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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. You can also watch our How to Fund Your Study Abroad Webinar.
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
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.
Boren Awards Scholarships
Funding to study abroad outside of Western Europe/Canada/Australia. Requires language study as part of the program, plus a one-year government service post-award. Campus Deadlines: January 21, 2026 for graduate programs and January 28, 2026 for undergraduate programs.
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Bridging Scholarships(Japan)
Scholarships for U.S. undergrads participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. Summer programs not eligible. Deadline: March 15.
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Critical Language Scholarship Program (CLS)
Fully funded overseas intensive summer language institutes in fourteen foreign languages (incl. Arabic, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, etc.). Some languages require 1 or 2 prior years of study. Deadline: November 18, 2025.
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German Academic Exchange Service Scholarships (DAAD - Germany)
Various scholarships for study, research, creative work, and internships in Germany. Deadlines: Vary (please check website).
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Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships (FLAS)
Supports undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in acquiring modern foreign languages and area or international studies competencies. It is available to students who will study one of the listed foreign languages at the intermediate or advanced level while receiving the fellowship. Unfortunately, an application cycle for Summer 2026 and Academic Year 2026-2027 is not expected.
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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.
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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 2, 2026.
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Fund for Education Abroad (FEA)
The FEA works to make study abroad accessible to all by supporting students of color, community college, and first-generation college students; complete one application and be considered for a multitude of scholarships. Application deadline for summer 2026, autumn 2026, and full academic year 2026-2027 will open in November.
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Gilman International Scholarship
Merit-based scholarships for Pell grant recipients to study or intern abroad. Non-traditional study and intern destinations preferred. Deadlines: March 5, 2026 (for summer & fall study abroad) and October 3, 2025 (for winter & spring study abroad).
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Support for children dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad. Deadlines: January 8, 2026 (for summer & fall study abroad) and October 3, 2025 (for winter & spring study abroad).
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IIGE Study Abroad Scholarships
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 29, 2026.
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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. Deadlines: June for undergraduates and May for graduates.
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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 31.
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Scotts Cheap Flights Scholarships
Scholarships for permanent U.S. residents to study abroad. Deadlines: March 15 (for summer & fall study abroad) and October 15 (for winter & spring study abroad).
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STEMing Abroad Travel Scholarships
Scholarship for undergraduate students studying in a STEM-related field that are studying abroad through a program approved by the university. Deadline: October 31, 2025.
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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 is desirable. Deadline: November.
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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.
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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: October-January.
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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: October 7, 2025.
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Luce Scholars Program
Stipend, language training, and professional placement in Asia for students and young professionals with no or limited experience in Asia. Deadline: September 15, 2025.
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Peace Corps Scholarships
2-year service program working on agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health, and youth projects abroad. Deadlines vary.
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Schwarzman Scholars Program
Highly selective award for a one-year Master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Includes significant leadership and professional development, travels through China, and networking opportunities. Deadline: September.
Learn MoreTeach English Abroad
Click here for the PDF list of post-graduate opportunities to teach English abroad. (Requires UW login)
View PDFAdditional Resources
For additional fellowships, please visit the Student Fellowships & Awards website.
