Global Education Scholarships

Study Abroad External Scholarships Guide

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This guide should be used as a starting point when looking for scholarships and other financial aid to defray the costs of studying abroad. It is not, however, a comprehensive list of all available scholarships. Students are encouraged to search on their own for additional sources funding and to check the eligibility requirements and submission deadlines for all scholarships.

Muhlenberg Partner Program Scholarships

National Scholarships

The Alliance Project Scholarship: awards scholarships to students who conduct research or pursue cultural studies abroad.

beGirl.World Scholarship: This scholarship is for black female-identifying college students looking to study abroad.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship: for Pell Grant recipients. Award amounts can be up to $5,000 (with the opportunity to receive the supplemental Critical Need Language Award of up to $3,000 and/or the STEM Supplemental Award of up to $1,000).

Boren Awards: Fund study abroad by U.S. undergraduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests.

Diversity Abroad Overseas Ambassador Scholarship: Economically disadvantaged students, first-generation, students with disabilities and ethnic and racially diverse students are strongly encouraged to apply.

DIWC (Diverse International Women of Color) Scholarship: Diverse International Women of Color’s mission is to inspire, encourage and promote opportunities for women of color to travel abroad, experience different cultures and broaden their horizons beyond the United States.

Fund for Education Abroad: Scholarship database, complete one application to be considered for multiple scholarships.

Gilman-McCain Scholarship: For child dependents of active-duty service members

GoAbroad.com Scholarships: Scholarship database

GoOverseas.com: Scholarship database

The Going Abroad Scholarship: Mission is to help young travelers get out there and get going.

IEFA (International Education Financial Aid) scholarships: Scholarship database - be sure to indicate your destination to find eligible scholarships

IIE Scholarship Programs: Scholarship database

Rotary International: Scholarships may be possible through your local chapter

Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship: Tortuga backpacks awards scholarships (and a free backpack) to eligible students studying abroad

Area-Specific Scholarships

Asia

The Asia Institute: Asia Institute-PaCIE Joint Scholarship is open to students attending universities and colleges in Pennsylvania and supports global research, internships, and study abroad programs in Asia
Freeman-ASIA: The Freeman-ASIA program is designed to support U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia

Germany

DAAD (Deutcher Akademisher Austauschdienst): The DAAD scholarship database for undergraduates, graduate students, PhD candidates, postdocs, and faculty offers a wide range of scholarships and additional information to help make your plans in Germany a reality

Italy

ItaliaRail Italy Study Abroad Scholarship: Students studying abroad in Italy are eligible to apply

Japan

Bridging Project: Scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in semester or full academic year study abroad programs in Japan
MEXT: Provides scholarships each year to assist students interested in studying at Japanese universities
Toshizo Watanabe Scholarship: supports up to the full cost of attendance of a semester or year-long study abroad program of the applicant’s choice

New Zealand

Education New Zealand Scholarships: Manages several outbound scholarships for students who wish to study in New Zealand

United Kingdom

AASAP/UK Lord Acton Memorial Scholarship: Available for study abroad students coming to the UK
BUTEX (The British Universities Transatlantic Exchange Association): Each year BUTEX awards a number of scholarships to students studying abroad for a semester or a whole academic year, and students undertaking a summer school programme, overseas work/internship/traineeship placement of varying lengths of time

Scholarships for Recent Graduates

Students should contact Kammie Takahashi, associate dean of acadmic life, for additional information on scholarship opportunities for recent graduates. More information is available on the Scholarships and Fellowships website.

Fulbright: The Fulbright Program is the U.S. Government’s premier scholarship program, enabling students to conduct research, study, or teach in over 160 countries around the world.
Marshall Scholarship: The Marshall Scholarship is available to study at any British University in any subject at graduate level.
Rhodes Scholarship: Provides full financial support for Rhodes Scholars to pursue a degree or degrees at the University of Oxford