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High School Semester Abroad Scholarships
At CIEE, we are committed to breaking down barriers to international education. That's why we're proud to introduce scholarships that help make studying abroad possible for all students. You can now apply for merit-based awards ranging from $500-$4,000 directly within your application. Need-based applications will require a short essay, academic transcript, and proof of household income (such as a 1040 tax form).
Read more about CIEE high school abroad scholarships.
Regional Semester Abroad Scholarships
CIEE also offers a limited number of scholarships to high school students from specific regions and schools in the U.S. These scholarships cover a substantial portion of program costs, making a transformative global experience more accessible.
- Lincoln Northeast High School Scholarship: This exclusive scholarship covers the full program tuition, airfare, and a stipend for up to a full year abroad in one of 8 amazing destinations.
- North Carolina High School Scholarship: North Carolina students can apply for a scholarship opportunity that covers full program tuition, international airfare, and a stipend for a full academic year in one of 7 destinations around the world!
- Portland, Oregon High School Scholarship: This scholarship opportunity covers full program tuition, international airfare, and stipend for a full academic year in one of 7 amazing destinations around the world! Qualifying schools include:
- Ulysses Grant High School
- McDaniel High School
- Benson High School
To apply, reach out to your Enrollment Coordinator at 1-866-583-0332 or hsabroad@ciee.org for further instructions or schedule a call.
Please note—only students living in the region and/or attending the specified high schools will be considered.
CIEE Discounts
When considering your financial options for a High School Semester Abroad, peruse CIEE’s study abroad discount opportunities, too:
Refer-a-Friend Rewards: Earn extra cash when you refer friends to CIEE
Alumni Rewards: If you’ve studied abroad with CIEE before, you’re eligible for money off your next CIEE program
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Further Assistance
For more help, call our team at 1-866-583-0332 or send us an email at hsabroad@ciee.org today.
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If you want to schedule a call with a CIEE Enrollment Coordinator in your area, find a time on our bookings page.
FAQs about High School Semester Abroad Scholarships
All U.S. high school students may apply! Regional scholarships may have specific geographic requirements. See “Regional Study Abroad Scholarships” above for more information.
You can apply for a CIEE scholarship directly in your application! Simply select, “Yes, I am applying for financial need + academic merit scholarship” or “Yes, I am applying for an Academic Merit Award.”
To apply for regional scholarships, reach out to your Enrollment Coordinator at 1-866-583-0332, hsabroad@ciee.org, or schedule a call.
Need-based applications will require a short essay, academic transcript, and proof of household income (such as a 1040 tax form). Regional scholarships will have specific requirements—reach out to your Enrollment Coordinator at hsabroad@ciee.org for more information.
Your scholarship deadline is dependent on the program type and academic term.
- Scholarship applications for the fall semester close on February 15 for Immersion In programs, and March 1 for Semester In programs.
- Scholarship applications for the spring semester close on July 15 for Immersion In programs, and August 1 for Semester In programs.
If applicable, scholarship awarding information will be included in your acceptance letter. Pay close attention to the deadlines!