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A. Financial Aid Programs

Students are presently surprised to learn that they may use their state and federal financial aid on approved study abroad programs. In fact, over $280,000 in aid was distributed to study abroad students last year alone. For students participating in one of SDSU's own semester or year programs (including ISEP, CSU-IP, exchanges and departmental programs) in addition to their state and federal aid, students may also take departmental or university sponsored aid. For details on this, please refer to Financial Aid's website by clicking here.

For students who opt out of SDSU's programs and prefer to go on one of over 10,000 programs abroad, they must first make sure that they meet the eligibility requirements.

Remember, even if you do not think that you are eligible for financial aid, we encourage you to apply by the appropriate deadlines at http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/fao/SpecialEnrollmentProgs/SEP_stud_abroad.html since our Financial Aid Office will take into consideration expenses such as airfare, health insurance, loss of employment while abroad etc. as part of your aid package. Further questions should be directed to Angie Caruso in Financial Aid at 594-1632.

Video-on-demand: “Start Here, Go Further With Federal Student Aid: Money for Education Beyond High School”

B. Scholarship Opportunities

You should take advantage of scholarship opportunities that might help defray costs for such things as airfare, insurance etc. Below is a list of some scholarships that might be useful as you pursue your program research. As with all scholarship programs, make sure to apply early and that you meet all eligibility requirements.

NEW! SDSU's Associated Students is pleased to announce a new initiative to encourage students to study abroad.  They have made available a substantial amount of money to SDSU students for their overseas experience.  Details can be found here .

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WORLD-WIDE GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS

• Overview of financial aid and scholarships search for study abroad

The Student Guide to Financial Aid
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html

• Grant/Loan Opportunities

FAFSA on the Web
www.fafsa.ed.gov
The federal government's official guides to financial aid. Overseas universities --along with US universities, which have registered for eligibility for financial aid are now listed in the Federal School Code Search Page (for overseas universities, choose "Overseas/Foreign Country School" in the menu for "STATE") -- see: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/FOTWWebApp/FSLookupServlet

International Education Finance Corporation (IEFC)
www.iefc.com

• General Scholarships

Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants
http://www.phikappaphi.org/Web/Scholarships/studyabroad.html
For sophomores and juniors studying abroad in their academic major field.

CIEE - Council on International Educational Exchange
http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx
For study, work, volunteering, or research in less-traditional countries (i.e. excluding Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada).

Fulbright scholarships
www.iie.org/fulbright
For graduating seniors, graduate students only.

US State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (formerly USIA)
http://exchanges.state.gov/
Official information about all Fulbright programs, other official exchange programs, and  information about US government regulations concerning international educational exchange.

Gilman International Scholarship Program
www.iie.org/gilman
For students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding.

Freeman Asia Scholarship
http://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia/
For students studying in Asia.

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
 http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/rotarian/award/endowed.html

National Security Education Program (NSEP)
http://www.ndu.edu/nsep/index.cfm?pageID=167&type=page

Woodrow Wilson International Fellowship Foundation
http://www.woodrow.org/fellowships.php

• Scholarships for Arts/Language Students

National Endowment for the Arts http://www.arts.endow.gov/partner/international/index.html

Asian Arts and Language Scholarship:
http://www.blakemorefoundation.org

David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships
http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/graduate/default.htm
For U.S. graduate students to pursue specialization in area and language study or to add an international dimension to their education.

• Scholarships for minority students

DiversityAbroad.com Scholarships for Minority Students
http://www.diversityabroad.com/scholarships

Michigan State University Lists of Scholarships for Multicultural students
http://studyabroad.msu.edu/people/studentsofcolor/scholarships.html

Minority International Research Training Grant (MIRT)
http://www.fic.nih.gov/programs/training_grants/mirt/

Minority Student Scholarships:
http://www.littleafrica.com/resources/scholarships5.htm

Laureate International Scholarships for Hispanic Students
www.internationalscholarships.net
Program of the Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, sends minority undergraduates and medical students abroad to do health-related research.

• General search engines for Financial Aid and Scholarships

Guide to NSF funding opportunities
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/browse_all_funding.jsp

US Department of Education: Financial Aid for Students
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/students.html

University of Minnesota, International Study and Travel Center (ISTC) Scholarships Database
http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/financial/scholarships/index.html
Search categories include study, research and internships as well as location and other variables.

International Education Financial Aid (IEFA)
www.iefa.org

Institute of International Education
http://www.iie.org/
Detailed descriptions of the institute's 250 grant programs, including Fulbright Program.

Reference Service Press
www.rspfunding.com

FastWeb
www.fastweb.com
Find free customized college financial aid, conduct a scholarship search with scholarship search engine.

FinAid! (National Association of Financial Aid Administrators)
www.finaid.org
Provide scholarship searches and extensive information about financial aid.

• Scholarships/Grants to conduct research abroad

Azerbaijan 2007 Bilateral Grants – Science and Engineering
http://www.crdf.org/

Fogarty International Center – Global Health
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/

Japan Foundation - Institutional Support Program
http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10007263/
 
Japan-United States Friendship Commission
http://www.jusfc.gov/

University of Queensland
http://www.uq.edu.au/research/orps/?id=4793&pid=4547

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REGIONAL TRAVEL GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS
Adapted from the NAFSA/SECUSSA Web Site with Special Thanks to William Nolting and the University of Michigan's Overseas Opportunities Office.

AUSTRALIA

Federation Scholarship Program for Graduate Students

American Australian Association - Australia Fellowship Program. This program will provide up to four awards totalling US$80,000 to outstanding Americans to pursue graduate and post-doctoral studies and research in life and ocean sciences, medicine or mining at world-class Australian universities and research institutions. The awards will be given to those American applicants who can demonstrate both academic excellence and potential for new developments in their chosen fields of study.
Contact: American Australia Association - 212-338-6860 - information@aaanyc.org - http://americanaustralian.org/

US. National Science Foundation -  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. The institutes last approximately eight weeks from June to August and are administered in the United States by the National Science Foundation (NSF).  The National Institutes of Health (NIH) co-sponsor the Summer Institute in Japan . For more information, please visit Program Solicitation and Sinopsys or contact the National Science Foundation at (703) 292-5111 or eapinfo@nsf.gov

Charles Darwin University - Engineering Scholarships. This program will provide international applicants with  four awards applicable for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses  - Full Fee Waiver, Two Thirds Fee Waiver , One Third Fee Waiver, $1000 Achievement. Located in Northern Australia, Charles Darwin University  provides first class services and facilities to its residents and students, with the School of Engineering and Logistics focusing on areas related to renewable energy, mechatronics, physics and the tropical built environment. The awards will be given to those international applicants who have an exceptional academic record. Contact: Charles Darwin University  - International Office Division - 61-8-8946-7215 - international@cdu.edu.au - http://www.cdu.edu.au/enginerering

ASIA

Institute of International Education Asia/Pacific Travel Grant
NSF East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for US Graduate Students (EAPSI)
Freeman-ASIA Program
Bridging Project for Study in Japan
Japanese Government (Mombusho) Scholarships for Foreigners
Freeman-Asia Scholarship (Grant for Study Anywhere in Asia)
Asian Arts and Language Scholarship
Scholarships for study in Turkey

EUROPE

United Kingdom:
Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships
Churchill Scholarships
Sharif Rahman Scholarships
BUTEX -British Universities Transatlantic Exchange Association

Ireland:
George J. Mitchell Award

Germany:
Bundeskanzler Scholarship (Alexander von Humboldt Foundation)
DAAD Scholarships offered by the German Academic Exchange Service for short-term and long-term study abroad in Germany.
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program (Graduate Study) To provide young American professionals (23-34) with executive level internships in the federal government and private sectors in Germany. Seminars in Berlin, Paris, Strasbourg and Brussels provide a meaningful understanding of issues facing the European Union and Germany today. Candidates are competitively chosen from the fields of business administration, economics, journalism and mass communications, law, political science and public affairs/public policy. Duration: 9 months.
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals Scholarship program with strong focus on the cultural experience, designed to give participants understanding for life, education, and professional training in Germany. Intended primarily for young adults (18-24) in business, technical, vocational, and agricultural fields. Duration: 12 months
Bavarian American Center Professional Internship Program
To provide young American and Canadian graduate students with internships in the Bavarian State Ministries or the Bavarian State Chancellory. 2 candidates per year will be chosen from the fields of public administration, political science, or international relations . Duration: 2-3 months, June - August.
Bayer Summer Program
To provide training opportunities (paid placements) at Bayer AG in Germany for American college juniors and seniors in chemistry, technical, and engineering fields. Duration: 3 months
Mannheim Program for Bilingual Careers
To promote the study of German language, history and culture, to prepare students for a career in a German-American environment, and to educate Americans and Europeans for the purpose of better mutual understanding. Duration: 3, 6, 7 or 10 months
Summer Internship Program
To provide training opportunities in Germany for American students in the fields of business, marketing, engineering, computer science, or hotel management/tourism. Duration: 3 months

Sweden:
The Malmberg Scholarship for Study in Sweden of up to $10,000 will be awarded for up to one academic year of study in Sweden .  Enrolled under-graduate and graduate students, and qualified scholars are eligible.  The recipient must be a U.S. resident.

Spain:
Scholarships for study in Spain

CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE

Scholarships for study in Turkey

IREX
Individual Advanced Research Opportunities
Short Term Travel Grants
Social Sciences and Humanities Network

ACTR/ACCELS
The American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS is currently accepting applications for the below research and language study fellowships in Eastern, Central and Southern Europe. The new application deadline for Summer, Fall and Academic Year fellowships is January 15; for Spring programs, October 15. The fellowships can be used to conduct research or study language in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Yugoslavia.

CENTRAL, EASTERN AND SOUTHERN EUROPE RESEARCH PROGRAM: Provides full support for three to nine month research trips to eastern, central and southern Europe. Fellowships include round-trip international travel, living stipends, visas, insurance, and affiliation fees. Typical awards: $5,000 to $15,000. Funded by the U.S. Department of State, Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and the Newly Independent States. Open to graduate students, post-docs, and faculty.

CENTRAL, EASTERN AND SOUTHERN EUROPE SUMMER LANGUAGE PROGRAM: Offers international airfare, tuition, insurance, and living stipends to graduate students for up to three months of intensive language study during the summer at major universities throughout east-central Europe and the Baltic states. Funded by the U.S. State Department, Program for Research & Training on Eastern Europe and the NIS.

For more information and an application, please contact:
Outbound Programs
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Ste. 700
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 833-7522
outbound@actr.org

MIDDLE EAST

American University in Cairo Internships
Haas-Koshland Scholarship
Scholarships for study in Turkey

Foundation and Corporate Support
Innovative Fund Raising Ideas
Sallie Mae's Website
Studyabroad.com Financial Aid Links
Studyabroad.com Handbook
The Foundation Center Online
US Agency for International Development

More Resources:

Many cities have branches of international friendship organizations, such as Alliance Française, Goethe Clubs, the Dante Aligheieri Society, Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Sister Cities and the League of United Latin American Citizens. Many such organizations (most can be found on the internet) have modest programs that aid students who study or do research in their country of interest. Check your area to identify these organizations and to see if they have scholarship programs.

Financing Your Study Abroad Experience (CSU-IP)