The listing below is by no means comprehensive, but should serve as a resource for students looking at types of funding resources to finance their international experiences. Please consult other offices on campus such as your department, Dean's office for your college, the Scholarships
& Financial Aid Office and the Honors Program Office for more resources.
Cost of Programs
Costs vary from program to program. Some of the variables that determine the cost of programs include lodging expenses, number of field trips, food expenses, inflation rate for host country, whether travel expenses are included, guest lecturers and speakers, lab and experimental equipment, vaccinations, etc. The cost also depends on the length of time you will be staying. For example, a fall or spring semester term will be more expensive than a summer semester.
One important thing to consider when viewing our program costs is that tuition and fees are NOT included. Program costs cover the things mentioned above. Another thing to remember is that airfare is usually not included. However, some programs do include airfare in the overall expenses. Consult with the program advisor to find out if airfare is included. Generally, if airfare is not included, Study Abroad can arrange for you to obtain group rates.
Study Abroad Fellowship - Through the generosity of the Association of Former Students and the Barnes & Noble Bookstore, this fellowship was created for undergraduate and graduate full-time Texas A&M University students to go on TAMU study abroad programs. The scholarship is need-based and furnishes up to $1,000. At the time of Fellowship application, undergraduate students must be enrolled for at least 12 hours with a cumulative 2.0 GPR; graduate students must be enrolled for at least 9 hours with a cumulative GPR of 3.0. For more information, please contact
Debbie Lindke.
For additional information in regards to the IEFS please
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"I want to encourage all Aggies who read this to study abroad - the experience is worth any amount of money, and the University does their best to make it affordable, especially with their great scholarship opportunities."
Vanessa Peters
Summer 2000 participant in Italy and recipient of both the IEFS and the Study Abroad Fellowship.
Honors Scholarship - Eligible for TAMU undergraduate students who have completed at least one year of study at TAMU and who currently hold one of the following scholarships and respective GPR at the time of application: Academic Achievement Scholarships (2.75), Challenge Scholarships (2.5), Lechner Scholarships (3.0), McFadden
Scholarships (3.0), President's Achievement Scholarships (2.75), President's Endowed Scholarships (3.0), Terry Foundation Scholarships (3.0 - only available for recipients starting Fall 2003 and earlier), and Zoch-Chandler Scholarships. Students who meet these requirements may be eligible for a study abroad stipend of $1000 towards a TAMU study abroad program. In order to request payment of
this award, come by the Office of Honors Programs and Academic Scholarships located in 101 Academic building.
Freeman - ASIA -
The primary goal of the Freeman-ASIA Program is to increase the number of American undergraduates who study in East and Southeast Asia, by providing students with the information and financial assistance they will need. Requirements are to be a U.S. citizens who are undergraduates and will be studying at least 8 weeks in one of the below countries. Awardees will be expected to share their experiences with their home campus to encourage study abroad by others, and to spread understanding of Asia in their home communities. Awards range from $3,000 - $7,000, depending on the length of the study abroad experience. The scholarship targets the following countries: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
Deadlines are: for Summer 2007 programs - March 7, 2007; for Fall/Academic Year programs - April
4, 2007; for Spring 2007 programs - October
18, 2006. To begin the application process, students must see Jeff Ramberg in Study Abroad. To begin the application process, students must see Jeff Ramberg in Study Abroad.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program -
Founded under the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000 this congressionally-funded program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Institute of International Education. The Gilman Scholarship Program broadens the student population that studies abroad by supporting undergraduates who have been traditionally underrepresented in US study abroad and those with high financial need. The program aims to encourage students to choose nontraditional study abroad destinations, especially those outside of Western Europe and Australia and aims to support students who have been traditionally underrepresented in study abroad. This includes but is not limited to, students with high financial need, students in underrepresented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities, and students of nontraditional age. The program seeks to assist students from a diverse range and type of two-year and four-year public and private institutions from all 50 states.
The Gilman Scholarship provides awards of up to $5,000 for U.S. citizen undergraduate students at two- and four-year institutions to pursue country-based undergraduate opportunities abroad of up to one academic year. To be eligible students must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application and cannot be studying abroad in a country currently under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning or in Cuba. Furthermore, Summer programs are not eligible. To begin the application process, students must see Jeff Ramberg in Study Abroad.
GILMAN APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Fall 2006/Academic Year Programs -- April 4, 2006
Spring 2007/Calendar Year Programs --September 26, 2006
MSC Jordan Fellows - Each October the MSC Jordan Institute for International Awareness selects a few outstanding students as Jordan Fellows who are pursuing international career interests. Both undergraduate and graduate
students who are U.S. citizens are eligible. The Fellows attend seminars and
participate in various activities during the academic year. In return for a
travel assistance grant, each Fellow is required to produce a paper and slide
presentation summarizing their travel experiences. For more information, call the MSC Jordan Institute for International Awareness at 845-8770. An application can be downloaded online through the MSC Jordan website.
Phi Kappa Phi Undergraduate Study Abroad Grant - The competition is open to qualified members and nonmembers in all fields of study. The Study Abroad Grant is designed to provide support as you seek knowledge and experience through studies abroad. Criteria includes: 1) The competition is open to all undergraduates in all fields of study. 2) You must be enrolled at an institution that has an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter 3) You must have a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.4) You must have earned at least 56 and no more than 90 semester hours of academic credit on or before February 15, 2006. 5) You must provide a letter of acceptance to an accredited study abroad program as part of your application. 6) Your study abroad experience must begin no earlier than May 1, 2006 and end no later than June 30, 2007. 7) You must have at least two semesters (or equivalent) remaining in residence at your home institution after completing the study abroad experience. To obtain more information and a Grant Application Packet, download the application packet online at http://www.phikappaphi.org. Print and submit the application and all required supporting materials by February 15, 2006.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program are available to graduating seniors and graduate students, who have not been awarded their Ph.D, and are a U.S. citizen. It provides qualified applicants the opportunity to develop a proposal for a specific research project to be undertaken in a specific country for one year. Each applicant may apply once during the current year of competition. Eligibility requirements for the Fulbright Student Program include, but are not limited to, the following criteria:
Be a United States citizen in good health
B.A. degree or its equivalent before the beginning date of the grant
You may not hold a Doctoral Degree at the time of your application
Language proficiency as required by the host country you select
For additional requirements, please refer to the Fulbright booklet for the current year, as well as the country of primary interest to you. Generally,
the successful Fulbright applicant devotes several months to the development of his or her project. You begin the application process in the
spring, researching and drafting your proposal and curriculum vita. In September, you will review your completed proposal and vita with TAMU Honors Program Office,the Fulbright
Program Advisor. Following this personal interview, you receive the final sections of the Fulbright Student Application. After returning your completed
application to the Study Abroad Program Office no later than September 15, you can expect to interview with the Texas A&M Local Junior Fulbright Screening Committee in late September. Following this interview, your application is forwarded to the national screening committee for review and selection of Fulbright Student Scholars. To apply, go to the Fulbright Student Programs page and click on "Application Center."
National Security Education Program (NSEP)
- This program awards scholarships to American undergraduate and graduate students to study in foreign countries and world regions critical to U.S. national security. NSEP awards are available for a maximum of $10,000 per semester or $20,000 per academic year. The competition is merit-based. The NSEP is available to students with US citizenship enrolled in a degree program who wish to pursue international studies and research in areas outside Western Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Iceland. NSEP is a national competition. Students may apply for study in summer, fall, and spring. Application deadline is February 13 for undergraduate students and January 31 for graduate students. Contact Study Abroad Programs Office to find out more.
Juniors and seniors, awards for an academic term or year to increase their knowledge of and competencies in other languages and cultures; and,
Freshmen and sophomores, awards usually for intensive summer or academic term study abroad programs to foster their interest in international affairs.
David L. Boren Fellowships to U.S. graduate students enrolled in or admitted to graduate degree programs in U.S. higher education institutions to develop expertise in the languages and cultures of less commonly studied countries.
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship - This scholarship provides graduate,
undergraduate and vocational students, teachers of the disabled, and
journalists, with funds to conduct studies and research abroad. Students must be
proficient in the language of the host country. For further information, please
contact the Study Abroad Program Office or your local county Rotary
Club.
Rhodes Scholarship - The Rhodes Scholarship is available to graduating
seniors and graduate students for 2 years of study at Oxford University.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens between 18-24 years of age, and have at
least a 3.75 GPR. Contact the Texas A&M Honors Office for application information and deadlines.
Financial Aid - For financial aid such as federal and state grants, Federal Stafford Loans, College Access Loans, Federal Parent Loans, Federal Unsubsidized Loan Programs, Short-term loans, Federal Perkins Loans and Emergency Tuition and Required Fees Loans, contact a
Scholarships & Financial Aid counselor in the Scholarships & Financial Aid
Office for further information.
Memorial Student Center Overseas Loan Fund - This interest-free loan is available to Texas A&M students for
foreign travel. Undergraduates must be enrolled in at least 12 hours with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Graduates must be enrolled in at least 9 hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA. The student must be returning to TAMU for at least 1 semester after studying abroad. Applications are available at the MSC Jordan Institute for International
Awareness, second floor of the MSC. Students can also fill out the application online. For more information, call 845-8770.
Texas A&M Emergency Tuition & Required Fees Loan - Students needing short term loans, including emergency tuition and fee loans, can apply online instead of being sent to the Pavilion in person. Once you have submitted the online application, it typically takes about 24 hours to kick in.
Global Health Education
Loan Program (GHELP)- This loan by Sallie Mae offers a suite of loan
products that will allow graduate health professions students to fund up to 100
percent of the cost of their education at eligible foreign institutions of
higher education. The program includes a Federal Stafford loan with no
origination or federal default fees, a private education loan, and a residency
and relocation loan option for graduate medical students.
International Studies Association - Provides information on workshop and travel grants as well as other fellowships, grants, and scholarships. Click on the ISA news link to see more info on these.
StudyAbroadDirectory.com - Provides an online database for scholarships for study abroad. Students can search by using "Field of Study", "Location of Study", or "Host Institution".
GoAbroad.com - Provides an on-line database for scholarships for study abroad. Students can search by using "Filed of Study", "Location of Study" or "Host Institution".
University of Minnesota: International Travel and Service Center - Offers an on-line database of scholarships for study abroad.
FastWeb! - Offers access to many different general scholarships for college students.
FinAid! - Provides a comprehensive source for finding financial aid.
International Edufaction Financial Aid (IEFA) - IEFA scholarship search is a resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for international students wishing to study abroad. At this site, you will find a college scholarship search and grant listings plus international student loan programs.
International Education Finance Corp - IEFC has developed a range of international student loan programs for the growing population of students who wish to study in foreign countries.
The Insitute of International Education (IIE) - IIE publishes a list of scholarships and grants for education related activities in study abroad.
Reference Service Press, Financial Aid for Study, Training, Research and Creative Activities Abroad - RSP publishes of some of the best hard-copy directories of scholarships for overseas opportunities, which include grants for all levels of students as well as for post-doctorates and professionals.
StudyAbroad.com - has a listing of various resources for finding funding.
- Provides a database for international scholarships for U.S. and international students.
