Study Abroad Scholarships
Stephens College Affiliate Programs
International Studies Abroad (ISA)
The Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda Memorial Scholarship
$750 for Summer Study (20)
$1,000 for Fall Study (10)
$1,000 for Winter/Spring Study (10)
$2,500 for Academic Year Study (2)
The Michaela Farnum Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 for Fall Study (5)
$1,000 for Winter/Spring Study (5)
Memorial Scholarships Eligibility:
- Have at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA.
- Be enrolled in second or third year of undergraduate education at time of ISA program participation at a U.S. university/college.
- Have completed at least one year of college level foreign language or the equivalent. (Courses must appear on official transcript.)
- Be accepted to an ISA program. (Please note that students participating in an ISA Customized Program are not eligible for this scholarship.)
- Be on financial aid.
ISA Diversity Scholarships
$1,000 for Summer Study (2)
$2,000 for Fall Study (2)
$2,000 for Winter/Spring Study (2)
Diversity Scholarship Eligibility:
- Have at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
- Be enrolled in second or third year of undergraduate education at time of ISA program participation at a U.S. university/college.
- Be accepted to an ISA program. Please note that students participating in an ISA Customized Program are not eligible for this scholarship.
Scholarship deadlines are posted on the Web site.
American Intercontinental University (AIU)
Merit Scholarships
AIU awards scholarships up to $1,000 each year to affiliated US colleges and universities. Scholarship recipients are selected at the discretion of their home institutions. Students must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and take two or more classes during the term. Merit Scholarship awards applied to 5-week summer sessions may not exceed $500 per student.
International Opportunity Awards
AIU awards a limited number of financial awards each term to enrolled study abroad students with demonstrated financial need. Eligible students must have a minimum cumulative grade point of 3.0 and take a full academic load (3 classes or more) during a regular AIU academic term. When applying for the award, students must provide documentation of financial need, along with a letter of recommendation and personal statement from the study abroad office or academic advisor at their home institution. The number and award amounts (up to $1,000) depend on the pool of qualified applicants. Selection of recipients is determined two months prior to the start of each term.
Global Scholars Award
London Only
AIU provides $1,000 grants to eligible students from affiliated universities who enroll for a minimum of three classes per term during two consecutive regular terms (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters) at AIU. This scholarship is applied toward the tuition of your second term. Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 at the time of application and maintain that minimum while enrolled at AIU.
AIU-ITAA Fashion Design Award --------Fashion Design majors ONLY
London Only
The International Textile and Apparel Association and American InterContinental University London announce the AIU-ITAA Fashion Design Award, an opportunity to
study fashion design at American InterContinental University London. Depending on the exchange rate, the award value is estimated at $11,500 and covers the cost of tuition for three classes, and shared housing for one regular term. Any additional expenses including meals, textbooks, and transportation are the responsibility of the recipient. The student must be enrolled as an undergraduate in a fashion design or product development curriculum that has a current ITAA member on the faculty. Each institution may sponsor one applicant per year. The student must have completed a minimum of two years of a fashion design or product development program before application. Each student must have at least one term to complete at the sponsoring institution after the study abroad experience. This award is applied to tuition and housing; it is not a reimbursement. Therefore, students who have already completed terms or who are currently enrolled at AIU are not eligible for a refund of tuition or fees. This award may not be applied retroactively. Recipients must use their award within one year of receipt. Applicants will be notified before the fall term of each year. For more information, please visit: www.itaaonline.org.
AIU-ITAA Fashion Design Award Requirements:
- Completion of Application Form.
- A statement, not to exceed one double-spaced, typed page, outlining the applicant's career goals in the field of fashion design.
- A brief summary, not to exceed one double-spaced, typed paged stating the applicant's leadership and community activities, including level of involvement, honors, awards and recognition; and relevant work experience, if applicable;
- Two letters of recommendation, one from an ITAA member. Letters should address applicant's academic and leadership abilities, extracurricular and community involvement, interpersonal relationships, and potential for future contributions to the profession.
- Copy of transcripts.
- An electronic file of the design process. This could include, but not be limited to a color story, fabric story, illustrations, flats, target market, price point, design journal, or PowerPoint presentation. Attention should be paid to the award of the process.
PDF files of the above should be attached and sent by April 1, 2009 to studentawards@itaaonline.org
AIU-ITAA Fashion Marketing Award -------- Fashion Marketing majors ONLY
London Only
The International Textile and Apparel Association and American InterContinental University London announce the AIU-ITAA Fashion Marketing Award, an opportunity to study fashion marketing at American InterContinental University London. Depending on the exchange rate, the award value is estimated at $11,500 and covers the cost of tuition for three classes and housing for one regular term. Any additional expenses including meals, textbooks and transportation are the responsibility of the recipient. The student must be enrolled as an undergraduate in fashion marketing, fashion merchandising or retail curriculum that has a current ITAA member on the faculty. Each institution may sponsor one applicant per year. The student must have completed a minimum of two years of a fashion marketing, fashion merchandising or retail program before application. Each student must have at least one term to complete at the sponsoring institution after the study abroad experience. This award is applied to tuition and housing, it is not a reimbursement. Therefore, students who have already completed terms or who are currently enrolled at AIU are not eligible for a refund of tuition or fees. This award may not be applied retroactively. Recipients must use their award within one year of receipt. Applicants will be notified before the fall term of each year. For more information, please visit: www.itaaonline.org.
AIU-ITAA Fashion Marketing Award Requirements:
- Completion of Application Form.
- A statement, not to exceed one double-spaced, typed page outlining the applicant's career goals in the field of fashion marketing.
- A brief summary, not to exceed one double-spaced, typed paged stating the applicant's leadership and community activities, including level of involvement, honors, awards and recognition; and relevant work experience, if applicable;
- Two letters of recommendation, one from an ITAA member. Letters should address applicant's academic and leadership abilities, extracurricular and community involvement, interpersonal relationships, and potential for future contributions to the profession.
- Copy of transcripts.
PDF files of the above should be attached and sent by April 1, 2009 to studentawards@itaaonline.org
Florence University of the Arts
- One Full Semester Tuition Scholarship
- One 50% Semester Tuition Scholarship (representing a portion of the Program Cost)
John Cabot University
- One Full Semester Tuition Scholarship
Apicius International School of Hospitality (AISH)
- Two $1000 Tuition Scholarships
Religious Studies Scholarship
- $500 Religious Studies Scholarship. Available annually to a semester student enrolled in at least one Religious Studies course at any of our schools. Chiara Scholarships
- $6,000 Scholarship; offered both Fall and Spring semesters. The recipient will receive $6,000, applied towards Program Cost.
Summit State Bank Scholarship
- Summit State Bank of California generously provides a fall semester scholarship of $2,500. (Student must be a resident of Northern California to qualify)
To be considered, applicants must:
- Already be accepted into a SAI program
- Adhere to the SAI Code of Conduct; SAI reserves the right to revoke a scholarship if the recipient fails to adhere to the SAI Code of Conduct.
Submit the following materials:
- SAI scholarship application
- Original Essay
- Official Transcript
- 2 letters of Recommendation
All students submitting scholarship applications are considered for all scholarships that apply to their enrollment and therefore do not have to specify a particular scholarship.
SAI Scholarship Deadlines:
Fall Semester programs: June 1st
Spring Semester programs: October 15th
Outside Scholarships
Fulbright Program
Global Studies Foundation Student Grant
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
IIE-Midwest Study Abroad Grants
National Security Education Program
JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) scholarship
IIE Rocky Mountain Regional Scholarships for Study Abroad
The Global Studies Grant for Student Travel and Study Abroad
GTOS Study Abroad Scholarship
This is a $2,000 scholarship awarded on a quarterly basis. Applications are based on innovation and reasoning. It is a general study abroad scholarship (any major) and sample questions for the essay are posted in the website.
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