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Resources on Study Abroad Funding
Below are listed some national, as well as Tufts-specific, awards that Tufts students
have obtained in recent years, and are generally applicable across a
number of programs. However, many programs/providers offer their own scholarship awards,
so please check with your program of interest for possible additional sources of funding.
Note: Please check scholarship/award websites
(as noted below) for the most current and accurate information.
Benjamin A.
Gilman International Scholarship Program
For Spring 2010 study abroad: Application Deadline is
October 6, 2009
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited
financial means to pursue academic studies abroad. Such international
study is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant
roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world.
International experience is critically important in the educational
and career development of American students, but it can also require a
substantial financial investment. The Gilman Scholarship Program broadens
the student population that studies abroad by supporting undergraduates
who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints. The program
aims to encourage students to choose non-traditional study abroad destinations,
especially those outside of Western Europe and Australia. The Gilman Scholarship
Program aims to support students who have been traditionally under-represented
in study abroad, including but not limited to, students with high financial need,
community college students, students in under-represented fields such as the
sciences and engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, and students
with disabilities. The program seeks to assist students from a diverse range of
public and private institutions from all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico.
Award recipients are chosen by a competitive selection process and must use
the award to defray eligible study abroad costs. These costs include program
tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance and international airfare.
Eligibility: Students must be receiving a Federal Pell
Grant at the time of application or during the time they
are studying abroad and cannot be studying abroad in a
country currently under a U.S. Department of State
Travel Warning or in Cuba.
For more information, full
eligibility criteria and the online application visit:
http://www.iie.org/gilman.
This congressionally funded program is sponsored by
the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the
U.S. Department of State and is administered by the
Institute of International Education through its
Southern Regional Center in Houston, TX.
Bridging Scholarships for Study Abroad in Japan
For Spring 2010 study abroad: Application Deadline is
October 6, 2009
The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging
Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate
students participating in study-abroad programs in
Japan. Funding from private foundations and major U.S.
corporations has made it possible for ATJ to award 100
scholarships annually to assist students with the travel
and living expenses they will incur while studying
abroad in Japan for a semester or an academic year.
Contributors to the scholarship fund include Deloitte
Touche Tohmatsu, The Freeman Foundation, JCC Fund, JP
Morgan, Japan-US Friendship Commission, Lockheed Martin,
McDonalds Japan, Mitsubishi International Corporation,
Morgan Stanley, Nomura Holding America, Shinsei Bank,
Temple University - Japan Campus, Toyota Motor
Corporation, and Mr. Masamoto Yashiro.
Recipients of Bridging Scholarships will receive
stipends of $2,500 or $4,000, depending on the length of
their study program in Japan. The scholarships are
funded by donations from U.S. corporations and
foundations to the US-Japan Bridging Foundation. Since
1999, the Bridging Scholarship program has awarded 850
scholarships to students studying abroad in Japan.
Eligibility: Undergraduate students majoring
in any field of study are eligible to apply for these
scholarships. Japanese language study is not a
prerequisite. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must
be enrolled as undergraduates in a college or university
in the United States before and during the time they are
studying abroad.
Anne E. Borghesani Memorial Prize
For Summer 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, or Academic
Year 2010-2011: Application Deadline is March 1, 2010
The Anne E. Borghesani Memorial Prize is awarded to
second-semester sophomores and juniors matriculated at
Tufts who undertake a volunteer activity, internship, research project,
or plan of study in any field involving international
issues. Designed to foster the spirit of the award, the
prize encourages personal growth and independence, while
increasing one's understanding of all peoples and
encouraging a commitment to the world community.
Second-semester sophomores and juniors from ANY
department or major with a minimum GPA of 2.8 or above
are eligible for the prize. Preference is given to U.S.
citizens, but students of any nationality are urged to
apply. Past projects include an internship in Russia
working on TB, a research trip on Islamic Feminism to
Barcelona, a volunteer activity with Habitat for
Humanity in Kyrgyzstan, and a summer session at a
language school in Morocco.
Learn more.
UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship
- for summer or short-term study or travel
The Fellowship is intended for American
college/university students who express an interest in
international collaboration but as of yet have not been
afforded many opportunities to travel abroad. The length
of time for the travel is expected to be between 4 and 6
weeks and should include interaction with individuals
from other nations. More information on the program can
be found at:
www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/c25462/htm. Thus
far, U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Laura W. Bush
Traveling Fellows have traveled to and conducted
meaningful work in: Honduras, Guatemala, India,
Afghanistan, Dominican Republic, and Kyrgyzstan.
Other useful websites:
StudyAbroadFunding.org
DiversityAbroad.com
Scholarships
Tufts University and the Office of Programs Abroad is not responsible for
the accuracy of information found on outside websites.
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