Fund for Education Abroad

Overview

The Fund for Education Abroad provides partial scholarships for eligible U.S. undergraduates studying abroad through credit-bearing programs.

Eligibility

Benefits

Required Documents

Application Process

The Fund for Education Abroad offers scholarships of up to $10,000 to eligible U.S. undergraduate students participating in credit-bearing study abroad programs.

Opportunity

Fund for Education Abroad

Type

Scholarship

University

Fund for Education Abroad

Country

United States

Study Level

Undergraduate

Who Can Apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

• U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and DACA students
• Undergraduate students currently enrolled at a college or university in the United States
• Students participating in a study abroad program eligible for academic credit at their institution
• Students whose study abroad program lasts at least four weeks or 30 days
• First-year, second-year, third-year, and fourth-year or later undergraduate students
• Students from groups traditionally underrepresented in education abroad, including minority students, first-generation college students, community college students, students with disabilities, student athletes, veterans, and returning learners

Fields of Study

The scholarship supports study abroad across disciplines, with focus areas including business and entrepreneurship, creative and performing arts, environment and sustainability, health and medicine, humanities, international affairs, journalism and media, national security, peace and conflict resolution, public policy, public service, social justice, social science, and STEM. Study of the host-country language is preferred when the language is not English.

Value

• Up to $10,000 for an academic year
• Up to $5,000 for a fall or spring semester
• Summer awards are prorated by the number of weeks, with a minimum award of $1,250

Selection Criteria

Applicants are assessed on:

• Academic rigor and immersion of the study abroad program
• Study of the host-country language when it is not English
• Participation in a non-traditional destination
• Demonstrated financial need
• Representation of a group traditionally underrepresented in education abroad

Required Documents

• Completed online application form
• Financial aid form requiring input from the applicant’s financial aid office
• One faculty recommendation letter at most

How to Apply

Apply online through the Fund for Education Abroad application portal at https://fundforeducationabroad.org/apply/. ASU nomination is not required.

Application Deadline

The source lists September and January deadlines. Check the official Fund for Education Abroad application page for the exact dates for the relevant cycle.

Apply via the official page: https://onsa.asu.edu/scholarship/fund-education-abroad

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