Scholarships

Explore this comprehensive list of study abroad scholarships offered through Education Abroad, other IU units, partner institutions, and national organizations. Eligibility, application process and deadline, and amounts awarded vary by scholarship. Make sure to visit the websites of specific scholarships for important details.

Education Abroad administers a range of scholarship that award over $100,000 in scholarship support annually on the basis of financial need and academic merit. Scholarships are available in several categories. All applicants to all eligible programs will AUTOMATICALLY be considered for these scholarships. No separate application is required. Note: Education Abroad relies on the official assessment of "financial need" conducted by the IU Office of Student Financial Assistance to verify each applicant's financial circumstances. This information is based on the completed FAFSA. It is recommended all students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the March 1st priority deadline to be eligible for need-based scholarships (https://fafsa.ed.gov).
Scholarship	Details
Program-Specific Scholarships	Awards based on financial need and academic merit, $750-$3,000 Available for the following IU Programs: Adelaide, Aix-en-Provence, Bologna, Canberra, Canterbury, CIEE programs, Copenhagen-DIS, Graz (summer), Lima-IU, Madrid-IU, Nagoya, Perth, Salamanca (summer), Santiago-IU-DR (summer), Stockholm-DIS, Vienna-IES, Wollongong
Minority Scholarships	Awards based on financial need and academic merit, $275-$2,500 Available for the following IU semester/academic year programs: Aix-en-Provence, Bologna, Canterbury, Lima-IU, Madrid-IU, Nagoya Available for the following IU summer and short term programs: Costa Rica, Florence, Grand Cayman, Graz, Japan-Photo, London-Literature, London-Theatre, Salamanca, Santiago-DR
Students from Other IU Campuses	Awards based on financial need and academic merit, $275-$2,500 Must be enrolled at one of the IU regional campuses and participating on an IU administered program to be eligible

Students are encouraged to check with their school and/or department for additional scholarship opportunities. Students should check with the department/school/unit administering the scholarships below for application procedures and deadlines. The list below is not comprehensive. Please inquire to your own academic unit (department and school) regarding additional study abroad scholarships.
Scholarship	Details
Edward L. Hutton International Experiences Programs	Merit-based scholarship: Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or major GPA of 3.7 May only receive the award once; $500-$3,000 Available for all terms (AY, semester, summer) Acceptance into a study abroad program (IU, non-IU, independent, short-term)
OVPDEI Study Abroad Scholarships	Available for students currently in certain scholarship programs (21st Century, Groups, Hudson & Holland, Academic Support Center, FASE Mentoring) Required cumulative GPA of 2.5 and participation on an approved study abroad program Award amounts vary; up to $4,000; available for all terms
School- and Department-Specific Study Abroad Scholarships	Contact department for eligibility criteria and application processes Award amounts and eligibility criteria determined by the schools
Herbert Presidential Scholars	Current Herbert Presidential Scholars studying abroad during junior or senior year $1,000 award available
Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education	Participation in a credit-based service learning experience abroad Awards up to $500 Apply through the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning

IU's 18th President, Michael McRobbie, and the IU Foundation established a scholarship program to help make study abroad more affordable for students who might not be able to study abroad otherwise through an endowment income matching program. Donors have endowed these special scholarships that are managed by the units indicated below. Students should confirm with units for deadlines and application procedures. Awards may vary depending on the length of the program and the amount of the endowment. Check the links below for instructions on how to apply for the funding.
Scholarship	Details
College of Arts and Sciences	Available to History, Telecommunications students, Jewish Studies, Polish Studies, and students within the School of Global and International Studies
Kelley School of Business	Several scholarships available to students of the Kelley School meeting various criteria
Regional Campuses	Scholarships for students of specific regional campuses
Additional Departments	Additional scholarships available for students within the School of Education, Hutton Honors College, Jacobs School of Music, and the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
System Wide Scholarships	Additional scholarships available to students throughout the IU system Award amounts and eligibility criteria vary based on scholarship

Scholarship	Details
CIEE Scholarships	All students participating on IU co-sponsored programs automatically receive a 5% fee reduction Check the CIEE website for more information on their scholarships
CIS Abroad Scholarships	Check the CIS Abroad website for information on their scholarships
DIS Scholarships	All students participating on semester-length programs automatically receive $2,000 DIS program specific scholarship Check the DIS website for information on their scholarships
IES Abroad Scholarships	All students participating on Fall 2023 semester programs automatically receive $2,000 public university grant. Starting with spring 2024, students participating on semester-length programs automatically receive $1,000 public university grant and can apply for guaranteed aid of up to $7,000 for semester programs and up to $3,000 for summer programs based on confirmation of official FAFSA Expected Family Contribution. See summer scholarship details and See fall scholarship details. Check the IES Abroad website for information on their scholarships

Scholarship	Details
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals	Yearlong fellowship to study/intern in Germany Preference to STEM, agriculture, business, and vocational fields
Freeman-Asia	Need-based scholarships for programs in East or Southeast Asia Up to $7,000 for academic-year, up to $5,000 for semester, and up to $3,000 for summer Please contact Amanda Roshan-Rawaan for more information
Gilman Scholarships	Must be a current recipient of the Pell Grant in order to apply Award amounts vary (up to $5,000), available for all terms Please contact Amanda Roshan-Rawaan for more information
Benjamin Franklin Travel Grant	Must be a double major in French and another field participating on a program less than 90 days in France Available through the French Embassy in the U.S. Only available for summer programs
Boren Scholarship	Must be studying a critical language abroad Requires one year of government service within three years of graduating Award amounts vary, up to $12,500 for a semester and $25,000 for a year Summer awards available for students in STEM fields Please contact Amanda Roshan-Rawaan for more information
DAAD Scholarship	Applicable to students studying abroad in Germany for at least four months Awards monthly stipend of approximately 650 Euros/month
Generation Study Abroad Travel Awards	Applicable for students studying abroad in New Zealand Requires minimum GPA of 3.0 Awards can range from $500-$2,000
Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships	Award amounts and eligibility vary Offer awards for different student groups or program types (i.e. LGBTQ+, student athletes)
Critical Language Scholarship	Must be a U.S. citizen or national at the time of application For students studying a critical language, as determined by the Department of State Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu Please contact Paul Fogleman for more information.

Students participating on non-IU programs are encouraged to check with their program/provider about program specific scholarships. Below are a few awards specific to IU students.
Scholarship	Details
IFSA-Butler Scholarships	Scholarships for IU students participating on IFSA-Butler programs: $2,000 for academic year, $1,000 for semester, and $500 for summer programs Additional funding opportunities for programs in Latin America Eligibility requirements and award amounts vary Apply by completing scholarship applications through IFSA-Butler website
Arcadia Abroad Scholarships	Scholarships for IU students participating in Arcadia programs: $500 for academic year, fall, and spring students. Additional scholarships available through Arcadia website.
Wells in Florence Scholarship	Scholarship for IU students studying on the Wells in Florence program in Fall '23: $500 to be added for every accepted student.

In addition to the resources below, students might consider self-fundraising opportunities. Check with your local religious, service, or other groups/organizations you are affiliated with for possible funding.
Scholarship	Details
Institute of International Education	Online searchable database of various study abroad scholarships
Fastweb	Online searchable database of scholarships Compiled list of study abroad scholarships available
Diversity Abroad	Online searchable database of various diversity-related study abroad scholarships
PIVOT Database	Online searchable database of various scholarships This is a general database of funding opportunities and not specific to study abroad
Pride Foundation	Online searchable database of various scholarships for LGBTQ+ and queer students

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