Scholarships

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).

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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.

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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 Specific Study Abroad Scholarships
  • Kelley School of Business, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering, Media School, O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Jacobs School of Music
  • Award amounts and eligibility criteria determined by the schools
Departments with Study Abroad Scholarships
  • Spanish & Portuguese, Germanic Studies, LAMP, French and Italian
  • Contact department for eligibility criteria and application process
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.
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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

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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

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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. 
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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. 
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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