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Study Abroad - Scholarships and Grants

UNL Scholarships

Christian Lieding Scholarship and Fellowship Program

• to encourage exchange between the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and foreign institutions, especially German or German-speaking universities
• Funding is available for UNL students participating in study abroad programs, and for foreign students who wish to study the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
• Minimum GPA of 3.25/4.0 or equivalent
• Priority will be given to exchanges with Germany and German-speaking countries, but all locales considered
• Undergraduate and graduate students welcome to apply
• Deadlines are October 1 and March 1
• Lieding Application

UNL International Affairs Discovery Scholarships

• Study abroad program in underrepresented area or field of study
• Commitment to promote UNL study abroad programs upon return
• Scholarship awards up to $500
• Deadlines are October 15 and March 15
• Download Scholarship Application

*NEW* Jack and Mary Von Gillern Family Fund

• Study abroad program sponsored or approved by UNL
• Interior Design and Honors students preferred, but all applicants are encouraged to apply
• Applications due October 15 and March 15
• Download Scholarship Application

*NEW* Global Gateway Scholarship

• Scholarships may be used for UNL faculty-led study abroad programs (for UNL credit) or for language study programs offered any time from December 2011 through August 2012.
• Priority will be given to UNL undergraduate students who have not previously traveled outside the U.S.
• 150 $1500 scholarships will be awarded.
• Minimum GPA 2.50
• Deadline: November 11
• Global Gateway Application

John M. Duff, Jr. and Victoria Duff Scholarship

• Participants in UNL approved programs in Latin America
• Two $500 scholarships available
• Deadlines are October 15 and March 15
• Download Scholarship Application

Forbes Classical Endowment

• Annual award to a UNL student, majoring in Classics or Classical languages, to study in a Classics summer program in Greece or Italy
• Contact Tom Winter

Study in Ghana Scholarship

• Participants in UNL-approved programs in Ghana
• One $200 scholarship available
• Deadlines are October 15 and March 15
• Download Scholarship Application

International Studies Abroad (ISA)

• Admission to study on an International Studies Abroad (ISA) program
• Academic merit and financial need will be considered
• $750 award for semester or academic year program; $500 award for summer programs
• Deadlines are October 15 and March 15
• Download Scholarship Application

Charlotte Kramer Foreign Study Scholarship

• Enrolled at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln as a full-time student in the academic semester immediately preceding the term for which the scholarship is awarded.
• Achieved sophomore class standing by the beginning of the term for which the scholarship is awarded.
• Surpass 3.2 GPA
• Enrolled in a foreign study program sponsored by or approved for credit by University of Nebraska–Lincoln
• Deadline is February 1 with scholarship to be used the following summer or academic year
• Kramer Application

Kawasaki Travel Grant to Japan

• Study at Japanese University on UNL exchange for academic year in area of Japanese language
• Deadline is January 31

*NEW* College of Arts & Sciences Experiential Learning Scholarship

• $1500 scholarships (10 available)
• Full-time undergraduate in Arts & Sciences
• Study abroad, service learning, internship or other experiential learning for credit
• Apply through MyRed Online Upperclass Scholarship Application
• Deadline is February 1
• Contact Mary Klucas
• Visit CAS for details

Wiebers International Studies Program

Scholarship amounts are $1,000 (summer), $2,000 (semester), and $3,000 (academic year)
February 1 application deadline

• Be enrolled at UNL
• Demonstrate ability in foreign language
• Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Have completed at least 42 credit hours
• Be participating in a study abroad program sponsored or approved by UNL
• Demonstrate previous experience in employment, volunteer, or extracurricular activities
• Be willing to share study abroad experience through an informal presentation upon return

If you meet all of the above conditions, download the Wiebers Application.

College of Business Administration (CBA) Awards

• Several scholarships for any CBA student
• Various eligibility requirements and deadlines
• Contact the CBA for details

College of Business Administration Harris Scholarship

• Travel scholarship awards up to $1000
• Participation in a UNL-sponsored study abroad program required
• Based on academic merit, leadership, and financial need
• Deadline is 15 March
• All CBA students are considered
• Contact the CBA for details

*NEW* College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) Scholarship

• for current CEHS students
• Study Abroad, Service Learning, or attendance at international conferences
• Contact Deb Mullen

College of Engineering (COE) Scholarships

• All College of Engineering scholarships are awarded to your student accounts.
• for students participating in a study abroad program sponsored or approved by the College of Engineering
• Engineering Undergraduate students in good standing with the college
• Must commit to promote engineering study abroad programs upon return and to send the CoE a picture of yourself in a Nebraska shirt at any site during your trip
• Scholarship awards up to $500
• Deadline is April 13
• Scholarship Application Form B essay
• Attendance at the International Affairs Orientation Day is mandatory.
• Visit COE for details

Hixson-Lied Endowment for International Study

• Award amounts $500–$2000
• Application deadlines are October 25 and March 24
• Contact Hixson-Lied Endowment for details

Kleis Scholarship

• Students studying in the College of Agricultural Sciences and related areas
• Grants for airfare and other travel expenses
• Contact CASNR Dean's Office for details

• Scholarship to study foreign languages
• Pickup application from Oldfather 1111
• Deadlines are March and October

Phi Beta Delta Scholarship

• Minimum 3.75 GPA
• Deadline is March 15
• Download Scholarship Application

*NEW* Robert C. Sorensen and Marjorie Mattson Sorensen Scandinavian Scholarship

• Award for semester study in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden
• Three scholarships awarded each year
• Deadlines are October 15 and March 15
• Download Scholarship Application

Program-Specific Scholarships

Annette Kade Scholarships

• Academic-year ISEP program in France or Germany
• Academic merit and financial need
• Awards $1,500–$3,000
• Deadline is April 1
• Administered through ISEP

AustraLearn Scholarship

• Admission to study in Australia or New Zealand and through AustraLearn
• Three (3) $500 scholarships per year
• Visit AustraLearn for details
• Download Scholarship 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
• Visit CIEE for details

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 March 15 and October 15

Institute for Study Abroad - Butler University

• For participation in a Butler program
• Scholarships up to $1,000
• Visit IFSA-Butler for details
• Download Scholarship Application

Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)

• ¥25,000 moving allowance and ¥80,000 monthly stipend
• Economy class air ticket
• Acceptance into a Japanese university and good academic standing
• Visit JASSO for details

National Scholarships

Critical Language Scholarships

• for Summer Intensive Overseas study in the critical-need foreign languages:
  Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish and Urdu, Chinese, Korean, Persian, Russian, and Japanese.
• Full funding for U.S. citizens
• Check website in October for next summer programs
• Visit CL Scholarships for details

Freeman-Asia Scholarship

• Up to $5000 (semester) or $3000 (summer)
• Must be an undergraduate U.S. citizen or permanent resident planning study in East or Southeast Asia with demonstrated financial need
• Deadlines are February, April, and October
• Visit IEE Freeman-Asia for details

Gilman Scholarship

• Up to $5000.00
• Must be an undergraduate U.S. citizen in good academic standing
• Applicant must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at time of application
• Deadline is October 4
• Visit IEE Gilman for details

David L. Boren Undergraduate National Security Education Program (NSEP)

• Focus on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study critical to U.S. interests and those under-represented in study abroad
• Students select language and area
• Mandatory service obligation is involved
• Campus deadline is November 1
• Contact Laura Damuth

General Scholarship Resources

American Institute for Foreign Study

Japan Student Services Organization

Blakemore Freeman Fellowships

Bridging Scholarships

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals

DAAD German Academic Exchange Service

Educational Planning Center (EPC)

ExPan Scholarship Search

FastWEB - Financial Aid Search

German Chancellor (Bundeskanzler) Scholarship

Institute for International Education

ITO Foundation for International Education Exchange

Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET)

Rotary Foundation Scholarship

Financial Aid

• University Scholarships
  - Students abroad are usually eligible to continue receiving their financial aid, including Regents, Honors, and Kiewit Scholarships.
  - The Beadle, Leverton & Douglas Scholarship applies if there's a difference between resident and non-resident program fees.
  - Contact the UNL Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid to make arrangements.
• Federal Student Loans
  - Your cost of attendance can be adjusted for study abroad but there are some limitations depending on the type of financial aid.
  - You should allow 4-6 weeks for financial aid processing.
  - Contact an advisor in the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid today, or visit the UNL Scholarships and Financial Aid site.