Study Abroad Scholarships & Aid
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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!
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.*
Apply
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 — EXTENDED TO JUNE 1
Spring/Calendar Year/J-Term — November 1
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.
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.
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, full-time semester internships or Summer Virtual World DiscoverIES 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 under-represented populations.
Traditionally under-represented 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:
*This scholarship requires a separate application.
*This scholarship requires a separate application.
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.
- 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.
- 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.)
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.
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
- Clarence & Alberta Giese Endowed Scholarship
- David Porter Need-Based Diversity 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
- HACU IES Abroad Scholarship
- The John and Ann Gearen Endowed Scholarship
- John Gearen Need-Based Dublin or Developing Regions Scholarship
- 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
In addition to need-based aid, the following scholarships are available for students on summer programs. Other eligibility requirements may apply.
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.
Automatic Discounts for Virtual Learning + Study Abroad
As extra motiviation to study abroad in real life, students participating in the Summer 2020 Virtual World DiscoverIES program are eligible for a future term discount.
- If you want to add a fall or spring semester term or summer term after:
- You will receive a $1000 credit toward a future fall or spring semester program.
- You will receive a $500 credit toward a future summer program.
For All Special Discounts: The calendar year, summer, January term, and Virtual Learning 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.
