Top 57 Study Abroad Scholarships in October 2023

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Are you interested in studying abroad at the University of Oxford? If so, consider applying for the Rhodes Scholarship! The prestigious scholarship is open to students who have completed or are about to complete their undergraduate degree and wish to complete graduate-level study at Oxford. It is offered by The Rhodes Trust, an educational charity that "brings together and develops exceptional people who are displeased with the way things are and have the courage to make a change." Each year, 32 students are selected from around the globe to receive a full-ride scholarship to the university and a monthly stipend that covers living expenses and accommodations. If you are an exceptional student who wants to study abroad and earn a graduate or postgraduate degree in Oxford at no cost, we encourage you to apply! To find out what is specifically requested from applicants from your country, check your eligibility on the Rhodes Trust website.

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, a government branch that works to increase “mutual understanding by means of educational and cultural exchange that assist in the development of peaceful relations.” Each year, their Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program awards up to $5,000 to Pell Grant-eligible students at accredited U.S. universities who are applying or have been accepted to study abroad programs. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

The Harriet and Leon Pomerance Fellowship aims to support an individual project of a scholarly nature, related to Aegean Bronze Age Archaeology, and to be conducted between July 1 of the award year and the following June 30. Preference will be given to candidates whose project requires travel to the Mediterranean for the purpose stated above. AIA fellowship funds may not be used for institutional overhead, institutional administrative recovery costs, or institutional indirect costs. Applicants must be actively pursuing an advanced degree at a North American College or University. To be eligible, applicants must have been AIA members (Graduate, Professional, or Retired level) in good standing for at least two consecutive years (or one year for graduate students) by the application deadline.

The Council of Overseas Research Centers Multi-Country Research Fellowship enables US scholars to carry out trans-regional and comparative research in countries across the network of Overseas Research Centers as well as other countries. The fellowship supports advanced research in the humanities, social sciences, and allied natural sciences for doctoral candidates, who are all but dissertation, and scholars who have earned their PhD. Applicants can either apply as individuals or as teams, but each participant must carry out research in two or more countries outside the US, at least one of which must host a participating Overseas Research Center. Minority scholars and scholars from Minority-Serving Institutions are especially encouraged to apply. If you're a doctoral candidate interested in conducting research in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Loy McCandless Marks Scholarship in Tropical Horticulture is a fantastic opportunity for a talented graduate or undergraduate student with a passion for tropical horticulture, botany, or landscape architecture. This scholarship provides stipends to study abroad at botanical institutions, allowing students to gain invaluable experience and knowledge in their field. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents, and travel must commence within 12 months of the award. Two letters of recommendation are required, so be sure to showcase your skills and dedication to tropical horticulture in your application. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to further your education and career in tropical horticulture!

The National Garden Clubs, Inc. Scholarships program is a source of pride for NGC. It provides financial assistance to students pursuing horticulture and studies related to the environment. Undergraduates must be enrolled in at least 12 graded hours of classes, while graduate students must be enrolled in at least 9 graded hours. Applicants must apply in their undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior year of college, or during graduate school. If you're a post-secondary student passionate about environmental studies, we encourage you to apply!

If you’re a Jewish woman planning to study in Israel during your undergraduate education, then the Hilda Specter Morgenstern Merit Scholarship may be the perfect opportunity for you! Dedicated to helping Jewish women learn more about government and public policy, the scholarship aims to help one lucky student pay for college expenses each year. The winning student must demonstrate interest in public advocacy, public policy, and/or government affairs. If you’re a Jewish female university student interested in public and/or government service, we encourage you to apply!

Are you an Ohio State University student planning on studying Yiddish and/or Jewish studies abroad? Then consider applying for the Emily and George Severinghaus Beck Education Abroad Scholarship! Giving priority to students demonstrating financial need, the scholarship awards $2,000 to two students each year who are accepted to relevant study abroad programs. Just bear in mind that if your desired study abroad program is located in Israel, your acceptance of the award is contingent upon Ohio State’s approval of your travel there. Nonetheless, if you’re an Ohio State University student eager to study Yiddish or Jewish studies abroad, we encourage you to apply!

Are you an Ohio State University student who will be temporarily studying at Israel’s Hebrew University? Then you might want to consider applying to the Ellen E. and Victor J. Cohn Education Abroad Scholarship Fund! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $5,000 to two OSU students studying at Hebrew University. Just bear in mind that receiving the award is contingent upon your acceptance to Hebrew University as well as OSU’s approval of your travel to Israel. Nonetheless, if you’re an OSU student who will be studying at Hebrew University soon, we encourage you to apply!

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!

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!

Are you passionate about studying the Arabic language and the promotion of it as a foreign language? If so, you may be eligible for the Ibn Battuta Scholarship! The Ibn Battuta Scholarship is open to individuals who have studied the Arabic Language for at least four (4) university semesters and who are planning to enroll in one of the study abroad semester programs offered at the Qalam wa Lawh center in Rabat, Morocco. The scholarship is offered by Qalam Wa Lawh Center, Morocco's leading provider of Arabic language instruction to students and working professionals from around the world. To promote the study of Arabic, each semester, the scholarship awards five (5) full scholarships covering all tuition and housing costs and ten (10) partial scholarships covering only tuition for students for the duration of the program. If you’re passionate about the Arabic language and are looking for some help to pay off your study abroad plans, we encourage you to apply!

Are you an international student interested in studying and conducting research in the United States? If so, consider applying for the Foreign Fulbright Student Program! The program is open to young students, artists, and professionals from outside the U.S. looking to pursue their graduate degrees or conduct research at a university in the U.S. To find out if your country offers the program, check out this list of nations with FTLA programs. The program is jointly offered by the U.S. Department of State and Fulbright, an international educational exchange program that hopes to serve as a "catalyst for peace and an interconnected world". It offers international graduate students, young professionals, and artists opportunities to study, conduct research, or teach their native language in the U.S. through merit-based grants. If you are interested in studying, conducting research, or teaching in the U.S., we encourage you to apply!

Are you a student in France interested in studying abroad in the U.S.? If so, consider applying for the Georges Lurcy Fellowships! These scholarships are open to French students wanting to study abroad at American universities for a year. The Georges Lurcy Charitable and Educational Trust have funded and awarded the scholarship since 2001 in an effort to promote teamwork between America and France and support the global education of students in both countries. The goal for students is to receive an education in the field of their choice (and how it pertains to the United States) and to experience life on an American campus. Each year, scholarships worth approximately $20,000 are awarded to six (6) lucky applicants to help pay for tuition, room and board, books, and the round-trip ticket between France and the United States. If you are a French student looking for a study abroad opportunity in the U.S., we encourage you to apply!

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!

Are you a Jewish high school student from the Chicago metropolitan area wanting to participate in a study abroad program in Israel? If so, consider applying for the Israel Experience High School Scholarship Program! The Israel Experience High School Scholarship Program is open to Jewish high school students living in the Chicago metropolitan area who have applied for a study abroad program in Israel that does not begin until after the scholarship application deadline. The scholarship is offered by the Jewish United Fund, the central philanthropic center of Chicago's Jewish community and one of the largest not-for-profit social welfare institutions in Illinois. The goals of the Jewish United Fund Israel Experience Scholarship Program are to strengthen students' Jewish identities, develop a greater commitment to the Chicago Jewish community, and promote leadership in the Jewish community. The scholarship is offered triannually, with deadlines on March 15th, June 1st, and November 1st of each year. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!