Top 74 Study Abroad Scholarships in February 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

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! Editor’s Note: As of 2024, the David Porter Need-Based Diversity Scholarship is no longer active. If this is incorrect, please reach out to us at [email protected] and we will update this page accordingly. 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 an Indian resident with an undergraduate degree from an Indian university who plans to pursue a postgraduate course of study outside of India? If so, the GyanDhan Scholarship may be an amazing opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards INR 500,000 (approximately $5,832 USD) to the four top applicants. To apply, interested students must fill out a short form and complete a 60-minute exam testing their "Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension" and "Logical Reasoning." Those applying for the Fall 2026 intake must also submit their Admit Letter or Proof of Application (to their university), while those applying for the Spring 2027 intake do not need to submit any documents to start the test. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Aga Khan International Scholarship Program is an amazing opportunity for incoming postgraduate students from select Middle Eastern, Asian, and African nations who plan on pursuing postgraduate studies in the United States. The program annually awards scholarships of varying amounts to multiple outstanding applicants. For the 2024-2025 academic year, interested students must be from one of the following countries to qualify: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, and Uganda. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The Lemmermann Foundation Fellowship Award for Research in Rome (Italy) provides a fantastic opportunity for postgraduate university students to delve into the rich history and culture of Rome. With scholarships awarding approximately 750 euros per month (~810 USD), recipients can immerse themselves in research concerning Rome and the Roman culture, spanning from the pre-Roman period to the present day. This scholarship is ideal for those in seeking to enrich their knowledge about Rome and gain valuable experiences in a city steeped in history. If this sounds like a good opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Buona fortuna!Show Less

Are you a current college student looking to fund your study abroad program? If so, consider applying for Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants! To receive a grant, applicants must be undergraduate students who have been accepted to study abroad programs and are attending a university with a Phi Kappa Phi chapter. The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi presents the scholarship to help undergraduates looking to gain experiences and knowledge in their desired field while studying abroad. Since 1897, Phi Kappa Phi has recognized and promoted academic excellence and engaged the community in service to others. Every year, 75 lucky students receive a $1,000 grant to use toward their study abroad program. If you are a student in a university with a PKP chapter looking to fund your study abroad program, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The (ISC)2 Undergraduate Scholarships provide financial assistance to students interested in working on an undergraduate degree in cyber security or information assurance. Students who demonstrate academic strength and financial need are welcome to apply.Show Less

The Samantha Jennings-Jones Memorial Scholarship is available to women pursuing a degree in cyber security or information assurance. Students who demonstrate strong academic standing and financial need are welcome to apply.Show Less

The International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA) provides financial support to advanced postdoctoral U.S. research scientists and recently appointed U.S. junior faculty for an intensive, mentored 3-5-year-long research career development experience in an eligible LMIC (low or middle-income country). Applicants must also be at least two years beyond the conferral of their doctoral degree and have both U.S. and LMIC primary mentors. To apply, interested students should demonstrate that they are committed to an independent research career in global health, and justify the need for three to five years of mentored research experience in order to become an independent research scientist. If you're a postdoctoral research scientist or junior faculty wanting to conduct intensive, mentored research abroad, consider applying! Keep on reading and check out the Fogarty International Fellowship webpage to learn more.Show Less

The (ISC)2 Women's Cybersecurity Scholarship provides financial assistance to women interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in cyber security or information assurance. Students who demonstrate strong academic standing and financial need are welcome to apply.Show Less

Are you an Ohio State University student planning on studying Yiddish and/or Jewish studies? 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 up to two (2) students each year who are accepted to relevant Yiddish studies programs. Just bear in mind that the award is contingent on your acceptance to the academic program and Ohio State approval of student travel to a country outside the United States (if the program is located in an institution abroad). Nonetheless, if you’re an Ohio State University student eager to study Yiddish, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Introducing API Category Scholarships, your golden ticket to receiving financial support for your API (Academic Program International) study abroad program expenses! There are nine types of scholarships available: the API Community or Technical College Scholarship, the API Diversity Scholarship, the API First Generation Scholarship, the API-JCU Diversity Scholarship, the API STEM Scholarship, the API Student Athlete Scholarship, the API Photo or Video Scholarship, the API High School Scholarship, and the API Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarships. Each of these scholarships is open to varying types of students who will partake in an API study or intern abroad program. To learn more about each type, we recommend checking out the API scholarship categories yourself. If you're a current or incoming college student wanting to study abroad and earn up to $1,000 towards your study abroad expenses, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more. P.S. The API Category Scholarships have different deadlines based on the academic term. Apply by February 28th to be considered for the Summer or Fall semesters and by September 15th for the Spring semester.Show Less

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 have a minimum 3.5 GPA and demonstrate an interest in public advocacy, public policy, and/or government affairs. One (1) recipient will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship each year. If you’re a Jewish female university student interested in public and/or government service, 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

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!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

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 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

The Jennifer C. Groot Memorial Fellowships provide awards for undergraduate or graduate students to enable their participation in an archaeological excavation or survey in Jordan. Senior staff whose expenses are being borne largely or entirely by the project are ineligible. Applicants must be planning to participate in an ASOR/CAP-affiliated project in Jordan. It is also open to individuals who graduated less than 12 months before the February 1 application deadline and/or have been accepted to a Graduate program for Fall of the application year. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The National Garden Clubs, Inc. Scholarships program is a source of pride for NGC. It provides financial assistance to individuals pursuing any major and career related to gardening, landscape design, environmental issues, floral design, or horticulture. Applicants must apply in their undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior year of college, or during graduate school. Undergraduates must be enrolled in at least 12 graded hours of classes, while graduate students must be enrolled in at least 9 graded hours. Each year, up to 45 recipients will be granted $4,000 each to help fund their education. If you're a post-secondary student passionate about environmental studies, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

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 a $5,000 stipend to study abroad at botanical institutions, allowing students to gain invaluable experience and knowledge in their field. Recipients' travels must commence within 12 months of the award. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit a 1-page description of their research endeavors, a proposed itinerary for their studies, a 1-page budget for the travel and study proposed, a 1-page CV, school transcripts, and two (2) letters of recommendation. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, be sure to showcase your skills and dedication to tropical horticulture in your application. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you an international, female student enrolled in a university in the U.S. or Canada pursuing a postsecondary education? If so, consider applying for the Margaret McNamara US-Canada Program! The program is open to women aged 25 and up who are nationals of a country on the MMEG eligibility list and are full-time students pursuing a certificate, undergraduate, graduate, or postdoc degree in the U.S. or Canada. The scholarship is offered by the Margaret Mcnamara Education Grant, a nonprofit public charity dedicated to awarding education grants to women from developing countries since 1981. Every year, they award $15,000 to help multiple, chosen applicants cover their educational costs. If you are a woman over 25 passionate about your education, we encourage you to apply! The application cycle runs from September 15 to January 15 of each year.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

The Harriet and Leon Pomerance Fellowship supports an individual project of a scholarly nature, related to Aegean Bronze Age Archaeology, that is to be conducted between July 1 of the award year and the following June 30. Preference will be given to candidates whose projects require travel to the Mediterranean. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens who are actively pursuing an advanced degree at a North American College or University and have been AIA members (Graduate or Professional level) in good standing. If you're passionate about Aegean Bronze Age Archaeology, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less