January Term Scholarship

Scholarship type:

Merit-based Scholarships

Description:

These scholarships are intended for students who have been accepted to study on an IES Abroad January Term Program.

Up to five 5 awards are given per year ranging up to $750.

Amount:

Ranges up to $750

Eligibility:

Recipients must attend a college or university that is a Member or Associate Member [1] of the IES Abroad Consortium. In addition, your home school must have a policy of transferring at least 75% of institutional aid for study abroad.
The home school must have a policy of transferring at least 75% of home school aid to IES.
Must have a 3.3 minimum GPA.
Must be admitted to and attend an IES Abroad January Term program.

How to apply:

Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) [2] before starting the application process

Apply to an IES Abroad January Term Program (if you have not done so already)
Submit an IES Abroad Scholarship Application [3]. You will be required to upload the following materials for this application:
- Transcript - one (1) additional college transcript (in addition to the one submitted with the IES Abroad Application). Clear and legible photocopies are accepted via upload or mail, but NO fax copies will be accepted.
- Faculty Letter of Recommendation from a professor who has commented on your academic performance.
- Personal Statement (500 words) - Tell us about your academic interests and your reasons for studying abroad. Discuss any relevant work or extra-curricular experiences that may apply to this topic and discuss the goals you hope to achieve while studying abroad.

Deadlines

Spring/Calendar year deadline:

October 25