Financial Aid for Studying
Abroad
Obtaining money to study abroad can be challenging, so
begin your research at least six months to a year in advance. Listed
below are funding sources for which you may be eligible. Contact
the Study Abroad and Global Exchange office if you have
questions.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
The Gilman Scholarship offers awards up to $5,000 to study abroad to U.S. citizen undergraduates receiving
federal Pell Grant funding at 2-year or 4-year colleges
or universities. Students studying a Critical Need
Language may receive a $3,000 supplement for a total possible award
of $8,000. www.iie.org/gilman
Boren Scholarships
Boren Scholarships offer unique opportunities for U.S. undergraduates to study abroad in world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American & the Caribbean, and the Middle East).
In exchange for scholarship funding, all Boren Scholars must agree to
work in the Federal Government in a position with national security responsibilities for at least one year. Refer to "Boren Scholarship Basics" for complete details.
Funding varies by length of program up to $20,000. www.borenawards.org
Cashcourse
This site gives information on how to prepare for and pay for studying abroad.
http://www.cashcourse.org/valenciacc/Category.aspx?34
College Consortium for International Studies Financial
Aid (CCIS)
CCIS offers scholarships each term to students at member
institutions. If your school is a CCIS
Member you are eligible to be nominated by your study abroad
advisor for a CCIS scholarship. Please contact your study abroad
advisor for further information. Valencia is a
CCIS member. http://www.ccisstudyabroad.org/calendar.htm
Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes
Scholarships for U.S. citizen undergraduate, master's and
Ph.D. students to participate in beginning, intermediate and advanced
level intensive summer language programs at American Overseas Research
Centers. www.caorc.org/language/index.html
FinAid: The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
FinAid was established in the fall of 1994 as a public service. This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools -- on or off the web. Access to FinAid is free for all users and there is no charge to link to the site. http://www.finaid.org/about/
Florida Student Scholarship and Grant Programs
The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) State Programs,
within the Florida Department of Education, administers a variety
of postsecondary educational state-funded grants and scholarships,
and provides information to students, parents, and high school and
postsecondary professionals. http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/home/uamain.htm
Freeman-Asia: Awards for Study in Asia
Open to undergraduate students to study in East and Southeast
Asia. Fall, Spring and Summer cycles. Awards amounts vary from $3,000
for summer term $5,000 for semester and $7,000 for academic year
programs. www.iie.org/programs/Freeman-Asia
Hispanic Study Abroad Scholars (HSAS)
Over $8 Million in scholarships for Hispanic study abroad.
The HSAS Scholarship offers $1,000 per semester to students whose
college or university is a member of the Hispanic Association of
Colleges and Universities (HACU) and are attending Global Learning
Semesters programs. www.studyabroadscholars.org/index.html
Click here for more HACU Scholarships. http://www.hacu.net/hacu/200712_Students_Corner_EN.asp?SnID=142860363
NAFSA - Financial Aid for Study Abroad:
An Undergraduate Student's Resource
Financial aid for undergraduate study abroad consists mainly
of federal grants and federal and private loans. However, scholarship
money is also available from organizations and sponsoring companies.
You likely have many questions about the cost of studying abroad
and about how you can fund your abroad experience. Be sure to speak
with your campus financial aid officer and study abroad adviser
to learn more about specific funding options available at-and required
procedures for-your college or university. http://nafsa.org/students.sec/financial_aid_for_study
Rotary International
The Rotary club offers ambassadorial scholarships for students and grants for university professors. These programs can change the lives of those who participate. Through these programs, participants can travel on cultural exchanges, or help a community through a service project.
http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/Pages/ridefault.aspx
Scholarship Bulletin Board
This bulletin offers students information on available scholarships. Scholarship advertisements include application requirements, locations of applications, and specific deadlines. Click on " Free Scholarship Search Sites."
http://www.valenciacc.edu/finaid/Scholarship_bulletin.cfm#ScholarshipSearch
SIT Study Abroad Financial Aid and Scholarships
The School for International
Training and World Learning offer a variety of
study abroad scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000. Awards are
based on need, merit, and the inclusion of students from a variety
of institutions, from across the U.S. and from around the world.
Most scholarship funds are available for semester or summer programs.
www.sit.edu/studyabroad/scholarships
StudyAbroadFunding.org
This new funding directory features a variety of study abroad scholarships,
fellowships, and grants. You can search these listings by either
country or subject. For example, if you search for scholarships
in Germany, you will see a list of scholarships specifically relating
to Germany as well as those relating to Europe
and those that are applicable to any country.
U. S. Fulbright Student Program
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational
and Cultural Affairs. Fulbright is the largest U.S. international
exchange program offering opportunities for students, scholars and
professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced
research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary
schools worldwide. http://us.fulbrightonline.org
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