Top 78 Study Abroad Scholarships in July 2024

Are you a college junior or senior interested in studying abroad? If so, consider applying for the OAS Academic Scholarships Program (Undergraduate)! The scholarship is open to students from the U.S. and any other OAS Member States in the last two years of their studies leading to a bachelor’s degree. Applicants should have the desire to study in another OAS Member State (excluding their home country) and return to and remain in their home country for at least two years following the completion of their studies abroad. The Organization of American States (OAS), the premier regional forum for political discussion, is proud to offer this and other scholarships to help students achieve their educational goals. Every year, they select multiple recipients to earn up to $10,000 for tuition and mandatory fees, health insurance, monthly allowance, roundtrip airfare, and school books. If you are a college upperclassman looking for a study abroad opportunity, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Do you belong to a group (race, sexuality, disability, etc.) that has been historically underrepresented on study abroad programs? Further, are you currently attending a university that is a member of the IES Abroad Consortium? If both apply, consider applying to the David Porter Need-Based Diversity Scholarship! The scholarship is offered biannually, with deadlines on May 1st and November 1st of each year. Each application cycle, the scholarship awards up to $5,000 to two lucky applicants. In order to apply, students must apply to an IES Abroad Program and complete the connected application. The scholarship is offered by IES Abroad, an organization with a mission to “educate students to become global leaders through premier study abroad and internship programs.” If you belong to a historically underrepresented group and dream of studying abroad, we encourage you to apply to the David Porter Need-Based Diversity Scholarship!Show Less

Are you a full-time undergraduate student in the U.S. who has applied or been accepted to a study abroad program through your university? If so, consider applying for the Tortuga Study Abroad scholarship! Each application cycle, the scholarship awards $1,000 + 1 travel backpack to an eligible applicant. The scholarship is biannual, with deadlines on November 15th and April 15th. In order to apply, you must submit an online application and essay (maximum of 500 words) about what you hope to learn while abroad and how you plan on applying that newfound knowledge when you return to the U.S. The scholarship is offered by Tortuga, an online retailer of travel backpacks for all your travel needs. If you’re a college student who will be studying abroad sometime soon, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school or college student who will be enrolled in an accredited university for this upcoming school year? Furthermore, do you believe in the importance of making a difference in local communities around the world? If so, you might consider applying for the Global Perspectives Scholarship! To apply, you must submit an essay of 500 words or less in which you answer the year's given prompt, which typically require applicants to describe their previous or future interactions with the world around them. As the prompt changes each year, we recommend checking out Rustic Pathways' site for the most up-to-date information before starting your essay. You also must submit the online application and follow the Rustic Pathways Instagram account to apply. The top applicant will be awarded $1,000 to be used for educational expenses, while the four runners-up will receive $250 each. If you’re passionate about making an impact and are looking for some help to pay off college costs, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a current or incoming college student who will be studying at an institution of higher education in the United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, or Canada? If so, the Amber Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards between £3,000 and £7,000 to help three students who will be pursuing higher education in the United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, or Canada. Interested students of any nationality are eligible, so long as they submit a Statement of Purpose in which they describe why they deserve the funding for their studies. If you have dreams of studying in the United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, or Canada, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an Indian resident with an undergraduate degree from an Indian university who plans to pursue a 2-year postgraduate course in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, or Germany? If so, the GyanDhan Scholarship may be an amazing opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards INR 100,000 (approximately $1,200 USD) to the top applicant. To apply, interested students must submit their university acceptance letter, GRE/GMAT score, TOEFL/IELTS score, a resume, a ~1,500-word statement of purpose, and an optional letter of recommendation. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The "Fulbright-Charles University Distinguished Scholar" award is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in conducting research and teaching courses in any discipline at Charles University in Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic. Selected Scholars will be required to teach one or two courses (maximum three hours) per week at advanced undergraduate and graduate levels, consult on curriculum development, discuss their topic of specialization with faculty, and conduct research in their area of specialization at Charles University. To apply, you obtain a letter of invitation to apply, which should state the dates of the grant, the name of the host contact person, accessibility of research facilities, and the extent of other support provided. In addition, you must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. If you wish to conduct research and/or teach in the Czech Republic, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The "Fulbright University of Birmingham Distinguished Scholar Award" enables a prominent U.S. professor in any discipline to be based at the University of Birmingham, with access to all the University's research collections, and provides an opportunity for them to undertake research and build links in the UK. The University of Birmingham has a long tradition of forging purposeful, innovative, and collaborative research connections across the world but particularly with the United States. The selected Distinguished Scholar should contribute to the intellectual life of the host university through seminars, public lectures, and curriculum development. The award is open to U.S. academics from a broad range of disciplinary backgrounds with the capacity to steer and contribute to research and teaching activities. If you're a distinguished U.S. professor wanting to teach and establish connections at the University of Birmingham, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more information.Show Less

Fulbright Canada and Carleton University have established dedicated research chairs in support of educational programming and research. This opportunity will allow extraordinary American scholars and top-tier applied researchers to spend one academic year as a visiting research scholar working in a targeted area of academic inquiry. Eligible topics of inquiry include the Arts and Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship and/or Social Innovation, Environmental Science, Society, Policy, and Media. Applicants are encouraged to contact their preferred host institution to discuss research interests. Eligible applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree, and submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

If you have attained the Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award, then you may be eligible to receive a scholarship from the Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation! This organization is dedicated to supporting college women who want to learn about other cultures through foreign language study and/or study abroad. The foundation offers two types of scholarships for Silver and Gold Award Girl Scouts – the “Scholarship to Study a Foreign Language” and the “Scholarship to Study Abroad”. If you have a background in Girl Scouts and you’re interested in learning about other cultures, you’d be a perfect candidate for this scholarship!Show Less

Are you a native-born citizen and resident of a country in the "Western and American Hemisphere" and have resided in the Western Hemisphere for at least five years? Further, do you wish to pursue higher education in the state of Texas and intend to return to your home country to live after completing a program of study in Texas? If so, the Good Neighbor Scholarship Program may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the program awards scholarships to Western and American Hemisphere (non-American or Cuban citizens/residents) wanting to pursue higher education in Texas. Bear in mind that individuals who apply for Permanent Resident status or who have dual citizenship are not eligible. As each institution has unique application requirements and deadline(s), we recommend contacting your institution (in Texas) for more information. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you an ROTC student who wants to improve your language skills, regional expertise, and intercultural communication skills? If so, consider applying for the Project GO Scholarship! The Project GO Scholarship is open to ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) and PLC (Marine Platoon Leaders Class) students planning to improve their language skills, regional expertise, and intercultural communication skills. Applicants must also be willing to remain in ROTC or PLC for the duration of their program. The scholarship is sponsored by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO), a branch of the U.S. Department of Defense that provides strategic direction, supports policy development, and provides oversight for the Military Departments and Defense Agencies on present and future requirements related to language, regional expertise, and culture. The DLNSEO also offers a portfolio of programs that provide language support for the Department. Recipients of the DLNSEO's Project GO Scholarship are awarded the full expenses to cover living costs and accommodations for their program. If you’re an ROTC or PLC member passionate about intercultural communication, we encourage you to apply!Show Less