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Study Abroad Scholarships

Center for International Programs Scholarships:

USI Study Abroad Ambassador Scholarship 

Eligibility

  • Open to all USI students who have been accepted in a USI study abroad program and will receive USI credit during the program.
  • Recipients must enroll in USI during the fall or spring semester following their study abroad program and complete the study abroad ambassador projects outlined in their application within 6 months.

USI Global Engagement Scholarship 

USI’s Global Engagement (GE) Project provides opportunities for students to gain a better understanding of shared global issues and challenges which impact our world. The GE program supports study, research and intern abroad experiences which address one or more of the following issues (topics include Public Health, Education, Poverty, Reduction, Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change, Peace, and Human Rights). Award amounts include:

Eligibility

  • Open to all USI students who have been accepted in a USI study abroad program and will receive USI credit during the program.
  • Ability to engage in a Global Engagement project during the term abroad; projects will be judged on feasibility and relevance, as well as other factors.
  • Recipients must enroll in USI during the fall or spring semester following their study abroad program and complete the requirements for the Global Engagement project within 6 months.

USI Study Abroad Diversity Scholarship

The USI Study Abroad Diversity Scholarship provides awards for students of diverse backgrounds and identities. This scholarship is intended to:

  • motivate underrepresented students to go abroad by easing the financial barrier
  • increase representation of diverse viewpoints on study abroad programs

For the purpose of this scholarship, diversity may include (but is not limited to) culture, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status (if you have children), military status, ethnic or racial identities that contribute to the diversity of the student body. This scholarship is not need or merit based, and awards are granted on the strength of a student’s essays and interview.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Scholarship recipients must be in good academic standing 
  • Students from all majors and class standing who will study for a short-term, semester, or year-long program are encouraged to apply
  • Applicants must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at the University of Southern Indiana at the time of applying
  • Applicants must be accepted to and participating in a credit-bearing, USI-approved short-term, semester, or year-long study abroad program
  • Apply through the myUSI study abroad portal 

Exchange Program Scholarships 

  • $500 for the duration of the program

Eligibility

  • Open to all USI students who will receive USI credit for studies at one of USI's partner institutions.
  • Applicable to USI direct exchange partners only, not ISEP exchange. 

German Partner Exchange Scholarships 

  • A total of $10,000 will be awarded as four $2,500 scholarships to four students.

Eligibility

  • Open to USI students participating on a semester program and earning credit for studies at one of USI's partner institutions in Germany.

New Lanark Internship Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Open to full time degree-seeking students in all majors. Additional requirements will depend on specific internship opportunities.
  • Preference will be given to juniors and seniors, and to applicants who have not received USI study abroad scholarships in the past.

USI Study Abroad Scholarship applicants can list in their scholarship application if they would like to be considered for any of the USI Foundation Scholarships. The CIP Office nominates students for these Foundation awards as long as they meet the advertised criteria.

  • Amy MacDonell and Randall Shepard Study Abroad Endowment - Full-time USI students enrolled in an undergraduate program can be considered. Preference shall be given to students with need (completed FAFSA). Must have 3.0 or higher GPA. 
  • Elizabeth Zutt Art Enrichment Scholarship - For art-related international travel for art majors.
  • Altha Warren Plane Harlaxton Study Abroad Scholarship Endowment - One $600 scholarship per year. For sophomores or junior students who study abroad for one semester at Harlaxton College. GPA 3.2 or higher with demonstrated financial need.  
  • Dr. Jeanne K. Barnett Scholarship - One $1,000 scholarship per year. Must be a U.S. citizen and full time student in good academic standing and maintain a 3.0 GPA when the scholarship is awarded and received. Must be a sophomore or junior status when considered for this scholarship. Must be studying abroad for at least one semester. 
  • Patricia L. Aakhus International Studies Travel Scholarship - One $1,200 scholarship per year for students majoring in Global Studies. 
  • Michael K. Aakhus College of Liberal Arts International Travel Endowment - One $1,100 scholarship per year. Must be a full-time student enrolled in an undergraduate program in the College of Liberal Arts. Preference given to students with financial need. Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA.
  • Apply through the myUSI study abroad portal

More Scholarship Opportunities:

Gilman International Scholarships - for Pell eligible students only
Term: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Academic Year
Application Deadline: Early October for Spring programs or Summer Early Decision; Early March for Fall programs or Summer Regular Applications

Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) - for high financial need, students of color, and first-generation college students 

FEA's mission is to provide scholarships and ongoing support to students with financial need who are underrepresented among the U.S. study abroad population, including students of color and first-generation college students. 

Term: The Summer, Fall, and Academic Year 2025-2026               

Application Deadline: Until February 5, 2025 at 12pm (noon) Eastern Time

Boren Scholarship - for less commonly taught languages
Term: Academic year
Application Deadline: January 29

Freeman- ASIA Offers Need-based funding for students to study a language program in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. Terms: Summer, Semester, or Academic Year 

Rotary
Term: Academic Year
Application Deadline: At least one and a half years prior to award; contact your local chapter

Deutscher Akademischer Austausch (DAAD) - German government scholarship
Term: Academic year
Application Deadline: Late January

For more information about these scholarships and more, for application tips, and to locate USI scholarship contacts, please go to https://www.usi.edu/nationally-competitive-awards/.

CEA - CEA offers all USI students an automatic travel grant of $2,000 for the academic year, $1,000 for one semester, or $500 for summer. USI students are not eligible for any additional CEA Vouchers or Grants, however, students will be eligible to apply for CEA scholarships.

CIEE - CIEE offers the Leading Change in Latin America Student Award. They are offering 100 fully funded awards for students to participate in any of their semester programs in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. With newly added programs in Buenos Aires, Santiago, Chile, and Yucatan, alongside CIEE existing offerings, students have a variety of enriching opportunities to choose from. In addition, CIEE offers need and merit-based scholarships.

ISA - ISA offers all USI students an automatic discount of $200 on program fees as well as other funding options.

ISEP - ISEP has scholarship opportunities aimed at helping you with your study abroad expenses.

Semester at Sea - Semester at Sea (SAS) offers a range of scholarship opportunities to help offset program costs.