There are a variety of UIC, regional, national, and sponsor scholarship opportunities for study abroad. Some scholarships are merit based, others need based and some are for students studying in non-traditional destinations. Everyone is highly encouraged to take advantage of these scholarship opportunities. Applying early is crucial! If you are unable to download an application, you can get a hard copy at the Study Abroad Office.
• For a complete list of scholarships for study abroad, see Study Abroad Scholarship summary
• Financial Aid may also be available to study abroad students. Find out more here .
• The UIC Office of Special Scholarships is a great resource for additional scholarship opportunities and assistance with applications. The office is located in 2550 Univ. Hall.
• For a list of program and destination specific discounts and scholarships, click here.
UIC based scholarships applied for through the Study Abroad Office or Honors College:
Nina T. Shepherd Scholarship (pdf application)
The Nina T. Shepherd Scholarship honors the memory of the founding director of the UIC Study Abroad Office and is made possible by the generosity of her friends and family. The award offers one $500 scholarship for a semester study abroad student and one $250 scholarship for a summer study abroad student. Application deadline for Summer and Fall 2008 programs: March 1, 2008
Judy Curry Award (pdf application)
The Judy Curry scholarship, named after retired Deputy Associate Chancellor and former Professor of Communication at UIC, is awarded annually for Fall or Academic Year program participation to a UIC undergraduate or graduate student for a semester-long overseas academic project or study (preference for project/study related to China / U.S. ). One or more awards of up to $750. The deadline for Fall 2008 is in March 1, 2008.
Stanley Ikenberry Award (pdf application)
The Stanley Ikenberry Award, named after the former president of the University of Illinois , is awarded annually for Fall or Academic Year for undergraduate students pursuing a UIC Study Abroad Office approved semester-long program. Preference is given to students with financial need. One award of $1,000. No awards for Spring 2008. The deadline for Fall 2008 is in March 1, 2008.
Honors College Flaherty Scholarship (pdf application)
The scholarship is awarded to Honors College students studying abroad on a UIC-approved study abroad program during the Fall, Spring, or Summer term. The award is made possible by a gift from the estate of Gloria Flaherty, a former professor of German. Several awards ranging from $500 to $1,000. Application deadline for Spring 2008 is in mid-October.
Regional and National Scholarships:
Freeman Asia Scholarship
The Freeman-Asia provides $3,000 - $7,000 to American students to study in one of 15 Asian countries (Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam) on semester or summer programs (at least eight weeks in length). Priority is given to students with no previous experience in the country where they plan to study. Application deadline for Summer 2008: March 15, 2008. Application deadline for Fall 2008 is April 2, 2008.
Gilman Scholarship
Available only to Pell Grant recipients, the Gilman Scholarship aims to diversify and expand participation in international study by awarding grants of up to $8,000 to undergraduates who have been traditionally underrepresented in education abroad. Deadline for Fall 2008: April 15, 2008.
Bridging Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to American undergraduate students participating in study abroad programs in Japan for a semester or an academic year. Awards range from $2,500 to $4,000. Deadline for Fall 2008: April 7, 2008.
Scholarships for students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: click here
Additional Scholarship Tools:
A searchable database by country or subject for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral study/research abroad.
http://www.studyabroadfunding .com
More Scholarships and Grants Resources can be found at the following links:
http://www.nafsa.org/students.sec/u.s._study_abroad_scholarships
http://www.nafsa.org/students.sec/financial_aid_for_study
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