Study Abroad

Study Abroad Scholarships

SHSU Scholarships

The Office of International Programs offers a merit-based scholarship to assist qualifying students cover some of the expenses of studying abroad.

To receive the scholarship, applicants must adhere to the following requirements:

1. Have a 3.0 or better SHSU GPA.
2. Be participating in an authorized study abroad program, and be receiving academic credit for that program. Check with the Study Abroad office to determine if the program you are considering qualifies.
3. Submit the scholarship application by the deadlines, along with a copy of your unofficial transcript. DEADLINES: November 1st for Spring and Summer programs and March 1st for Summer and Fall programs.
4. If awarded the scholarship, submit the Scholarship Acceptance Form to OIP as soon as possible.
5. Once registered for the study abroad course (if faculty-led), submit proof of registration to OIP.
6. Scholarships are disbursed approximately 5-10 business days before the start of the semester.

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Some departments and colleges also offer scholarships for students participating in faculty-led study abroad trips. To find out more about these opportunities, speak with the faculty leader of the trip you are considering going on.

Non-SHSU Scholarships

Outside of SHSU, there are some opportunities for students to apply for scholarships. Aside from the scholarships listed below, it is also helpful to do some internet searching, and to search www.studyabroadfunding.org.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

Awards of up to $5,000 to support U.S. citizen undergraduate receiving federal Pell Grant funding at 2-year or 4-year undergraduate colleges or universities in study abroad. Students studying in Critical Need Language may receive a $3,000 supplement for at total possible award of $8,000. This program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Contact: gilman@iie.org

Website: www.iie.org/gilman

Boren Scholarships & Fellowships

Funding from the National Security Education Program (NSEP) supports U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests: Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Up to $20,000 for undergraduate and $30,000 for graduate students depending on cost and length of program.

Website: www.borenawards.org

Japanese Bridging Scholarship

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 60-100 scholarships to assist students with the travel and living expenses they will incur while studying abroad in Japan for a semester or an academic year. For deadlines and more information, visit:

Website: www.aatj.org/atj/studyabroad/scholarships.html