Financial Resources through TAMU and Other Sources:
Students interested in funding for study abroad programs have numerous offices on campus to utilize for funding resources: the TAMU Honors Program Office and the Student Financial Aid Office provide listings of some other funding sources outside of Texas A&M.
If you already have a scholarship to help fund your TAMU academic program, please check with that scholarship program's administrator on whether that scholarship can be used toward your international experience. If you have any questions or concerns contact the TAMU Study Abroad Office.
Using Financial Aid on Independent Study Abroad Programs:
It is possible to apply your Texas A&M federal and state financial aid package to a non-Texas A&M program provided you have pre-approved the program for transfer credit via the Independent Study Abroad for Credit form AND it is ONE of the following:
Program through an affiliated foreign university or study abroad provider. For a current list of foreign universities with which Texas A&M University has an agreement, go to: http://moa-db.tamu.edu/webform1.aspx. For a current list of affiliated third-party providers, see below.
Please check with the Texas A&M Study Abroad Office for updates on future affiliations. For more information on obtaining financial aid, contact Lisa Tauferner (845-0544; ltauferner@tamu.edu) Independent Study Advisor in the Study Abroad Programs Office.
International Education Fee Scholarship - This scholarship is funded by the International Education Fee, is primarily merit-based, and greatly increases the participation of Aggies studying abroad. Funding will be either $500 (for programs up to 7 weeks) or $1,000 (for programs over 7 weeks), depending on the length of the program. At the time of the scholarship 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 and all students must be enrolled in a credit-bearing study abroad experience (i.e. study abroad program, co-op, internship or international practicum, etc.). For more information, please contact Tommy Aicher.
OAS Fellowships - The fundamental objective of the Organization of American States (OAS) is to promote the economic, social, scientific and cultural development of the Member States in order to achieve a stronger bond and better understanding among the peoples of the Americas. The OAS provides several hundred fellowships for graduate studies and research throughout the Americas. For citizens of the United States, applications must be presented to the Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development (IACD) in Washington, D.C., by no later than January 15th of each year.
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.
National Security Education Program (NSEP) - For credit-bearing study abroad experiences. This national program awards scholarships to American undergraduate and graduate students to study 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 and who wish to pursue international studies and research in areas outside Western Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Students may apply for study in summer, fall, and spring. Application deadline is February. Summer study is available for juniors and seniors IF they are majoring in an applied science or engineering. 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.
Memorial Student Center Overseas Loan Fund ($300-$1,000) - This interest-free loan is available to Texas A&M undergraduate and graduate students for foreign travel. A 2.5 GPA for undergraduate students and 3.0 GPA for graduate students is required and all students must be returning to Texas A&M for at least a semester after their international experience. 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.. All full-time Texas A&M students may apply, however, non-United States citizens are less likely to receive due to preference for first time travelers.
MSC Jordan Fellows - Each Fall the MSC Jordan Institute for International Awareness selects a maximum of ten outstanding students who are potential international leaders. Both undergraduate and graduate degree seeking students who are U.S. citizens are eligible for grant money of up to $2,000. 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. Applications are available at informational meetings (advertisements will appear in the Battalion) and in the L.T.Jordan Institute office (MSC Room 223-I). For more information, call 845-8770.
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. Deadlines are: for Summer - March 4; for Fall/Academic Year - April 1; for Spring - October 15. For more information, please contact Jeff Ramberg. The scholarship targets the following countries: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
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
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."
British Marshall Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded for a two-year Master's program at a British Institution. Recipients must be under the age of twenty-six by October 1st of the year of the award and have a Bachelor's degree with an overall GPR of 3.7 by the date of the receipt of the award. Applications are available at the Honors Office, Academic Building 101.
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship - The Rotary Scholarship program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students, including year-long, three month, or six month-long academic study in another country. Interested applicants must apply through a Rotary club in the applicant's legal or permanent residence. Because application deadlines vary by club and district, only your local club can provide specific information on deadlines.
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.
The Houston International Scholarship (SIT Programs only) - Partial to full scholarships are available to Houston-area students in any field or major who are accepted to an SIT Study Abroad program. Minority students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Other Sources of Financial Aid The Student Financial Aid Office and/or the Study Abroad Program Office can show you listings of some other funding sources outside of Texas A&M. Students may also research outside scholarships Other Sources of Financial Aid.
