Last Days for a Scholarship!
CIEE Global Navigator High School Summer Abroad
$7 Million Awarded Every Year!
Make your study abroad dream a reality! Each year, we award Global Navigator scholarships to over 1,200 high school students across the U.S. Now is your chance to apply to the largest high school study abroad scholarship fund in the country and experience the summer of a lifetime.
Our programs take you to one of 35+ destinations to learn a new language or explore a topic you're passionate about! Scholarships cover between 10-100% of your program tuition and are awarded based on financial need and/or academic merit.
Fill out the form and complete your scholarship application by February 26.
Differentiators
Soak Up A New Culture
Our Language & Culture programs help you gain fluency in one of 9 languages! French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Arabic. Live an authentic immersion with a homestay and come home with 4 college credits!
Live Out Your Passion
Spend 3-8 weeks this summer with like-minded peers, exploring a topic you love! Whether it’s arts, stem, business or social change, our topic programs provide you with tons of hands-on learning opportunities!
Earn A Scholarship
The Global Navigator scholarship program is the largest of its kind. Every year, CIEE offers $7 million to over 1,200 students, selected based on academic merit and financial need.
What Types of High School Scholarships Can You Apply For?
There are two types of CIEE high school study abroad scholarships available:
- Global Navigator Scholarship (GNS) covers between $500 to 100% of your tuition costs (this is the price listed at the top of every high school summer abroad program page). You must submit your parent(s)'s or legal guardian(s)'s financial information to apply for this scholarship.
- Academic Merit Award covers $500 from your tuition costs. You don’t need to submit your parent(s)'s or legal guardian(s)'s financial information to apply for this award.
FAQ
Global Navigator Scholarships (GNS): Any U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is currently a freshman, sophomore, or junior and residing in the United States may apply. Students may submit a new application each year if they have declined Global Navigator Scholarships (based on financial need + academic merit) in previous years within the accept/decline window. Students who confirmed travel and cancelled later (or who failed to communicate their accept/decline decision within that window) are not eligible to apply. Students who have traveled on a Global Navigator Scholarship (based on financial need + academic merit) in previous years are still eligible for an Academic Merit Award and an alumni discount.
Academic Merit Award: All high school students may apply. You can only travel on an Academic Merit Award once during your high school career. Returning Academic Merit Award alumni are welcome to travel without a scholarship/award in a future year.
During the application process, you will need to provide the following:
- Answers to short essay questions.
- Your academic transcript for current year
- A teacher recommendation
For a Global Navigator Scholarship, you will need to provide additional documents:
- Proof of your U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
- A copy of your legal guardian(s)’s most recent 1040 U.S. Individual Income Tax Return form. You will need to enter some key data points from the 1040 in the application.
High school scholarships to study abroad aim to make the cost of studying abroad with CIEE more affordable. CIEE awards millions in scholarship awards each year and scholarships can cover up to 100% of program tuition based on your family’s finances. Scholarships go towards covering a portion of program tuition (this is the price listed on every high school summer abroad program page of our website).
The program tuition includes your:
- Classes
- Housing
- 3 meals/day
- Ground transportation (once in-country)
- Access to local phone and WIFI
- Excursions and cultural activities
- Travel medical protection
- 24/7 on-site support
- and more
Note: Scholarship money cannot cover the cost of airfare to and from the country, passport or visa fees, or personal spending money.
All our CIEE Global Navigator High School Summer Abroad programs offer scholarships or awards. Our multi-destination programs and other programs where space is limited only offer Academic Merit Awards.
Note that 90% of Global Navigator Scholarships are awarded to students going on Language & Culture programs. To give yourself the best chance of receiving a scholarship, list at least two Language & Culture program choices on your Global Navigator Scholarship application.
We award millions in scholarship funds every year. These scholarships are competitive based on academic performance. If you have a strong academic track record, we strongly encourage you to apply!
Historically, more scholarship money is awarded to students in our Language & Culture programs. If you’re interested in High School Summer Abroad Language & Culture programs, you may have a really good chance.
Top Summer Abroad Destinations
France
Discover the elegance and charm of French life.
Spain
Ramp up your Spanish language skills while visiting castles and relaxing on island beaches.
Italy
Head out on the town and speak Italian in shops and markets throughout Italy.
Germany
Get ready for one of Europe’s favorite study abroad destinations.
Japan
Dive into Japanese language and pop culture.
South Korea
There's no better place to study K-pop or diplomacy than South Korea.
Costa Rica
Welcome to Costa Rica, to its rugged mountains, dramatic volcanoes, and lush forests.
Singapore
Welcome to Singapore, a small island of many contrasts and diversity.
Australia
Explore Australia’s beautiful beaches, diverse heritage, and way of life.