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 Scholarships and Grants


Applications available from International Affairs*



 

UNL SCHOLARSHIPS

UNL International Affairs
Discovery Scholarships*

Study abroad program sponsored or approved by UNL
Study abroad program in under-represented area or field of study (Discovery)
• Commitment to promote UNL study abroad programs upon return
• Scholarships not to exceed $500
• Deadlines are 15 October and 15 March
Click here for an application

Charlotte Kramer Foreign Study Scholarship*
• Study abroad program sponsored or approved by UNL
• Minimum GPA of 3.2
• Undergraduate with at least Sophomore class standing
• Deadline is 1 March
Click here for an application

Christian Lieding Scholarship and Fellowship Program*
• Study abroad program sponsored or approved by UNL
• Priority will be given to exchanges with Germany and German-speaking countries
• Applications from undergraduate and graduate students seeking to study in places other than
  Germany/German-speaking countries
• Minimum GPA of at least 3.25 or equivalent
• Deadlines are 1 October and 1 March
Click here for an application
• Click here for more information

College of Business Administration Awards
• Several scholarships for students in the college
• Various eligibility requirements and deadlines
• All CBA students are considered

College of Business Administration Harris Scholarship
• Travel scholarships not to exceed $1,000
• Study abroad program sponsored by UNL
• Academic merit, leadership and financial need
• Deadline is 15 March
• All CBA students are considered

Forbes Classical Endowment
• Annual award to a UNL student studying a Classics summer program in Greece or Italy
• Contact Tom Winter, 233 Andrews, twinter1@unl.edu

Hixson-Lied Endowment for International Study
• Awards from $500-$2,000
• Applications due October and March
• Hixson-Lied Endowment: (402) 472- 9339
http://www.unl.edu/finearts/studgrantapps.shtml

Jack and Mary Von Gillern Family Fund in Honor of Kathleen Troop Ireland*
• Study abroad program sponsored or approved by UNL
• Interior Design and Honors students preferred
• Other applicants are encouraged to apply
• Applications due October 15 and March 15
• Click here for an application

Kawasaki Travel Grant to Japan
• Study at Japanese University on UNL exchange for academic year
• In area of Japanese language
• Deadline is 31 January

Kleis Scholarship
• Students studying in the College of Agricultural Sciences and related areas
• Travel grants for airfare and related expenses
• Dean's Office, IANR, Ag Hall 103, 472-7908

Modern Languages and Literature Awards*
• Scholarship to study foreign languages
• Applications: Oldfather 1111
• March and October deadlines

Phi Beta Delta Scholarship*
• Minimum 3.75 GPA
• Deadline is 15 March
Click here for an application

University of Bayreuth*
• 1 Undergraduate and 1 Graduate stipend
• Study at University of Bayreuth, Germany
• Monthly living allowance for academic year
• Deadline is 15 February

Wiebers International Studies Program*
• Demonstrated ability in foreign language 3.0 GPA
• UNL sponsored or approved programs
• Must provide 10% of educational costs through employment.
• Deadline February 1
Click here for an application

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS


British Marshall and Rhodes Scholarships
• Study at a British university
• Deadline is early October
• Applications: Undergraduate Research Coordinator, 201 Seaton Hall, 472-5024


Critical Language Scholarships for Summer
Intensive overseas study in the critical need foreign languages of Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish and Urdu, Chinese, Korean, Persian, Russian, and Japanese.
• Fully funded for U.S. citizens
• Check website in October for next summer programs
www.clscholarship.org

Fulbright Scholarships
• Senior and graduate research grants; all expenses
• Students select country and university
• Campus deadline is September
• Contact Dr. Stoddard: rstoddard1@unl.edu
www.iie.org/fulbright

Gilman Scholarship
• Up to $5000.00
• Must be an undergraduate U.S. citizen in good academic standing
• The applicant must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at time of application
www.iie.org/gilman

David L. Boren Undergraduate National Security Education Program (NSEP)
• Focus on geographic areas, languages and fields of study critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad
• Students select language and area
• Mandatory service obligation
• Campus deadline -- November
• Contact International Affairs
http://www.borenawards.org/

PROGRAM SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Annette Kade Scholarships
• Academic year ISEP program in France or Germany
• Academic merit and financial need
• Grants ranging from $1,500 to $3,000
• Deadline is 1 April
www.isep.org

AustraLearn Scholarship*
• Admission to study in Australia or New Zealand and through AustraLearn
• Three (3) $500 scholarships per year
www.australearn.org
Click here for an application

Council on International Educational Exchange Scholarships
• For participants in CIEE programs
• Robert Bailey III Minority Scholarship
• John E. Bowman Travel Grant
• Jennifer Ritzman Scholarship for Studies in Tropical Biology
• Deadlines are March and October
www.ciee.org

DIS Study Scholarship and Work Scholarship*
• Participants in the DIS program in Copenhagen
• Grants between $100 - $500 for study, and a maximum of $250 for 50 hours of work
• Deadlines are 15 March and 15 October

Diversity Abroad
• $1000 scholarships
• For participants in programs sponsored by a Diversity Abroad Member organization (AIFS, AustraLearn, CIEE, DIS, ISA, University of Minnesota and others)
• 2.75 GPA
• Deadlines are April and October
www.diversityabroad.com/scholarships

Institute for Study Abroad - Butler University
• For participation in a Butler program
• Scholarships up to $1,000
www.ifsa-butler.org
Click here for an application

International Studies Abroad
• Admission to an ISA program in a Spanish or French-speaking country
• Minimum GPA of 3.25 is required
• Completion of one year of college, with 24 semester credits
• At least one year of college-level language instruction required
• Need based; currently using financial aid
www.studiesabroad.com
Click here for an application

Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)*
150,000 settling-in allowance and 80,000 monthly stipend
• Acceptance into a Japanese university and good academic standing
• For further information contact International Affairs

Korea Travel Scholarship
• Academic year ISEP program in Korea
• Academic merit and financial need
www.isep.org

 

*Applications available from International Affairs


ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

American Institute for Foreign Study
http://www.aifs.com/college/

Japan Student Services Organization
http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/scholarships_e.html

Blakemore Freeman Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language Study
http://blakemorefoundation.org/

Bridging Scholarships
http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/abroad.html

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals
http://www.cdsintl.org/

DAAD German Academic Exchange Service
www.daad.org

Educational Planning Center (EPC)
1300 'O' Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 475-5222
http://www.educationquest.org

ExPan Scholarship Search
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/index.html

FastWEB - Financial Aid Search
http://www.finaid.org/

German Chancellor (Bundeskanzler) Scholarship
http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/

Institute for International Education
http://www.studyabroadfunding.org/

Itoh Scholarship Foundation
http://www.itoh-foundation.org/

Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET)
http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/JETProgram/homepage.html

Rotary Foundation Scholarship
http://www.rotary.org/

UNL Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
http://www.unl.edu/scholfa/index.shtml