship applicants | Deducted from summer program fees* | $1,000 |
| GAIN Travel Grant | Pell-eligible; first-come, first-served | Travel costs to and from study abroad or internship program** | $500 |
Merit Summer Scholarships
Click to OpenBased 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, sophomore, or junior, student of color, 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 | 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 | $750 |
| Ping Scholarship for Academic Excellence | Academic achievement | Deduction from program fees | $750 |
| Ritzmann Tropical and Marine Ecology Scholarship | Academic achievement and acceptance into a program focused on tropical or marine ecology | Deduction from program fees | $750 |
| Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarship | Academic achievement and acceptance into a qualified program | Deduction from program fees | $750 |
| Wollitzer Merit Scholarship in Area or Comparative Studies | Academic achievement and acceptance into a qualified program | Deduction from program fees | $750 |
Program-Based Summer Scholarships
Click to OpenAwards are based on program, alumni status, or enrolled institution.
| NAME | Qualifications | DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT (up to) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 eligible for a Federal Pell Grant must submit their CIEE Scholarships & Grants application by these dates to be guaranteed a GAIN Travel Grant. Non-Pell students should still apply, but these are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The CIEE 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.
Review the maximum summer scholarships caps.
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