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Scholarships for Study Abroad - Scholarships for Student Travel

Learn about scholarships available for study abroad and how to apply for and get scholarships for student travel. See a list of scholarships for students who want to travel, too.
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program
Scholarship for the Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program - International German Scholarship
SYF and SYTA Travel Scholarships
The Student and Youth Travel Association (SYTA) and sister organization SYTA Youth Foundation (SYF) offer an essay scholarship worth $750 and 30 annual "Road Scholarships" worth $750 each for students planning group travel who need help with the funding.
IEFA.org - Study Abroad Scholarships Search
IEFA allows you to search for scholarships to finance study abroad. Great resource for student travelers looking for scholarships that provide student travel.
Study Abroad Funding - IIE Passports Study Abroad Financing
Allows you to search by country or subject to find study abroad funding information. The comprehensive database of study abroad scholarships, fellowships, and grants can help you find scholarships and travel grants by the country in which you want to travel.
Southwest Air Travel College Scholarship
A student airfare scholarship for Hispanic students in partnership with Southwest airlines.
Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship Program
Study abroad scholarships and grants of up to $26,000 from Rotary to cover round-trip transportation, tuition, fees, room and board expenses, and some educational supplies.
CIEE Study Abroad Scholarships
A roundup of the scholarships available from or through very reputable CIEE. Scholarship applicants must also have a complete study abroad program application on file with CIEE to apply for scholarships.
CEA Study Abroad Scholarships for Program Participants
CEA (Cultural Experience Abroad) offers a multitude of study abroad scholarships to CEA program participants worth thousands with spring, summer and fall scholarship application deadlines.
AAA High School Travel Challenge and Scholarships
AAA annually awards over $100,000 in college scholarships to high school students participating in the AAA Travel Challenge, a three stage competition. Learn about travel careers during the contest process, too.
NSEP Boren Programs
"The National Security Education Program (NSEP) provides a unique funding opportunity for U.S. students to study world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Middle East). Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded." Financial aid available to undergrads and grad students.
Gilman Foundation Study Abroad Financial Aid
From the US Dep't of State: "Gilman Scholarships provide up to $5,000 for American students to pursue overseas study for college credit. Students studying critical need languages are eligible for up to $3,000 in additional funding as part of the new Critical Need Language Supplement program." Check it out.
IIE - Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
If you're receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university, you may qualify for up to $5000 for a study abroad scholarship from the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, administered by the Institute of International Education.
Golden Key Member Study Abroad Scholarships and Awards
"Those eligible are undergraduate members who are currently enrolled in a study abroad program or will be enrolled the academic year immediately following the granting of the award. Award recipients will be expected to contribute an article about their study abroad experience to CONCEPTS, Golden Key’s annual magazine." Ten $1000 awards annually.
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