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Office of International Programs

Education Abroad Scholarships & Financial Aid

It's important to research, check eligibility requirements carefully and apply early! Skip to Financial Aid.

EDUCATION ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS

  • AHA Institutional Scholarships - apply here
    Students may be eligible for scholarship support for specific programs. Check the AHA scholarship website for program eligibility requirements.
  • AHA Merit Scholarships
    Each year, AHA designates one or more programs for merit scholarship assistance. Check the scholarship website for program eligibility.
  • Boren/National Security Education Program (NSEP)
    Information NSEP scholarships for study in less-traditional regions; public service component required following program.
  • Bridging Scholarship
    Undergraduate students planning to study in Japan.
  • David Guerra Memorial Scholarship
    Participants in Amistad program in Guanajuato, Mexico with preference to students who go for the academic year.  
  • Diversity Scholarships
    Website where minority students can access details and scholarship information about study abroad.
  • Freeman-Asia Scholarships
    All Undergraduates pursuing a study abroad program in many Asian countries. Also includes Summer programs.
  • Fulbright Scholarships
    Studying, teaching or conducting research abroad.
  • Friendship Force of Southern Oregon (FFSO)
    Applying for a Summer program? The local FFSO is offering a wonderful scholarship; must submit a FAFSA to Fin Aid.
  • German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
    Scholarship information for students planning to study in Germany.
  • Gilman Scholarships
    Undergraduates, U.S. citizens, and are recipients of a Federal Pell Grant.
  • Glimpse Correspondence Program
    Glimpse, an online journal dedication to international travel, awards several student correspondent positions to talented writers and photographers who will be spending at least 10 weeks studying outside their home country. In addition to a stipend, students are guaranteed publication on the Glimpse website.
  • Go Overseas
    Undergraduates: creativity of writing sample, displayed analytical thinking, and passion for studying abroad. 
  • IE3 Global Internships
    IE3 Global Internship for IE3 intern applicants and more.
  • Japan Student Services Organization
    Though competitive, JASSO scholarships are available to students on OUS (Akita, Aoyama Gakuin, Waseda) or SOU (Okayama, TIU) exchange programs in Japan.
  • NCSA Scholarship 
    Eligible programs include: Accra, Angers, Athens, London, Macerata, Oviedo, Rosario, Segovia, Siena, Valdivia and Vienna. No Summer programs are eligible. 
  • OUS Chancellor's Award for International Study
    Program fee remissions available to applicants of OUS study abroad programs, based on financial need, program cost, academic merit, diverse representation of OUS schools and students, etc.. In 2011-12, priority sites currently include Thailand, China, Australia, France and Tunisia. Link for scholarship application on OUS application website.
  • Phi Kappa Phi
    Study abroad grants for undergraduates with a 3.5 GPA or higher. 
  • Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships
    Funding for one academic year in a country other than the USA. Application process begins February; deadline for submission of application is early May, the year before the period of  study abroad begins. Must apply through local Rotary club or contact Amy Lepon at 541lepon@charter.net. Click here for more info.

EDUCATION ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP WEB DATABASES

Some of these websites offer scholarships to participate in particular programs offered by a private study abroad organization. Those scholarships don't apply to SOU study abroad programs.

SOU FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS  

  • Most SOU financial aid applies toward SOU study abroad programs. There are many scholarships available to SOU students on the Financial Aid website: SOSA, OSAC and other scholarships. General information about Financial Aid - click here. Once you've selected your study abroad program (or narrowed it down to a few), please contact Debbie Beck to learn how your financial aid works toward your program. Are you eligible for an additional student-parent loan? She works in the Enrollment Services Center in Britt Hall at 541-552-6162.