scholarship information

scholarship information

The International Center encourages all students who are in the process of planning their Study Abroad to apply for a variety of scholarships. Many of these scholarships are offered either through the specific study abroad organization (such as SIT, CIEE, IES etc.) or through other national orgnizations. Students should check with their Study Abroad Program Provider to find out more about Scholarship opportunities.

• American Councils for International Education

ACTR/ACCELS Advanced Russian Language - full and partial fellowships for students studying intensive Russian Language, or intensive study in Central Asia, the South Caucasus, Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus. For more information, check on-line at: http://www.acrussiaabroad.org or at http://www.americancouncils.org

• 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. ATJ awards 100 scholarships annually to assist students with the travel and living expenses they will incur while studying abroad in Japan for a semester or an academic year. Check application dates and deadlines on-line at: http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/scholarships.html

• BUTEX North American Student Scholarship for the UK

The scholarship is open to all undergraduate students who have been offered a study abroad or exchange place at a UK University. For more information, visit the BUTEX website at: http://www.butex.ac.uk/?q=node/38

• Critical Language Scholarship

The Critical Language Scholarship provides financial support for intensive summer study of critical languages including Arabic, Chinese, Hindi and several others. Check on-line for more information at: http://www.clscholarship.org/home.php.

• Freeman Awards for Study Abroad in Asia

The Freeman Award is designed to provide financial support to students with demonstrated financial need who plan to study in East or Southeast Asia. Awards are up to $5,000 for a semester and $7,000 for an academic year. Application deadline for Spring 2009 study abroad is October 15, 2008. Check eligibility requirements and apply on-line at: http://www.iie.org/programs/Freeman%2DASIA/.

• Gilman Scholarships for Study Abroad

The Gilman Scholarship is designed to help students with high financial need (must be a Federal Pell Grant recipient) study abroad by providing financial support, especially to those planning to study abroad in non-traditional locations and those from groups traditionally underrepresented in study abroad. Awards are up to $5,000. Application deadline for Spring 2009 study abroad is October 7, 2008. Check eligibility requirements and apply on-line at: http://www.iie.org//programs/gilman/index.html

• Mondale Scholarship

The Japan America Society of Minnesota (JASM) will award the Mondale Scholarship to undergraduate students enrolled in Minnesota colleges, who want to broaden their knowledge of Japan through study abroad. JASM will offer up to $3,000 for the academic year. Deadline is typically in June, but check the eligibility requirements and apply on-line at: http://www.mn-japan.org/?110210

• NSEP Boren Scholarship

The National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Scholarships offer a unique opportunity for U.S. undergraduates to study abroad. NSEP awards scholarships to American students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American & the Caribbean, and the Middle East). The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Recipients of the Boren Scholarship must commit to working in the federal government in positions with national security responsibilites. Check specific eligibility requirements and stipulations on-line at: http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/undergraduate/

• Program Scholarships

Students should check with their individual Study Abroad Program Provider to find out about the scholarship opportunities available. Here are few examples of scholarships that Macalester students are eligible for

• American Councils for International Education
• Council on International Education and Exchange (CIEE)
• Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DiS)
• International Education of Students (IES)
• IFSA/Butler
• Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
• Lexia International
• School for International Training (SIT)

** The University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Center has a long list of scholarship listings. Make sure to check and see if they are available for Non-UM students in your search!**

** Macalester's Asian Studies Department also has a list of scholarships available for study abroad in Asia**