Click through the scholarship headings below to view scholarship opportunities.
John Patton Scholarship
This scholarship, sponsored by a donation from a Park University alumnus, provides scholarships of varying amounts for students with a 3.6 cumulative GPA or higher. See the application form for additional eligibility requirements and application instructions. To request an application form, email studyabroad@park.edu.
Benjamin Gilman Scholarship
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study and intern abroad programs worldwide.
Boren Scholarship
Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Boren Scholars represent a variety of academic backgrounds, but all are interested in studying less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili. Boren Scholarships are funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), which focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security.
Freeman ASIA Scholarship
The Freeman-ASIA Scholarship Program is designed to support US-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. The program’s goal is to increase the number of US citizens and permanent residents with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures.
The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) increases opportunities for dedicated American undergraduates to study abroad through the provision of game-changing scholarships. Applicants may participate in any study abroad program for four weeks or more that adds academic credit towards degree completions. As part of our commitment to increasing access to study abroad for Americans, first-generation college students and minority students in financial need are encouraged to apply.
CCIS Affiliate Scholarships
We do recommend that you look up CCIS Affiliated Scholarships since certain universities may have their own scholarships which can vary from term to term.
The Magellan Exchange Scholarships
The linked scholarships are available from or with the assistance of select Magellan Exchange partner institutions.
Ernst Mach Grant for semester study (€1,250/month for 4 to 10 months) – available to students who study abroad at an Austrian university of applied sciences such as Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences.
Dr. Marvin Swanson Magellan Exchange Scholarship ($500) – awarded twice per year to a deserving student from a US Magellan Exchange partner.
Bright! TaxGlobal Scholar Initiative Scholarship
- $1000/ fall; spring
- U.S. Citizen
- min. GPA of 3.8
Diversity Abroad Global Ambassadors Scholarship
- $1000/fall
Foundation for International Education Scholarship
- $3,000/semester; $1,000/summer
- London (England); Dublin (Ireland)
Fund for Education Abroad (FEA)
- Up to $10,000/year, $5,000/semester or $1,250/summer
- U.S. Citizen; Permanent resident; DACA Status;
- Undergrad
- Study abroad for at least 4 weeks
GMiS STEM Scholarship Application
- $500 – 10,000
- STEM; Min. GPA 3.0
- Pursuing a science, technology, engineering or math degree
- Hispanic origin and/or must significantly demonstrate leadership/ service within the Hispanic community
- Deadline: April 1
Go Overseas Study and Intern Abroad Scholarship
- $500/fall; spring; summer
- $5,000/fall
- Undergrad Status
- $500
- Only available for study abroad in Italy
- Undergrad
Lerna Courses Study Abroad Award (formerly Good Colleges Study Abroad Award)
- $2,000
- U.S. Citizen
- Deadline: Nov. 1
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant
- $1,000 grant/semester
- GPA 3.75; Confirmation of Study Abroad Program
- Undergrad
- $1,000/semester
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Deadline for Spring: December 15; Fall: July 31
Study with New Zealand Scholarships
- Award varies
- Some scholarships are specific to area of study
Tanaka and Green Scholarships Program via the Japan-America Society of Washington DC
- Up to $4,000/ semester; up to $5,000/year
- Japan
- Undergrad or Graduate Status
Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship
- $1,000 biannually
- U.S. Citizen; Permanent U.S. Resident; Studying in U.S. on student visa; Undergrad status
- Deadlines: November 15 for Spring 2025; April 15 for Fall 2025
Upper Midwest Rebild Scholarship Corporation
- $1,000 to $1,500/fall; spring
- Denmark
- Danish background; Undergrad status
- Deadline: Oct. 28 for Spring 2025
- $2,500/semester; $4,000/year
- Japan
- Undergrad status; U.S. Citizen
Federal Student Aid
This website shows you how to receive financial aid by filling out the FAFSA and by applying for federal grants.
FastWeb
FastWeb has exclusive tools for students to search for college scholarships by their interests. Our unique matching feature lets students search for college scholarships that match their educational goals and activities after they fill out a personal profile. Our easy-to-follow form asks for their educational background, school activities, and what they plan on studying in college. Students have the power to search, find, and apply for college scholarships all on one website!
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation’s leading Hispanic scholarship organization, providing the Hispanic community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. In 34 years, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund has awarded over 90,000 scholarships to students in need worth over $250M. Two-thirds of these students were the first in their families to go to college.
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.
- 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
Go Abroad.com Scholarship Database
- This website offers a list of funding opportunities and scholarships searchable by country or subject area.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 U.S. 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.)
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)
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8700 NW River Park Dr.
Herr House Room 207 / PMB 96
Parkville, Missouri, 64152-3795
U.S.A.
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Kevin Vicker
Director of International Education