Scholarships for International Opportunties
The following are a few of the many scholarship opportunities available to help students fund their trips abroad.
Rotary Scholarships
A $23,000 non-degree scholarship open to graduate and undergraduate students who are studying abroad for one year. You must attend an info session to pick up an application. For more information check out
www.wvrc.net or attend an
information session at the Internship and International Opportunities Office, UCLA Career Center.
Freeman Awards, Summer- March 1, Fall- April 1
Study in Asia: awards range from $3,000-$7,000 and the student must propose and present a creative and informative service plan to the university, describing the experiences gained. Application is available
online.
Institute of International Education (IIE)
Financial Aid is available for students traveling to the Asia/Pacific region (including Australia, New Zealand, India, and Pacific Island nations). For more information, go to
www.iie.org.
National Security Education Program (NSEP)
Scholarships available to US citizens studying abroad in critical world areas (Africa, Asia, South America…). For a semester, $8,000, and for one year programs, $16,000. For more information, go to
www.iie.org/nsep.
Hostelling International - Travel Grant
Award-$500. Candidates must be between 17 and 26 years old. Students must submit a project that will be presented to the committee after the completion of travel that inspires others to stay in hostels while traveling. For more questions, call 310.393.6263.
Council on International Education Exchange
Peking University and Nanjing University. Junior, senior, or graduate students who are interested in a career teaching modern foreign languages. Two years of college level Mandarin required.
Council Student Scholarship Program
All programs and destinations are eligible for students traveling abroad for the academic year. Information and application available at
www.ciee.org.
The Benjamin A. Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship
Must be undergrad student accepted to accredited program, and receiving Federal Pell Grant (financial aid). Year or semester aid is available up to $5,000. Must be a US citizen to apply. For more information, go to
www.iie.org/gilman.
Department of State - Bundestag Youth Exchange
Stipends, international flights, German language school, and internships available. All fields are welcome and no German knowledge necessary. For more information and/or application, go to www.cdsintl.org/cbyxintro.html.
Bridging Scholarship for Study in Japan
Financial Aid available to students spending spring quarter studying in Japan. Must write a personal statement and submit a letter of recommendation. For more information and/or application, go to www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/scholarships.html.
Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship
Three fellowships available, ranging from $7,500 to $15,000, to students interested in Fine Arts. Open to graduates focusing on art, architecture, music, theatre, or urban planning. For more information, call 217.333.1661.
International Study and Travel Center
Other Resources
Scholarship Resource Center
Office where students can search for scholarships, grants, fellowships and more. Located at 233 Covel Commons. For more information, call them at 310.206.2875 or or send an email to
src@college.ucla.edu.
UCLA Career Center Lab
There are numerous books available that highlight financial aid for specific programs and destinations. Books tof note include:
The Scholarship Book, by Daniel J. Cassidy, and
Financial Aid for Study Abroad by Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber.