Scholarships
Stan State’s Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunities
Summer/Fall: March 15
Winter/Spring: October 15
Stan State’s University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) Scholarship
The USAC scholarship awards will range from $250 – $1,000 and will be applied directly to the selected students’ USAC fees. This scholarship is separate from the scholarships on your USAC Portal.
Scholarship Requirements:
- A completed Study Abroad Scholarship Application
- Scholarships are only available to Stanislaus State students participating in USAC programs
- Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
- 1-page, double spaced service-based statement of purpose
Scholarship Requirements
- A completed Study Abroad Scholarship Application
- This scholarship is only available to Stanislaus State students participating in USAC, CSU IP or Stan State Exchange programs
- Must have at least a 2.5 GPA
- 1-page, double spaced service-based statement of purpose
Other Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunities
Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad
Award:
$2,000 – $5,000
Scholarship Requirements:
- Must be receiving need-based federal financial aid
Application Deadline:
Refer to scholarship’s website
Fund for Education Abroad
Award:
Up to $5,000 for a semester abroad
Scholarship Requirements:
- A U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a U.S. college or university.
- Receiving college credit at Stan State.
Application deadline:
Refer to scholarship’s website
Freeman Asia Scholarship for Study in East and Southeast Asia
Award:
$3,000 for summer, $5,000 for semester, $7,000 for academic year
programs
Scholarship Requirements:
- Must have verifiable need for financial assistance
Application deadline:
Refer to scholarship’s website
Marshall Scholarships
Award:
50 scholarships for one, two or three year basis that includes
tuition fees, personal allowance for housing and living costs,
books and travel to and from the US.
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be an American citizen at the time of application
- Apply within two years of graduating from their undergraduate university
- Must have a GPA of 3.7 or higher.
- Studying in the UK but cannot be studying for or hold a British degree
Application Deadline:
Refer to scholarship’s website
Diverse International Women Of Color Study Abroad Scholarship
Award: $500 scholarships
Scholarship Requirements:
- Be a women of color but not limited to Black or African-American, Native American, Hispanic/Latina and Asian.
- Must be a student and attend college or university in the United States.
- Must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher.
- Accepted to study abroad program (international internship is included).
Application Deadline:
Refer to scholarship’s website (https://diwcfund.org)
Toshizo Watanabe Study Abroad Scholarship
Scholarship Requirements:
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Currently in good academic standing at an accredited college or university in the United States.
- Undergraduate and graduate students (international study by the means of study abroad program or independently enrolling as a degree-seeking students)
- Will be enrolled in an exchange program or credit-bearing course of study at a university or approved academic center in Japan in the upcoming academic year. Applicants who have not confirmed a school or are already enrolled in a Japanese school as a degree-seeking student are eligible. Cannot be used for language schools.
- Demonstrates financial need for international study (i.e., would not be able to pursue international study without financial assistance or support)
- Priority given to undergraduates. Graduate students and international degree-seeking students may also apply.
Application Deadline:
Refer to scholarship’s website (https://www.usjapancouncil.org/watanabe-scholarship/)
Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Scholarship Requirements:
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or currently studying in the United States on a student visa
- Be a full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing at a four-year, degree-granting college or university in the United States
- Have applied to or been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by your college or university
Application Deadline:
Refer to scholarship’s website (https://www.tortugabackpacks.com/pages/study-abroad-scholarship)
The Killam Undergraduate Fellowship For Americans
Scholarship Requirements:
- Be U.S. citizens
- Be full-time undergraduate students in good standing at a fully accredited degree-granting college or university in the United States
- Have met the eligibility requirements of their home university (as they relate to participation in international exchange programs)
- Be fluent in the English language (and/or French, where appropriate)
- Have a superior and competitive academic record
- Complete the application process prior to the published deadlines, and
- In the case of the direct exchange applicants, be nominated by one’s home university.
Application Deadline:
Refer to scholarship’s website (https://www.fulbright.ca/programs/killam-fellowships/americans/eligibility)
David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships for Study Abroad
National Security Exchange Program (NSEP)
Countries not included in NSEP: Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Western Europe
Award:
$2,500 summer, $4,000 semester, $6,000 – $10,000 academic year
Scholarship Requirements:
- Preference given for study in areas deemed critical to national security
Application deadline:
Refer to scholarship’s website
Bridging Scholarship for Study in Japan
Award:
30 awards nationwide of $2,500 – $4,000 for study in Japan
Scholarship Requirements:
- Academic excellence and financial need
Application deadline:
Refer to scholarship’s website
Critical Language Scholarship Program
Languages:
Arabic, Azerbaijani Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese,
Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Persian, Russian, Swahili, Turkish,
Urdu
Application deadline:
Refer to scholarship’s website
CSU International Program Scholarship
Award:
$500 per year for students in CSU IP programs
Scholarship Requirements:
- Academic excellence and financial need
Application deadline:
Refer to scholarship’s website
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Award:
$2,000 – $5,000 for study in Germany
Application deadline:
Refer to scholarship’s website
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Support Grant
Award:
20 awards nationwide of $1,000 each
Scholarship Requirements:
- Minimum GPA of 3.75
Application deadline:
Refer to scholarship’s website
Central Valley Hispanic Foundation Scholarship
Award: $500
Scholarship Requirements:
- Must be a full-time student attending High School, Vocational College, Community College or a University
- Must have a 2.50 GPA minimum
- Must be a resident of Stanislaus County
Application Deadline:
Refer to scholarship’s website (https://cvhcc.com/cvhccfoundation/)