SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDY ABROAD

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1 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDY ABROAD National Security Education Program David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship -- Administered by Institute for International Education (IIE) for study in critical world areas in Africa, Asia, Eastern and Central Europe, Eurasia, Latin and South America and the Middle East. (Countries not eligible: Western Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.) Campus representative: Richard Leitch. Deadline: February 8, This is a highly competitive scholarship and if you are interested you should talk with Richard Leitch no later than mid-january to see if you meet the criteria to make it worth your time to apply. Information: **Agriculture and food science, area studies, business and economics, computer and information sciences, engineering, foreign languages, health and biomedical sciences, history, international affairs, law, linguistics, political science and policy studies, social sciences including sociology, anthropology and psychology, and applied science majors are especially encouraged to apply. ** Bowman Travel Grants Awarded in amounts of $500 or $1,000 to high school and undergraduate students participating in study, work, and volunteer programs in developing countries (Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America.) Gustavus can nominate three students. Campus Deadline: March 15 for programs beginning between June 1 and December 31; and October 15 for programs beginning between January 1 and July 31 of the following year. Information: Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarships An award of up to $5,000 for study abroad opportunities for undergraduate students with financial need, sponsored by the US Department of State and Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Students underrepresented in study abroad are also encouraged to apply. Deadlines: April 15, 2008 for submission of the online application for fall programs; October 7, 2008 for spring Information: Peace Education Scholarships Gustavus Peace Education program offers scholarships for study abroad opportunities each year. The amount of each award will range from $250 to $1000, depending on the number of applicants and the resources available to the Peace Education Program. Deadline: April 7, For more information, please contact Richard Leitch at rleitch@gac.edu. Ruth Youngdahl Nelson Scholarship Awarded to a student who proposes a study project focusing on becoming actively involved in peace making in some experiential way. Gustavus campus representative: Richard Leitch. Deadline: April 7, Additional Scholarships Awarded to students planning independent study projects that focus on peace and justice issues or enrolled in off campus courses concerned with these issues. Lilly Lorénzen Scholarship An award of $1,500 in conjunction with the American Swedish Institute to the person best qualified who plans to study in Sweden during the coming school year. The applicant must be a Minnesota resident and have knowledge of Swedish. Applications available March 1 st and due by May 1. Current information comes out in March. Information: Malmberg Scholarship and Fellowship Program The American Swedish Institute is pleased to announce a major new education program, the Malmberg Scholarship and Fellowship Program. An Applicant must be a U. S. resident who is enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited college or university and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the Swedish language. Scholarships are granted for up to a full academic term. Studies which pertain to Swedish America and/or the relationship between Sweden and the United States are favored. The scholarship available is up to $10,000. Applications will be accepted Sept.1 Nov Information: Rotary Club Scholarships A variety of scholarships countries and timeframes. Applicants must have at least two years of university or college work experience and be a citizen of a country that has a Rotary club. Deadlines vary depending on Rotary district, so contact the Rotary Club in your hometown. Deadlines may

2 be as early as March. Information: American Scandinavian Foundation -- Awards for study in Scandinavia in all fields for short term as well as full academic year programs. Information: DeRemee Dag Hammarskjöld Scholarship Awarded to a Gustavus student for study in Sweden in the coming year. Deadline: April 30. For information contact Jill Fischer at the Office of International Education. Ginger Froyen Haddorff Scholarship An award of $500 for Gustavus students with a 2.75 GPA or higher who will study abroad for a semester, summer or year. Applicants must have at least sophomore status and selection is based on both merit and need. Deadline: April 30. For information contact Jill Fischer at the Office of International Education. Gamelin Endowment Fund for China Studies Established by the Gamelin family to honor the experiences abroad and the interest in international relations of life-long Gustavus supporters Francis C. Gamelin ( 38) and Ruth Vickner ( 37), this endowment will enable future Gustavians to understand the growing importance of China on the world stage. For information contact Jill Fischer at the Office of International Education. Mondale Scholarship The Japan American Society of Minnesota will award scholarships up to $1,500 to Minnesota undergraduate students attending a Minnesota college or university planning to study in Japan. Information: - click on the Mondale Dinner link. Japan Information Center Awarded by the Japanese government for students studying for six months to one year in Japan under the student exchange agreement. Contact your Japanese university for the varying deadlines. Information: Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan- The Association of Teachers of The Japanese Bridging Project offers awards of $2,500 to $4,000, depending on program length, to American students participating in study abroad programs in Japan. Applicants must be US citizens, enrolled as undergraduates at a US college or university, and need not have studied Japanese language. All majors are encouraged to apply. Deadline: April 7, 2008 for fall 2008 and academic year programs; spring 2009 deadline TBA. Information: Morgan Stanley Scholarships Through the Bridging Project, Morgan Stanley Japan is awarding two $7,500 scholarships to US students who will be studying in Japan for the academic year. Applicants should be juniors or seniors with and interest in economics and international finance. Also includes possibilities of one-month internships with Morgan Stanley Japan s Tokyo headquarters. Deadline: April 5, Information: Freeman ASIA Need-based awards of up to $7,000 are available for students participating in undergraduate study abroad programs in the following countries: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Deadlines: April 2, 2008 for fall 2009 & academic year programs; October 17, 2008 for spring 2008 & early academic year awards Information: Twin Cities Journalist Fund Awards up to $4,000 to a study abroad student planning a career in public affairs or journalism. The applicant must be enrolled in a MN college or university and have completed at least their first year. Information: Minnesota Newspaper Foundation link Fund for International Service Learning (FISL) Non-profit organization that awards scholarships to

3 students enrolled in or applying to international service-learning programs. FISL offers awards in the amount $500 to be used towards any aspect of the trip such as travel expenses, visas, clothing, and tuition. Deadline: November 15 and spring application deadline is TBA. Information: IDP Student Mobility Scholarship- Available to international students wishing to undertake Australian study in 2008 in either: an overseas "Study Abroad" program or under an Australian university exchange agreement with an overseas university. Each scholarship consists of a living/travel allowance of $5,000. Deadline: November 23, 2007 Information: Diversity Abroad DiversityAbroad.com Summer Scholarship (AIFS) DiversityAbroad.com in cooperation with AIFS, will award five, $2,000 Scholarships for students d\studying abroad during the summer of Recipients must be a traditionally under-represented minority student and studying abroad on a DiversityAbroad.com Member program (see list of DiversityAbroad.com member organizations here: Scholarship: DiversityAbroad.com Blog Abroad Grant Diversity Abroad has long realized that students have the ability to encourage and inspire other students to go abroad. To help foster peer-to-peer communication and encouragement, Diversity Abroad is offering a grant for traditionally underrepresented minority students to share their experiences abroad with the DiversityAbroad.com community. Scholarship: Study Abroad in Turkey African-American Scholarship The Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) in cooperation with DiversityAbroad.com are awarding up to 50 grants per year in the amount of $2,000 for fulltime African American undergraduates who have been accepted to a study abroad program in Turkey for a semester or a year. Scholarship: International Scholarships Info is an educational website dedicated to delivering scholarships, grants, postdocs, and study abroad information for international students. One of reference point for parents, students, and guidance counselors that allow them to browse and search for college scholarships worldwide. Scholarships can be viewed at Study Abroad Programs which offer scholarships, travel grants, or financial aid American Councils for International Education (ACTR ACCELS) Undergraduates who intend to teach are eligible for full or partial scholarships through American Councils from the U. S. Department of Education (Fulbright-Hays) grant support for their participation in the Russian Language and Area Studies Program or the Eurasian Regional Language Program. Deadlines: March 1 for summer programs; April 1 for fall semester and academic year programs; October 15 for spring semester programs. Information: BUTEX North American Scholarships The scholarship is now open to all undergraduate students currently registered at an institution in the USA or Canada. To be eligible to apply you must have been offered a place as a study abroad or exchange student in a UK university which is a member of BUTEX (British Transatlantic Exchange Association) for the academic year 2008/09. Scholarship info at Center for Global Education (CGE) Scholarships are available for students underrepresented in study abroad. Applicants must submit a completed scholarship application, including documentation of current

4 funding. Deadline for spring programs is November 1 and May 1 for fall programs. Information: Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) There are various awards available for CIEE programs. Campus deadlines: October 1 for spring programs and March 1 for fall programs. Information: CIEE International Study Programs (CIEE-ISP) Scholarships These scholarships are available to CIEE Study Center applicants from Academic Consortium (AC) member institutions. Awards, applied to program fees, are usually made in amounts of $500 or $1,000 increments. Robert B. Bailey III Minority Student Scholarships Awards of $500 for students traditionally underrepresented in study abroad, especially ethnic minority students. Campus Deadlines: October 1 for spring programs, March 1 for fall programs Jennifer Ritzmann Scholarship Available to students applying to the Council s program in Monteverde, Costa Rica. Department of Education Scholarship for Programs in China - Available to students participating in Council Study Center Programs at Nanjing University, Peking University, East China Normal University in Shanghai, and National Chengchi University in Taipei. Grant applicants must have completed a minimum of their sophomore year to qualify. College Year in Athens Opportunities for supplemental scholarship aid. Application attached to the initial College Year in Athens application. Information: Denmark International Studies (DIS) Awarded to students who otherwise could not afford to study in Denmark. DIS scholarships cannot be used to offset any kind of financial aid at your home school. Four forms of scholarships are offered, all awarded on the basis of financial need. Information: International Education for Students (IES) Various awards available to students planning on attending IES programs. All programs qualify; scholarships are merit and need based. Deadline: May 1 for fall programs and November 1 for spring programs. Information: Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA) Annual awards ranging from $500-$3,500 for students applying to any IFSA programs. Additional memorial awards available for students studying in Ireland, Australia and Birkbeck, University of London, along with various other designated scholarships and travel grants. Consult the website for deadlines. Information: Kansai Gaidai Scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $4,000. The Short-Term Student Exchange Promotion Program (Inbound) Scholarship deadline is much earlier than the admission deadline. It is highly advisable to contact Jill Fischer in the Office of International Education for necessary information and documents. Information: Lancaster University Awards for minority students and students with disabilities. Information: School for International Training (SIT) Various worldwide scholarships and awards to students ranging from $500-$5,000 and made on consideration of both merit and need. Deadline for spring semester is July 1, and January 15 for fall semester. Information:

5 SIT Asia Fund Award for undergraduate students interested in Asian studies, based on academic performance, curricular interest, ability to carry out independent field study and need. The Freeman Foundation funds apply to SIT semesters in China, Vietnam, or Mongolia. Information: www. Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) Scholarships available to undergraduate students for study abroad, university language or as part of an individual student-designed study abroad semester or year. Applicants must have at least sophomore standing by the beginning of scholarship period, are expected to demonstrate interest in contemporary German and European affairs and explain the significance of their project in Germany to their future studies or goals. Students from all fields are encouraged to apply. The deadline for the academic years has passed. Consult the website for the deadline for the academic years. Information: Gates-Cambridge Scholarships Established through the Gates Cambridge Trust for students who have gained admission to the University of Cambridge. Information: Student Project for Amity among Nations (SPAN) Scholarship and loan packages to every qualified student planning a SPAN abroad experience, along with scholarships designated for students traveling to particular countries or regions. Information: umabroad.umn.edu/financial/index.html Nobel Museum Summer Program A two-week program in Sweden for science majors. Applicants must know some Swedish. Airfare and most expenses are paid. Deadline: April 15. Information and applications: Office of International Education. John T. Petters Foundation The John T. Petters Foundation works to help advance the educational experience of deserving students by providing college scholarships. The Foundation scholarships support U.S. students who wish to study international business study abroad. Focus is on students with financial need but look for motivated students with good character. Up to $5000 scholarship for year, semester, or summer programs. Deadlines: December 15 for summer, fall semester, and academic year programs beginning May 16-Oct. 16; June 15 for summer, spring semester and academic year programs beginning December 15-May 15. Information: Study & Internship Program (SIP)- This is a unique opportunity for students to accelerate their personal and intellectual growth and to add invaluable academic and professional credentials to their resume. The program consists of: A full academic semester of study abroad at on of the UAS7 universities in Germany & A one-semester professional internship experience in a company or research institute in Germany. All applicants selected for the program will receive a monthly scholarship for the duration of the study semester, and a stipend for the duration of the internship semester. All applicants for the academic year 2008/09 must be postmarked no later than February 15, 2008 Scholarship: Graduate Studies Scholarships and Grants Graduate Studies Grant for Language Study on American Councils Programs Overseas- U.S. graduate students participating in the American Councils Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program (RLASP) or the Eurasian Regional Language Program are eligible for funding through American Councils from U.S. Department (Title VIII) of State grant support. Deadline: April 1 for fall semester and academic year and October 1 for spring semester. Information: IDP Postgraduate Research Scholarships- Available to students wishing to undertake postgraduate research at an Australian university in Each scholarship consists of a living/travel allowance of $25,000 per year

6 up to a maximum of three years, subject to satisfactory progress. Information: Carnegie Endowment Junior Fellows Program- Provides opportunity for 8-10 students who desire careers in international affairs to have a substantive one-year working experience in Washington, D.C. Junior Fellows provide research assistance to Associates working on Carnegie Endowment projects. All applicants must be nominated by their university and either be a graduating senior or have completed their bachelor s degree with in the past academic year. Information: Additional Web Scholarship Directories Institute of International Education - This new online directory features detained information on hundreds of scholarships, grants and fellowships available for undergraduate and graduate study as well as doctoral and post-doctoral research. Fast Web - Each Fast Web user answers a detailed questionnaire about their self. The site then uses this data to generate a personalized suite of information of scholarships, colleges, internships, jobs, and more. University of Minnesota Minnesota Studies in International Development (MSID) or Student Project for Amity among Nations (SPAN) offers program participants studying in a non-traditional country the Judee J. Kleffman Memorial Scholarship. Information: International Service and Travel Center, U of M University of Michigan - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) - Financial Aid Information Page For further assistance or information about your specific program/university scholarship opportunities, contact Jill Fischer, Study Abroad Advisor, Office of International Education, International Center. Office of International Education Telephone: (507) Fax: (507) jfische4@gac.edu Saved: Shared/scholarships/scholarships for study abroad information Last updated:1/14/08