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American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowships/Grants
The ASF offers fellowships and grants to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian countries for up to one year. Applicants must have a research project that must be completed in a Scandinavian country, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and complete their undergraduate education by the start of the project. Students in all fields are encouraged to apply.
Year to Apply: Senior, Post-Graduates, enrolled Master's or Ph.D. students
GPA Requirement: N/A
Deadline: November
Boren Graduate Fellowship
Boren Fellowships allow U.S. graduate students to study languages abroad in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Students must be a U.S. Citizen, enrolled in or planning to enroll in a graduate program in the United States, and planning an overseas trip while enrolled in graduate school. A condition of this award is the NSEP service requirement.
Year to Apply: Senior, enrolled Master's or Ph.D. students
GPA Requirement: N/A
Deadline: January
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
The Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduates participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Year to Apply: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
GPA Requirement: N/A
Deadline: October (to study in spring) and April (to study in fall)
Center for Arabic Study Abroad
CASA offers advanced training in Arabic language and culture at the American University in Cairo for one year, beginning in the summer and extending to the spring semester. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have completed a minimum of 3 years of formal Arabic instruction by the start of the program.
Year to Apply: Junior, Senior, Graduate Student
GPA Requirement: N/A
Deadline: January
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program
The Youth Exchange Program for Young Professionals is a year-long, work-study fellowship program in Germany for business, technical, vocational, and agricultural fields. Students must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident in order to apply.
Year to Apply: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
GPA Requirement: N/A
Deadline: December
Critical Language Scholarship Program
The CLS Program provides fully-funded intensive language instruction in host countries during the summer for seven to ten weeks. Students must be U.S. citizens in order to apply and enrolled undergraduates at the time of application.
Year to Apply: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
GPA Requirement: N/A
Deadline: November
Emigre Memorial German Internship
The Internship Program offers students internships at a German state parliament to gain government work experience, improve German language skills and learn about German culture. Applicants should be a U.S. or Canadian citizen.
Year to Apply: Sophomore or Junior
GPA Requirement: N/A
Deadline: Multiple, check the sponsoring organization's website
Foundation for Global Scholars
The Foundation for Global Scholars offers scholarships to students who are studying abroad. Awards range from $500 to $2500. Students in all fields are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen.
Year to Apply: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate Student
GPA Requirement: N/A
Deadline: Multiple, check the sponsoring organization's website.
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman ASIA)*
Freeman ASIA supports undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study in East or Southeast Asia for a minimum of 8 weeks. *Students apply directly for this award but must have a letter of support from a Study Abroad Adviser AND Financial Aid Adviser.
Year to Apply: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
GPA Requirement: 2.8 or above
Deadline: April
French Internship
The Lexington Sister Cities Commission offers students from Lexington to gain professional experience through an internship in France. Benefits include a placement for internship, living arrangements, and some compensation. Applicants must be 18 years old, have good knowledge of French, and be available to be abroad for 2 months.
Year to Apply: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
GPA Requirement: N/A
Deadline: January
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
The Gates Cambridge Scholarships are awarded to outstanding applicants to pursue a postgraduate degree in any subject at the University of Cambridge. Applicants cannot be a citizen of the United Kingdom.
Year to Apply: Senior, Recent Graduate
GPA Requirement: 3.7 or above
Deadline: October
Gilman Scholarship
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduates receiving Federal Pell Grants to study abroad. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
Year to Apply: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
GPA Requirement: N/A
Deadline: Multiple, check the sponsoring organization's website
Humanity in Action Fellowship
The HIA Fellowship brings international groups of students and recent graduates to explore national histories of discrimination and resistance. Students in all fields are welcome to apply, although an interest to pursue inquiry into minority and human rights issues is key.
Year to Apply: Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Recent Graduate
GPA Requirement: N/A
Deadline: January
internXchange
The German Academic Exchange Service, DAAD, provides scholarships for journalism and communication students to attend a summer seminar/internship program in Berlin. Applicants must have German language proficiency, and a demonstrated interest in German affairs.
Year to Apply: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Recent Graduate, Graduate Student
GPA Requirement: N/A
Deadline: January
The Mark Twain Awards for Travel
The Mark Twain Awards for Travel support students who wish to enrich their education through exposure to people and places they would otherwise not encounter. The funds may be used towards any local or international travel of duration.
Year to Apply: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Recent Graduate (less than 2 years), Graduate Student
GPA Requirement: N/A
Deadline: Rolling basis through 2012-2013 academic year (apply early)
Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarships
The Overseas Press Club Foundation sponsors a scholarship for students interested in becoming foreign correspondents. The scholarship pays for travel and living expenses and provides an internship at foreign bureaus. Students in all fields are encouraged to apply, but must be interested in becoming a foreign correspondent.
Year to Apply: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate Student
GPA Requirement: N/A
Deadline: December
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi funds 50 study abroad grants valued at $1,000 each to help support undergraduates who are studying abroad. Students do not have to be a member of Phi Kappa Phi, but must attend an institution with an active chapter to apply. UK does have a chapter. Prior to applying for a grant, students must have applied and/or been accepted into a study abroad program. Applicants must begin a study abroad program between May 1 of the application year and June 30 of the following year.
Year to Apply: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
GPA Requirement: 3.75 or above
Deadline: April
Qatar Scholarship
The Qatar Scholarship Program offers the opportunity for dedicated Arabic language students to master their skills in an intensive Arabic program at Qatar University for an entire academic year. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident between 18 and 40 years old, have completed a Bachelor's degree by the beginning of the program and have studied Arabic for at least two years.
Year to Apply: Senior, Graduate Student
GPA Requirement: N/A
Deadline: December
The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program
The program offers twenty Americans the opportunity to complete a high-level professional development program in Germany during nine-months. Applicable fields of study include business, journalism, law, policy, and international relations. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, 23-34 years old at the application deadline, have at least 2 years of relevant work experience, and a willingness to learn German.
Year to Apply: Recent Graduate or Graduate Student
GPA Requirement: N/A
Deadline: October
Rotary Peace Fellowship
Rotary Peace Fellows are leaders promoting national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives. Fellows can earn a master's degree in severla fields or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict resolution. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and strong academic record and have a strong commitment to international understanding and peace.
Year to Apply: Recent Alumni
GPA Requirement: N/A
Deadline: July
Taiwan-United States Sister Relations Alliance (TUSA) Summer Scholarship Program
The TUSA Summer Scholarship Program is a unique ambassador program designed for full-time students to learn Mandarin and immserse themselves in culture of Taiwan over 2 months. Applicants must be American citizens who neither hold a Taiwan passport, nor claim Taiwanese or Chinese heritage.
Year to Apply: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
GPA Requirement: 3.0 or above
Deadline: February
Teaching Assistantship Program in France
The Program offers students the opportunity to work in France for 7 months to teach English to French students of all ages. Applicants should complete at least 2 years of higher education by the beginning of the program and have proficiency in French (3 college semester and/or lived abroad in a French-speaking country).
Year to Apply: Sophomore, or Junior
GPA Requirement: N/A
Deadline: Check the sponsoring organization's website
The Washington Center Internships
The Washington Center offers a wide range of internships for students in Washington, D.C. and abroad. Internships are for academic credit and do not include a stipend.
Year to Apply: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Recent Graduate, Graduate Student
GPA Requirement: 2.75 or higher
Deadline: Check the sponsoring organization's website
