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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.
| a) Students must seek permission from both the Education Abroad Office AND their appropriate department advisor for approval of a program they select. |
| b) The program must provide a formal transcript for coursework completed (preferably issued by an accredited institution either here in the US or abroad). |
| c) If students are going on programs directly sponsored by another accredited institution here in the US (i.e. Butler University, University Nevada-Reno etc.) they must complete the Consortial Agreement Form (pdf file) |
| d) If students participate in an approved non-institutional program (i.e. AIFS, CEA, ISA etc.) then they must complete the Contractual Agreement Form (pdf file) |
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
Opportunties
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.
International Business
Program
Our goal is to provide every one
of our majors with a scholarship
to cover the cost of travel abroad
to fulfill the program's semester
abroad requirement. |
Phi Beta Delta
Honor Society
Annual competition with awards up
to $1,000 in recognition of outstanding
academic achievement in international
educational exchange. |
Financial Aid and
Scholarship Office
Comprehensive listing of scholarships
available to SDSU students. |
California State
University's International Programs
Qualified students are eligible
to apply for scholarships of $500
($4,000 for programs in Taiwan or
China through the Wang Family Scholarship
Fund) to held defray the cost of
airfare, personal expenses for any
of the CSU-IP programs offered.
Applications can be obtained from
the Education Abroad Office in the
International Student Center. Deadline,
February 1. |
SDSU Alumni Association
Scholarships
Awards available in a variety of
categories |
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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
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
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
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
EUROPE
United Kingdom:
Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships
Churchill Scholarships
Sharif Rahman Scholarships
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
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
Other Useful Links
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.
Phi Beta Delta scholarships
http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/isc/pbdscholarship.htm
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