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Study Abroad Scholarships
**Please be aware of the following
deadlines and plan accordingly!**
Financial Aid/HOPE Scholarship
Financial aid is applicable toward the cost of study abroad for Georgia
State University students. Plan to attend a Globe-Trekker
Seminar, where you will receive information on how financial aid
applies to Study Abroad, including federal aid, the Georgia HOPE Scholarship
and the International Education Fee (IEF) Study Abroad and Foundation
Scholarships.
International Education Fee (IEF) Study Abroad Scholarship
The Georgia State University International Education Fee (IEF) Study Abroad Scholarship Program, initiated in 2004, is funded by the mandatory international education student fee. Students who apply for the IEF Scholarship are also automatically considered for the Georgia State University Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship.
The IEF Scholarship is available to Georgia State University Students enrolled in degree or certificate programs who will be earning academic credit for an experience abroad.
Available for Maymester, Summer, Fall, Spring, and Academic Year study abroad programs.
Robinson College of Business Nita Robinson
Scholarship
Award: Up
to: $2,500
Eligibility: must
have 3.5 or higher cumulative GSU GPA and must be enrolled in a degree
program in RCB and either beginning third of fourth year of RCB undergraduate
program or completing first year of RCB master’s program.
Deadline: January/February prior to academic
year
For more information visit: http://iib.gsu.edu/nitarobinson.htm
U.S. Student Programs Fulbright Scholarships
Award: Varies but comparable
to a Graduate Stipend
Eligibility: must be a U.S.
Citizen with at least an undergraduate degree prior to commencement of program.
Must be in good academic standing and have undertaken higher education in
the U.S. May not have resided in host country for more than six months prior
to commencement of program.
For more information and to apply please visit : www.iie.org/fulbright
Keep in mind that the application process may take several months,
so you will want to begin the process by the beginning of the
summer (a year and a half before you wish to be abroad.)
Please contact Dr. Maria Gindhart in the Honors Program, 404-413-5243 for advising and information on the campus process.
NSEP Boren Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarships
Description: The David L. Boren National
Security Education Program Schorlarship (NSEP) is a federally funded
study abroad scholarship designed to encourage career-related skills
development in preparation for efforts/activities that would lead
to opportunities in federal service.
Award: Up to $20,000 depending
on duration and cost of program
Eligibility: U.S.
citizens enrolled in U.S. institutions of higher education wishing
to study outside of the U.S. in non-traditional locations (see website)
during their undergraduate studies.
For more information and to apply, please visit: www.borenawards.org
GSU Campus Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2009
at noon.
Please contact Daniel Jansen (djansen@gsu.edu)
for advising and information on the campus process.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Award: Up to $5,000
Eligibility: Must be an undergraduate, recipient of the Pell Grant, and studying abroad on a program that runs for at least 28 days in a single country during the regular Academic Year, Fall, or Spring term. NEW summer scholarship: The Gilman Scholarship is introducing a summer study abroad scholarship application cycle for Summer 2010. Only students majoring in the fields of Science, Engineering, Technology, and Mathematics may apply for the Summer 2010 scholarship. All majors are eligible for the semester/year scholarship.
For more information visit: http://www.iie.org/gilman
Deadline: Spring and Summer Study Abroad: October 6 /
Fall and Academic Year Study Abroad: April 6
Please contact Daniel Jansen (djansen@gsu.edu) for advising.
Rotary Scholarships
Award: Up to $25,000
Eligibility: must have
completed up to 2 years of college-level coursework, or equivalent professional
experience
Deadline: up to a year and a half in advance
For more information visit: www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/prospect/index.html
API Affiliate Scholarship
Academic Programs International (API) offers two $500 scholarships per calendar year to GSU students who participate in API programs for Spring or Fall. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have their courses approved to be eligible. The deadlines are October 30 for spring and March 30 for fall. Applications are available in the Study Abroad Programs Office.
AIFS Affiliate Scholarship
American Institute for Foreign Studies (AIFS) offers $400 discounts to GSU students who participate in AIFS semester programs and $200 discounts for AIFS summer programs. Contact the Study Abroad Programs Office for more information.
CEA Affiliate Scholarships
Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) offers two $500 scholarships each spring and fall to GSU students who participate in CEA programs. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have their courses approved to be eligible. The deadlines are: May 1 for fall and November 1 for spring. Applications are available in the Study Abroad programs Office.
Additional Financial Aid and Scholarship information may be found at the following sites:
Online Study Abroad Directory of Scholarship Search
http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/financial/scholarships/index.htmll
Studyabroad.com
http://www.studyabroad.com/forum/financial_aid.html
FastWeb
http://www.FastWeb.com
Friends & Partners
http://www.friends-partners.org/oldfriends/funding/master.html
Michigan State University directory of funding for students of color (African,
Asian, Hispanic American and American Indian)
http://studyabroad.msu.edu/people/studentsofcolor/scholarships.html
100 Free Scholarships for Minorities (List compiled by Black Excel)
http://www.blackexcel.org/200-Scholarships.html
Financial Aid Information
http://www.finaid.org
IIEPassport Study Abroad Funding
http://www.studyabroadfunding.org
