Scholarships

Benjamin Franklin Travel Grant

• A man of the Enlightenment, philosopher and scientist, Benjamin Franklin was also a great diplomat and friend of France. This travel grant is named after him and aims at giving students enrolled in an American University an opportunity to discover France.
• It is open to sophomore, junior & senior students who are enrolled
• in a double major including one major in French and one major in another discipline. Consideration will also be given to students enrolled in a minor/certificate in French and majoring in another subject.

Bridging Scholarships

• The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study abroad programs in Japan. Funding from private foundations and major U.S. corporations has made it possible for ATJ to award 100 scholarships annually to assist students with the travel and living expenses they will incur while studying abroad in Japan for a semester or an academic year.
• Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
• Japanese language study is not a prerequisite.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be enrolled as undergraduates in a college or university in the United States before and during the time they are studying abroad.

Morgan Stanley Japan Scholarships 

• The Morgan Stanley Scholarship is associated with the US-Japan Bridging project for Study Abroad in Japan

Itoh Scholarship Foundation

• Information in Japanese only.

Blakemore Freeman Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language Study 

• Blakemore Freeman Fellowships fund a year of advanced language study abroad for college graduates using an East or Southeast Asian language in their careers.

International Scholarship Opportunities 

• The International Scholarship Search is the premier financial aid, college scholarship and international scholarship resource for students wishing to study abroad. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive listing of grants, scholarships, loan programs, and other information to assist college and university students in their pursuit to study abroad

GO! Overseas

• Scholarships are awarded each year. The scholarship is awarded based on the creativity and analytical thinking displayed through writing samples and/or video submissions.
• Up to $1,000

Foundation for Global Scholars–

• The Foundation for Global Scholars is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Denver, Colorado whose mission is to create global citizens and leaders by assisting students in achieving their personal and professional goals of obtaining cultural and academic experiences throughout the world. The Foundation will support this mission by awarding scholarships to help enable students to obtain international experience in the Asia Pacific region. Students who are from underrepresented populations in international education are a priority.

Go Abroad.com Scholarship Database

• This website offers a list of funding opportunities and scholarships searchable by country or subject area.

International Scholarships

• This website provides a list of scholarships specifically for those who wish to study abroad.

IIE Passport Study Abroad Funding

• This valuable funding resource allows you to search by country or subject to find the study abroad funding information that you need. Our comprehensive database of study abroad scholarships, fellowships, and grants can help make your dream of studying abroad a financial possibility and a profound reality.

Rotary Global Grants

• Global grants support large international activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes in Rotary’s areas of focus. Grant sponsors form international partnerships that respond to real community needs.

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

• Scholarships are available to highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students for study abroad. For a complete list please see the DAAD’s resources for North America.

Japan Student Services Organization

• Available for qualified international students already accepted by Japanese universities or graduate schools for a semester or year.

ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship

• U.S. and Canadian undergraduate and graduate students to do research at a public Swiss university or research institute for 2 to 3 months.
• Open to students of all fields.

British Council

• The British Council lists funding and scholarship information for study in the United Kingdom. This scholarship is also offered for graduate programs.

BUTEX North American Scholarships

• £500 scholarships are awarded each year to currently registered students at US universities who will study abroad at a BUTEX member institution in the UK. (All current ISA UK host universities are members, which means all ISA England, Scotland & Northern Ireland students can apply for this scholarship.)

Education New Zealand

• Education New Zealand offers US$2,000 Education New Zealand Study Abroad Travel Awards to help students fund flights to New Zealand.

Foundation for Global Scholars

• FGS awards US$2,000 scholarships to US citizens for study abroad.

Fund for International Service Learning

• Fund for International Service Learning provides scholarships to students enrolled in an international service-learning program. (ISA ELAP programs only – see here.)

Glimpse Correspondents Program Grants

• The Glimpse Foundation and The National Geographic Society are seeking talented writers, photographers, and filmmakers. Each selected participant will receive a $600 grant and will see their work published in Glimpse and National Geographic media.