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Study Abroad
Scholarships and Grants



Applications available from International Affairs*

 

UNL SCHOLARSHIPS
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
PROGRAM SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS


UNL SCHOLARSHIPS

UNL International Affairs
Discovery/Diversity Scholarships*

Study abroad program sponsored or approved by UNL
Study abroad program in under-represented area or field of study (Discovery)
• Promote diversity in UNL study abroad programs (Diversity)
• 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 28 October and 24 March
• Hixson-Lied Endowment: (402) 472- 9339
www.unl.edu/finearts

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

Mila and Vladimir Kabaidze Award
• Interested in International Business
• $1,000 scholarship for study in Russia
• Must have 2 years college Russian language
• Deadline is 1 April
• Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship, CBA 209

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

Souham Scholarship
• Pursuing degree in International Business
• $1,000 scholarship to study in a French speaking country
• Must have 2 years college French language
• Deadline is 1 April
• Applications: Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship, CBA 209

UCARE Program
• For UNL students to do research or creative activities with UNL faculty members.
• 2-year program open to full-time students with a 3.0 GPA or higher
• Projects accepted from all disciplines.
• Up to $2400 in funding
www.unl.edu/ucare

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


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

National Security Education Program
• Only uncommon languages
• Students select language and area
• Mandatory service obligation
• Deadline is early February
• Contact International Affairs for campus deadline
www.iie.org/nsep

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

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/

Freeman Asia
http://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia/

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.embjapan.org

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

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