Most summer scholarship deadlines are in late February and early March.
For additional information on a particular scholarship please contact the organization directly or the International Programs Office for more details.
Bellarmine Global Knight Scholarship for Foreign Language Students
This scholarship is open to students of French, Italian, Spanish or German. The award may be applied to summer or academic term study abroad. Awards of up to $4000 are available. (Application deadline is March15)
The David Hershberg Scholarship
Eligibility for this grant is limited to students currently enrolled in a degree program at any accredited Metro Louisville area institution of higher learning. The award can be applied to international summer study (1-3 months). Awards of up to $3,000 are available. (Application deadline is February 15)
The CCSA Scholarship
These scholarships are available to students participating in CCSA summer or winter short-term programs. Awards range from $250-$500. (Application deadline is March 15)
The Bellarmine Scholars Study Abroad Scholarship
Please see the Honors Program Director for information and application materials.
KIIS Dr. Kenneth E. Harrell Scholarship These awards are available to students participating in summer or semester KIIS programs. They are need-based. Awards are given in the amount of $500 for summer study and $750 for semester study. (Application deadline is March 1st)
The Ferguson Fund for Study Abroad This scholarship is for the student who enjoys independent work. The student must propose a project and have two faculty members recommend the student’s work. The student will present his/her work to the scholarship committee upon return from the study abroad experience. Awards of up to $1000are given for long or short term study abroad. (Application deadline is March 15) Please contact the IPO 452-8423 or hholler@bellarmine.edu for more details.
The Darcy Blair Memorial Educational Fund This award provides assistance to young women for career-related learning experiences outside normal academic pursuits. The award can be applied to long or short term study abroad. Awards vary. (Application deadline is March 1st)
NSEP David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships NSEP scholarships are intended to provide support to U.S. undergraduates who will pursue the study of languages and cultures currently underrepresented in study abroad and critical to U.S. national security. Study of a foreign language appropriate to the identified country must be part of each proposal. Awards can be applied to summer, (6 weeks minimum) semester or academic year programs. Preference is given to students studying for a full academic year. Awards of up to $20,000 are available.
ISEP Scholarships Scholarships are available for students who participate in the ISEP semester or academic year exchange program. There are scholarship opportunities available in many countries. Awards vary.
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program This scholarship provides awards for US undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. Students must be participating in a semester or academic year program. This is a competitive scholarship. Awardsof up to $5,000 are available.
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships Several types of scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants must apply through their local Rotary club.
The award covers the majority of costs for participation in a study or research program abroad.
Critical LanguageScholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes The United States Department of State and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) are pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for intensive overseas summer study in critical-need languages such as Arabic, Bangla, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish and Urdu.
As part of the National Security Language Initiative (NSLI), a U.S. government interagency effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages, the Department of State Critical Language Scholarships will provide funding for U.S. citizen undergraduate, master’s and Ph.D. students to participate in beginning, intermediate and advanced level summer language programs at American Overseas Research Centers.
Recipients of these scholarships will be expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply their critical language skills in their professional careers. (Application deadline is April 24)
This website has thirty links for scholarships available to students studying abroad.
The International Scholarship Search This website has links to thousands of different scholarships for everything from agriculture to other specialized degrees. This is a very good resource.
Study Abroad Loans This website offers loans to students studying abroad. Please check with Bellarmine’s Financial Aid Office to find out what your current package is.
IIEPassport Study Abroad Funding
This valuable funding resource allows you to search by country or subject to find the study abroad funding information that you need. Our comprehensive database of study abroad scholarships, fellowships, and grants can help make your dream of studying abroad a financial possibility and a profound reality.
Country and Region Specific Study Abroad Scholarships
GERMANY
DAAD Scholarship Programs for Study and Research in Germany Fellowships are offered for study programs in Germany. These range from a three-week summer course to the entire year after graduation. Prior German language study is not a requirement. Awards vary.
Congress- Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals This scholarship program consists of two months of language school; four months of classes in your career field at a technical or professional school or university; and a five month internship in your career field. It is primarily designed for business, technical, vocational, and agricultural fields. German language proficiency is not required but strongly recommended. Awards include airfare, accommodations and a paid internship as part of the year program.
JAPAN
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be enrolled in a college or university in the United States. Bridging Scholarship recipients receive a stipend of up to $4,000.
The Freeman-ASIA Award Program The Freeman-ASIA Award Program is designed to support American undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning on studying overseas in East or Southeast Asia. To be eligible, the student must enroll in a study abroad program that is at least eight weeks in length. Awards vary between $3,000 and $7000.
