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.
If you are interested in these and other funding opportunities, reach out to USC's National Fellowships and Scholar Programs. National Fellowships advisors will help you apply for merit-based expierences that can connect your academic, personal, and professional goals. From language learning and going abroad to graduate school and research (and more!), there are over 200 opportunities. Check out the Get Started page to make an appointment and explore your options!
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 Boren Undergraduate Scholarship applicants must be U.S. citizens 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 include language-learning
as the primary focus of their study abroad program; must plan to complete the study
abroad program before graduation. Purpose of this award is to support American undergraduates
seeking to study a less-commonly taught language abroad 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 (STEM only), $12,500/semester and $25,000/academic
year
Tel: 800-618-6737
Email: nsep@iie.org
USC On-Campus Coordinators: Morgan Morris,morris77@mailbox.sc.edu; National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@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
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@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
USC 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
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@culturalvistas.org
USC On-Campus Coordinator: Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@sc.edu
Eligibility: The Critical Language Scholarship is an intensive, 8 to 10 week immersive language program that provides undergraduates
the opportunity to study 1 of 14 critical-need languages. Previous language study
expierence requirements vary per location, and the majority do not require previous
expierence with the target language. Recipients of these scholarships are expected
to continue language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply language
skills in professional careers.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: N/A
Awards: Program covers tuition, all living expenses (including airfare)
Email: cls@americancouncils.org
UofSC On-Campus Coordinator: Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@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
USC 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
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@sc.edu
Eligibility: The Fulbright UK Summer Program Scholarship provides an opportunity for fiirst or second-year college students with limited international experience to study
at a UK university for a four to six-week summer program. Competitve applicants should demonstrate: leadership qualities and initiative, academic
ability, character, adaptability, ambassadorial qaulities, as well as an interest
in the UK and its culture.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: 3.7
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
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@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. Deadlines are typically in September for spring
programs and Janurary for fall, summer, and academic year programs.
Fields of Study: All
Awards: up to $10,000
Tel: 202-210-3199
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@sc.edu
Eligibility: To be eligible for a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship students must be a Pell Grant recipient and be applying to or accepted by a study
abroad program of any length that is eligible for credit. Gilman has a strong prference
for supporting students who have been traditionally underrepresented in study abroad,
including, first-generation college students, students in STEM fields, racial and
ethnic minority students, students with disavilites, students attending minortiy-serving
institutions and community colleges, and students from U.S. states and institutions
with lower study abroad participation, and more. Deadlines are typically in early
October and early March.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: N/A
Awards: Up to $5,000/semester; additional $3,000 for those applying for the Crticial Need
Language Award supplement.
Tel: 713-621-6300, ext. 25
Email: gilman@iie.org
USC On-Campus Coordinator: Marci Heidt mmheidt@email.sc.edu ; National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@sc.edu
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
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
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@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
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@sc.edu
Eligibility: The Rotary International Global Grant is for applicants who are juniors, seniors, or recent alumni at the time of application. Grants can be used to fund scholarships for one year of graduate-level work with sustainable,
high-impact outcomes in one of Rotary’s seven 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, and environment. 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: $30,000--45,000 for round-trip transportation, tuition and fees, room, board, language
training (if necessary) and living expenses
Tel: 847-866-325
Email: programs@rotary.org
USC On-Campus Coordinator: Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@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 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
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@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 US $40,000
Tel: (212) 338-6860
Email: jhelum.bagchi@aaanyc.org
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@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: contactus@blakemorefoundation.org
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@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 $12,500/semester AND $25,000/academic
year. Boren Fellows have the option to apply for up to an additional $12,000 to fund
domestic language study. The maximum award for a combined overseas and domestic program
is $30,000.
Tel: 800-618-6737 ext. 1
Email: boren@iie.org
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@sc.edu
Eligibility: The Critical Language Scholarship is for graduate or Ph.D. students with interest in summer intensive language study
in 1 of 14 critical need languages. 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)
Tel: 202-833-7522
Email: cls@americancouncils.org
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@sc.edu
Eligibility: The DAAD German Academic Exchange Service offers a wide variety of grants for graduate study or research in Germany. Some previous
German language study required; must be enrolled full-time in a degree-training program
in the U.S. or Canada.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: N/A
Awards: Variable;
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@sc.edu
Eligibility: The eligibility for the Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences varies based on each individual fellowship.
Fields of Study: Science, Medicine, Nursing
GPA: N/A
Awards: Vary
Email: ficinfo@nih.gov
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@sc.edu
Eligibility: The Fulbright Grant is available to graduating seniors, graduate students, and recent alumni who present
a clear program of study to be carried out in a particular academic setting abroad.
The grants provide for either one year of research/advanced study or a one-year English
teaching assistantship in a foreign country. Fluency in the host language is preferred
in most fields of research and in some teaching assistantship programs. A strong background
in American culture and current events of the host country are critical in selection.
Preference is given to applicants who have not resided or studied in the country to
which they are
applying for more than six months.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: N/A
Awards: Round-trip transportation to the host country, living expenses, book and research
allowances, supplemental health and accident insurance, tuition (in some cases), language
or orientation courses (where appropriate)
Tel: 1-800-272-6994
Email: FBstudent@iie.org
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@sc.edu
Eligibility: Applicants to the Gates Cambridge Scholarship Program should be applying to pursue a PhD, MLitt, or one-year post graduate course at Cambridge
University in the U.K. Successful applicants demonstrate academic excellence, leadership,
and a commitment to improving the lives of others.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: High GPA
Awards: Full cost of study
Tel: N/A
Email: info@gatescambridge.org
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@sc.edu
Eligibility: Applicants for the George J. Mitchell Scholarship must have completed their undergraduate education by time of study and must be between
18 and 30. Provides for one year of graduate study in a university/college in Ireland
or Northern Ireland.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: N/A
Awards: Provide for tuition, housing, a $12,000 living expenses stipend, and international
travel.
Tel: N/A
Email: vargo@us-irelandalliance.org
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@sc.edu
Eligibility: Applicants for the Japanese Government Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
(Monbukagakusho or MEXT) Scholarship must be U.S. citizens who are less than 35 years of age as of April 1; have completed
their undergraduate degree by the time of their proposed departure; and wish to conduct
research in Japan same field at their undergraduate work. Applicants for teacher training/professional
development must be U.S. primary or secondary school teachers (or academic staff at
teacher training institutions).
Fields of Study: Vary. Applicants should be willing to learn Japanese and are interested
in deepening their understanding of Japan during their time abroad.
GPA: N/A
Awards: Round-trip airfare, tuition fees, and a monthly stipend for room and board.
Tel: 404-240-4300
Email: info@aa.mofa.go.jp
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@sc.edu
Eligibility: Applicants to the Marshall Scholarship must have completed their undergraduate education by time of study and apply for
the award within approximately two years of graduating. Available for two years of
graduate study in the United Kingdom.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: 3.7+
Awards: University fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant,
research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States and, where applicable,
a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse for two years of graduate
study (approx. ₤20,000/year).
Tel: 404-954-7708
Email: info@marshallscholarship.org
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@sc.edu
Eligibility: Applicants to the National Flagship Language Program must be a U.S. citizen at the time of application; must have minimum proficiency
in the appropriate foreign language of Advanced Low as defined by ACTFL or Level 2
as defined by ILR; must have excellent skills in English, and an undergraduate degree
at the start of the NFLP Fellowship. May not be a current government employee. Born
from the National Security Language Initiative (NSLI), the objective of the award
is to provide funding for select U.S. citizens who are highly motivated to work for
the federal government in an area related to U.S. national security.
Fields of Study: Advanced language training in Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Persian and
Russian
GPA: N/A
Awards: Two year awards that provide support for all academic expenses directly related
to the National Flagship Language Program, including tuition, a stipend for living
expenses, support for travel costs and health insurance.
Tel: 1-800-618-6737
Email: flagship@iie.org
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@sc.edu
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
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@sc.edu
Fields of Study: All
GPA: 3.7+
Awards: All educational costs, such as matriculation, tuition, laboratory, and certain
other fees for two years of study. The scholarship also provides a maintenance allowance
adequate to meet necessary expenses for term-time, vacations, and necessary costs
of travel to and from Oxford, as well as possible additional grants for research purposes
or study-related travel.
Tel: N/A
Email: american.secretary@rhodesscholar.org
USC On-Campus Coordinator: National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@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: The Taiwan Scholarship Program is available for graduate or Ph.D. study at a university/college in Taiwan for five
years at most. Applicants must have an outstanding academic record; be of good character;
must not be an R.O.C., national or an overseas Chinese student; must not be exchange
students, nor be in receipt of any other scholarships from any other Taiwan government
agency.
Fields of Study: All
GPA: N/A
Awards: Masters and Ph.D. scholarships approx. NT$30,000 (US $925) stipend per month.
A roundtrip airfare ticket will be offered to each recipient upon approval of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Recipients will be responsible for registration and tuition
fees, accommodations, food, insurance and other miscellaneous expenses.
Tel: N/A
Email: taiwanscholarship@mail.moe.gov.tw
UofSC On-Campus Coordinator: Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs, NFSP@sc.edu