Scholarships, Grants and Loans
What are they?
A scholarship is money that you do NOT need to pay back. Federal programs, organizations, and donors award scholarships on the basis of financial need, merit and achievement, or other criteria.
A grant is money that you do NOT need to pay back. Federal programs, colleges and universities usually award grants to individuals based on financial need. The words “scholarship” and “grant” are often used in place of each other.
A loan is money that you MUST pay back, usually after completing an academic program. People often receive loans based on financial need.
Need Money to Study Abroad? Check out these scholarships!
International Programs Scholarship Endowment (IPSE)
Discover the World (DWS) Scholarship. A substantial scholarship for a woman undertaking an international service learning project. Some of UWSP's study abroad trips do qaulify. Here's the flyer and the application:
Jahn Scholarship Flyer and App.pdf
State Study Abroad Initiative Grant (SSAI)
SSAI grants are provided through UWSP International Programs thanks to funding from the State of Wisconsin Legislature. Eligibility is based on financial need as determined by the UWSP Financial Aid Office--and enrollment in an official UWSP program administered by UWSP International Programs. All eligible financial aid students receive email notification from the Director of Student Financial Aid Paul Watson and the International Programs Associate Director Mark Koepke.
Did you receive your email notification? If you are not sure of your eligibility, contact the UWSP Financial Aid Office.
To receive one of these grants, if you are eligible, simply be accepted into an official UWSP International Program offering! The amount of the grant is based on the program you choose.
SSAI Grant amounts vary according to the program, and not all programs receive SSAI Grant support. Anticipated Awards for spring 2013 and the 2013-14 academic terms are as follows:
Semesters Abroad:
- SOUTH PACIFIC:
AUSTRALIA: Macquarie University Program - $1500
NEW ZEALAND: University of Canterbury Program - $1500
- POLAND: Jagiellonian University Program - $1750
- HUNGARY: University of Szeged Program - $600
- IRELAND: University of Limerick Program - $1250
- UNITED KINGDOM:
Liverpool Hope University Program - $750
Semester in Britain Program - $1750
London Internships Program - $1750
- FRANCE: University of Caen Program - $1000
- GERMANY: University of Marburg Program - $1000
- SPAIN: University of Valladolid Program - $1000
- STUDENT TEACHING ABROAD - $500
Selected Short-Term Winterim, Spring Break and Summer Programs:
- Spanish in Oaxaca, Mexico - $500
- Because of limited funding, NO grants are available for any of the UWSP programs not specifically listed above.
NOTE: Due to limited funds, students accepted into programs offered by other universities or study abroad providers are not eligible for UWSP SSAI grants.
Questions? Contact the International Program Office at intlprog@uwsp.edu.
General Scholarships
First, do check with your academic department to see if they offer any general scholarships for students in your major. Then explore the options listed below:
UWSP Foundation
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant Competition
Fulbright Grants for International and Cultural Exchange
UWSP Foreign Language Department
www.borenawards.org - US-based undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for full scholarships through the National Security Education Program’s (NSEP) Boren Awards, which provides fellowships and scholarships to US citizens studying in critical regions.
www.gmsp.org - The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) program was created by Bill and Melinda Gates to aid underrepresented minorities (Hispanic Americans, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, African Americans, and Native Americans) in achieving an undergraduate education.
www.clascholars.org - This scholarship is open to any student who is presently attending a College Language Association (CLA) member college or university and wishes to study abroad.
Higher education and governmental institutions in your country, including the Department or Ministry of Education, may provide scholarships for study or professional exchanges at home or abroad. American citizens and eligible non-citizens living in the U.S. might qualify for financial assistance from their state.
International organizations and their local chapters. Many international organizations provide scholarships through their local chapters. Some chapters encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. Others award scholarships to people who share a common religious, ethnic, or other type of identity. Examples of such international organizations are:
www.jkcf.org - Scholarships are provided through the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation to undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and abroad who demonstrate high achievement and financial need.
www.iie.org/gilman - The Gilman Scholarship Program offers study abroad awards for undergraduate students who are receiving the U.S. Federal Pell Grant at a two-year or four-year college or university.
www.foundationforglobalscholars.org - The Foundation for Global Scholars is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create global citizens and leaders by assisting students in achieving their personal and professional goals of obtaining cultural and academic experiences abroad. The Foundation will support this mission by awarding scholarships to help enable students to obtain an international experience.
International Study Scholarship Search Engines
Scholarships.goabroad.com
Go Overseas
IEPassport Study Abroad Funding (A very useful site)
InternationalScholarships.com
International Education Financial Aid
Study Abroad Links - A Searchable Webguide—Scholarships and Financial Aid Directory
Specific Scholarships
Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships
http://www.fundforeducationabroad.org/
International Business and Social Entrepreneurship
The John T. Petters Foundation
Minority Students
Information for Multicultural Students Studying Abroad: Scholarships for Multicultural Students
Language Students at UWSP
Scholarships for UWSP Foreign Language Majors and Minors (UWSP Foreign Language Department)
Disability-Related Scholarships
Disability.gov allows you to search for U.S. national or state scholarships related to disability.
Proyecto Visión lists a number of scholarships. Many of these are specifically for Latino students with disabilities.
Site Specific . . .
Australia:
Study in Australia - Scholarship Search
Britain:
British Council - Education UK
UWSP's Literary and Theatrical London 2012 Program has four $500 scholarships available for UWSP students. Please visit the office for details.
Hungary:
Hungarian Scholarship Board
Poland:
Polanki—The Polish Women's Cultural Club of Milwaukee Wisconsin, U.S.A.
American Council for Polish Culture
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