General

American Institute of Foreign Studies (AIFS) Study Abroad Scholarships
In addition to federal and state grants, awards and loans, AIFS awards up to 50 scholarships, worth $1,000 each, for summer study with AIFS. In addition, scholarships for the academic school year are also available.
http://www.aifsabroad.com/css/scholarships.htm

Fulbright Program Scholarships
Sponsored by the United States Department of States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the US Student Program enables Americans to encounter a wide variety of different cultures, while developing international experience and building leadership skills. Full study grants, travel grants, and teaching assistance grants awarded at the graduate level. Students may apply as seniors for a year of study abroad in the year following graduation, or as graduate students.
http://www.iie.org/fulbright/us
Tel: 202-686-3009
Email: apprequest@cies.iie.org

Application deadline: 1st Monday in October for the following academic year

Gilman International Scholarship Program
Named after Congressman Benjamin A. Gilman, the program’s goal is to diversify the kinds of students who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go.
http://www.iie.org/gilman
Email: gilman@iie.org
Tel: 713-621-6300 ext. 25

The National Security Education Program
(NSEP: NSEP Boren Scholarships)—US special interest areas: Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, the NIS, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Middle East
NSEP’s vision is to develop the national capacity by increasing the understanding of foreign cultures and languages, strengthening US economic competitiveness, and enhancing international cooperation. Since 1994, NSEP has awarded over 1600 Scholarships and 850 Fellowships for study in 100 countries critical to US national security.
http://www.iie.org/nsep
Email: nsep@iie.org
Tel: (800) 618-NSEP
Fax: (202) 326-7698

Institute of International Education (IIE) and Educational Directors Unlimited (EDU)
Soon to be available later in 2005. Comprehensive directory of scholarships, fellowships, and grants for US students who wish to pursue short-term programs abroad at the undergraduate or graduate level.
http://StudyAbroadFunding.org
Tel: 1-877-4040-EDU
1-610-499-9200

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Asia

Freeman Asia Undergraduate Awards for Study in Asia
Provides information and financial assistance to American undergraduates interested in studying in East and Southeast Asia.
http://www.iie.org/Freeman-ASIA
Email: Freeman-ASIA@iie.org

Application due dates:
Summer – 1st Friday of March
Fall/Academic Year – 1st Friday of April
Spring/Early Academic Year- 3rd Friday of October

Bridging Scholarships for Study Abroad in Japan
Formed in 1998 to provide scholarships though the Association of Teachers of Japan (ATJ) to assist students to study in Japan.
http://www.colorado.edu/ealc/atc/Bridging/scholarships.html
Email: atj@colorado.edu
Tel. 303-492-5487
Fax 303-492-5856

Application due:
For Spring 2006 - October 5, 2005

The International Education Administrators (IEA) in Germany, Japan, and Korea
Programs in Germany, Japan, and Korea introduces US international education professionals and senior high education officials to the society, culture, and higher education systems of the host country.
http://www.cies.org
Japan and Korea: contact David Adams—202.686.4021
Email: dadams@cies.iie.org

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Australia

IFSA-Butler Scholarship
Any student who applies for an IFSA-Butler program may apply for a scholarship. Scholarship awards are $500 for summer programs, $1,500 for semester programs, and $2,500 for full year programs.
http://www.ifsa-butler.org/services/scholarships.html
Email: study-abroad@butler.edu
Tel. 800-858-0229

Application due dates:
Semester 1—November 15
Semester 2, and full academic year—March 15

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Europe

Britain--Graduate Studies at any British University--Marshall Scholarships
Funds two years of graduate study at any British University. Students from all disciplines may apply; applicants must be in their senior year, be U.S. citizens, possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.7, and have exhibited leadership skills. The Dean of their school/college must support applicants in writing.
http://www.marshallscholarship.org/

Application due: Last Friday of September for following academic year

England—Rhodes Scholarship--Oxford
Rhodes Scholarships provide funding for two years of graduate study at Oxford University in Oxford, England. Students from all disciplines may apply; applicants must be in their senior year, be U.S. citizens, possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.7, have exhibited leadership skills, be unmarried and under 24 years of age. The Dean of their school/college must support applicants in writing.
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
Email: amsec@rhodesscholar.org

Application due: Last Friday of September for the following academic year

France and Germany—Annette Kade Scholarships
Grants up to $3,000 to International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) students who are interested in study abroad to either France or Germany for a full academic year. Reward criteria include a strong academic background, desire to improve language ability, as well as a genuine financial need.
http://www.isep.org/scholarship/kade.html
Email:
France—Lea Senn lsenn@isep.org
Germany—Jennifer Precht jprecht@isep.org

Application due in May

Germany--IEA programs in Germany
Programs in Germany, Japan, and Korea introduces US international education professionals and senior high education officials to the society, culture, and higher education systems of the host country
http://www.cies.org
Germany: contact Richard Pettit—202.686.4021
Email: rpettitt@cies.iie.org

Scotland--St. Andrew’s Society Scholarship
Eighteen colleges and universities within the Philadelphia region are invited to submit a candidate for study in their junior year at one of the four Universities. A candidate must be a full time registered student, a U.S. citizen and in the upper quartile of their class. The Scholarship Committee selects the scholars by screening and interview in March of each year. Currently, each scholar receives an award of $15,000, which covers a majority of their expenses.
http://www.standrewsociety.org/scholar.htm
For more information contact: dkunz@kunzlaw.com

Application due: February 10th

United Kingdom-- Association of the Commonwealth of Universities
Provides scholarship and fellowships to students interested in studying in the United Kingdom.
http://www.acu.ac.uk/scholarships/
Email: awards@acu.ac.uk

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