Study Abroad Scholarships

Students can apply for all three scholarships in this section through one standard application and may apply for as many as they are eligible for but can receive no more than one. The CIP Study Abroad Scholarship deadline is March 6, 2026 for Fall, Summer I, and Summer II 2026 programs.

USI Study Abroad Ambassador Scholarship 

• $2,000 for academic year
• $1,500 for one semester
• Up to $1,000 for summer and short-term programs 
• Apply through the myUSI study abroad portal

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:

• Up to $3,000 for the duration of the program
• Apply through the myUSI study abroad portal

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

• Most expenses, up to $7,500
• Summer only
• Location: New Lanark, Scotland
• Application Deadline: February 15
• New Lanark Internship Application 

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 Foundation Scholarships

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

Boren Scholarship - for less commonly taught languages
Term: Academic year
Application Deadline: January 28, 2026

Bridging Scholarships - Undergraduate students living in the United Stateswho study abroad in Japan are eligible to apply. Awards are typically US$2,500 for semester programs and US$4,000 for academic-year programs. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be enrolled as undergraduates in a college or university in the United States before and during the time they are studying abroad.

Application Deadline: Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Critical Language Scholarship -The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a U.S. State Department initiative that offers fully-funded, intensive summer language study abroad in languages essential to national security and global engagement. It provides immersive instruction in less commonly taught languages such as Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Swahili, open to U.S. students of all majors.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 7:00pm Central Standard Time (CST)

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

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.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program - The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides fellowships for new U.S. college graduates, graduate students, early career professionals, and artists to study, conduct research, or teach English abroad.

Application Deadline: Spring 2026 for 2027-2028 Award Cycle

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: Summer/Fall 2026 application will open in November 2025

Gilman International Scholarships - for Pell eligible students only
Term: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Academic Year
Application Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026, at 1:59am Central Standard Time (CST)

JASSO Scholarship - Available for qualified US students accepted into a Japanese university or graduate school for a semester or year. Find more information on the JASSO website.

Joy Worldwide Scholarships

This scholarship program is designed to support up to 45 undergraduate students each year. To qualify, applicants must be accepted into a study abroad program lasting three months or more. Finalists will be invited for an interview. 

Application deadline: October 31, 2025 for Spring 2026 programs

Scott's Cheap Flights Study Abroad Scholarship - Many of the Scott’s Cheap Flights team members had their first international travel experience when they studied abroad. This inevitably led many of them to keep exploring the world and traveling whenever they could get the chance. They’d like to give others this same opportunity. Twice a year, two outstanding students will win $1,500 scholarships toward their upcoming study abroad program.

Application deadline: March 15th and October 15th. Winners will be notified by March 31st for fall study abroad and October 31st for spring study abroad.

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

Toshizo Watanabe Study Abroad Scholarship Program - The Toshizo Watanabe Endowed Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to undergraduates/graduate students for a semester or year-long study abroad program in either the United States or Japan. A generous endowment gift of $10 million from Mr. Toshizo (Tom) Watanabe to the U.S.-Japan Council makes it possible to award scholarships to students for whom study abroad would not be possible without financial support. For U.S. or Japanese students studying in either country for a semester or year-long program.

CEA CAPA - CEA CAPA 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 CAPA Vouchers or Grants, however, students will be eligible to apply for CEA CAPA 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.

Worldstrides - Worldstrides 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.