Study abroad isn’t cheap. But scholarship options are nearly as varied and profuse as the countries to choose from for your experience. Qualifications, timeframes, and available funds vary. Read the details carefully—and be sure to supplement this list with your own research.
Brazil
US-Brazil Connect Fellowship
Coach Brazilian students in an intensive English-language program that includes four weeks in Brazil. Offers travel scholarships up to $1,000
China
Freeman-Asia
If you can show why it’s vital for you to study in East or Southeast Asia, this need-based scholarship might be for you.
France
Campus France
Ooh la la! Fire up the grant search engine direct from the French Embassy and see where it takes you.
Germany
DAAD
Outstanding undergraduate and graduate students can register in this scholarship database and possibly qualify for a monthly stipend.
Cultural Vistas
A fellowship exchange program for young professionals that focuses on cultural immersion jointly funded by German and U.S. representatives and sponsored by the Department of State.
Italy
Italia Rail
ItaliaRail is committed to helping students study abroad in Italy—and immerse themselves in the country’s rich and dynamic culture. Italia Rail awards two scholarships of $1,000 each, plus a 3-day Italy Rail Pass for each winner.
Japan
Bridging Scholarships
Offers a $2,500 stipend for semester-long and $4,000 for academic year programs. Not available for summer programs.
The U.S.- Japan Council Toshizo Watanabe Endowed Scholarship
Provides awards that are determined by financial need to undergraduate and graduate students that are studying abroad in Japan for a semester or a year-long program of their choice.
Freeman-Asia
If you can show financial need you may be able to receive help with study abroad costs as well as related expenses including airfare.
Hashi Awards
A searchable database, highlighting a competitive $1,000 travel scholarship.
New Zealand
Education New Zealand
Find out if you qualify for a $2,000 study abroad travel award to help fund your flight to New Zealand, or $500 general or technology and polytechnics excellence awards
ThinkNew
Use this scholarship search engine to find the best scholarships for you to apply for based on your level of study (i.e. graduate, undergraduate, etc) and the subject you are studying.
South Korea
Freeman-Asia
Hashi Awards
A searchable database, highlighting a competitive $1,000 travel scholarship.
Thailand
Freeman - Asia
If you can show financial need you may be able to receive help with study abroad costs as well as related expenses including airfare.
United Kingdom
Butex
£500 scholarships (see current exchange rate in the $750-plus range) are awarded each year to currently registered students at US universities who will study abroad at a BUTEX member institution in the UK.
British Marshall Scholarship
Designed to foster future leaders, up to 40 scholars per year are financed to study for a graduate degree in Great Britain.