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CSUF financial aid can be applied toward CSUF Exchanges, CSU International Programs, CSUF College & Departmental programs and Non-CSUF programs. If you currently receive financial aid, you simply complete the necessary documentation and take it with you when you study abroad. Students, who do not already receive financial aid, should consult with a CSUF financial aid counselor to review their options. The counselor can help you to complete and submit the federal "FAFSA" form in order to apply for financial aid.

Each year, the Study Abroad Office awards several Ambassadors of International Education Scholarship for study abroad. Applications for these scholarships are available below. Many program providers also offer scholarships for students participating on their programs. Please talk with the Study Abroad Advisor about these opportunities or refer to the program provider’s website or publications for details. The study abroad staff is always available to help you identify additional study abroad scholarships, grants, and other funding resources. Here are some scholarships and loan options you may be interested in pursuing:

Cal State Fullerton Ambassadors of International Education Scholarships
This CSUF Study Abroad Scholarship is open to all undergraduate degree-seeking students at Cal State Fullerton. Students must hold a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 to apply. Scholarship recipients are required to assist the CSUF Study Abroad Office in promoting study abroad following their return. Scholarships are available for the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Click here to apply online.

American-Scandinavian Fellowship
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships (up to $18,000) and grants (normally $3,000) to individuals to pursue research or study for a well-defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential. Applicants must have completed their undergraduate education by the start of the project. Priority is given to candidates at the graduate level for dissertation-related study or research.

Association of International Education, Japan
The Association of International Education, Japan (AIEJ) provides scholarships for US students to study at Japanese universities for up to one year.

Bridging Scholarships
The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project accepts applications from American students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. Funding from private foundations and major U.S. corporations has made it possible for ATJ to award 100 scholarships annually to assist students with the travel and living expenses they will incur while studying abroad in Japan.

CIEE International Study Programs (CIEE-ISP) Scholarship
The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) provides funding to students participating on CIEE programs.

Robert B. Bailey Minority Scholarship
This scholarship provides funding to promote increased participation in Council's (CIEE) International Studies Programs by students self-identified as belonging to an under-represented group. Award amounts are usually made in the amount of $500 and will be applied toward the applicant's program fee.

Bowman Travel Grants
CIEE offers travel grants to provide assistance to undergraduate students participating in educational programs in non-traditional destinations. Award mounts: $500 for programs in Central America or the Caribbean, $750 for South America, $1,000 for Asia and $1,500 or Africa. Awards are issued as travel vouchers to be used towards the purchase of airline tickets to the program destination.

DAAD Awards
DAAD grants for study and research in Germany are available to faculty and students in Canada and the United States. Scholars participate in a wide variety of academic activities to promote international academic relations and cooperation. Application deadlines vary.

FinAid: The Smart Student's Guide to Financial Aid
This organization offers a search function for scholarships and extensive information about financial aid.

Freeman-Asia Award Program
The Freeman-Asia Award Program encourages American undergraduates to study in East and Southeast Asia. Priority is given to students with no previous experience in the country in which they plan to study. Application deadlines are November 1 for the spring semester and April 1 for the fall or academic year.

Fulbright Program
The Fulbright Program is the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for students, scholars and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide. Graduate students and graduating seniors can apply for a 2006-07 Fulbright grant for graduate study, research or teaching assistantships abroad. Please contact Fulbright Campus Advisor, Dr. Jochen Burgtorf for details.

Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship expands opportunities for study abroad students whose demonstrated financial need might otherwise preclude them from such an experience. The scholarship provides awards to US undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding. Students who have not studied abroad previously are encouraged to apply.

International Education Finance Corporation
The International Education Finance Corporation (IEFC) provides loans to students wishing to study in foreign countries through the International Student Loan Program.

Japan America Society of Southern California
The Japan America Society of Southern California has a comprehensive guide to Study Abroad programs and scholarships in Japan.

Japan Guide - Stanford University
The Japan Guide at Stanford University has a comprehensive guide to Study Abroad programs and scholarships in Japan.

National Security Education Program
The National Security Education Program (NSEP) supports outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate high levels of academic performance and strong motivation to internationalize their education by developing expertise in the languages, cultures, and world regions less commonly studied by Americans. Applicants must be evaluated by a University committee in early January.

Peace Scholarship Program
The Peace Scholarship Program provides scholarships to students considering a program in Australia.

Rotary International - Ambassadorial Scholarship
The Rotary International grants up to $19,000 to students who wish to directly enroll in a university overseas.

Student Abroad Loan Program
The Study Abroad Loan Program is offered by the Student Loan Network and guaranteed by the TERI Corporation, a non-profit guarantor of alternative loans. This loan does not need school certification, the student simply needs to verify enrollment by providing a letter from the school or other verification of enrollment. Students with a cosigner can apply online and receive funds directly within 5 business days. There is no cost to apply.

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