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Scholarships for Studying Abroad
Alfa Fellowship- fellowships to work in Russia in the fields of business, economics, journalism, law, public policy, and government
American Academy in Rome Prize - fellowships to emerging artists and scholars pursing arts and humanistic studies
American-Berlin – offers funding for singers to perform at Deutsche Oper Berlin
Beebe Fund -scholarships for young musicians to study abroad
Robert Bosch Fellowship - intensive work and study program in Germany
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan - study abroad in Japan
British Council - provides information on studying abroad; potential scholarships; and programs/events for American students
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange - education and professional training in Germany
Critical Languages Scholarship - offers funding for language study overseas
DAAD (The German Academic Exchange Service) - study abroad in Germany
Freeman Asia - study abroad in Asia
Fulbright-study abroad for graduate study in over 140 countries
Fulbright mtvU Fellowship - study abroad for music
Gates Cambridge-1-4 years of graduate study at Cambridge
German Chancellor Scholarship - The Humboldt Foundation - variety of study abroad, research and leadership programs in Germany
Gilman - study abroad, must be receiving Pell Grant
Harriet Hale Woolley - grant for students in visual fine arts and music for study in France
Humane Studies Fellowships - scholarships for undergraduates and graduates to study abroad
International Dissertation Research Fellowship - for Ph.D. students researching abroad
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarship - study abroad Japan
The Deutsch Kultur Institute - link for funding opportunities for students interested in studying abroad in Germany
Marshall-2 years of graduate study at an institution in U.K.
Mitchell-1 year of graduate study in Ireland
Japan Monbukagakusho Scholarship - study abroad Japan
Modern & Classical Languages - ONLY FOR UH STUDENTS
NSEP-study abroad for all students in a county outside of Western Europe with a vested interest in U.S. 's national security
Office of International Study Abroad Scholarships - FOR UH STUDENTS ONLY
Overseas Research Scholarships - funding for graduate studies in UK
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants - summer study abroad
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund - award for campus activists with financial need
Rhodes-2-3 years of graduate study at Oxford
Rotary-study abroad for junior and senior undergraduate students
Shell - study abroad sophomore year or for graduate studies
StudyAbroad.com - listing of study abroad financial aid opportunities and grants
Whitaker International - grant to research abroad for seniors and graduate students in biomedical engineering
Yale University - Yale's listing and advice for students applying to UK and Irish fellowships
New York Times suggested web sites for job, volunteer, and general info when overseas
Alfa Fellowship Program
The Alfa Fellowship Program is a high-level professional development exchange program placing qualified American citizens in work assignments at leading Russian organizations in the fields of business, economics, journalism, law, public policy, and government. This program is designed to foster a new generation of future American leaders with in-depth practical experience in the modern business and public policy environment of the Russian Federation. The application deadline is in December. To find out more information on the particular award, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
American Academy in Rome Prize
The American Academy in Rome Prize awards fellowships to emerging artists and scholars pursing arts and humanistic studies. All applicants must be citizens of the United States. Application deadline is the beginning of November. To find out more information on the particular awards, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
The American-Berlin Scholarships
The American-Berlin Scholarship Competition offers young American singers the opportunity to study and perform at Deutsche Oper Berlin, one of Europe's most prestigious opera houses. Each scholarship includes a stipend in the amount of $15,000 and a round-trip flight to Berlin, Germany. During the year, the students are offered roles in Deutsche Oper productions for which they receive an honorarium. The scholarship competition is open to American citizens or permanent residents between the age of 18 and 30 who are beginning their professional singing careers. The deadline is in February. For more information visit the American-Berlin website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Frank Huntington Beebe Fellowship
The Frank Huntington Beebe Fellowship is to provide financial support for gifted young musicians, typically performers and composers in classical disciplines, who wish to pursue advanced music study and performance abroad, usually in Europe. Fellowships are awarded to musicians at the outset of their professional lives, for whom this would be the first extended period of study abroad. Applicants must demonstrate a solid base of accomplishment, never have studied abroad, and no older than 25 years of age. The Fund provides financial support for round trip transportation, living and other expenses of up to $15,000. Fellowships are for one year and are generally not renewable. To find out more information on the particular awards, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Robert Bosch Fellowship
The Robert Bosch Fellowship program enables young American professionals to participate in an intensive work and study program in Germany. The program provides young American professionals (ages 23-34) with placement in the federal and private sector of Germany. Candidates are competitively chosen from the fields of business administration, economics, journalism, law, political science and public policy. The application deadline is in October. To find out more information on the particular award, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. Bridging Scholarship recipients receive a stipend of $2,500 (for students on semester-long programs) or $4,000 (for students on academic year programs). Students studying in Japan on summer programs are not eligible to apply.
Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be enrolled as undergraduates in a college or university in the United States before and during the time they are studying abroad. Applications for Bridging Scholarships are accepted twice a year. For more information, visit the Bridging Scholarships website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals program has a strong focus on cultural exchange and is designed to give participants understanding for everyday life, education, and professional training in Germany and the United States. The program is intended primarily for young adults (18-24) in business, technical, vocational, and agricultural fields, though applicants from all fields are encouraged to apply. The duration is 12 months and the deadline is in early December. To find out more information on the particular award, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Critical Languages Scholarship
Sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers, the Critical Language Scholarships Program was launched in 2006. The scholarship offers intensive overseas study in the critical need foreign languages of: Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish, Urdu, Chinese, Korean, Persian, and Russian.
Scholarship recipients receive funding to participate in beginning, intermediate and advanced level summer language programs at American Overseas Research Centers and affiliated partners. Recipients are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply their critical language skills in their professional careers.
All applicants must be U.S. citizens, currently be enrolled in a degree-granting program at the undergraduate or graduate level, or have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program no more than 2 years prior to completing the application. Students in all disciplines including business, engineering, science, the social sciences and humanities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit the Critical Languages Scholarship website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
DAAD (The German Academic Exchange Service)
The DAAD provides a wide range of scholarships to fund study abroad and/or research endeavors in Germany for 4-10 month durations. Applicants may be from any discipline, but must have a working proficiency of German. Candidates must also be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents and articulate a strong rationale for studying in Germany . Deadlines vary depending on the award. For more information, visit the DAAD website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Office of International Studies Programs.
Freeman Asia
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia Scholarship funds awards of $3000-$7000 in support of American undergraduates who are planning on studying overseas in East or Southeast Asia.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident at the time of application, and must demonstrate financial need. Candidates must be undergraduates in good standing, and have little or no previous experience in the country in which they are applying. In addition, Freeman-ASIA Award recipients are expected to share their experiences with their home campuses to encourage study abroad in Asia by others, and to spread greater understanding of Asian peoples and cultures within their home communities. Deadlines are in October, March and April of each year depending on the term. For more information, visit the Freeman-Asia website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Fulbright
The Fulbright Program awards grants and teaching assistantships to students in over 140 countries for one year of study. Students may propose to apply directly to an institution, conduct an independent research project, engage in an intensive language study, or apply for a teaching assistantship. The Fulbright Program funds travel expenses, housing, insurance, and other expenses for the time spent abroad.
Candidates must be US citizens and have a bachelor's degree by the time they begin their project overseas. Applicants should also have sufficient proficiency in the written and spoken language of the host country in order to carry out the proposed study.
The national deadline is October 19th, but there is a campus deadline in the beginning of October for UH candidates. Students may not apply to this scholarship directly. Institutional endorsement is required. Each candidate must be evaluated by a campus committee. For information, consult www.iie.org or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
Fulbright mtvU Fellowship
Fulbright-mtvU Fellowships, administered by the Institute of International Education, are for U.S. students to conduct research abroad for one year on study projects of their own design around an aspect of international musical culture. Up to four Fellowships per year are awarded to outstanding U.S. students. In addition to proposing projects on “the power of music” as a global force for mutual understanding, applicants must submit an outreach plan describing how they intend to share their activities with their peers during their Fulbright year. The application deadline is in the beginning of March. For more information, please visit the mtvU website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Gates-Cambridge
The Gates Cambridge funds expenses for studying at Cambridge for 1-4 years. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, a commitment to public service, and should articulate a strong rationale for why studying at Cambridge is pertinent to their academic and career goals. Applicants are usually under 30 years of age, must be admitted to Cambridge, and should have attained their bachelor's degree before the beginning of their graduate program. There is no citizenship requirement for this award.
The national deadline is October 15th of each year, but there may be a campus deadline in May for UH students. For information, consult the website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
German Chancellor Scholarship Program - Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
The Humboldt Foundation offers a variety of research, academic and summer programs for American undergraduate and graduate students to study abroad in Germany. Applicants typically design individual projects tailored to their professional development and goals and decide at which institutions to pursue them. Individuals may also arrange internships, junior staff positions, and training or leadership programs. Before submitting an application, applicants are expected to have established contact with a mentor in Germany who agrees to provide professional and scholarly assistance throughout the program.
Applicants must be under 35 and U.S. citizens in the academic, economic, political and social fields who will have completed a bachelor’s degree prior to the start of the scholarship program. German language proficiency is not a requirement, but recipients must attempt to acquire basic language skills before beginning their studies. For more information on the programs offered and to complete the online applications, visit the Humboldt Foundation website at http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/programme/index.htm.
Gilman
The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship funds up to $5,000 to undergraduates studying abroad in efforts to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world.
The scholarship can be used to study abroad in any country except Cuba or a country on the State Department's current travel warning list. Summer programs are not eligible. The program strongly encourages students to choose non-traditional study abroad destinations, especially those outside Western Europe and Australia.
Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000.
Undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at 4-year colleges or universities and are U.S. citizens are eligible to apply. Deadlines vary per semester. Visit the Gilman website for details or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Harriet Hale Woolley Scholarship
The Harriet Hale Woolley Scholarship is a private grant awarded annually to four graduate and post-graduate American students in the visual fine arts and music. The Woolley Scholars are expected to participate actively and regularly in the cultural program of the Fondation des Etats-Unis in France by giving and attending concerts, art exhibitions, and various social events. To find out more information on the particular awards and deadlines, visit their Woolley website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Humane Studies Fellowships
The Institute for Humane Studies awards scholarships up to $12,000 for undergraduate or graduate study abroad. The fellowships are awarded to students who are exploring the principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free society through their academic work. The application deadline is in late December. To find out more information on the particular awards and deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF)
The International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) program supports distinguished graduate students in the humanities and social sciences conducting dissertation research outside the United States. Seventy-five fellowships are awarded each year. Applicants must complete all Ph.D. requirements except on-site research by the time the fellowship begins. To find out more information on the particular awards, visit the IDRF website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarship
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarship offers scholarships and loans to international students interested in studying abroad in Japan for short and long-term durations. Visit the JASSO website for details or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Marshall
The Marshall Scholarships were established in 1953 by the British government to express gratitude for the European Recovery Program, instituted by General George C. Marshall. At least 40 scholarships are offered each year for two years of study at any university in the United Kingdom, which includes Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The Marshall covers tuition, cost of living expenses, travel expenses, and other academic fees.
Candidates should have at least a 3.7 GPA, demonstrate strong leadership abilities and a commitment to public service, and have a clear rationale for studying in the United Kingdom. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree before beginning the program in the U.K.
The national deadline is in the beginning of October of each year, but there is a campus deadline in May for UH candidates. Students may not apply to this scholarship directly. Institutional endorsement is required. For more information, consult www.marshallscholarship.org or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
Mitchell
The George J. Mitchell scholarship is for students interested in pursuing a one-year graduate program at an institution in Ireland. The scholarship is named to honor the former U.S. Senator's pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process. The Mitchell Scholarship provides tuition, housing, a $12,000 living expenses stipend, and an international travel allowance to recipients. 12 scholarships are awarded each year.
Candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 30, and must exhibit superior academic achievement, leadership abilities and a commitment to public service.
The deadline is usually October 10th of each year. For more information, consult http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
Japan Monbukagakusho Scholarship
The Japan Monbukagakusho Scholarship Offers a variety of scholarships for students generally studying abroad in Japan; studying Japanese studies and languages in Japan; planning to teach in Japan; conducting research in Japan; and undertaking vocational training in Japan. Eligibility requirements and deadlines vary depending on the particular program.
Please be aware that because applicants must apply through a Japanese Embassy or Consulate in the country where they hold citizenship, the Consulate in Houston only has scholarship information applicable to U.S. citizens.
For more information contact Monobukagakusho's website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Modern & Classical Languages - UH STUDENTS ONLY
Chinese Studies: The Chinese Studies program awards scholarships for study abroad intended for students focusing on Asian language, culture, or history. To find out more information on the particular award, visit their website.
French Studies: The Program in French awards annual competitive scholarships to outstanding students in this program. The Alliance Française is awarded for summer study in France. To find out more information on the particular awards and deadlines, visit their website.
NSEP
The National Security Educational Program David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship awards up to $20,000 to undergraduates studying in countries that are critical to the national interest of the United States. The program funds programs outside of Western Europe in non-English speaking countries. Visit the NSEP website for a listing of the preferred countries for the scholarship.
Created in 1991, the NSEP was designed to provide American undergraduates with the resources they need to acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation. Scholars are required to "pay back" their scholarship to the NSEP, which entails seeking paid positions through the federal government. Candidates should communicate a strong rationale of why they have chosen the particular country, and how this relates to the vested interest in national security for the US. Applicants can be freshmen-seniors as long as they will not graduate while studying overseas. There is no grade point average requirement for this award. Applicants must be US citizens.
The national deadline is February 12, but there may be a campus deadline in January for all UH students. Applicants may not apply directly for this award. Institutional nomination is required. For more information, consult www.iie.org or contact the UH faculty representative, Parul Fernandes, and/or the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
Office of International Study Abroad (OISP) Scholarships - UH STUDENTS ONLY
The Office of International Study Abroad at the University of Houston gives students at UH the opportunity to apply for scholarships and financial aid. OISP offers the International Education Fee Scholarship (IEFS) and the Houston Junior Chamber of Commerce Scholarship (HJCC) for study abroad as well as many resources for study abroad funding. The deadline for these two scholarships is in early March. To find out more information on the particular awards and deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Overseas Research Scholarships
The Overseas Research Scholarships are designed to attract high quality research students to UK Universities. The awards are open to overseas students undertaking a research degree and may be held in any field of study. Each award covers the difference between the tuition fee for a UK/EU graduate student and that chargeable to an overseas graduate student and can last up to three years. The application deadline is in February. To find out more information on their particular awards, visit their websites for Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh, or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. Thirty-eight $1,000 grants are awarded each year. The scholarship is for a summer study abroad program, and the study abroad plan should relate directly to applicant's academic preparation, potential career choice, and commitment to the welfare of others. Candidates must attend an institution with a Phi Kappa Phi chapter, and have at least a 3.5 GPA. Applicants must also have a minimum of 30 credit hours, but no more than 90 credit hours by the deadline. For more information, contact the Phi Kappa Phi website or the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Davis-Putter Scholarships
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides grants to students actively working for peace and justice. These need-based scholarships are awarded to those able to do academic work at the university level and who are part of the progressive movement on the campus and in the community. Although citizenship is not a consideration, applicants must be living in the United States and planning to enroll in school in the US in order to apply. There is a strong preference for grantees who plan on staying in the US and building the movement here. The maximum grant is $6,000 and may be considerably smaller depending on the applicant's circumstances and the amount of funding available. For more information, contact the Davis-Putter website or the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Rhodes
The Rhodes awards 32 scholarships each year to American students for study at Oxford for 2-3 years. The Rhodes covers tuition and all other educational costs for the scholars' tenure at Oxford. Applicants must be full-time graduating seniors that have at least a 3.7 GPA, demonstrate leadership abilities, possess a strong sense of social purpose, and are committed to athletics (or at least energetic). Candidates should be unmarried, under the age of 24, and have attained a bachelor's degree before beginning their first term at Oxford. The Rhodes is one of the most prestigious scholarships, and therefore one of the most competitive awards available.
The national deadline is in the beginning of October each year, but there is a campus deadline in May for UH candidates. Students may not apply to this scholarship directly. Institutional endorsement is required. For more information, consult www.rhodesscholar.org or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
Rotary - 2007-08 Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
This program provides Academic-Year, Multi-Year, and Cultural scholarships to study abroad. Recipients are expected to be outstanding ambassadors of goodwill to the people of their host country through appearances before Rotary clubs and districts, civic organizations and other forums. After study is completed, scholars share their experiences with the people of their home countries and with the local Rotarians who sponsored their scholarships.
Candidates should articulate a strong rationale for the country and program selected; possess strong leadership skills; and possess language skills necessary for studying abroad in desired country. The deadline is over a year before the period of study would begin. For instance, 2007 applicants should plan on studying abroad during the 2008-09 academic year. Deadline is typically in early January. Contact undergrad-research@uh.edu for more information or consult the Rotary website at www.rotary.org/foundation/.
Shell Study Abroad Scholarships
Shell offers 50 awards of $750 annually to students living in the U.S. that would like to study abroad. The awards are available to students majoring in all field of engineering, geosciences, accounting, finance, human resources and supply chain management. Applicants must be undergraduate students in their sophomore year, or must be graduating seniors planning to pursue graduate studies. All candidates must have at least a 3.5 gpa to qualify. For more information, consult www.shell.com or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
Whitaker International Fellows & Scholars Program
The Whitaker International Program is a competitive grant that is targeted at sending emerging leaders in the field of biomedical engineering overseas to increase international collaboration in the field. The grant is awarded based on a project proposal that is relevant to biomedical engineering.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in biomedical engineering (or bioengineering) by the start of the grant period, have U.S. citizenship or are permanent legal residents of the U.S., have the language ability to carry out the proposed project in the host country at the time of departure, must be currently enrolled in a program or have obtained their most recent degree within three years of the proposed start date. For more information, please contact the Whitaker website and contact the Office of Undergraduate Research
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