Financial Resources and Scholarships

Ambassadors of International Education Scholarship

The CSUF Ambassadors of International Education Scholarships are open to all undergraduate & graduate degree-seeking students at Cal State Fullerton. Students must hold a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 to apply. Scholarship recipients will be encouraged to assist the CSUF Study Abroad Office in promoting study abroad following their return

» Ambassadors of International Education Scholarship Application Form (PDF)

 

College and Department Scholarships

• College of Arts
• College of Business & Economics
• College of Communications
• College of Education
• College of Engineering & Computer Science
• College of Human Development & Community Services
• College of Humanities & Social Sciences
• College of Natural Science & Mathematics

 

Program Specific Scholarships

• Arcadia Center for Education Abroad
• Denmark’s International Study Program Scholarships
• IAESTE – Travel Scholarship
  The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, IAESTE, is a paid work abroad exchange program with locations throughout the world. Students enrolled in a technical field of study (i.e. engineering, computer science, architecture, mathematics, natural and physical sciences, or agricultural sciences) can participate.
  
  Each year IAESTE awards scholarships, typically $1000 each, to participants in the program to offset travel costs.
• IES – Scholarships
  IES offers a number of scholarships. Please check its list carefully. Some scholarships are location- or major-specific and others are need or merit based.
• IFSA-Butler – Scholarships
• SAS (Semester at Sea) – Scholarships
• SFS – Scholarships
  The School for Field Studies offers several scholarship opportunities as well as low or no interest loans for students applying to its programs.
• Study Australia – Scholarships
  Study Australia offers scholarships for students applying to its programs. Please see its website for details.
• CIEE – Scholarships
• CIEE Jennifer Ritzmann Scholarship for Studies in Tropical Biology
  CIEE awards this scholarship to a participant in the Monteverde, Costa Rica program. Students accepted to the program will automatically be considered for this award and will be reviewed based on the program application. A single award of $1,000, applied toward program fees, will be given each year.
• CIEE John E. Bowman Travel Grants
  The Bowman Travel Grants provide assistance to students participating in CIEE study programs in non-traditional locations. They help defray the cost of travel. Countries currently eligible are Argentina, Poland, Ghana, Russia, Senegal, Brazil, Hungary, South Africa, Chile, Japan, Taiwan, China, Costa Rica, Turkey, Czech Republic, Vietnam, Dominican Republic.
  Deadline: October 15 for spring/calendar year programs; March 15 for summer/fall/academic year programs.
• CIEE Robert B. Bailey Scholarship
  The Robert B. Bailey Scholarship is intended to promote participation in CIEE's International Study Programs by members of groups which have traditionally been under-represented in study abroad, especially ethnic minority students. Applicants are asked to specify the group to which they belong and which they believe is underrepresented in study abroad (e.g. African, Arab, Asian, Hispanic, or Native American). The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, admitted to a CIEE program and self-identified as belonging to an underrepresented group.
  Deadline: October 15 for spring or calendar year/summer programs; March 15 for summer/fall/academic year programs.
• Studio Art Centers International (SACI) Scholarships
  SACI offers one full scholarship and a number of partial scholarships are awarded in two competitions held each year. All SACI scholarships are based on several criteria including outstanding academic and artistic ability and demonstrated financial need. There is no separate scholarship application. Students who wish to apply for SACI scholarships need only check the appropriate box on the application form and submit any additional requirements as necessary. Applicants must submit a statement of purpose, two references, an official transcript, and a portfolio consisting of 20 labeled slides of work or 20 works on CD, or for non-studio art history students, two term papers between 6 and 10 pages in length.
  Deadline: March 31 for the Fall Term; October 1 for the Spring Term.
• RMIT - Study Abroad Community Service Scholarship
  Established in 1887, RMIT University is one of Australia's leading education institutions. Based in central Melbourne, its fully integrated study abroad program offers students the opportunity to choose from a wide range of classes and encourages interaction with local students and the community.
• Freeman-Asia 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.
• International Education Finance Corporation
  The IEFC provides loans to students wishing to study in foreign countries through the International Student Loan Program.
• Japan America Society of Southern California
  Comprehensive guide to Study Abroad programs and scholarships in Japan.
• Japan Guide – Stanford University
  Comprehensive guide to Study Abroad programs and financial resources in Japan.

 

General Scholarships

• American-Sandinavian 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• International Education Finance Corporation
  The IEFC provides loans to students wishing to study in foreign countries through the International Student Loan Program.
• FinAid: The Smart Student's Guide to Financial Aid
  This organization offers a search function for scholarships and extensive information about financial aid.
• Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-Asia)
• Fulbright Grants
  This 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.
• Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad
  Gilman Scholarships expand opportunities for study abroad for 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.
• Japan Student Services Organization Scholarships (formerly AIEJ)
• National Security Education Program (NSEP)
  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
  For students considering a program in Australia.
• Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants
  The Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant is designed to provide support for an undergraduate student as he or she seeks knowledge and experience through a study abroad program. The grant is open to both qualified members of the society and non-members in all fields of study. Four $1, 000 grants will be awarded in each of Phi Kappa Phi's five regions. The applicant must be enrolled at an institution that has an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter (CSUF has a chapter), must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, must have earned a minimum of 56 academic credits but not more than 90 at the time of application, and have at least one full year remaining in his/her academic program after studying abroad.
• Phi Kappa Phi Internship Grants
  The Phi Kappa Phi Internship Grant is designed to support an undergraduate recipient as he or she seeks knowledge and experience in his or her academic field by working outside of the academic setting. The grant is open to both qualified members of the society and non-members in all fields of study. Four $1, 000 grants will be awarded in each of Phi Kappa Phi's five regions. The applicant must be enrolled at an institution that has an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter (CSUF has a chapter), must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, must have earned a minimum of 56 academic credits but not more than 90 at the time of application, have at least one full year remaining in his/her academic program after the internship, and must be committed to an internship of at least 20 hours per week for a minimum of six weeks.
• Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
  Grants usually range between $13,000 & $25,000 for students who wish to directly enroll in a university overseas.
• Student Loan Abroad Program
  This 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.
• Student Loan Information
  • http://www.SallieMae.com
  • http://www.NellieMae.org
• StudyAbroad.com - General Information

Students Should Also:

• Check with the major department on campus
• Check with his/her employer or parents' employers
• Check with community groups related to the country to which he/she is applying
• Check with CSUF clubs and organizations

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