Scholarships

There are dozens of study abroad scholarships and grants. If you currently receive an academic scholarship or a scholarship from an outside source you will need to check with your scholarship advisor on if you can transfer that scholarship for study abroad.

If you plan to apply to any of the following scholarships or want to learn about more scholarship opportunities please contact the education abroad office at educationabroad@umbc.edu.

General Study Abroad Scholarships

Scholarships By Location

Asia

Australia and New Zealand

Europe

Latin America

Affiliate Provider Discounts Some providers have an automatic program discount awarded to UMBC students. They also have individual scholarships, most of which can be used at any location. If you do not see any scholarships for the country you are thinking about studying abroad in please check with the program provider on if they have a general scholarship.

Diversity-Based and Other Scholarships

Highlighted Study Abroad Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Terms Applicable	Due Dates
Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship	Receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship Awards are generally $3,000-$5,000 Student studying a critical language can receive up to an additional $3,000 If your receive the Gilman TEAN, IES, AIFS, CIEE and SIT will give you additional scholarship	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Academic Year and Fall: Early March Spring: Early October Summer: Early October for Summer early applications or Early March for regular summer applications
Boren Scholarship	Applicable to any study abroad program outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand It is highly encouraged to attend a study abroad program that is longer than 6 months in order to apply Students generally do an academic year or back to back summer and semester program $20,000 for a program(s) longer than 6 months and $10,000 for Semester programs Boren has a STEM Summer Scholarship as well ($8,000 for the summer)	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	February 5th, 2020
Fund for Education Abroad	Program must be longer than 4 weeks $10,000 for Academic Year $5,000 for a semester Minimum of $1,250 for Summer (depends on the length of program) AIFS will give an additional $500 for students who recieve this scholarship and go on one of their programs	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Spring 2020: September 10th, 2019
Golden Key	Must be a Golden Key member Up to $5,000	Academic Year Fall Semester	December 17th, 2019
Critical Language Scholarship	Must be studying or have the intention of studying a critical language Some languages require one or two years of previous studies Other languages require no previous studies Scholarships cover the entirety of the CLS program	Summer	Summer 2020: Mid-November
Phi Kappa Phi	You are an undergraduate attending an institution with an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter; You have a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. $1,000 per scholarship	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Academic Year, Fall, Spring and Summer: March 15th, 2020
Diversity Abroad Overseas Ambassador Scholarship	Economically disadvantaged students, first-generation, students with disabilities and ethnic and racially diverse students Have a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Late May

Scholarships By Location

Asia

Scholarship	Eligibility	Terms Applicable	Due Dates
Freeman Asia Scholarship	Must have applied or have been accepted to a study abroad based program in: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. Minimum GPA of 2.8 Can receive up to $7,000 for Academic Year, $5,000 for a semester and $3,000 for Summer	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Academic Year, Fall, Spring and Summer: March
Accommodation Scholarship by Nanzan University	Must be nominated for scholarship: Contact our office if you are interested and meet the qualifications Must successfully complete Nanzan COIL program before starting study abroad Provides living arrangements while in Nanzan: Either free accommodation for a dormitory, or partial support for a homestay (¥40,000/month) Scholarship only available to students applying for the Nanzan exchange program through UMBC	Spring or Fall Semester Academic Year
JASSO Scholarship for Nanzan University	Provides ¥80,000 per month Must be nominated for scholarship: Contact our office if you are interested and meet the qualifications Must successfully complete Nanzan COIL program before starting study abroad Scholarship only available to students applying for the Nanzan exchange program through UMBC Other scholarships received by student should not exceed ¥80,000 per month (does not include travel scholarships or any loans)	Spring or Fall Semester Academic Year
Boren South Asian Flagship	This is a fully-funded Hindi or Urdu funded scholarship Must be interested in studying Hindi or Urdu for a summer and fall terms but applicants are encouraged (and usually funded) to continue studying abroad in India for the Spring semester	Summer Fall Semester	February 5th, 2020
Boren Indonesian Flagship	This is a fully-funded Indonesian Language and culture scholarship Must be interested in studying Indonesian for a summer and fall terms but applicants are encouraged (and usually funded) to continue studying abroad in Indonesia for the Spring semester	Summer Fall Semester	February 5th, 2020
Korean Government Support Program	This scholarship is for students studying abroad in South Korea Must take a Korean language or culture class (at least one class/ two credits) Must have received a B average the last two semesters Student receives round-trip airfare reimbursement 200,000 Won upon arrival 500,000 Won per month	Academic Year Fall Semester Spring Semester
The Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) Tanaka and Green Scholarship	Plan to study abroad in Japan for at least one semester $5,000 for Academic Year $4,000 for Semester	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Late July
J.F. Oberlin Scholarship	Plan to study abroad at J.F. Oberlin University in Japan Minimum GPA of 2.8	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Spring Semester: Ealy November Summer: Early April Academic Year/ Fall: Early June
Taiwan Huayu Enrichment Scholarship	Monthly stipend: NT$25,000 Must attend one of the approved Mandarin Language Institutes (see website for full list of approved Universities)	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Late March
UMBC In Program at Korea University	Tuition and housing at Korea University through TEAN is capped at $11,400 per semester All UMBC students also receive $500 off the total program fee Please check with the UMBC study abroad office for more information and application procedures	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Academic Year and Fall: March 10th Spring: October 10th
UMBC In Shanghai	Tuition at Fudan University through TEAN is capped at $10,000 per semester All UMBC students also receive $500 off the total program fee Please check with the UMBC study abroad office for more information and application procedures	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Academic Year and Fall: March 10th Spring: October 10th
TEAN: Chinese Language Scholarship	Must plan to study abroad through TEAN Fudan Universtiy program Must have taken at least one semester of Chinese language Minimum 2.75 GPA $1,500 a semester Can be paired with the UMBC In Shanghai discount	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Scholarship applications are due at the same time the TEAN application is due
TEAN: Summer In Seoul Scholarship	Must plan to study abroad through TEAN at Korea University Minimum 2.5-3.0 GPA $1,000- $2,000	Summer	Scholarship applications are due at the same time the TEAN application is due
United States-Japan Bridging Foundation Scholarship	Must study abroad in Japan for at least 3 months $2,500-$4,000	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Spring: Early October Fall: Early March
Korea University Scholarship	Korea University has several scholarships for international students Please check the website for latest listings	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Fall: Late January Spring: Late July
ISA: Summer Korea University Scholarship	Must plan to study abroad through ISA at Korea University $1,000-$2,000	Summer	Application for the scholarship is due at the same time as ISA program application
USAC: China Scholarship	Must study abroad through either USAC Chengdu or USAC Shanghai program Minimum 2.5 GPA	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Application for the scholarship is due at the same time as USAC program application
ISA: Freeman Asia Supplemental Scholarship	ISA offers $500 to students who are going on an ISA semester program and receive the Freeman Asia Scholarship	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester
SIT John Sommer Scholarship	Must plan to study abroad through SIT in South or Southeast Asia $5,000	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Deadline is same as SIT program deadline
SIT Richard and Dale Levy India Scholarship	Must plan to study abroad through SIT in India $5,000	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Deadline is same as SIT program deadline

Australia and The Pacific Islands

Scholarship	Eligibility	Terms Applicable	Deadline
UMBC In Australia Programs	Tuition at all UMBC In Australia Programs is capped at $10,000 per semester All UMBC students also receive $500 off the total program fee Please check with the UMBC study abroad office for more information and application procedures	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Academic Year and Fall: March 10th Spring: October 10th
Macquarie University Study Abroad Scholarship	Minimum 2.5 GPA Plan to study abroad at Macquarie University in Australia for at least one semester $1,000 AU	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Academic Year or Semester: Mid-June Spring: Mid-December
IFSA-Butler University of Aukland Scholarship	Plan to study abroad through IFSA-Butler at The University of Auckland, New Zealand Minimum 2.8 GPA $5,000-$7,500 per semester	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Academic Year and Fall: April 1st Spring: October 15th
IFSA-Butler University of Canterbury Scholarship	Plan to study abroad through IFSA-Butler at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand \ Minimum 2.8 GPA $1,500-$2,500 NZ	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Academic Year and Fall: April 1st Spring: November 1st
IFSA-Butler Massey University Scholarship	Plan to study abroad through IFSA-Butler at Massey University, New Zealand Minimum 2.75 GPA $1,000 NZ	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Academic Year and Fall: April 1st Spring: November 1st
Generation Study Abroad Excellence and Travel Awards	Plan to study abroad in a participating University in New Zealand (Please see award website for complete list) Minimum 3.0 GPA $500-$2,000	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Academic Year and Fall: Early April Spring: Early December
Education New Zealand Scholarship	Plan to study abroad at a participating University in New Zealand No GPA requirement Full-tuition scholarship up to $15,000 for semester	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Early October
TEAN: the University of Auckland, Choose Earth Scholarship	Plan to study abroad through TEAN’s University of Auckland, New Zealand Program Minimum 3.0 GPA Must enroll in two classes at the University of Auckland relating to the environment or sustainability.	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Academic Year and Fall: Mid-May Spring: Mid-November
TEAN: the University of Auckland, People and Place Scholarship	Plan to study abroad through TEAN’s University of Auckland, New Zealand Program Minimum 3.0 GPA Must enroll in two classes at the University of Auckland relating to Maori or Pacific Island studies or New Zealand history and culture. Must be majoring in a field related to indigenous studies, anthropology, sociology, or history.	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Academic Year and Fall: Mid-May Spring: Mid-November
TEAN: Australia Summer Scholarship	Must be accepted to study abroad on one of the following TEAN Australian summer programs: Australian Environment, Wildlife and Conservation Contemporary Issues in Community and Public Health Sport and Exercise Psychology Minimum 2.75 GPA	Summer	April 1st
USAC: Massey University Scholarship	Must study abroad through USAC at Massey University Minimum 2.75 GPA $400	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Fall and Academic Year: October Spring: March
ISA Australia Scholarships	ISA offers multiple scholarships to study abroad at various universities in Australia Must study abroad through ISA at any of the universities listed Awards range from $500 AUD-$2,000 AUD For a complete listing and eligibility please check ISA’s website	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Deadlines vary but scholarship applications are generally due at the same time as ISA program application
ISA New Zealand Scholarships	ISA offers multiple scholarships to study abroad at various universities in New Zealand Must study abroad through ISA at any of the universities listed For a complete listing and eligibility please check ISA’swebsite	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Deadlines vary but scholarship applications are generally due at the same time as ISA program application
API New Zealand Scholarships	API offers multiple scholarships to study abroad at various universities in New Zealand Must study abroad through API at any of the universities listed For a complete listing and eligibility please check API’s website	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Deadlines vary but scholarship applications are generally due at the same time as API program application

Europe

Scholarship	Eligibility	Terms Applicable	Deadline
IFSA-Butler: Czech Republic	Must study abroad on the IFSA-Butler Summer or Semester Prague Program $1,000-$2,000	Summer Fall or Spring Semester	Scholarship deadline is the same as the IFSA-Butler program deadline
IFSA-Butler: Ireland	Must study abroad through IFSA-Butler at Trinity College Dublin or University College Dublin £1,000-3,000 for semester £500 for summer	Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Scholarship deadline is the same as the IFSA-Butler program deadline
IFSA-Butler: England	Must study abroad through IFSA-Butler England Program $2,000/ semester	Fall or Spring Semester	Scholarship deadline is the same as the IFSA-Butler program deadline
ISA England Scholarships	ISA offers scholarships for several of their England programs: Kings College London Kingston University University of Roehampton For exact amounts and eligibility please check out ISA’s webpage	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Scholarship deadlines vary, please contact ISA for more information
ISA Scotland Scholarships	ISA offers scholarships for several of their England programs: Maynooth University Trinity College Dublin University College Dublin For exact amounts and eligibility please check out ISA’s webpage	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Scholarship deadlines vary, please contact ISA for more information
USAC Bristol, England Scholarship	Must plan to study abroad through USAC at the University of Bristol Minimum 3.25 GPA Preference is given to STEM and Academic Year students	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Scholarship deadline is the same as the USAC program deadline
USAC Spain	Must plan to study abroad through USAC Bilbao or San Sebastian Spain Minimum 2.75 GPA	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Scholarship deadline is the same as the USAC program deadline
ISA Madrid Scholarship	Must plan to study abroad through ISA’s Madrid program	Fall or Spring Semester	Scholarship deadline is the same as the ISA’s program deadline
Go Overseas Ireland Scholarship	Tuition waiver Must apply to approved Irish Universities	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Mid-February

Latin America

Scholarship	Eligibility	Terms Applicable	Deadline
IFSA-Butler: Argentina	Must plan to study abroad in Buenos Aires through IFSA-Butler $2,000 for Summer and Semester	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Scholarship deadline is the same as the program deadline
SOL Scholarships	SOL offers various scholarships for all of their programs in all terms	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer Winter	Summer Programs: March 1st Fall Semester & Academic Year programs: July 1st Spring Semester & Winter Break programs: October 1st
SIT Bergstrom Foundation Scholarship	Must plan to study abroad through SIT in Latin America $3,500	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Scholarship deadline is the same as the program deadline

Scholarship	Eligibility	Terms Applicable
J.F. Oberlin	UMBC students automatically receive 20% off of tuition at J.F. Oberlin	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer
API	UMBC students receive the following discounts for all API programs: $1,000 for an academic Year or semester program $500 for Summer programs $500 for an internship $150 for 2-4 week program that is not in the Summer	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer Winter
CEA	UMBC students receive the following discounts for all CEA programs: $1,000 for an academic Year or semester program $500 for Summer programs	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer
TEAN	UMBC students receive the following discounts for all TEAN programs: $500 semester program $150 for summer or internship programs	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer

Scholarship	Eligibility	Terms Applicable	Deadline
TEAN Full Ride Scholarship	Must plan to study abroad through TEAN Scholarship can be used for any Summer or Fall TEAN program and covers tuition, program fees, and housing up to $26,000	Fall Summer	March
TEAN Need, Merit and Diversity Scholarships	Must plan to study abroad through TEAN $500, $3,000 Semester programs only	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Academic Year/ Fall: Mid-May Spring: Mid-November
TEAN Photography Scholarship	Must plan to study abroad through TEAN Semester $500 and Summer $250	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Academic Year and Fall: Mid-June Spring: Mid-December Summer: April
Rainbow Scholarship	U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA student Currently enrolled as undergraduate at a U.S. university or college Minimum of 4 weeks of study in country Program must be eligible for credit Identify as LGBTQ+	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Spring and Summer: Early September Fall and Academic Year: Early January
GO Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship	Can be used for any study abroad program $500	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Award is given out twice early, deadline is usually early August and early January
IFSA-Butler First Generation College Student Scholarship	Must plan to study abroad through IFSA-Butler Must be a first-generation college student Up to $2,500	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Due at the same time as program deadline
ISA: Dr. Castaneda Memorial Merit and Financial Need-based Scholarships	Must study abroad through ISA	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Academic Year/Fall: Late April Winter/Spring: Late October Summer: Late February
ISA Michaela Farnum Memorial Scholarship	Must study abroad through ISA for a Summer program	Summer	Summer: Late February
ISA Diversity Scholarship	Must plan to study abroad through ISA	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Academic Year/Fall: Late April Winter/Spring: Late October Summer: Late February
USAC: First Generation Scholarship	Must be a first-generation college student Must plan to study abroad through USAC Minimum 3.0 GPA $750-$1,000	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Same deadline as USAC program deadline
USAC Military Service Scholarship	Must plan to study abroad through USAC Must be a degree-seeking US Military Personnel (active or veteran status) Minimum 3.0 GPA $750-$1,000	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Same deadline as USAC program deadline
USAC STEM Scholarship	Must plan to study abroad through USAC Must be a declared STEM major or minor Minimum 3.0 GPA $750-$1,000	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Same deadline as USAC program deadline
Diversity Abroad AIFS Achievement Scholarship	Must plan to study abroad through AIFS Applicants must demonstrate high academic achievement and/or participate in community service activities $5,000	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester	Academic Year/Fall: Mid April Spring: Early October
AIFS U.S Veterans Grant	Must plan to study abroad through AIFS $500 for a semester and $250 for summer and January terms	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer Winter	Same is AIFS program deadline
AIFS Russel and Deborah Taylor Foundation Scholarship	Plan to study abroad through AIFS Demonstrated academic excellence and have high financial need Minimum 3.5 GPA Will cover up to half of the program fee for all semester and summer programs	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Same as AIFS program deadline
CEA Merit-Based Scholarships	CEA has five different merit-based scholarships for students studying abroad on their programs $400-$3,000	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Same as CEA program deadline
CEA Diversity Scholarship	Must plan to study abroad through CEA $400-$2,000 Minimum 2.5 GPA	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Same as CEA program deadline
CEA Need-Based Scholarships	Must plan to study abroad through CEA $500-$1,000 Minimum 2.5 GPA	Academic Year Fall or Spring Semester Summer	Same as CEA program deadline