Scholarship Listing
There are many avenues to consider pursuing when it comes to funding your Study Abroad experience. Below are important deadlines and resources that will assist you in your search and application process.
Major Niagara University Scholarships and Deadlines
| Scholarship | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fulbright Scholarships | January 18 |
| Boren Scholarship |
January 27 |
| Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship |
February 15 |
| Marshall Scholarship | September 17 |
Another beneficial resource to begin looking for Study Abroad scholarships is the Institute of International Education Passport Scholarship Listing. This site lists scholarships by country and/or field of study.
Undergraduate
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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduate students studying abroad. It was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.
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Bridging Scholarship for Japan
The Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study abroad programs in Japan. Funding from private foundations and major U.S. corporations, through donations to the nonprofit US-Japan Bridging Foundation, has made it possible for AATJ to award about 100 scholarships each year to assist students with the travel and living expenses they will incur while studying abroad in Japan for a semester or an academic year.
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Center for Cross Cultural Study
The Center for Cross Cultural Study Scholarship Program is open to all students enrolled in our programs in Seville and Havana. We now offer $2,500 and $1,000 awards to our semester and academic year students, and $500 awards to our January term and summer students. Recipients of all awards are chosen based on the submission of the following: an original essay in Spanish, a short essay in English and a faculty recommendation.
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CCIS Scholarship Program
Students are nominated by their Study Abroad advisor and the applications are reviewed by a scholarship review committee. The amounts awarded for scholarships are $1,000 for fall/spring semesters and $500 for the summer semester. See your Study Abroad advisor for more information.
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DAAD- German Academic Exchange Service
The educational undergraduate scholarship is a flexible scholarship program that offers short-term scholarships for participation in summer study abroad, internships, senior thesis research or summer courses at German universities, and long-term scholarships for semester or year-long study abroad.
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Freeman Awards for Study in Asia
For study in Eastern and Southeast Asia. Award ranges from $3,000 to $7,000 depending on length of time for study.
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Kakos Study Abroad Memorial Scholarship
Available to full-time Niagara University students who possess a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Applicants from the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration and Education may apply through the Study Abroad Office. A recommendation from their department is required. Awards vary by need.
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Monbusho Scholarship
Requires a language exam and interview for Study Abroad in Japan. Junior and seniors may apply.
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National Security Education Program (NSEP)
Offers undergraduate scholarships to U.S. citizens up to $16,000 for summer, semester or academic study abroad. See Study Abroad coordinator.
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NSEP David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships
Available to applicants traveling to anywhere other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Boren Award amounts are based on the length of time the Boren Scholar spends overseas and the cost of the program. Boren Scholarships can provide undergraduate students with up to $20,000.
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StudentAwards.com
At StudentAwards, high school, college and university students can search from thousands of unique scholarships, bursaries, grants and other forms of financial assistance. It's free, private and personalized.
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UNESCO Laura W. Bush Fellowship
The U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship offers funding for students who wish to undertake a short-term (4-6 week) independent project abroad.
Graduate
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American Association of University Women
The largest source of funding exclusively for graduate women in the world supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented.
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Fulbright Scholarships
For both Americans traveling abroad and incoming foreign students. Grants are made to citizens of participating countries, primarily for university teaching, advanced research, graduate study and teaching in elementary and secondary schools.
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GrantsNet
Funding opportunities for training in the biological and medical sciences.
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Institute of Turkish Studies (ITS)
Founded and Incorporated in the District of Columbia in 1982, and currently located at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service of Georgetown University, ITS is the only nonprofit, private educational foundation in the United States that supports the development of Turkish studies in American higher education.
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Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development
The OAS Academic Scholarship Program (Regular Program), established in 1958, grants scholarships every year for the pursuit of master’s degrees, doctoral degrees and research leading to a degree.
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Marshall Scholarship
A national competition for studies in England only. Administered by the liberal arts' dean's office.
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NSEP David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships
Available to applicants traveling to anywhere other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Boren Award amounts are based on the length of time the Boren Fellow spends overseas and the cost of the program. Boren Fellowships can provide graduate students with up to $30,000.
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Social Science Research Foundation
Provides pre-dissertation and dissertation fellowships, postdoctoral fellowships and advanced research grants in both the social sciences and humanities.
General
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Abroad101
Abroad101 provides a number of study abroad opportunities with scholarships to any student who is a native or learned speaker of the English language. The scholarship offerings change every year, so make sure to check their latest postings!
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British Council
Funding and scholarship information for study in the United Kingdom.
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CC-CS Alumni Scholar Fund
Provides former students with grants to be applied toward another study abroad experience with CC-CS.
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CIEE Scholarships
A biannual competition with four different scholarships available to students traveling to Third World countries.
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Fastweb
A very popular American college scholarship database. Registration required (free).
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FinAid
FinAid was established in the fall of 1994 as a public service. This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools - on or off the web.
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Institute of International Education Passport Scholarship Listing
This directory features detailed descriptions of hundreds of Study Abroad scholarships, fellowships, grantsand paid internships for U.S. undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students, and professionals.
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International Education Financial Aid
EFA is a premier Internet resource for financial aid information for students wishing to study in a foreign country.
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NAFSA Grants and Scholarships
Including ASEAN Student Assistance Awards Program Program (ASAAP), Korean Student Assistance Awards Program (KSAAP) and Rhys Glynn-Jones Memorial South Pacific Scholarship Program).
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National Italian American Foundation
Offers $2,500 to $10,000 merit based scholarships to any student majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies, Italian American studies or a related field, or who are of Italian descent.
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Rotary Scholarships
Local clubs that part of Rotary International offer awards for three-month, six-month, or multiple-year study. The application deadline is approximately 18 months prior to the award. The Ambassadorial Scholarships Program of the Rotary Foundation is the world's largest privately-funded international scholarships program.
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StudyAbroad.com
StudyAbroad.com is the Internet's leading source of information on educational opportunities for students to study in other countries. It is a comprehensive directory of study abroad programs, including summer study abroad, internship, service learning and volunteer abroad programs, high school study abroad, intensive language programs and more.
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U.S. Department of Education
The most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work study are the three major forms of student financial aid available through the department's student financial assistance office.