External Scholarships
Critical Language Scholarship
Deadline: November 17, 2020
The CLS Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for
American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Students spend eight
to ten weeks abroad studying one of 15 critical languages (Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla,
Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian,
Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu). The program includes intensive language instruction and
structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains.
Most languages offered by the CLS Program (9 of 15) do not require applicants to have
any experience studying critical languages.
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Cyril Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Applications open: January 17, 2020
Amount: $3,750- $10,000 (depending on program length)
The Cyril Taylor Memorial Scholarship is awarded to American undergraduates studying abroad in the United Kingdom in programs that best meet their educational objectives. This scholarship is available for programs in summer 2020, fall 2020, and the 2020-2021 academic year.
The Inclusive Ireland Scholarships Program
Deadline: April 1, 2021, 11:59pm PT
Amount: €3000
In collaboration with Diversity Abroad, Education in Ireland is pleased to announce
the creation of a new scholarship program: the Inclusive Ireland Scholarships, which
will support BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students to study abroad
in Ireland. With a commitment to providing academically rigorous and culturally immersive
study abroad experiences for students from all backgrounds and identities, and a strong
belief that diversity among visiting students only serves to enrich Irish society
and campuses, the program is excited to welcome the inaugural cohort of scholars in
Fall 2021.
The application for the Fall 2021 cohort opened this week. The application will close
at 11:59 pm PST on April 1, 2021. In order to be eligible for the scholarship, applicants
must be BIPOC undergraduate students currently enrolled at a college or university
in the US who have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
InterExchange Christianson Grant
Deadlines:
- The grant cycle includes 3 annual deadlines: March 15, July 15, and October 15
Amount: up to $10,000
The Christianson Grant is awarded to young Americans who plan and carry out their own meaningful service projects abroad. Past projects include public health, environmental conservation, poverty alleviation, legal advocacy, and more.
Phi Kappa Phi’s Award Programs
Deadline: March 15, 2020
Amount: $1,000
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi’s ongoing commitment to excellence is reflected
in its grants and awards programs. $1 million is awarded each biennium to outstanding
students, Phi Kappa Phi members and chapters through the Society’s various awards
competitions.
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Study.com Distance Learning Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2021
Amount: $500
Study.com is a leading online education resource making learning accessible for over
30 million students and educators a month.
The team at Study.com is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for our distance learning scholarships! Students can apply now through April 1st for the following awards:
Tanaka-Green Scholarship
Deadline: August 21, 2020
Amount:
- up to $4,000 for one semester
- up to $5,000 for one year
The Tanaka-Green Scholarship supports short-term academic study (one semester or one academic year) at colleges and universities in Japan.
TEAN Full Ride Scholarship
Deadline:
- Spring 2021: November 6, 2020
- Summer 2021: March 1, 2021
- Fall 2021: April 1, 2021
Amount: up to $15,000
This scholarship is awarded to one student and covers the cost of their study abroad experience up to $15,000.
Watanabe Study Abroad Scholarship
Deadline: no current application cycles due to COVID-19- the next anticipated application cycle will open in January 2022
Amount: $15,000
The Toshizo Watanabe Endowed Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to undergraduates/graduate students for a semester or year-long study abroad program in either the United States or Japan. The scholarship will support up to the full cost of attendance to the study abroad program of the applicant’s choice. The scholarship program grants awards to recipients in amounts determined by financial need and other qualifications.
Other Resources
CAPA Study Abroad Scholarships (deadlines vary)
CIMBA Scholarships (deadlines vary)
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