Please view the scholarships listed below.  Before submitting an application, be sure to review eligibility and application requirements and deadlines.  For additional international scholarship opportunities, please visit the Alumni page.

IEP Correspondent Scholarship

This scholarship is meant to create and assist engaged study, internship, and volunteer participants abroad.

• Award Amount: $200-$500
• Eligibility: Participants of an IEP semester, summer, internship, or volunteer program of at least 2 weeks in length.
• Application Requirements: Submit the IEP Student Correspondent Scholarship Application with the IEP application and deposit. IEP Student Correspondent Scholarship recipients will be expected to positively engage in their host culture and share their experiences by blogging about them.
• Disbursement: 50% of the scholarship amount will be awarded to the recipient prior to the program departure and 50% of the scholarship award amount will be disbursed within 2 weeks of the program completion.
• Deadlines: Fall: June 15       Spring:November 15         Summer: April 15

 

IEP Early Applicant Scholarship

IEP would like to encourage and reward students to apply early for a semester or summer academic study abroad program. This award is not available for spring break, internship or volunteer programs.

• Award Amount: $50
• Eligibility: IEP Semester or Summer Study Abroad Students
• Application Requirements: Submit a completed IEP application for a semester or summer study abroad program and the $200 deposit 6-12 months before the deadline. Write “Early Applicant” at the top of the application to be awarded this scholarship.
• Disbursement: The $50 scholarship will be deducted from the final invoice. If full payment is received 6-12 months before the start of the program, a refund check will be issued to the individual who made the payment. Students are subject to all IEP refund and program cost policies.
• Deadline: 6-12 months prior to the start of your study abroad program

 

 

IEP Leadership Scholarship

Available to campus leaders of student and social organizations, the scholarship is provided to enhance the awareness of a participant's experience to an engaged audience on campus.

• Award amount: $200-$500
• Eligibility: Student and community leaders applying for the IEP Semester, Summer, Internship or Volunteer programs
• Must be a leader or officer of a campus, community or social organization
• Recipients are expected to share their experiences and increased global awareness with his/her organization through travel journals on http://iep.goabroad.net and a presentation to his/her organization
• Application Requirements: Enroll in an IEP Semester, Summer, Internship or Volunteer program and communicate experience to the member organization before, during, and after the program. 
• Submit the IEP Leadership Scholarship Form with the IEP application and deposit.
• Deadlines: Fall: June 15       Spring:November 15         Summer: April 15

 

IEP Program Discounts

• Bring-a-Friend: $400 off of a Semester or Summer Study Program/$200 off of an Intern or Volunteer Program/ $100 off Spring Break
• IEP Alumni: $400 off of a Semester or Summer Study Program/$200 off of an Intern or Volunteer Program

 

 

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs sponsor the Gilman scholarship.

• Award Amount: up to $5,000
• Eligibility: Semester or academic year study abroad students who currently receive or will be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of the study abroad program.
• Application Requirements: Students must submit a personal statement essay and propose a unique follow-up project to be completed upon returning from the program. Applicants should meet with the study abroad office and financial aid office prior to submitting an application.
• Deadlines: Spring 2009: October 7, 2008; Fall 2009: April, 2009; Spring and Summer 2010: October 6, 2009; Fall 2010: April 2010 (exact date tba - review website here)

Please review the website for specific eligibility and application requirements and deadlines.

 

Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Scholarship

Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad.

• Award Amount: $1,000
• Eligibility: All applicants must attend an institution with a Phi Kappa Phi chapter, have a minimum of 30 semester hours (or equivalent) and no more than 90 semester hours (or equivalent) by the deadline, have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale; have at least two semesters left at the home institution after the completion of your study abroad program and have been accepted into an accredited study abroad program before the deadline.
• Application Requirements: Complete the application and provide academic letters of recommendation.
• Deadline: February

Please review the website for specific eligibility and application requirements and deadlines.

 

Boren Awards, 2012 - 2013 

The Boren Awards program funds scholarships and fellowships for foreign language study and is administered by the Institute of International Education.  The purpose of the scholarship program is to fund undergraduate study abroad of "strategic" foreign languages.

All applications must be submitted online.  These include (2) references, official transcripts, essay describing proposed study aborad program, a language self-assessment form, and a language proficiency form (optional). 

www.borenawards.org

 

Freeman - ASIA Spring 2012 Applications

Freeman-ASIA provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.  Applicants should have a minimum 2.8 GPA.  The program's goal is to increase the number of Americans with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures.  Awards of up to $5,000 are available for Spring programs.  Award recipients are required to share their experiences with their home campuses or communities to encourage study abroad by others.

Application Deadline - October 12, 2011

For more information, eligibility requirements and the online application, please visit: http://www.iie.org/freeman-asia

 

 

Additional Scholarship Resources

• Global Studies Foundation Student Grant
• John T. Petters Scholarship
  

  *Students must be pursuing a study abroad program in international business.

• www.Scholarships.com
• www.FastWeb.com

 

IEP accepts all federal, state and private grants, loans, and scholarships when applicable. IEP is not able to make decisions about what financial aid is available to an applicant. Each individual must set up an appointment with his or her financial aid office and discuss what types of aid are available for a study, internship or volunteer program and how the funds will be disbursed.

Follow these steps to apply your financial aid:

• 1) Meet with your financial aid office and be informed about what types of aid you have and what types of aid your institution will allow you to apply to your program.
• 2) Inform IEP that you plan to use financial aid. IEP will complete the first section of the Financial Aid Verification Form and send it to you via fax or mail to complete.
• 3) Take the Financial Aid Verification Form to your financial aid office and complete the applicant/student section.
• 4) Submit the completed form to IEP. IEP will verify the information with your financial aid office.
• 5) Some institutions require that you meet with the study abroad office to ensure the disbursement of financial aid. Please visit your home institution’s study abroad office to check on your campus’ procedures.

Please Note: By signing the Financial Aid Verification Form as well as the Code of Conduct, the applicant is stating that they will be responsible to make the full program payment prior to departure. IEP is not responsible for financial aid that is not disbursed by the institution.

Many participants feel that taking out a student loan is beneficial to make a program payment or provide a financial cushion for living expenses and spending money while overseas. Below are some links to student loan providers who may be able to help you finance a program. The financial aid office in your home campus may have more specific advice as it relates to student loans.

• SallieMae
• Study Abroad Loans
• International Student Loan
• My Rich Uncle
• International Education Finance Corporation

 

Payment Plans

IEP will work with individuals to set up an interest-free payment plan for his or her particular program. The benefit of a payment plan is that it allows the applicant to pay in smaller installments rather than all at one time. However, full program payment is still due prior to departure on any program. Please contact IEP to set up your individual payment plan.

Budget

Never underestimate how much you can save if you set a budget and stick to it! Figure out what your monthly expenses are and then set aside a certain percentage of your disposable income each paycheck for your program. Saving to pay for your own program gives you a sense of “ownership” and pride in working to earn an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life.

Credit Cards

Most international destinations provide ample access to ATM machines and many stores and businesses accept major credit cards (Visa and Mastercard). For this reason, IEP recommends that program participants bring a debit card to withdraw cash locally for day-to-day expenses and expenditures and a major credit card for additional financial security in the case of an emergency or a pinch. Please review the international financing fees with your bank and credit card before departure.

Need Additional Funds? Get Creative!

Send a support letter to people who traditionally give you a gift during a holiday or birthday and ask that they contribute to sending you abroad instead! Or team up with your study abroad office, the International Student Union, sorority or fraternity on your campus and throw an internationally focused event with a cover charge. You can be engaging in other cultures before you even board a plane!

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