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Study Abroad Fellowships

The opportunities listed here are a few of the programs that are available to you in your specific field of study. This is not an exhaustive list, but highlights the programs that are more focused in a particular field as compared to broad scope fellowships. For more opportunities please see our full list of fellowships and contact the Fellowships Office.

Fellowships marked with an asterisks (*) require a campus nomination and must be applied for through the MU Fellowships Office.

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Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan

Description: The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. Funding from private foundations and major U.S. corporations has made it possible for ATJ to award 100 scholarships annually to assist students with the travel and living expenses they will incur while studying abroad in Japan for a semester or an academic year.

Eligibility: 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 must be enrolled as undergraduates in a college or university in the United States before and during the time they are studying abroad.

Award: Bridging Scholarship recipients receive a stipend of $2,500 (for students on semester-long programs) or $4,000 (for students on academic year programs). Students studying in Japan on summer programs are not eligible to apply.

Deadline: There are two per year. To study in the fall, the deadline is in April. Check the web site for the other deadline.

Web site: www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/scholarships.html

David L. Boren Graduate Fellowship (from the National Security Education Program)

Description: Boren Fellowships provide American graduate students, both at the master's and the doctoral level, with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation, in exchange for their commitment to seek work in the federal government. The program funds study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.

Eligibility: Graduating seniors and current graduate students who are U.S. citizens and who demonstrate commitment and ability. Applicants can be from any academic field, but should be interested in studying less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Swahili.

Award: Boren Fellowships provide support for overseas or domestic study, or a combination of both. The maximum level of support for a combined overseas and domestic program is $30,000 over 24 months. Awards are made for a minimum of 12 weeks and maximum of 24 months. Overseas programs can be no longer than one year.

Deadlines: Late January/Early February

More Info: www.borenawards.org/boren_fellowship

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* David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship (from the National Security Education Program)

Description: Boren Scholarships provide undergraduate students with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation, in exchange for their commitment to seek work in the federal government. The program funds study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.

Eligibility: Sophomores and juniors who are U.S. citizens and who demonstrate commitment and ability. Campus nomination required.

Award: Up to $10,000 for a semester of study and up to $20,000 for a full academic year.

Deadlines:
Campus Deadline: Early January
National Deadline: Late January/February

More Info: www.borenawards.org/boren_scholarship

* Winston Churchill Scholarship

Description: At least thirteen Churchill Scholarships, tenable for nine or twelve months of study at Cambridge University, are offered annually to pursue graduate work in Engineering, Mathematics, and the Physical and Natural Sciences. The one-year awards lead to the Masters of Philosophy (MPhil), the Certificate of Post-Graduate Study (CPGS in different fields), the Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS in theoretical or applied mathematics), or a Diploma (in Computer Science).

Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of the United States and upon taking a Churchill Scholarship, be between the ages of 19 and 26, hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a United States college or university, and may not have attained a doctorate. The minimum GPA is 3.7. Campus nomination required.

Award: In addition to all University fees (approximately $27,000), the Foundation pays a stipend of £10,000 for nine-month programs and £12,000 for twelve-month programs, travel and visa expenses up to $2,000, and offers the possibility of a Special Research Grant of up to $2,000. The total award is therefore $48,000-$53,000. Married students should consult with the Foundation about the possibility of additional support.

Deadlines:
Campus Deadline: Early September
National Deadline: November

Web site : www.winstonchurchillfoundation.org

Critical Language Scholarships (CLS) for Intensive Summer Institutes

Description: The Critical Language Scholarships Program offers intensive overseas study in the critical need foreign languages of Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish and Urdu, Chinese, Korean, Persian, and Russian. The Program is 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. Scholarship recipients receive funding to participate in beginning, intermediate and advanced level summer language programs at American Overseas Research Centers and affiliated partners. Recipients are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply their critical language skills in their professional careers.

Eligibility: Must be U.S. citizens; be currently be enrolled in a degree-granting program at the undergraduate or graduate level, or have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program no more than 2 years ago. Current undergraduate students must have completed at least one year of general college course-work by program start date (one year is defined as two semesters or three quarters). Students in all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Award: All program costs are covered for participants. This includes travel between the student's home city and program location, pre-departure orientation costs, applicable visa fees, room, board, travel within country and all entrance fees for program activities. Note: U.S. passport fees will not be paid by the scholarship.

Deadline: January

Web site : clscholarship.org/home.php

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Services)

Description: Highly qualified undergraduate students are invited to apply for scholarships funding study, senior thesis research and/or internships in Germany. The goal of this program is to support study abroad in Germany and at German universities. Preference will be given to students whose projects or programs are based at and organized by a German university.

Eligibility: Campus nomination required for priority consideration. Open to undergraduate, graduate, or PhD students under 32 (different kinds of awards are given for different grade levels) in any major with a high GPA interested in studying in Germany.

Award: Monthly stipends range from approximately $865 to $965, depending on the level of academic advancement.

Deadline: January

Web site: www.daad.org

Campus Contact:
MU International Center
N52 Memorial Union
(573) 882-6007

* Fulbright Scholarship

Description: Offers recent graduates, graduate students, and graduating seniors opportunities for personal and professional development and international experience. Students can either pursue a research grant where they design their own project in an area of interest to them and work with professionals in that field within the host country to execute the proposed research; or students can pursue an English Teaching Assistantship where they will help teach English at an elementary or secondary school abroad. All grants fund a year or research or teaching.

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with a strong academic record in their major field; U.S. citizen; language preparation and personal qualifications. Campus nomination required.

Award: Provides funding for round trip, language or orientation course, tuition and books, maintenance for one academic year, a living stipend, and health and accident insurance.

Deadlines:
Campus Deadline: August
National Deadline: October

Web site : us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html

* Fulbright-mtvU Fellowship

Description: Fulbright-mtvU Fellowships, administered by the Institute of International Education, are for U.S. students to conduct research abroad for one academic year on study projects of their own design around an aspect of international musical culture. Up to 4 Fellowships will be awarded to outstanding U.S. students nationwide. In addition to proposing unique projects on "the power of music" as a global force for mutual understanding, applicants must submit an outreach plan describing how they intend to share their activities with their peers during their Fulbright year.

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of application. Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree by the beginning date of the award; in the performing arts, 4 years of professional experience may substitute for the degree. Preference will be given to recent university graduates. Applicants must apply to a country where there is an active U.S. Fulbright Student Program, as listed on us.fulbrightonline.org. Applicants must meet all potential host country requirements, including those related to language and program start dates. Applications for all world regions are encouraged. Campus nomination required.

Award: Round-trip transportation to the host country, Maintenance for the academic year, Book and research allowances, Supplemental health and accident coverage, Language or orientation courses, Media resources (e.g., digital or video camera, audio recording equipment).

Deadline: March

Web site : www.mtvu.com/uconnect/fulbright/about.jhtml

Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship Program

Description: This program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad. Such international study is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world.

Eligibility: The Gilman Scholarship is open to all US citizen undergraduates, in good academic standing, who meet the criteria listed below.

The applicant must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of their study abroad.

The applicant is applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by the student's accredited institution of higher education in the U.S.

The applicant is studying abroad for at least 4 weeks in one country. Programs going to more than one country are eligible if the student will be studying one country for at least 4 weeks.

The applicant is studying abroad in any country except Cuba or a country on the State Department's current Travel Warning list.

The applicant is studying in the fall, spring, or academic year terms including winter inter-sessions. Summer only programs are not eligible.

Award: Awards of up to $5,000 are made for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000. Students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at 2-year or 4-year undergraduate colleges or universities are eligible to apply.

Deadlines:
For study in Spring Semester: October before study
For study in Fall Semester: April before study

Web site: www.iie.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Programs7/Gilman_Awards

Campus Contact:
MU Study Abroad Office
N52 Memorial Union
573-882-6007
studyabroad@missouri.edu

Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP)

Description: Represents a direct response to the identified national need to create a more diverse talent pool of well-trained, language-proficient professionals from which U.S. international affairs agencies and organizations can draw highly qualified personnel.

Eligibility: Must meet all of the following:

Sophomore student, enrolled full-time at a four-year institution
U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Minimum 3.2 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale)
Strong interest in a career in international service
Underrepresented minority: African American, Hispanic/Latino American, American Indian, Asian American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander
Plan to seek admission to a two-year master's degree program in international affairs.

Award: The IIPP funds two summer institutes, a year of study abroad, and assitance for graduate study.

Deadline: March

Web site: www.uncfsp.org/spknowledge/default

* Marshall Scholarship

Description: Intended to bring intellectually distinguished young Americans, who will one day become leaders, to the United Kingdom for study. Commemorates the humane ideals of the European Recovery Program, and is an expression of thanks from the British people to America for the Marshall plan. Contribute to the advancement of knowledge in science, technology, the humanities and social sciences and the creative arts at Britain's centers of academic excellence. Can be used for up to two academic years of study in the UK.

Eligibility: Must be a U. S. citizen who holds a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in any major in the United States with a minimum GPA of 3.7. (Senior or recent graduate) Campus endorsement required.

Award: University fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse.

Deadlines:
Campus Deadline: August
Program Deadline: October

Web site : www.marshallscholarship.org/

* George J. Mitchell

Description: Intended to familiarize and connect the next generation of American leadership with the island of Ireland. The US-Ireland Alliance sponsors a competitive, national scholarship for graduate study by American citizens between the ages of 18 and 30 at institutions of higher learning on the island of Ireland.

Eligibility: Seniors or recent graduates in any major who are interested in studying in Ireland. Campus nomination required.

Award: Provides tuition, housing, a living expenses stipend, and international travel to Ireland.

Deadline: October

Web site: www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html

Florenece Tan Moeson Fellowship

Description: The purpose of the fellowship is to provide individuals with the opportunity to pursue research on East, Southeast, and/or South Asia (including the overseas Asian communities), using the unparalleled collections of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The grants are for a minimum of five business days of research and are to be used to cover expenses incurred while engaging in scholastic research at the Library of Congress, in the area of Asian studies (e.g., travel to and from Washington, overnight accommodations, photocopying).

Eligibility: Graduate students, independent scholars, community college teachers, researchers without regular teaching appointments, and librarians are especially encouraged to apply.

Award: between $300 and $2500

Deadline: September

Web site: loc.gov/rr/asian/FTM.html

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships

Description: Intended to support academic study in a foreign country and further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. Classified as a study abroad grant.

Eligibility: Completion of two or more years in college. Normally students with less than a 3.0 GPA are not competitive. No age limit for applicants. All fields of study will be considered. Rotarians, their kin, or Rotary employees are not eligible to apply.

Award: Funding available for study in an academic field for one academic year, or for intensive study of a foreign language for six months in a foreign country. Funding is not available in Rotary District 6080 (central and south-central Missouri) for the three-month foreign language study program or the multi-year academic study program.

Deadline: Varies according to each Rotary district. Will need approximately 18 months lead time.

Web site : www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html

ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship

Description: ThinkSwiss will select 15 talented and motivated U.S. students from all fields of study who apply for a research project at a Swiss university or research lab. The ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship program takes place within the scope of the ThinkSwiss program. "ThinkSwiss – Brainstorm the future" is a U.S.-wide program on Education, Research and Innovation. It focuses on the exchange of expertise and know-how in academia and the business community in both Switzerland and the USA. This program is produced under the auspices of Presence Switzerland (PRS), the Swiss State Secretariat for Education and Research (SER) and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.

Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college/university. Must be a graduate student or an undergraduate who has completed has completed their sophomore year by the start of research in Switzerland.

Award: The awardees will receive a monthly stipend of $830 for a period of up to three months.

Deadline: March

Web site : www.thinkswiss.org/us-swiss-exchange/research-scholarship