Below are links to help you search for study abroad scholarships and other international fellowships and scholarships. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but simply a starting point.
Before You Start
Financial Aid
If you haven’t already, please remember to meet with a Financial Aid advisor to discuss how to use financial aid to pay for study abroad, or watch our Study Abroad Financial Aid Webinar.
Workshops
Please also attend one of our “How to Fund Your Study Abroad” workshops: we offer about 1-2 per quarter.
Start Early
Timing is important, so get started early; some deadlines are six to twelve months before you actually study abroad. You do not need to wait until you are admitted into your program of study to apply for most scholarships.
List of Scholarships
The OGA Study Abroad Scholarships
Supports currently enrolled University of Washington Tacoma students who have applied to an 2020 autumn or winter 2021 UW Tacoma study abroad program. Deadline: June 15
UW Study Abroad Scholarship
Washington state residents with the greatest financial need are given priority for most scholarships. Financial need is demonstrated via the FAFSA or WAFSA. Deadlines vary.
AASCU-Chinese Government Scholarship (China)
Scholarships to study the Chinese language and/or other academic subjects for either one academic year or one semester. Deadline: February.
Boren Awards
Funding to study abroad outside of Western Europe/Canada/Australia. Requires language study as part of the program, plus one-year government service post-award. Campus Deadline: January.
Bridging Scholarship (Japan)
Scholarships for U.S. undergrads participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. Summer programs not eligible. Deadlines: April (for fall study abroad) and October (for winter & spring study abroad).
Critical Language Scholarship Program (CLS)
Fully funded overseas intensive summer language institutes in fourteen foreign languages (incl. Arabic, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, etc.) Deadline: November.
Cultural Vistas Fellowship (Argentina, Germany, and Singapore)
Professional internship and immersion experience in Argentina, Germany, and Singapore. Aimed at students who’re underrepresented in education abroad. Deadline: November.
Diversity Abroad Consortium Summer Scholarship
Summer scholarship for full-time undergraduates who are from traditionally underrepresented groups. Deadline: April.
German Academic Exchange Service Scholarships (DAAD - Germany)
Scholarships for study, research, creative work, and internships in Germany. Deadlines: vary (please check website).
Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship
Supports undergraduate, graduate and professional students in acquiring modern foreign languages and area or international studies competencies. Deadline EXTENDED: March.
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA)
Support for undergraduate students who are planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia. Grantees help promote study abroad on their home campuses and communities. Deadline: April
Fulbright Summer Institutes in the UK (UK)
Fully funded, 3-4 week study abroad programs at prestigious British institutions to promote US students’ understanding of the UK. Deadline: February.
Fund for Education Abroad (FEA)
Funding for academically rigorous study abroad programs, for nontraditional study abroad students and those w/ financial need. Deadline: September 16, 2020 for winter and spring 2021 study abroad programs.
Gilman International Scholarship
Merit-based scholarships for Pell grant recipients to study or intern abroad. Non-traditional study and intern destinations preferred. Deadlines: March (for summer & fall study abroad) and October (for winter & spring study abroad)
Gilman-McCain Scholarship
Support for children dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad. Deadlines: Rolling application
IGE Study Abroad Award
Scholarships for UW Tacoma students to study abroad on a UW study abroad program (includes UW Tacoma, UW Bothell, and UW Seattle programs). Deadline: March.
Japanese Government Scholarships (Japan)
Scholarships for academic study in Japan to foreign students interested in deepening their understanding of the Japanese language, Japanese affairs and Japanese culture. Deadline: February.
Killam Fellowships Program (Canada)
Opportunity for exceptional undergrads to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in Canada. Deadline: January.
Scotts Cheap Flights Scholarships
Scholarships for permanet U.S. residents to study abroad. Deadlines: March and October.
Postgraduate International Opportunities
American Scandinavian Foundation Fellowship and Grants (ASF)
Funding for postgraduate or graduate research, study, or creative arts projects in Scandinavia. Some ability in the language of the host country desirable. Deadline: November.
Bonderman Travel Fellowship
UW fellowship for 8 months of solo travel to at least six countries in two major world regions. Non-traditional locations preferred. Deadline: January.
Erasmus Mundus Scholarships
Funded European joint Master’s degrees. All of the available graduate programs include study/research in at least 2 different EU countries. Deadlines vary by program: November/December.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Funding for one academic year of international study, research, and/or teaching English abroad. Sponsored by U.S. State Dept. Campus Deadline: September.
Luce Scholars Program
Stipend, language training, and professional placement in Asia for students and young professionals with no or limited experience in Asia. Campus Deadline: September.
Peace Corps
2-year service program working on agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health, and youth projects abroad. Deadlines vary.
Schwarzman Scholars Program
Highly selective award for a one-year Master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Includes significant leadership and professional development, travel through China and networking opportunities. Deadline: September.
Teach English Abroad
This is a list of post-graduate opportunities for teaching English abroad (PDF). We also offer two info sessions per term on this topic. Check our calendar for upcoming dates.
Additional Resources
For additional fellowships, please visit the Student Fellowships & Awards website. We also recommend IIEPassport Search Engine when searching for scholarships for studying and interning abroad.