Study Abroad Scholarships
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Many scholarship applications are available online for your convenience. In order to give yourself the best advantage, we strongly recommend that you consult with your academic advisers and study abroad adviser for assistance in completing the forms, especially with the personal statements and appropriate budget information.
AIEJ Short-Term Exchange Scholarship
Available to Miami students who have been accepted into exchange programs with Kansai Gaidai University, Japan. Sponsored by the Japanese government. Contact the Office of International Education for information.
Lifelong Learning Faculty-led International Workshop Award
Sixteen $500 awards for use on a Miami Study Abroad Credit Workshop. Available only to currently enrolled Miami students. Contact the Office of Lifelong Learning for applications and deadline. Typically late January or early February.
Havighurst International Minority Scholarship
Need-based amounts available to students of Native American, African-American, Hispanic-American and Asian-American ethnicity for use on any Miami University sponsored program. Available only to currently enrolled Miami undergraduate students. Contact the Office of International Education for applications. Deadline: Monday following Spring Break.
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Karen Ostberg Award
Maximum $500 available to undergraduate students participating in Miami programs outside of Luxembourg. Available only to currently enrolled Miami undergraduate students. Contact the Office of International Education for information. Deadline: Monday following Spring Break.
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For use with Miami Sponsored, Exchange, Co-Sponsored, Approved and Non-Miami Programs
Another list of international scholarships - including information about British Marshall Scholarships, Fulbright Grants to graduating seniors, and campus contact persons - can be accessed at the Miami University Honors Program site.
Study Abroad Airfare Grant
Miami students with demonstrated need are eligible for up to $600 in the form of an airfare grant and may receive the remainder of the ticket price in the form of an interest-free university loan. For semester- or year-long study abroad programs, beginning in Fall 2007. Contact Office of Student Financial Assistance for information.
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Study Abroad Fund
Varying amounts to be applied to selected semester and academic year MU programs and other study abroad programs whose transfer credit is accepted by Miami University. Available only to currently enrolled Miami undergraduate students. Contact the Office of International Education for information. Deadline: Monday following Spring Break.
› Application and instructions(pdf)
Boren Scholarships/Fellowships (NSEP)
Funding for undergraduate and graduate study abroad (with foreign language study as an integral part of the program) in countries not including Western Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense. Contact Marcia Waller, NSEP Adviser at the Office of International Education for more information.
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Bridging Scholarships
Stipends of up to $4,000 for study in Japan. Deadline: early October for spring, early April for fall
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BUNAC Work Abroad Program
Allows U.S. full-time students to work in the United Kingdom and Australia legally for a maximum of six months. Now also available to students while participating on a study abroad program in the UK.
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BUTEX North American Scholarships
Open to all undergraduate students currently registered at an institution in the USA or Canada.To be eligible to apply you must have been offered a place as a study abroad or exchange student in a UK university which is a member of BUTEX (British Transatlantic Exchange Association) for the academic year 2008/09. The approximate value of each scholarship is US$1000 and will be paid to the winners once they have arrived and registered at their host university.
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Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes
Applies only to designated summer institutes (see website). U.S. Government-sponsored scholarships for students wishing to study critical languages (including Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Korean and Russian) at American Overseas Research Centers and affiliated partners during the summer. All program costs are covered by this scholarship.
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DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst)(German Academic Exchange Service)
- Prizes for stays of two to three months in conjunction with independent senior thesis research, participation in a language or summer course at a German university, or an internship/practicum at a German institution or corporation.
- Scholarships for a semester or year abroad. All academic fields are eligible.
- RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering) pairs advanced doctoral students in Germany with students.
- Summer (3 month) opportunities in Germany for undergraduate scientists and engineers - Serious research opportunities abroad for undergraduate students from the US and Canada in biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, and engineering for up to three months in the summer. Students gain practical experience in their field and are integrated immediately into an ongoing research project. There is no language requirement and all participants receive as a stipend from DAAD as well as housing assistance from the university or research institution.
Available internship placements will be posted by the beginning of February and the application deadline is mid-March 2005. For more information, please contact Gabi Knieps (knieps@daad.de)
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DiversityAbroad.com Scholarship Search
Search engine for study abroad scholarships related to diversity. Diversity can be defined by a number of factors, including ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, religion, field of study and gender/sexual orientation.
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Freeman Award for Study in Asia
Available to students participating in programs in East and Southeast Asia. Programs must be at least 8 weeks long and include at least 20 hours of class time per week. Students should participate in the study of an East Asian language, culture and history and should demonstrate a sincere interest in incorporating East Asian Studies into future academic and/or professional plans. Deadline for summer: early March. Deadline for fall: early April.
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Gilman International Scholarship
U.S. State Department-sponsored program for undergraduate study abroad through any program for which Miami will accept transfer credit. Applicants must currently be receiving Pell Grants, Federal Work-Study, Stafford Loans, Perkins Loans or Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants. Program must be longer than 4 weeks. Deadline for spring: late September. Contact Marcia Waller, Office of International Education for information and assistance.
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GoAbroad.com Scholarship Finder
Search engine for study abroad scholarships.
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John T. Petters Foundation: Study Abroad Scholarships
Scholarships in the range of $5,000 for undergraduate study abroad programs which Miami will accept credit. Programs must have some business components and must take place in the summer or fall. Students must also demonstrate financial need. Deadline to apply: mid-December with scholarships awarded in February. Applications and further information may be found on the web site.
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Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant
Awards of $1,000, available to students with 3.5+ GPA who have earned 30 to 90 credit hours, and are participating in an academic program at an accredited international university during the study abroad period. May apply through the Miami chapter of Phi Kappa Phi. Deadline: late October (spring) or mid-February (fall).
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Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
Excellent opportunity for Undergraduate and Graduate students. Deadline: Fall for study beginning the following academic year.
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StudyAbroadFunding.org
Search engine for study abroad scholarships.
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Study Abroad Program Sponsors' Scholarships and Grants (for use on specific programs as designated)
Many Study Abroad Program Sponsors offer scholarship assistance to their programs based on need, merit or minority status. ALWAYS ask about scholarships when inquiring about programs.
Alliance for Global Education Scholarships
Available for Alliance program participants. Based on financial need.
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American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) Scholarships
Available for AIFS program participants. Minority Awards also offered.
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Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad Scholarships
Available to participants of Arcadia University programs.
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AustraLearn Scholarships
Available to AustraLearn program participants.
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Boston University Scholarships
Scholarships available based on need or merit.
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Butler University Institute for Study Abroad Scholarships
Available to participants of IFSA-Butler programs.
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Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Available for participants of programs sponsored by the Council on International Educational Exchange.
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Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) Scholarships
Scholarships available to CEA program participants.
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Denmark's International Study Program (DIS) Scholarships
Scholarships available to DIS program participants
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Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) Scholarships
Miami students automatically receive the $1,500 Public University Grant for use on IES programs. Merit-based, need-based and diversity scholarships are also available.
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International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership (IPSL) Scholarships
Available to participants of IPSL service-learning programs.
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International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) Scholarships
Available to participants of ISEP exchanges.
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International Studies Abroad (ISA) Scholarships
Available to participants of ISA programs. Miami students automatically receive the $200 toward their program fee starting in Winter 2008.
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School for Field Studies Scholarships
Available to participants of School for Field Studies programs.
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School for International Training (SIT) College Semester Abroad Scholarships
Available to participants of SIT programs.
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Studio Art Centers International (SACI) Scholarships
Available to participants of this art history or studio art study abroad program in Florence, Italy. (Credit issued by Bowling Green State University).
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University of Virginia Scholarships
Pending: The University of Virginia offers three tuition reductions of $1,000 each to students nominated by Miami's Department of Spanish and Portuguese for use on the University of Virginia program at Valencia. Contact Dr. Patricia Klingenberg for more information on this tuition reduction.
Wayne State University's Junior Year in Munich Scholarships
Available to participants in the Junior Year in Munich program
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British American College, London
Available to participants of BACL summer program, up to 50% of tuition cost.
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Center for Cross-Cultural Study (CCCS)
Available to participants of CCCS programs.
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Institute of Italian Studies - Drake University
Guarducci-Soria "My Roots" scholarship, available to participants of the Florence or Tuscania semester program, to encourage students to research and gain further knowledge of their own cultural, ethnic or language background and family traditions.
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Syracuse University Abroad Scholarships
Available to participants of Syracuse University programs.
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Scholarships for After Graduation
See also: National Scholarships and Fellowships
Fulbright Program
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. Contact Fulbright adviser Dr. David Keitges for more information (keitgedj@muohio.edu)
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The Rhodes Scholarships
Open to U.S. citizens 18-24 years old, who have earned a Bachelor's degree. Provides for paid study for two to three years at one of the colleges of Oxford University. Deadline: late September for entry the following fall. Miami Rhodes Scholarship Committee: Dr. Patrick Haney, Political Science, 220 Harrison Hall, 529-4321, haneypj@muohio.edu
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Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
Excellent opportunity for Undergraduate and Graduate students. Deadline: Fall for study beginning the following academic year.
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