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Special Information Concerning COVID-19

We know that COVID-19 has had a devastating financial impact on many people.  If you or your family have been financially impacted by COVID-19 and you feel that the financial documentation you are submitting does not reflect an accurate current assessment, please let us know by providing an additional statement with your aid documentation.  Although our aid resources are limited, we will make every effort to consider your circumstances.  Stay safe and be well.

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As far as we're concerned, financial limitations shouldn't prevent you from studying abroad with us. That's why we offer more than $6 million in scholarships and aid.

Learn about our scholarship and aid application process, the variety of funding you may be eligible for, and special discounts for when one term abroad just isn't enough!

How It Works
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Learn about our scholarships and aid
Explore more than $6 million in study abroad scholarships and aid that we offer. Take note of any scholarships you want to highlight your eligibility for in your application. Not entirely sure what you qualify for? No worries. You'll submit one application, and we'll notify you of all scholarships and aid we determine that you're eligible for.*

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Prepare all required materials and submit your application. Applications must be submitted and complete by midnight Central Time of the deadline date, but we recommend you apply as soon as you're considering one of our study abroad or internship programs. (Yes — you can apply for scholarships and aid before you apply to a program!) Funds are limited!

Deadlines
Summer Internship Programs - March 15
Summer Standard Programs — April 1
Fall/Academic Year — May 1
Spring/Calendar Year/J-Term — November 1

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Receive a rapid response for need-based aid
We'll send an email within five business days detailing how much, if any, need-based aid you will receive as well as a list of any scholarships you will be considered for. Various eligibility criteria apply.

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Hear back from us about scholarships
Approximately six weeks after the scholarship and aid deadline, we'll notify you of any scholarships you've been awarded.

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The fine print: We work really hard every day to get additional funding because we know our students—like you!—need it. That said, there’s still room for us to grow. Currently, scholarship and aid priority is given to study abroad students in the United States who demonstrate high financial need and are Pell Grant recipients. Many of our current scholarships and aid are allocated to students from Consortium Member and Associate Member schools that transfer financial aid. Students participating on Customized & Faculty-Led Programs or full-time semester internships are not eligible to receive IES Abroad scholarships and aid. Other eligibility requirements may apply. Check out our Additional Resources for funding options available to any student.

When deciding on the program that’s right for you, we recommend talking to your on-campus financial aid office to get a full picture of your school's available financial aid, IES Abroad scholarships and aid, and additional outside funding. If you have more questions, your IES Abroad Representative is happy to help!

*Supplementary documents and/or application materials are required for the University of Auckland scholarships, University of Canterbury scholarships, and some IES Abroad Grants. See details of these scholarships and grants for more information.

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Need-Based Aid

Even before you're admitted to your program, you can apply for need-based aid. Within five business days, we'll let you know how much aid you can plan on receiving from us to help inform your study abroad or internship decision. Funds are limited, apply early! Eligibility criteria apply.

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Scholarships

Learn about available scholarships based on your study abroad location, major, interests, diverse background, home university, and more. Additional scholarships are available to any eligible IES Abroad student.

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Grants

IES Abroad Grants are available to eligible students and do not require a scholarship and aid application. Learn more about our Public University Grant, Boren & Gilman Scholarship Support Grant, HBCU Tuition & Travel Grant and Disability Grants.

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More Adventure. More Savings.

Save up to 20% on tuition when you add a consecutive study abroad or internship term (semester, summer, or January term) to your global experience.

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The IES Abroad Scholarship was a major factor in my decision to study abroad; without it, I wouldn’t have been able to. In a sense, I see my scholarship as a step to a doorway, and the other side of that is the world that is full of possibilities.

Whitney B. | IES Abroad Quito

Need-Based Aid

Our scholarship and aid application will require you to submit a document detailing your current financial aid profile. Not sure what that is? Don't worry, we'll walk you through which documents we accept.

We'll use this info to determine how much, if any, need-based aid you qualify for. Within five business days we'll let you know your award amount, even if you haven't been admitted to a program.

Note that priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Funds are limited, so apply early!

Semester, Year,* or January Term

Awards are available up to $5,000 for semester and up to $500 for J-Term. The average need-based aid awarded to a semester student is $1,580.

You may be eligible for need-based aid if you:

  • Plan to apply or have applied for an IES Abroad study abroad program.

And you attend a U.S. college/university that:

  • Is a private school.
  • Is a member or associate member of the IES Abroad Consortium.
  • Transfers at least 75% of institutional aid for study abroad.

Summer

Awards are available up to $1,000 for summer. The average need-based aid awarded to a summer student is $884.

You may be eligible for need-based aid if you:

  • Plan to apply or have applied for an IES Abroad study abroad or full-time internship program.

And you attend a U.S. college/university that:

  • Is a member or associate member of the IES Abroad Consortium.
  • Transfers at least 75% of institutional aid for study abroad.

* If you would like to be considered for need-based aid in the second term of your year, you must submit another application and all supporting documents by the scholarship and aid deadline for the second term.

Students on Customized & Faculty-Led programs and full-time semester internships are not eligible to receive need-based aid.

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Study Abroad Scholarships

With one application you can apply for nearly all IES Abroad scholarships that you are eligible for. Not sure which ones you may qualify for? No worries.

We'll review your application within five business days and notify you of which scholarships you will be considered for. Approximately six weeks after the scholarship and aid application deadline, we'll let you know if you have been awarded any of the following scholarships.

Learn more about our scholarships for underrepresented students, specific study abroad locations, areas of study, interests, home universities, and more. Keep in mind that most scholarships are for semester and year-long programs; however, we do offer a selection of summer scholarships listed under "Scholarships with Other Specifications" below.

Students on Customized & Faculty-Led Programs and full-time semester internships are not eligible for IES Abroad scholarships.

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Diversity Scholarships & Grants

We are committed to fostering and supporting a diverse student body. Our diversity scholarships and grants encourage and support students from a range of institutions and underrepresented populations.

Traditionally underrepresented students in study abroad include, but are not limited to, students identifying as a racial/ethnic minority, first-generation college student, student with financial need, LGBTQ+, veteran status, and/or a student who has demonstrated a history of overcoming adversity such as a physical, mental health, or learning disability.

Our diversity scholarships and grants include:

  • Barbara A. Barker Vienna Summer Internship Scholarship
  • David Porter Need-Based Diversity Scholarship
  • Disability Grants
  • Dr. Mary M. Dwyer and Jim Ahr Endowed Scholarship
  • Ezio & Fiammetta Vergani Endowed Scholarship
  • HACU IES Abroad Scholarship
  • HBCU Tuition & Travel Grant
  • The Charles E. Merrill Jr. Endowed Scholarship Fund
  • The John and Ann Gearen Endowed Scholarship
Scholarships for Specific Locations
Auckland
  • IES Abroad - University of Auckland Study Abroad Scholarships*

*This scholarship requires a separate application.

Barcelona
  • William E. & Mary M. Dwyer Need-Based Spanish Scholarship
Berlin
  • Kathleen Kervin Diamond Endowed Scholarship
Buenos Aires
  • John Gearen Need-Based Dublin or Developing Regions Scholarship
  • Kathleen Kervin Diamond Endowed Scholarship
  • William E. & Mary M. Dwyer Need-Based Spanish Scholarship
Cape Town
  • John Gearen Need-Based Dublin or Developing Regions Scholarship
Christchurch
  • IES Abroad - University of Canterbury Scholarships*

*This scholarship is temporarily not accepting applications.

Dublin
  • John Gearen Need-Based Dublin or Developing Regions Scholarship

The following scholarships are administered by Trinity College Dublin (TCD).  You must be accepted to and attend the IES Abroad/TCD program AND you must apply directly to TCD for these scholarships.

  • Trinity College Dublin - Global Study Abroad Excellence Scholarship
  • Trinity College Dublin - STEM Study Abroad Scholarship
  • Trinity College Dublin - Generation Study Abroad Scholarship
Freiburg
  • Black Forest Environmental Studies Scholarship for Liberal Arts Students
  • Kathleen Kervin Diamond Endowed Scholarship
Galápagos Islands
  • John Gearen Need-Based Dublin or Developing Regions Scholarship
  • William E. & Mary M. Dwyer Need-Based Spanish Scholarship
Granada
  • Kathleen Kervin Diamond Endowed Scholarship
  • William E. & Mary M. Dwyer Need-Based Spanish Scholarship
London
  • Edward Mowatt Endowed Scholarship
  • The Friezo Family Foundation Endowed London Scholarship Fund
Madrid
  • Kathleen Kervin Diamond Endowed Scholarship
  • William E. & Mary M. Dwyer Need-Based Spanish Scholarship
Nagoya
  • Kathleen Kervin Diamond Endowed Scholarship
Nantes
  • Kathleen Kervin Diamond Endowed Scholarship
  • The Sam McQuade Nantes Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Mme Suzanne Hugues
Paris
  • Kathleen Kervin Diamond Endowed Scholarship
Quito
  • John Gearen Need-Based Dublin or Developing Regions Scholarship
  • Kathleen Kervin Diamond Endowed Scholarship
  • William E. & Mary M. Dwyer Need-Based Spanish Scholarship
Rabat
  • John Gearen Need-Based Dublin or Developing Regions Scholarship
Salamanca
  • Kathleen Kervin Diamond Endowed Scholarship
  • William E. & Mary M. Dwyer Need-Based Spanish Scholarship
Santiago
  • John Gearen Need-Based Dublin or Developing Regions Scholarship
  • Kathleen Kervin Diamond Endowed Scholarship
  • William E. & Mary M. Dwyer Need-Based Spanish Scholarship
Shanghai
  • John Gearen Need-Based Dublin or Developing Regions Scholarship
Vienna
  • Barbara A. Barker Vienna Summer Internship Scholarship
  • Cecil C. Conner Endowed Scholarship
  • Clarence & Alberta Giese Endowed Scholarship
  • Dr. Roswitha Benesch Endowed Scholarship
  • The Kate and Nick Crane Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for Specific Areas of Study
Art History
  • Dr. Roswitha Benesch Endowed Scholarship
Business
  • Black Forest Environmental Studies Scholarship for Liberal Arts Students
  • Robert McNeill Need-Based International Business Scholarship
  • Thomas Tusher Scholarship*

*This scholarship requires a separate application.

Economics
  • Black Forest Environmental Studies Scholarship for Liberal Arts Students
  • Robert McNeill Need-Based International Business Scholarship
Engineering
  • Study Abroad Scholarship for Future Engineers
Finance
  • Robert McNeill Need-Based International Business Scholarship
Geography
  • Black Forest Environmental Studies Scholarship for Liberal Arts Students
History
  • Dr. William Louis Gaines Need-Based History or International Relations Scholarship
Humanities
  • Black Forest Environmental Studies Scholarship for Liberal Arts Students
International Relations
  • Black Forest Environmental Studies Scholarship for Liberal Arts Students
  • Dr. William Louis Gaines Need-Based History or International Relations Scholarship
Languages
  • Kathleen Kervin Diamond Endowed Scholarship
  • William E. & Mary M. Dwyer Need-Based Spanish Scholarship
Management
  • Robert McNeill Need-Based International Business Scholarship
Marketing
  • Robert McNeill Need-Based International Business Scholarship
Philosophy
  • Black Forest Environmental Studies Scholarship for Liberal Arts Students
Political Science
  • Black Forest Environmental Studies Scholarship for Liberal Arts Students
Public Policy
  • Black Forest Environmental Studies Scholarship for Liberal Arts Students
Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • Robert McNeill Need-Based International Business Scholarship
STEM
  • Study Abroad Scholarship for Future Engineers
  • Trinity College Dublin - STEM Study Abroad Scholarship (Administered by Trinity College Dublin (TCD).  You must be accepted to and attend the IES Abroad/TCD program AND apply directly to TCD for this scholarship.)
Urban Studies
  • Adelyn Dougherty Leander Need-Based Urban Issues Scholarship
  • Black Forest Environmental Studies Scholarship for Liberal Arts Students
Scholarships for Specific Interests
Art History
  • Dr. Roswitha Benesch Endowed Scholarship
Internships
  • Barbara A. Barker Vienna Summer Internship Scholarship
  • Summer Social Impact Internship Scholarship
Languages
  • Kathleen Kervin Diamond Endowed Scholarship
  • William E. & Mary M. Dwyer Need-Based Spanish Scholarship
Social Justice
  • Summer Social Impact Internship Scholarship
  • William & Fannie Steinberg Endowed Scholarship
Urban Studies
  • Adelyn Dougherty Leander Need-Based Urban Issues Scholarship
Scholarships with Other Specifications
Academic Year

The following scholarships are for academic year students only. Students on academic year programs may also receive scholarships open to single semester students. Other eligibility requirements may apply.

  • Dr. William Louis Gaines Need-Based History or International Relations Scholarship
  • Study Abroad Scholarships for Academic Year Students
Financial Need

The following scholarships are decided in whole or in part on the financial need of the student. Other eligibility requirements may apply.

  • Adelyn Dougherty Leander Need-Based Urban Issues Scholarship
  • Aurelio Javellana Montinola Jr. Family Scholarship Fund
  • Barbara A. Barker Vienna Summer Internship Scholarship
  • Black Forest Environmental Studies Scholarship for Liberal Arts Students
  • Cecil C. Conner Endowed Scholarship
  • Clarence & Alberta Giese Endowed Scholarship
  • David Porter Need-Based Diversity Scholarship
  • The Deborah Schuler, Durham 73-74 Endowed Scholarship Fund
  • Dr. Mary M. Dwyer and Jim Ahr Endowed Scholarship
  • Dr. Roswitha Benesch Endowed Scholarship
  • Dr. William Louis Gaines Need-Based History or International Relations Scholarship
  • Edward Mowatt Endowed Scholarship
  • Ezio & Fiammetta Vergani Endowed Scholarship
  • The Friezo Family Foundation Endowed London Scholarship Fund
  • HACU IES Abroad Scholarship
  • The John and Ann Gearen Endowed Scholarship
  • John Gearen Need-Based Dublin or Developing Regions Scholarship
  • The Kate and Nick Crane Endowed Scholarship Fund
  • Kathleen Kervin Diamond Endowed Scholarship
  • Kathryn M. & Dan E. Moore Endowed Scholarship
  • Kathryn M. Moore Need-Based Scholarship
  • Marion & Luis de Hoyos Endowed Scholarship
  • Paul & Brita Koutny Founders Scholarship
  • Robert McNeill Need-Based International Business Scholarship
  • The Sam McQuade Nantes Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Mme Suzanne Hugues
  • Summer Social Impact Internship Scholarship
  • Study Abroad Accessibility Grant for Students with Financial Need
  • Study Abroad Scholarships for Academic Year Students
  • Study Abroad Scholarship for Future Engineers
  • Vera Isaacs Schwartz Endowed Stipend
  • William E. & Mary M. Dwyer Need-Based Spanish Scholarship
Home College/University
  • The Charles E. Merrill Jr. Endowed Scholarship Fund
  • Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU)
  • Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) 
  • Land Grant Universities
  • University of California - Berkeley, Hass School of Business
Summer

In addition to need-based aid, the following scholarships are available for students on summer programs. Other eligibility requirements may apply.

  • Barbara A. Barker Vienna Summer Internship Scholarship
  • HACU IES Abroad Scholarship
  • Summer Social Impact Internship Scholarship
  • Vera Isaacs Schwartz Endowed Stipend
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IES Abroad Grants

The following grants do not require you to submit a scholarship and aid application. Depending on the grant, however, you may have to submit additional information to communicate your eligibility for the grant funding.

Public University Grant

Our Public University Grant is an automatic $2,000 credit toward all IES Abroad semester and academic year/calendar year programs.* This credit is noted in your IES Abroad invoice.

You will receive the Public University Grant if you:

  • Attend a public college or university that is a member or associate member of the IES Abroad Consortium.
  • Are accepted to and attend an IES Abroad program authorized by your home school.

How to Apply

  • You don't have to! This grant is automatically given to all students who qualify.

*Students on summer, Customized & Faculty Led, or full-time semester internship programs are not eligible for the Public University Grant. Students on academic year and calendar year programs will have the Public University Grant applied to the first term only.

Boren & Gilman/Gilman-McCain Scholarship Support Grant

Have you received a Boren or Gilman/Gilman-McCain scholarship to study abroad? Congrats! You may also be eligible to receive an IES Abroad Boren & Gilman/Gilman-McCain Scholarship Support Grant of $1,000 per semester or $500 for a summer term.

You may be eligible for this grant if you:

  • Receive a Boren or Gilman/Gilman-McCain Scholarship for the same semester or year of your IES Abroad program.
  • Are accepted to and attend an IES Abroad program.*

And you attend a U.S. college/university that:

  • Is a member or associate member of the IES Abroad Consortium.
  • Transfers at least 75% of institutional aid for study abroad.

How to Apply

  • You don't have to! We will contact you after Boren and Gilman make their award announcements.

*Students on Customized & Faculty-Led Programs are not eligible for the Boren & Gilman/Gilman-McCain Scholarship Support Grant.

Disability Grants

To enhance study abroad opportunities for students with disabilities, IES Abroad offers grants to students whose disabilities may add significant costs to their study abroad experience. 

You may be eligible for a disability grant if you:

  • Have a disability that adds significant cost to your study abroad experience.*
  • Are accepted to and attend an IES Abroad program.**

How to Apply

Complete the IES Abroad Disability Grant Application by the appropriate deadline:

  • Summer: April 1
  • Fall: May 1
  • Spring: November 1

*Please note that many academic accommodations, such as additional time for examinations, quiet location for examinations, etc. may be available to you without cost. Speak to your IES Abroad Advisor to learn more. These types of accommodations provided by IES Abroad are not eligible for disability grant consideration.

**Students on Customized & Faculty-Led Programs and full-time semester internships are not eligible for disability grants.

Special Discounts

Automatic Discounts for Multiple/Consecutive Terms Abroad

Studying abroad can be an incredible life-changing experience, so we get it if you want to stay longer. Add an additional semester abroad and receive 20% off tuition for your second term. Looking to add a summer or J-Term program? You'll get a discount credited to your tuition as well.

How It Works

  • If you're already abroad on a semester-long program:
    • Contact your home school to receive permission to enroll in a second term.
    • Ask your current Center Director for a “Change of Status” form to continue studying at your current location or to attend a different IES Abroad program.
  • If you're planning an academic year abroad:
    • Academic year program tuition prices reflect at least a 20% discount off second consecutive semester program tuition for the same program.
    • You will receive a 20% discount applied as a credit to the second consecutive semester’s tuition in a different program comprising an academic year.
    • You must enroll by November 1st to get the discount for academic year study. After November 1st, the second term’s tuition pricing will be based on the following spring term’s tuition.
  • If you're planning a calendar year abroad:
    • You will receive a 20% discount applied as a credit to the second consecutive semester’s tuition in the same or a different program comprising a calendar year.
    • You must enroll by May 1st to get the discount for calendar year study. After May 1st, the second term’s tuition pricing will be based on the following fall term’s tuition.
  • If you want to add a summer or January term:
    • You will receive a $500 credit toward summer tuition if a summer program is attended prior to or after a semester or academic year program.
    • You will receive a $300 credit toward January term tuition if a January term program is attended prior to or after a semester program.

For All Special Discounts: The calendar year, summer and January term discounts will be applied to the IES Abroad invoice as billed to the student or school. 

Please note that the above discounts are applied to the designated term or second semester of tuition only.

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