Awards to Fund Study Abroad

Gilman Scholarship

The Gilman Scholarship is available to current students who are receiving Pell Grants and funds up to $5,000 for study abroad. 

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please contact Professor Haleigh Ray ([email protected]).

Applications Due: October 18, 2024, for Spring 2025 and Summer Programs 2025, March 18, 2025, for Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 Programs

Gilman-McCain Scholarship

The Gilman-McCain Scholarship is available to current students who are the children of active or activated duty United States military personnel and receiving any type of Title IV Financial Aid (e.g., Pell Grant, Perkins Loan, Work Study, Direct PLUS Loan, etc.).  This grant funds up to $5,000 for study abroad.

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please contact Professor Michael Eskenazi ([email protected]).

Applications Due: October 18, 2024, for Spring 2025 and Summer Programs 2025, March 18, 2025, for Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 Programs

Boren Scholarship/Fellowship

The Boren Scholarship or Fellowship funds study abroad to a location outside of Western Europe or Anglophone countries in which you will intensively study a preferred language in a preferred location (see website for a list).  The scholarship funds between $8,000 and $25,000 in study abroad costs.

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please contact Professor Josh Deckman ([email protected]).

Applications Due: January 29, 2025

Critical Languages Fellowship

The Critical Languages Scholarship provides funding for students to study abroad and learn a language that is critical to American national security, economic prosperity, and engagement with the world.  All expenses are paid for and you are eligible to work for the US government for three years after completing your degree. 

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please contact Professor Josh Deckman ([email protected]).

Applications Due: TBD, usually Mid-November

Fulbright UK Summer Institutes

The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are an opportunity for students to study abroad at an institution in the UK for 3-4 weeks.  Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.7 and have not traveled outside of North America. 

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please contact Professor Kimberly Reiter ([email protected]).

Applications Due: February 1, 2025