Once a St Francis College student has been accepted into a study abroad exchange program, and has emailed a copy of the acceptance letter to the Director of Study Abroad, he/she may apply to be considered for a St. Francis College Reciprocal Exchange Scholarship.

AWARDS

• Awards may be up to $4,000 for a Study Abroad Exchange programs during an entire semester (fall or spring). Note: the funds are for tuition only, and may not be used for travel, housing, or any incidental living expenses.

ELIGIBILITY

• The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the semester of application.
• The student must be accepted into a qualifying study abroad exchange program at the time of application. See the most active list of qualifying programs on the SFC website.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Application is made by submitting an essay to the Director of Study Abroad at [email protected]. See below for essay instructions.
• The essay should be submitted as soon as possible after acceptance into the chosen program and no later than two weeks before the end of the semester in which you are applying: If you’re applying to a program starting Fall Semester or Academic Year, apply by May 1. If you’re applying to a program starting Spring Semester, apply by December 1.

ESSAY FORMAT AND GUIDELINES

• The essay should be typed, double-spaced, and in 12-point Times New Roman font.
• The student’s name should be at the top of each page.
• Correct form, spelling, grammar and punctuation are expected throughout.
• The application essay should be two to three pages (according to the format guidelines above).

The essay should have four paragraphs:

1. Introduce yourself: name, year at SFC, major, the country, university, program where you will be studying abroad and the dates of the program.
2. Explain why you were drawn to choose this country and this program.
3. Discuss what you believe that you, as an individual, personally will derive from this study abroad experience. Be specific.
4. Discuss how you believe this study abroad experience will contribute to your major at SFC

IN ADDITION, ALL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS WHEN THEY RETURN MUST EMAIL THE DIRECTOR TWO PICTURES SHOWING THEIR STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE AND COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE ABOUT THEIR TIME STUDYING ABROAD. THESE PHOTOS MAY BE USED BY THE SFC WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA.

Once a St Francis College student has been accepted into a faculty-led study abroad program, and has emailed a copy of the acceptance letter to the Director of Study Abroad, he/she may apply to be considered for a St. Francis College Faculty-Led Study Abroad Scholarship.

AWARDS

• Awards may be up to $1,000 for a Faculty-Led Study Abroad program. Most programs take place in the January intersession, May minimester, or in the summer. Note: the funds are for program fees or tuition only, and may not be used for travel, housing, or any incidental living expenses (unless these are already included in the program fees).

ELIGIBILITY

• The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the semester of application.
• The student must be accepted into a qualifying faculty-led study program at the time of application. See the most active list of qualifying programs on the SFC website.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Application is made by submitting an essay to the Director of Study Abroad at [email protected]. See below for essay instructions.
• The essay should be submitted as soon as possible after acceptance into the chosen program and no later than two weeks before the end of the semester in which you are applying: If you’re applying to a program starting in the summer/fall, apply by May 1. If you’re applying to a program starting in the spring/winter, apply by December 1.

ESSAY FORMAT AND GUIDELINES

• The essay should be typed, double-spaced, and in 12-point Times New Roman font.
• The student’s name should be at the top of each page.
• Correct form, spelling, grammar and punctuation are expected throughout.
• The application essay should be two to three pages (according to the format guidelines above).

The essay should have four paragraphs:

1. Introduce yourself: name, year at SFC, major, the country, university, program where you will be studying abroad and the dates of the program.
2. Explain why you were drawn to choose this country and this program.
3. Discuss what you believe that you, as an individual, personally will derive from this study abroad experience. Be specific.
4. Discuss how you believe this study abroad experience will contribute to your major at SFC

IN ADDITION, ALL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS WHEN THEY RETURN MUST EMAIL THE DIRECTOR TWO PICTURES SHOWING THEIR STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE AND COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE ABOUT THEIR TIME STUDYING ABROAD

Once a St Francis College student has been accepted into an international or virtual internship program, and has emailed a copy of the acceptance letter to the Director of Study Abroad, he/she may apply to be considered for a St. Francis College International and Virtual Internship Scholarship.

AWARDS

• Awards may be up to $500 for an International and Virtual Internship program. Note: the funds are for program fees or tuition only, and may not be used for travel, housing, or any incidental living expenses (unless these are included in the program fees).

ELIGIBILITY

• The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the semester of application.
• The student must be accepted into a qualifying international or virtual internship program at the time of application. See the most active list of qualifying programs on the SFC website.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Application is made by submitting an essay to the Director of Study Abroad at [email protected]. See below for essay instructions.
• The essay should be submitted as soon as possible after acceptance into the chosen program.

ESSAY FORMAT AND GUIDELINES

• The essay should be typed, double-spaced, and in 12-point Times New Roman font.
• The student’s name should be at the top of each page.
• Correct form, spelling, grammar and punctuation are expected throughout.
• The application essay should be two to three pages (according to the format guidelines above).

The essay should have four paragraphs:

1. Introduce yourself: name, year at SFC, major, the country (if applicable) and program, and the dates of the program.
2. Explain why you were drawn to choose this program.
3. Discuss what you believe that you, as an individual, personally will derive from this internship experience. Be specific.
4. Discuss how you believe this internship experience will contribute to your major at SFC and your professional career.

IN ADDITION, ALL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS WHEN THEY RETURN MUST EMAIL THE DIRECTOR TWO PICTURES SHOWING THEIR EXPERIENCE AND COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE ABOUT THEIR TIME. THESE PHOTOS MAY BE USED BY THE SFC WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA

U.S. Department of State

Eligibility Requirements:

• A citizen of the United States;
• An undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States (including both two-year and four-year institutions);
• Receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application
• In the process of applying to, or accepted to, a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program, or a virtual international program.

Award:

$100 - $5,000.

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Fund for Education Award

Eligibility Requirements:

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or university in the U.S.
• Study abroad program must be eligible for credit at the student’s home institution
• Study abroad program must be at least 4 weeks (28 days) in country/countries

Award:

$1,000 - $5,000.

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Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a current undergraduate freshman, sophomore, or junior
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.00
• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident
• Identify as an ethnicity typically underrepresented on study abroad programs (e.g. American Indian/Alaska native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander)

Award:

Award covers the full cost of travel to and from participation in a four-week, 3-credit study abroad program sponsored by CIEE.

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Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be enrolled full-time in, or recently graduated from, a U.S. university or college
• You will participate in a semester/quarter/summer or year-long study, intern, volunteer, or teach abroad program
• Have a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA at an accredited U.S. university or college
• You are energetic, creative and have a passion for international engagement
• Students from the following backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply: Economically disadvantaged; Ethnic & racially diverse; First-generation; LGBTQ+; Students with disabilities; Students of faith

Award:

$500

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Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or currently studying in the US on a student visa
• Be a full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing at a four-year, degree-granting college or university in the U.S.
• Have applied to or been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by your college or university
• May not be used for summer/winter terms

Award:

$1,000 towards a fall or spring semester program.

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U.S. Department of Defense

Eligibility Requirements:

• U.S. citizens at the time of the national application deadline
• A high school graduate, or have earned a GED
• At least 18 years of age or older at the time of the national application deadline
• Planning an overseas program in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
• Studying a critical language, including Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, Swahili, and many other lesser-studied languages

Award:

$8,000 - $25,000 depending on the length of study abroad.

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U.S. Department of State - American Councils for International Education

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen enrolled at a higher institution
• Must be studying or committed to studying a critical language, including Swahili, Turkish, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, and many other lesser-studied languages

Award:

It covers the full program costs of the overseas institution for Summer programs.

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U.S. Department of State

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be citizens or nationals of the United States of America at the time of application. Permanent residents are not eligible.

Applicants must have a conferred bachelor's degree or equivalent before the start of the grants.

Applicants must meet the language requirements of the award to which they are applying and demonstrate sufficient competency to complete their project and adjust to life in the host country.

Award:

Monthly living stipend, health benefits and round-trip airfare

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Please contact Dr. Virginia Franklin, Study Abroad Faculty Coordinator for U.S. Fulbright Programs for more information about the application process.

There are many scholarships available beyond this list. Here are some additional resources:

• StudyAbroad.com Scholarship Database
• IIE Passport Study Abroad Funding
• International Education Financial Aid (IEFA)