Grants & Aid

Financial Aid & Scholarships

There are many types of financial aid that you can apply to study abroad. The most essential point is to apply early and have your application in good form.

Federal and State financial aid: Most awards will transfer for study abroad. Be sure to check with your Student Financial Aid Officer.
UC Tuition Remission. Student eligible for UC tuition remission may apply it to study abroad. Be sure to discuss your eligibility with your program director.
IGSA Grant: $500. See description above
External Funding Resources: The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs have a list of possible External Funding opportunities in every field from agriculture to zoology from various sources, including government and federal agencies.
East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes (EAPSI): The East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes (EAPSI) provide U.S. graduate students in science and engineering first-hand research experience in Australia, China, Japan, Korea, or Taiwan, an introduction to the science and science policy infrastructure of the respective location, and orientation to the culture and language. The primary goals of EAPSI are to introduce students to East Asia and Pacific science and engineering in the context of a research laboratory, and to initiate personal relationships that will better enable them to collaborate with foreign counterparts in the future. Please see the above link for more information on the program.
The Bridging Scholarship Program: The Bridging Scholarship Program will award 30 scholarships to American students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan that begin in Spring 2005. Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study and attending any recognized exchange or independent program in Japan are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Recipients of Bridging Scholarships will receive stipends ranging from $2,500 to $4,000, depending on the length of their study program in Japan.
Mobility International USA: Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is currently seeking young people with disabilities from diverse cultural backgrounds to apply for an upcoming three-week international exchange program in Japan in July/August 2004.Deadline is March 15, 2004. Please contact IGSA (556-4402) if you apply for this scholarship.
Overseas Assistance Grant: The American Women's Hospitals Service (AWHS) provides assistance with transportation costs (up to $1,500) for medical students and residents pursuing medical studies in an off-campus setting where the medically neglected will benefit.
Romance Languages & Literatures grants: There are several grants available to majors and minors in Spanish and French. See the RLL web page for scholarships.
Taft Undergraduate Enrichment Award: "The Charles Phelps Taft Memorial Fund is devoted to the enrichment and enhancement of the study of the humanities and social sciences at the University of Cincinnati. It provides resources to support research by faculty and students and to disseminate the results of such exploration among the university, scholarly, and metropolitan communities." Awards are available to students in one of the Taft Departments.
Taft Graduate Enrichment Award: See the Charles Phelps Taft Memorial Fund.
Federal and private foundations provide funds for post-graduate study or research. Here is a list of opportunities and the UC faculty advisors. Scholarships & Fellowships
The National Security Education Program (NSEP) was designed to provide American undergraduates with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experience in countries and areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation. Applications are reviewed by IGSA before submission.
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Fellowships are awarded through the Rotary Club in your home town. Awards are for students who have completed 2 or more years of college. Applications must be made at least a year in advance of the award. IGSA will help students prepare their applications.
Fulbright grants are for students who have completed at least a four-year degree, but not the highest degree in their profession (see below).
NAFSA, the Association of International Educators that is the key professional group for study abroad has compiled a list of study abroad scholarships.
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan are available for undergraduate students (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite.
Freeman ASIA Program for Study in Asia provides funding for undergraduates with financial need to study in the summer as well as for the semester or year in East and Southeast Asia. Applications must go through IGSA.
Gilman International Scholarship Program: Selected recipients (must be US nationals who demonstrate financial need) are awarded up to $5,000 for study abroad anywhere in the world. Funded by the US Department of State Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs.
American Field Service: World Citizen Scholarships for students 18-24 to study a semester or year abroad.
The French Minister of Foreign Affairs has programs that permit students, teachers and professors in the United States to travel, work, and study in France.
1. Chateaubriand Fellowships for Doctoral Students in the Humanities and Sciences.
2. 1500 English Assistantship Positions in Elementary and High Schools in France for 20-30 Years Olds.
3. Internship Programs Tailored to a Student or Professional's Specific Needs and Interests.
4. Short-Term Internships for Teachers and Professors of French of All Levels.
5. Youth and Sports Scholarships for Students between the Ages of 18 and 25.
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals provides an opportunity for students to study in Germany. No knowledge of German is necessary and all fields are welcome! http://www.cdsintl.org/cbyxintro.html or they may call (212) 497-3522. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 1.
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program. This nine-month work/study program enables 20 outstanding young American professionals to acquire a high-level, in-depth understanding of the political, economic, and cultural environment of Germany and the European Union. From September through May, the Fellows will complete two internships -- the first in federal or regional government institutions, and the second with private industry and mass media. A variety of seminars with top-level elected officials, as well as leading representatives from industry and academic, in Berlin, Munich, Strasbourg, and Brussels, including visits to Poland and the Czech Republic, supplement the internships. Applications due in October. See http://cdsintl.org/rbfpintro.html for information and application.
DAAD's annual "Grants for Study and Research in Germany" booklet for programs and funding in 2005/2006 is now available. This comprehensive catalogue contains all of the grants that DAAD currently offers to US and Canadian citizens divided into specific categories for undergraduates, graduates, PhD candidates/postdocs, and scholars. It also includes information about the new international degree programs in Germany as well as information about other organizations of interest. We are pleased to offer a separate bilingual version for Canada this year. This information can also be found online at http://www.daad.org/ along with application materials.
IREX This US-based nonprofit organization's supports study in the countries of Eastern Europe, the New Independent States, Asia, and the Near East. Undergraduate opportunities include Mongolian language study and study in Russia.
EDU.de Long-Term Scholarships for a semester or a year in Germany. For between four and ten months, either as part of an organized study abroad program, or as part of an individual, student-designed study abroad semester or year. Scholarships are competitive and are selected by an independent selection committee on the basis of an outstanding academic record and a convincing and feasible project proposal or statement of purpose. Applicants are expected to demonstrate an interest in contemporary German and European affairs and to explain the significance of their project in Germany to their future studies, research or professional goals.
English Speaking Union Travel - Study Grant. The Cincinnati Branch of the English Speaking Union of the United States will award a travel grant for study or research during 2003, providing a stipend of up to $2,000 to an individual in Business, Humanities, Science and Engineering, Liberal, Fine, or Applied Arts to study or conduct research in either the United States or in one of the countries of the British Commonwealth. Open to qualified undergraduate and postgraduate students, faculty, and others involved in academic pursuits that are in accord with the goal of the English Speaking Union of promoting education and understanding among the English speaking peoples of the world. Contact IGSA for application forms available in IGSA. Deadline for applications is January 31, 2003. For more information on the English Speaking Union visit http://www.english-speakingunion.org/.
The ProWorld Service Corps offers profound 2 to 52 week cultural, service and academic experiences in the Sacred Valley of Peru and rural villages of Belize. For more information and how to apply for the Scholarship, please download the Scholarship Application.
Studienforum Berlin encourages your faculty and students to make use of their academic summer and fall internship programs that allow participants to immerse into the exciting metropolis of Berlin. In 2004, Studienforum Berlin, an independent, non-governmental, non-political, non-profit organization for higher education and professional training, offers eight to twelve weeks internships in a vast variety of public and private institutions and companies. For more information and how to apply, please download the Internships page.
American Councils for International Education have fellowship opportunities for Graduate and Undergraduate Students to Study Russian in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Vladimir.

Graduate students are eligible for Title VIII State Department fellowships to study Russian language in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Vladimir on the American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS semester, academic year and summer programs. Awards range from two to fifteen thousand dollars; they are made on the basis of need and merit.

Undergraduate students with an interest in teaching are eligible for Dept. of Education fellowships to study Russian language in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Vladimir on the American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS semester, academic year and summer programs. Awards range from two to fifteen thousand dollars; they are made on the basis of need and merit.

For more information and contact, you can download the Program Catalog.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Program is open to students who have begun but not yet completed their undergraduate studies at an accredited four-year university. The award will provide funding for tuition, room and board, required fees and books for the remainder of the scholar's undergraduate degree up to $30,000 annually. To review eligibility requirements, see the Foundation web site. For information and application, contact Tammy Vanderbilt in the Honor’s College. UC application deadline January 15, 2003.
The University of Minnesota has compiled an online database of scholarships for study abroad. They say: "We have tried to find scholarships which are intended for or commonly given to undergraduates attending study abroad programs."
http://www.fastweb.com/ : Financial aid search through the web.
The School for International Training (SIT) offers a competitive, merit award to undergraduate students with a background and demonstrated interest in Asian Studies. The SIT Asia Fund will cover a portion of the semester program cost, based on student need. Awards generally average half the program fee. The award can be applied to these programs:

China, Yunnan Province: Languages and Cultures http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/asia/chinayun.html

Viet Nam: Culture and Development http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/asia/vietnam.html

Mongolia: Culture and Development http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/asia/mongolia.html
SEE ALSO, a list of domestic and international scholarships available for post-graduate study.