National Scholarships & Grants

The terms during which each award is available are listed along with the award names. Please note that awards listed as available for semester programs likely can be used for academic year programs as well.

Undergraduate Scholarships & Grants

Eligibility: The American Society of Travel Agents/Tourism Cares scholarship is for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in travel or tourism courses at a travel school, college or university for the current year. Applicants must be a resident, citizen, or legal alien of U.S. or Canada. Scholarships for research, international internships, ASTA internships or professional development training.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: 2.5/4.0
Awards: Vary
Tel: 703-739-8721
Email: carolynv@tourismcares.org

Eligibility: To be eligible for the David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship applicants must be aU.S. citizen at the time of application; must be enrolled in a U.S. university, college or community college, applying to study abroad in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand; must plan to complete the study abroad program before graduation. Purpose of award is to provide American undergraduates with the resources to acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to national security and currently underrepresented in study abroad (including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East), in exchange for a commitment to seek work in the federal government.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: N/A
Awards: Maximum award is $8,000/summer, $10,000/semester and $20,000/academic year
Tel: 800-618-6737
Email: nsep@iie.org

UofSC On-Campus Coordinators: Morgan Morris, morris77@mailbox.sc.edu; Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs, OFSP@sc.edu

Eligibility: The Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan is for undergraduate students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Previous Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be enrolled in a college or university in the United States.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: N/A
Awards: $2,500/semester, $4,000/academic year
Tel: 303-492-5487
E-mail: atj@colorado.edu

UofSC On-Campus Coordinator: Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs, OFSP@sc.edu

Eligibility: To be eligible for British Universities Transatlantic Exchange (BUTEX) Scholarships students must be enrolled in an institution in the USA or Canada and offered a place as a study abroad or exchange student in a UK university which is a member of BUTEX.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: N/A
Awards: ₤400
Tel: 44 (0)113 343 1734
Email: butex@leeds.ac.uk

UofSC On-Campus Coordinator: Contact the Education Abroad Office to meet with an advisor.

Eligibility: The Charleston Women in International Trade (CWIT) scholarship is for undergraduate or graduate students studying international trade or a related major. Applicant must be resident of South Carolina and U.S. citizen. Financial need will be considered. Both male and female students are encouraged to apply.
Fields of Study: International Trade/Business
GPA: N/A
Awards: Two $1500 scholarships available
Email: cwit@scspa.com

Eligibility: The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals to Germany is a scholarship funded by the U.S. Government and German Parliament and includes 2 months of intensive German language instruction (no prior German required), 4 months of classroom instruction at a German university or vocational school, and a 5-month internship. Students in engineering, business, technical, vocational, and agricultural fields are encouraged to apply (including recent graduates). Applicants must be between the ages of 18-24 at the start of the program, and should have a combination of some internship or work experience and a solid academic background in their field.

Fields of Study: All
GPA: N/A
Awards: Round-trip airfare, tuition for German university, housing, pre-program, mid-year and final seminars in Washington D.C.
Tel: 212-497-3500
Email: cbyx@cdsintl.org

UofSC On-Campus Coordinator: Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs, OFSP@sc.edu

Eligibility: The Critical Language Scholarship is for undergraduate students with interest in intensive Arabic, Bangla, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish, or Urdu language study during the summer. Recipients of these scholarships are expected to continue language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply language skills in professional careers. Previous language study experience requirements vary per location.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: N/A
Awards: Program covers tuition, all living expenses (including airfare)
Email: cls@caorc.org

UofSC On-Campus Coordinator: Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs, OFSP@sc.edu

Eligibility: To be eligible for the Cultural Vistas Fellowship, applicants must be a U.S. citizen enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student at a four-year accredited U.S. college or university; sophomore or junior academic status at the time of application; ages 18-30; no formal prior work or study abroad experience required; prior knowledge of language of host country required for Germany and Argentina (not India). This internship program will allow students to enrich their academic learning through professional internship and immersion experiences focused on civic engagement and youth involvement during the summer in Germany, Argentina, or India.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: Preferred Minimum 3.0
Awards: Included in the fellowship are all program-related travel expenses, including round-trip airfare to and within one’s internship country, as well as travel to New York City for pre-departure and reentry seminars; internship placement in Argentina, Germany, or India; accommodations throughout program, including pre-departure and reentry seminars; virtual learning seminar; pre-departure support services; cultural orientation upon arrival in host country; visa application support (where applicable); emergency medical insurance during internship phase
Email: cvfellowship@culturalvistas.org

Eligibility: The Delta Phi Alpha Scholarship offers undergraduate awards for Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer study abroad terms. The funding is intended to recognize excellence in German Studies and to provide an incentive for higher scholarship. Students must be a member of the Delta Phi Alpha Society to apply.
Field of Study: German Studies or German Language
GPA: N/A
Awards: $1250 for all terms

UofSC On Campus Coordinator: Dr. Kurt Goblirsch, kurt@sc.edu

Eligibility: To be eligible for the Diversity Abroad Scholarships, applicants must be full-time undergraduates at a university or community college and be accepted to a study abroad program offered by a Diversity Abroad member organization. Economically disadvantaged students, African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic/Latino, Multiracial/ethnic or Native-American undergraduate students as well as students who study in non-traditional locations (Outside Western Europe & Australia) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: 2.75
Awards: Vary
Email: info@diversityabroad.com

Eligibility: The Freeman-Asia Program Scholarship is for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need planning to study in East or Southeast Asia for academic credit.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: 2.8
Awards: Varies by semester, up to $7,000
Tel: 212-984-5346
Email: Freeman-ASIA@iie.org

UofSC On-Campus Coordinator: Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs, OFSP@sc.edu

Eligibility: The Fulbright UK Summer Program Scholarship is for first or second-year college students going to the UK for a four to six-week summer program.
Preferences: The Fulbright Commission is seeking evidence of leadership qualities and initiative, academic ability, character, adaptability and ambassadorial qualities, as well as an interest in the UK and its culture. Applicants will not be required to know anything specific about the Fulbright Commission itself (such as its history, governance and funding).
Fields of Study: All
GPA: N/A
Awards: Round-trip airfare from the US to the UK, tuition and fees at the host university, accommodation and meals and a small daily allowance.
Tel: 020 7498 4010
Email: programmes@fulbright.co.uk

UofSC On-Campus Coordinator: Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs, OFSP@sc.edu

Eligibility: The Fund for Education Abroad has many scholarships available to students, including a general scholarship and specific scholarships dedicated to various student populations. Applicants must meet general FEA scholarship eligibility requirements & preferences. Opportunities from FEA include dedicated scholarships for student-athletes, students identifying as LGBTQ+ and scholarships dependent on region.
Deadline: The application cycle is typically opens in November and closes in January.
Fields of Study: All
Awards: up to $10,000
Tel: 202-210-3199

Eligibility: To be eligible for a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship students must be traditionally underrepresented in study abroad, including, but not limited to, the following: students from diverse ethnic backgrounds, going to non-traditional destinations, attending community colleges, pursuing fields of study underrepresented in study abroad, of non-traditional age, or with physical challenges. Must be a Pell Grant recipient, be applying to or accepted by a study abroad program eligible for credit. Cuba or countries on the State Department Travel Warning list are ineligible.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: N/A
Awards: Up to $5,000/semester. Check the website for eligible summer programs.
Tel: 713-621-6300, ext. 25
Email: gilman@iie.org

UofSC On-Campus Coordinator: Marci Heidt mmheidt@email.sc.edu ;Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs, OFSP@sc.edu

Eligibility: The Go Overseas Scholarship for Study and the Go Overseas Scholarship to Volunteer is available to students currently enrolled in, or in the process of applying to, study/teach/volunteer abroad programs.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: N/A
Awards: $500
Tel: (415) 796-6456
Email: info@gooverseas.com

Eligibility: The IIE Generation Study Abroad Travel Grant is available to students who are U.S citizens or permanent residents, demonstrate financial need, are enrolled in an undergraduate program, and are participating in a program abroad for academic credit.

Fields of Study: All
GPA: N/A
Awards: 100 awards of $2,000
Email: studyabroad@iie.org

Eligibility: The Morgan Stanley Scholarship for Study in Japan is for students in Junior/Senior standing who are already accepted to a program in Japan for the academic year.
Fields of Study: Economics and International Finance
GPA: N/A
Awards: $7,500/year
Tel: 303-492-5487
Email: atj@colorado.edu

UofSC On-Campus Coordinator: Allison Kretschmar, acollins@mailbox.sc.edu

Eligibility: There are two sets of eligibility for the National Italian American Foundation. General Category I: Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements. General Category II: Any ethnic background majoring or minoring in Italian Language, Italian Studies, Italian-American Studies or a related field. Additional scholarships with more specific requirements are also available.
Fields of Study: Vary
GPA: 3.5/4.0
Awards: $2,500 - $10,000
Tel: 202-387-0600
Email: information@niaf.org
Web: www.niaf.org

UofSC On-Campus Coordinator: Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs, OFSP@sc.edu

Eligibility: The New Zealand: Generation Study Abroad Award is for students studying at specific institutions in New Zealand. They must also be a US citizen, 18 years or older with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: 3.0
Awards: $500 - $2,000

Eligibility: The North American Language and Culture Assistants Program is administered by the Government of Spain. The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are native-like speakers of English, have a basic level of Spanish language, and meet other eligibility requirements. NALCAP recipients are partnered with elementary and secondary schools in Spain to bolster language programs as teaching assistants (TAs) under the supervision and guidance of teachers of English as a World/Foreign Language.

Placements are offered all across Spain, in practically every city and town in the country, running from October 1st to May 31st for most assignments. Short term contracts and/or alternative starting dates are not available. NALCAP recipients receive a monthly stipend of 700 to 1000 euros depending on the assigned region and medical insurance from either the national government or the regional governments of Spain. Hours of assistant teaching range from 12 to 16 hours per week also depending on assignment awarded.
NALCAP recipients can study abroad or do research in conjunction with their teaching assistantship.

Fields of Study: All
GPA: N/A

Eligibility: The Rotary International Global Grant is for applicants who are juniors at the time of application. Grants can be used to fund scholarships for graduate-level work with sustainable, high-impact outcomes in one of Rotary’s six areas of focus: peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, economic and community development. Initial application must be made through a Rotary club in the applicant's legal or permanent residence or place of full-time study or employment. Applicants must be proficient in the language of the proposed host country.
GPA: Good standing
Fields of Study: Vary
Awards: minimum of $30,000 for round-trip transportation, tuition and fees, room, board, language training (if necessary) and living expenses
Tel: 847-866-325
Email: programs@rotary.org

UofSC On-Campus Coordinator: Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs, OFSP@sc.edu

Eligibility: To be eligible for various Switzerland Scholarships applicants must meet requirements and complete required applications.

Fields of Study: All
GPA: varies
Awards: varies

Eligibility: To be eligible for the Taiwan US Ambassadors Summer Scholarship, applicants must participate in the TUSA summer program specifically in order to receive this scholarship. The dates of the program are early July to late August. Must be a U.S. citizen and full-time student at a U.S. college or university. No Mandarin language experience needed. Preference is given to students who have NOT previously studied in China or Taiwan, and are seeking immersion in language and cultural study.
Fields of Study: All students seeking immersion in Mandarin language and Taiwanese cultural study.
GPA: 3.0
Awards: Scholarship provides housing (dorms), insurance, cultural guides and one-on-one study companions.
Email: apply@taiwanusalliance.com

UofSC On-Campus Coordinator: Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs, OFSP@sc.edu

Eligibility: To be eligible for the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) Scholarship, applicants must be: U.S. citizens of African American, Hispanic/Latino or Native American ethnic origin, enrolled full time, in good standing at an accredited U.S. college or university, accepted to a study abroad program or language program at a university in Turkey and willing to share experiences in Turkey, TRNC or Bosnia Herzegovina with the TCA community and Diversity Abroad.

Fields of Study: All
GPA: n/a
Awards: TCA Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000 per student:

$2,000 for a semester or year at a Turkish institution; $1,000 for Turkish language studies at a Turkish institution; $1,000 for summer programs lasting for more than 4 weeks at a Turkish institution; $500 for summer programs lasting up to 4 weeks sponsored by US educational institutions or Turkish institutions; $500 for participants in university-sponsored study tours to Turkey

Tel: 202-370-1399
Email: info@tc-america.org

Graduate Scholarships & Grants

Eligibility: Applicants for the American-Scandinavian Fellowship must conduct research or study for a well-defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential. Applicants must have completed their undergraduate education by the start of the project. Priority is given to candidates at the graduate level for dissertation-related study or research.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: N/A
Awards: Up to $18,000 for fellowships, normally $5,000 for grants
Tel: 212-879-9779
Email: info@amscan.org

UofSC On-Campus Coordinator: Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs, OFSP@sc.edu

Eligibility: Applicant's for the Australia Fellowship Program must conduct research or study at graduate or postgraduate level; be accepted into an Australian educational institution for full time study; and have American citizenship or be a permanent resident of America
Fields of Study: Medicine, Life Sciences (particularly in oceanography/marine sciences and stem cell research), Sustainability, Geosciences (including geology, geophysics and reservoir engineering), Engineering, & Mining
Awards: up to AU$30,000
Tel: (212) 338-6860
Email: jhelum.bagchi@aaanyc.org

UofSC On-Campus Coordinator: Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs, OFSP@sc.edu

Eligibility: The Blakemore Freeman Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language are awarded for study of the principal modern languages of East and Southeast Asia for individuals pursuing an academic, professional, or business career that involves the regular use of such languages. Applicants must have a college undergraduate degree and be at or near an advanced level in the language.
Fields of Study: Modern languages of East and Southeast Asia
GPA: N/A
Awards: Variable; cover basic expenses at a graduate student level necessary to pursue a year of full-time study in Asia, including tuition or tutoring fees, plus a stipend for travel, living, and study expenses (approximately $35,000)
Tel: 206-359-8778
Email: blakemore@perkinscoie.com

UofSC On-Campus Coordinator: Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs, OFSP@sc.edu

Eligibility: Applicants to the David L. Boren Graduate Fellowship must be a U.S. citizen at the time of application; must be enrolled in, or applying to, a graduate degree program at the master's or doctoral level at an accredited U.S. college or university located within the United States. The purpose of the award is to provide students with the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of less commonly taught languages and cultures critical to national security. For those in fields less likely to include an international focus, the Fellowship may be used to add an international component, usually language and area studies courses, alone or in combination with overseas study. Study outside of the U.S. is strongly encouraged, but not required.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: N/A
Awards: Maximum award for overseas study is $12,000/semester for up to two semesters. The maximum award for a combined overseas and domestic
program is $30,000.
Tel: 800-498-9360
Email: nsep@aed.org