Scholarship Information
Below is a list of resources compiled by Freeman Study Abroad & Exchange advisors that are helpful when looking for funding to study abroad.
General Scholarships
Freeman Travel Abroad Award (FTAA): Need- and merit-based award amounts for students studying abroad on Freeman-approved semester or summer study abroad programs. Deadlines: September 5 for Spring; February 5 for Summer and Fall.
Benjamin Gilman Scholarship: Award amounts of up to $5,000 for students receiving Pell Grant. Nearly 3,000 scholarships are awarded annually! Study abroad program must be a minimum of four weeks (28 days). Must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Deadlines are in March for Summer and Fall programs; October for Spring programs.
Fund for Education Abroad: Award amounts of up to $5,000. Study abroad program must be a minimum of four weeks (28 days). Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to apply. January deadline for all Summer, Fall and Spring programs. Additional September deadline for Spring.
Hostelling International USA Explore the World: $2000 scholarship for Pell Grant recipients/low income students. Minimum program length: 7 days. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Deadline: March.
LewerMark Make Your Mark Scholarship: $1000 for first place and $750 for second place. Open to all U.S. students currently enrolled in a Study Abroad program in an institution of higher education. Deadline: June.
