Top 52 Study Abroad Scholarships in August 2026

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

Are you a passionate American puppeteer with some professional puppeteering experience, a university degree in the field, or a serious commitment to the art form? Further, do you dream of expanding your horizons and studying puppetry outside the U.S.? If so, consider applying for the UNIMA-USA Puppetry Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,500 to help passionate American puppeteers pursue classes and training while abroad. The scholarship is provided by UNIMA-USA, an organization with a mission to “promote international understanding and friendship through the art of puppetry.” If you could use a hand in paying off some of your international puppetry training costs, we encourage you to apply to the UNIMA-USA Puppetry Scholarship!Show Less

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. Each year, 32 students are selected from around the globe to receive a scholarship covering Oxford University course fees, as well as an annual 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.Show Less

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is an amazing opportunity for Pell Grant-eligible undergraduate students in the United States who are in the process of applying to, or have been accepted to, a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program. Bear in mind that, to qualify, applicants must be applying for study abroad programs in a country or location with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2, according to the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory System. They must also submit four short essays, transcripts, as well as details of their study abroad program and certifying advisors. Each year, the program will award up to $5,000 (for one academic year) to help multiple eligible students fund their education. Award amounts will vary based on each student’s recommendation group in the selection process, their financial need, and the length of their program. Recipients who are studying a critical need language or conducting STEM-related coursework are also eligible to apply for supplemental rewards. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you an aspiring (or current) graduate student/researcher from the United States or Australia who is looking to study abroad in the other country? If so, the American Australian Association has the perfect scholarship opportunity for you! The American Australian Association Graduate Education Scholarships annually awards up to USD $40,000 to US citizens/Permanent Residents or Australian citizens undertaking or planning to undertake full-time graduate-level study (Master's, Ph.D., or Postdoctoral Research) at an accredited educational institution in either (a) the Australia to the USA direction or (b) the USA to Australia direction. Applicants must be pursuing a degree or research in one of the following fields: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Health, Medicine, Journalism, or Sustainability. Bear in mind that the application cycle is open from January 1 - March 31 for Australian applicants and from August 1 - September 30 for American applicants. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply. Better yet, if you're an Indigenous American or Aboriginal/Indigenous Australian student, you also qualify for the Graduate Education Indigenous Scholarship! Keep on reading to learn more, and be sure to check out these additional study abroad scholarships and graduate school scholarships. Happy applying!Show Less

No matter the country, soldiers across the world face many difficulties and challenges while either in training or on active duty. Thus, if you've been honorably discharged and are now either a U.S. or Australian veteran hoping to pursue a college education in the other country, the American Australian Association would like to help fund your studies! The American Australian Association Veterans Scholarships annually award up to USD $40,000 to United States or Australian veterans undertaking or planning to undertake full-time post-secondary studies at an accredited educational institution in either (a) the Australia to USA direction or (b) the USA to Australia direction. Applicants must also have been honorably discharged post-9/11 (September 11, 2001) to qualify. Bear in mind that the application cycle is open from January 1 - March 31 for Australian applicants and from August 1 - September 30 for American applicants. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Better yet, if you're an Indigenous American or Aboriginal/Indigenous Australian student, you also qualify for the Graduate Education Veterans Indigenous Scholarships. Keep on reading to learn more, and be sure to check out these additional veterans scholarships and graduate school scholarships. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

Art is a universal language, transcending language and culture, and bringing people together despite their differences. Thus, if you're an early-career artist from the United States or Australia who'd like to immerse yourself in the creative life and community of the other country, the American Australian Association would like to fund your artistic journey! Every year, the American Australian Association Arts Fund Grants award up to $5,000 to United States and Australian citizens/residents who are undertaking or planning to undertake artistic development in either (a) the Australia to USA direction or (b) the USA to Australia direction. Any field of art is welcome, so long as recipients use the money toward travel, living, tuition, and other costs associated with artistic development abroad. The scholarship is awarded twice per year, with application cycles running from January 1 - March 31 and July 25 - September 30, annually. If you'd like to flex your artistic muscles abroad, we encourage you to apply! Be sure to also check out these art scholarships, theater scholarships, and study abroad scholarships. Don't miss out on this chance to turn your creativity into cash for college!Show Less

Are you interested in studying abroad in the United Kingdom to receive a graduate degree? If so, consider applying for the Marshall Scholarship! The scholarship is open to US citizens with a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution who are pursuing a graduate degree in the United Kingdom. The Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission (MACC) offers the British Marshall Scholarships to finance the education of promising young Americans. In 1947, General Marshall proposed the idea of American economic assistance for post-war Europe, and the scholarship works to support that belief. Each year, up to 50 scholarships are awarded to multiple recipients to help cover their university fees, cost of living expenses, travel fees, etc. If you are a U.S. citizen interested in studying abroad to pursue a graduate degree in the UK, we encourage you to apply!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

The "John Von Neumann Distinguished Award in STEM" is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in conducting  STEM research at one of Hungary's top research facilities/institutions. Selected scholars for this grant are expected to conduct cutting-edge STEM research, preferably at one of Hungary's high-priority research facilities or universities. A list of eligible institutions can be found on the John von Neumann Distinguished Award in STEM's webpage. Eligible topics include astronomy, chemistry, geology, information sciences/systems, neuroscience, physics, and more. Interested students must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation to apply. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

The recipients of the Fulbright Distinguished Arctic Scholar Award will be required to conduct research and teach within areas that are relevant to the understanding of the Arctic and High North regions. They will be expected to engage with faculty inside and outside the host institution(s), give public lectures and lead seminars, as well as supervise and mentor Master's and Ph.D. candidates with their research and writing. Recipients may choose to work at any institution of higher education or research in Norway. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree, as well as five to 10 years of research and experience. An invitation letter is required from each institution where the activity is to take place. Applicants must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The "Laszlo Orszagh Distinguished Award in American Studies" is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in teaching post-secondary courses and assisting in curriculum development at Hungarian universities. Associate and full professors with at least ten years of graduate teaching experience will be given preference. Applications will be accepted from any discipline, so long as they relate to American studies. Selected scholars must agree to teach one lecture or seminar course per semester at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. Additional activities may include advising students, overseeing student research and thesis work, participating in research projects, doing local outreach, or giving talk(s) at the American Corners in Hungary and select Hungarian universities. Interested students must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation to apply. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

The "Postdoctoral Research Award" is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in carrying out a research, professional, or artistic project at a Canadian university. Eligible topics for projects include environmental studies, Black history in North America, and Indigenous studies. Selected recipients can choose to conduct a research project designated by the host institution, conduct a research project of their choosing, or conduct a professional and/or artistic project. They can also propose any of the listed activities. A list of eligible universities in Canada is available on the scholarship's website. While letters of invitation are optional, applicants are encouraged to contact their preferred host institution to discuss research interests. Interested scholars must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation to apply. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

The "All Disciplines - Postdoctoral Award" is open to Ph.D. and terminal degree holders wanting to conduct research in the Czech Republic in any discipline of interest. Selected scholars will be required to advise and mentor students as well as conduct a research project. Scholars will also be expected to teach graduate or undergraduate courses designated by the host institution at a Czech public university or research institution of the scholars' choice. To apply, interested students must secure a letter of invitation. This letter should state the dates of the grant, the name of the host contact person/supervisor, the accessibility of research facilities, and the extent of other support provided. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The "All Disciplines Postdoctoral Fellowship" is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders from the United States who are interested in conducting research projects at institutions of higher education in Israel. The fellowship, offered by Fulbright Israel, welcomes researchers in all academic disciplines to apply to conduct research in Israel for up to 20 months (two academic years). To be eligible, candidates must have received their Ph.D. degrees no earlier than July 2021. To find out what Israeli institutions are eligible, check out Study in Israel's website. To apply, obtain a letter of invitation from an accredited Israeli institution of higher education. If you're a doctorate or terminal degree holder who wishes to conduct research in Israel, keep on reading for more information.Show Less

The "Postdoctoral Scholar Award" is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in both conducting research and assisting faculty and students in the arts, education, humanities, geology, or the social sciences at Taiwanese universities. As part of the research requirement, selected scholars may expect to collaborate with Taiwanese faculty, and present lectures, seminars, and workshops as arranged by the host institution. To apply, interested students should obtain a letter of invitation from their potential host institution. Applicants without an invitation letter may indicate preferred affiliations, but Fulbright Taiwan will arrange and finalize all affiliations in consultation with potential hosts. If you're a doctorate or terminal degree holder wanting to work at an educational institution in Taiwan, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The "Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in American Studies" award is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in both conducting research and teaching courses in American Studies at universities throughout Finland. Selected scholars will be required to teach one survey course per semester to third-year Bachelor's students, as well as teach one seminar per semester in their area of expertise to master's level students. Scholars will also be invited to participate in the program's Ph.D. seminar and in the development of the North American Studies program in general, be encouraged to give occasional guest lectures at other Finnish universities, and be invited to participate in Fulbright Finland Foundation activities as an application reviewer and interviewer. To apply, submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. To learn more about the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is funded by the Fulbright Scholar Program, an organization that offers grants to study, teach and conduct research abroad for U.S. citizens and for non-U.S. citizens to come to the United States. Each year, the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program awards various fellowships and scholarships of varying amounts to US Citizens who have completed a bachelor's degree or have equivalent professional experience and want to teach or conduct research abroad. Interested students can find more information on each of these opportunities through the Fulbright Awards Search. If any of these sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more application details. Alternatively, if you are a non-U.S. citizen student interested in studying in the U.S., you may be interested in checking out the Foreign Fulbright Student Program.Show Less

The "Distinguished Scholar Award at Yonsei University award is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders who wish to both participate in research and teach courses (each semester of residence) at Yonsei University. This award aims to enhance relations between the peoples of the Republic of Korea and the United States of America, promote the internationalization of Korean higher education, and increase cooperation for the improvement of education and research at Korean universities. Distinguished Scholars are sought in all academic disciplines, with awards available for one to two academic semesters (four or 10 months, respectively). Applicants must be full professors with tenure at the time of application, and submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation to apply. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

The "Distinguished Scholar in Humanities and Social Sciences at Adam Mickiewicz University" award is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders looking to conduct research and teach courses at the Faculty of English at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poland. Selected scholars will be expected to teach one regular course for undergraduate or graduate students in one of the humanities and social sciences, as well as engage in research/scholarly activities at the institution. This may include giving talks, running workshops, and being available to meet with the researchers for consultation and mentoring. This award is intended for eminent scholars with an excellent record of publications in their respective (humanities and social science) fields, significant teaching experience, and experience mentoring Ph.D. students. Recipients will be granted a monthly allowance of $6,000. An additional monthly allowance of $150 for conference/research/books, as well as one-time payments for travel ($1,500) and relocation ($800), may also be granted. To apply, submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

The "Distinguished Scholar in Humanities at Maria Curie-Sklodowska University" Award is open to Ph.D or terminal degree holders wishing to conduct research abroad (in Poland) at Maria Curie-Sklodowska University (UMCS)'s Department of British and American Studies or another academic unit at the Institute of Modern Languages and Literatures. The selected scholars will be expected to teach one regular course for undergraduate/graduate students as well as give talks at UMCS humanities and social sciences units. The candidate should hold a Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) in the humanities or social sciences. Recipients will be granted a monthly allowance of $6,000. An additional monthly allowance of $150 for conference/research/books, as well as one-time payments for travel ($1,500) and relocation ($800), may also be granted. To apply, submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. If you're eligible and wish to conduct research in Poland, 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

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 $2,000 and $6,000 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 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 requires 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, your most recent transcript, and follow the Rustic Pathways Instagram account to apply. The scholarship winner will be awarded $1,000 to be used for educational expenses. 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 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!Show Less

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!Show Less