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This page contains many useful scholarship links for specific countries, program
providers, and organizations around the world. Also included are scholarships offered
through Villanova University, and search engines that are all available to you on
this page. Please note that this list of funding is by no means complete. There
exists an immense amount of resources available to those that voluntarily seek them.
We ask that if you do receive financial aid, grants, scholarships or loans to please
contact the Office of Financial Assistance: (610) 519-6456.
Villanova Scholarship Opportunities
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 The Villanova Office of Undergraduate Grants and Awards. A wonderful and
worthwhile site to explore. Within this page is an excellent list of scholarship
opportunities.
- Ackerman Scholarship: Approximately $2700 in funding to a student studying
abroad in a non-traditional country. See Jane Morris in the Office of Undergraduate
Grants and Awards, Saint Augustine Center 138, Phone: (610) 519-5928.
- The
Connelly-Delouvrier Scholarship: A Villanova University sponsored scholarship
designed to provide financial support for one semester of study abroad for a
select group of academically talented students. The program is open to students
taking courses in the Honors Program, whether or not they are pursuing a formal
Honors degree, and to students who are Presidential Scholarship recipients.
Program Provider Scholarship Opportunities
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Arcadia University-Center for Education Abroad: Arcadia University-Center
for Education Abroad: The Center for Education Abroad has one of the most extensive
scholarship programs of any study abroad organization. Every year Arcadia distributes
hundreds of need-based scholarships ranging between $500 and $2,000 for a full-year,
semester or term.
- Boston University: Last year, Boston University International Programs awarded
grants and scholarships to 190 students, helping to make their summer, semester,
or year abroad possible. You may qualify, too!
- Butler University-Institute for Study Abroad: IFSA-Butler offers scholarships
and travel grants to students with demonstrated financial need.
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CIEE-Council on International Educational Experiences Scholarships: For
many students, a study abroad experience is only possible with financial assistance.
Each year CIEE awards scholarships and grants to students who plan to study
overseas. Full details of the five different scholarships can be found are described
within this link. Please read the eligibility criteria and the application procedures
for each scholarship carefully.
- DIS-Denmark's International Studies Program: The DIS Board has allocated
scholarship funds for students who otherwise could not afford to study in Denmark.
Villanova University students interested in studying in the Fall semester are
eligible for additional scholarships.
- IES-Institute for the International Education of Students: IES believes
that financial limitations should not prevent a student from participating in
an IES program. For this reason, each year IES commits over $1 million to its
financial aid programs for students attending IES programs. Please note that
IES Merit Scholarships are now called IES Achievement Scholarships.
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Lexia Overseas Study Programs: In order to make study abroad opportunities
available to a wide range of students, scholarship funds have been established
to benefit applicants to Lexia programs. Scholarship awards are based on both
need and merit.
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SIT-School for International Training: About one-third of those who seek
scholarships from SIT Study Abroad receive financial assistance to participate
in SIT's programs. Awards are made on consideration of both merit and need.
Minority Scholarships
Country/Region-Specific Scholarships
- United Kingdom
British Council: Information on Scholarships in the United Kingdom.
- Germany
DAAD Undergraduate Awards: Funds awarded to highly qualified undergraduate students
for study abroad tuition, university language or summer courses, senior thesis
research, and/or internships in the Federal Republic of Germany. Length of stay
may range from a few weeks to an entire academic year.
- Asia
Freeman Asia: Funding for study abroad in Asian nations from the people who
brought you the Fulbright. Students with financial need who are planning to
study for between eight weeks and one year are eligible. The web site also provides
comprehensive information about Asian education and funding in general.
Japanese Bridging Scholarships:
Funds semester or year long study in Japan in
any discipline; includes stipend. No knowledge of Japanese language required.
- Australia
http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/en/StudyCosts/Scholarships.htm
- Scotland
St. Andrew's Society of Philadelphia Scholarship: $15,000 for full year of study
abroad in Scotland at any of the following Universities: St. Andrews, Edinburgh,
Aberdeen, and Glasgow.
- Eastern Europe and former Soviet Union
International and Research Exchange Board (IREX): IREX promotes scholarly exchange
between the United States and the nations of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet
Union.
General Scholarship Information
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 NAFSA: Association of International Educators: Financial Aid resources for
undergraduate study abroad.
- Frank Huntington Beebe Fellowship: $10,000 for one year of advanced music
study in Europe. No web page or deadline available; contact the fund in writing:
Frank Huntington Beebe Fellowship Fund, 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.
- Gilman International Scholarships: Provides up to $5000 for study abroad
in any nation. Priority given to students who receive Federal Pell Grants.
- Institute of International Education: Sorts scholarship money by study abroad
location.
- Institute for International Public Policy: Undergraduate funding for study
abroad summer institute, language immersion programs, and internships. Money
for master's study of international affairs available as well. Open to sophomore
under-represented students with a GPA of at least 3.2.
- National Italian American Foundation Scholarship
- NSEP-National Security Education Program is guided by a mission that seeks
to lead in development of the national capacity to educate U.S. citizens, understand
foreign cultures, strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness, and enhance international
cooperation and security. NSEP awards will range from full scholarships (covering
tuition and other program costs, round-trip airfare on a U.S. flag carrier,
health insurance, and local transportation) to minimum awards of $2,500 for
summer, $4,000 for a semester or $6,000 for an academic year.
- Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships: Various scholarships for foreign study
and foreign travel. The three major scholarships programs are: 1) full funding
for academic year abroad, 2) full funding for 2-3 year degree programs abroad,
and 3) full funding for foreign language study abroad.
- Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant. Open to students who have a cumulative grade point average of a least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Students must also have completed a minimum of 56 credit hours but no more than 90 credits hours on their home campus. Each year Phi Kappa Phi awards 38 Study Abroad grants of $1000 each.
Search Engines
- Funding and Scholarships, International Service and Travel Center, University of Minnesota: Funding for U of MN students as well as non-U of MN students.
- The Financial Aid Page: One of the first web-based guides to finding scholarships and understanding U.S. federal financial aid, it even has a section that lists scholarships for study abroad. Within the page is also a great guide for warning students about scams, giving advice about how to apply for scholarships, etc...
- International Education Financial Aid: A search engine for many types of scholarships and fellowships at all educational levels, worldwide, for all types of study.
- HispanicScholarship.com: Sponsored by Daimler-Chrysler, which lists hundreds of scholarships, grants and other financial aid sources targeting Latino students.
- FastWeb: Has free searches. No fee charged, but students must "register" with the web service.
- StudentAwards.com: Scholarships for U.S. and Canadian students, includes a free search feature but requires registration
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