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U.S. Study Abroad Scholarships and Grants List

A variety of organizations and institutions provide scholarships and grants for study abroad from the United States. Many provide assistance that is targeted to specific student populations (underrepresented student groups; African Americans; Asian Americans; Latino/Latina Americans; Native Americans; students with disabilities; gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered students).

The following list is a sampling of Web sites with information and resources on multiple scholarships and grants. These Web sites provide a good starting point for research on the many study abroad scholarship opportunities available.

NOTE: This list is not exhaustive and is meant to provide a starting point for your research. No endorsement by NAFSA: Association of International Educators is intended or is to be inferred.

Sites with Searchable Databases

College Board general scholarship search engine: Free online scholarship database.
FastWeb: Free online scholarship database.
IIEPassport Study Abroad Funding:Free online database of study abroad scholarships, fellowships, and grants.
Scholarships.com: Free college scholarship search and financial aid information resource.
Students.gov: U.S. government-sponsored scholarships and grants.

University Sites

Arcadia University: Lists scholarships open to non–Arcadia University students and non–Arcadia University program participants.
University of Kansas Database of Scholarships: National and international scholarships for study abroad, starting on p.7 of the handbook.
University of Minnesota-Learning Abroad Center - External Scholarships Database: Searchable resource of funding and scholarship opportunities.

Other

Black Excel: One of the largest scholarship and resource databases for African American students.