https://www.hiusa.org/travel-scholarships/explore-the-world-scholarship/first-p…

The HI USA Explore the World Travel Scholarship: First Passport Edition supports young Americans with financial need who want to gain meaningful international experiences and are applying for their very first passport. Each year, they award an additional 5 scholarship recipients who receive $3,000 in funding to help cover the costs of an international trip that includes an educational or service-learning component. In addition to financial support, recipients participate in pre-travel programming and become part of a community of travelers committed to cultural exchange and global understanding.

Eligibility:

• Must be 18–30 years old
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or green card holder residing in the United States or a U.S. territory
• Demonstrate financial need
• Have limited travel experience and limited travel resources
• Travel must include an educational or volunteer component
• Have never held a U.S. passport
• Be eligible to receive a U.S. passport

Apply here on their website

Country: All

Academic Level: Both

College: All

Intended Recipient: Demonstrated Financial Need, First Abroad, First-Generation College Student, Pell Grant Recipient

Deadline(s):

https://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia

The Freeman-ASIA program is designed to support U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.

Country: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Republic of, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Province of China, Thailand, Viet Nam

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Early March

https://www.gooverseas.com/scholarships/study-abroad-application

Any student currently enrolled in an American institution who wants to study abroad in the Fall or Spring can apply to the scholarship.

Country: All

Academic Level: Both

College: All

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Early August

https://lafayette.villa-albertine.org/

A new graduate scholarship offered by the French Embassy in the U.S. to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence. The fellowship funds one year of master’s study in France for up to 30 outstanding American students at 15 top French universities.

Open to all fields—including STEM, humanities, social sciences, and the arts—with programs available in English or French. Fellows also join the French-American Leadership Program, gaining immersive experience in European innovation, culture, and policy.

Contact: lafayettefellowship@villa-albertine.org

Country: France

Academic Level: Graduate

College: All

Intended Recipient:

Deadline(s): November 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET

https://www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/e_web/mext.htm

The Japanese Government Monbukagakusho, (MEXT) Scholarship program accepts applications from candidates who will be studying in Japan, are U.S. citizens, and reside or attend school in AZ or CA.

Country: Japan

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Varies

https://friendsofhubbell.org/

The Friends of Hubbell Scholarship offers support Native students pursuing higher education. Junior and senior undergraduate students are eligible for $2,500, while graduate students may receive $3,000. Applicants must be members of the Navajo, Hopi, Acoma, Laguna, Zuni, or Southern Ute Nations and currently enrolled in a four-year college, university, or graduate program. Eligible students must have a declared major or be enrolled in a special degree or graduate program, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be entering their junior, senior, or graduate studies.

Country:

Academic Level: Both

College:

Intended Recipient: Native American Students

Deadline(s): June 10, 2025

https://www.rainbowsig.org/rainbow-scholarship/

The Rainbow Scholarship awards deserving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) students who aim to participate in high-quality, rigorous education abroad programs. Applicants applying to Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) Scholarship are automatically considered.

Country: All

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: LGBTQ+ Students

Deadline(s): Mid September

https://www.tortugabackpacks.com/pages/study-abroad-scholarship

The Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship is awarded biannually to passionate students who want to explore the world. At Tortuga, our mission is to help you live on your terms, including students studying abroad.

Country: All

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Dec. for Spring, May for Fall

https://www.archaeological.org/grants

The AIA supports archaeologists, their research and its dissemination and the ethical practice of archaeology. Fellowships for travel and study to deserving scholars and a number of scholarships and grants for students available.

Country: All

Academic Level: Both

College: All, Anthropology, Classics, College of Humanities

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Varies

https://expandingboundaries.org/programs/passport-scholarship-application/

This scholarship is intended for students who are applying for their first ever U.S. passport. Applicants must be ready to apply for a passport within two months of accepting the offer and funds. 

Country: All

Academic Level: Both

College: All

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Oct 31, 2025

https://www.butex.ac.uk/scholarships/

Each year BUTEX awards a number of scholarships to students studying abroad for either a semester or for a whole academic year in the UK.

Country: United Kingdom

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): July 15, 2025

https://fundforeducationabroad.org/news/fund-education-abroad-introduces-schola…

Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation (CTCF) to fund scholarships for American students to study in the United Kingdom. The named scholarship will fund both academic-year scholarships of up to $10,000, full semester scholarships of $5,000, and summer scholars

Country: United Kingdom

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Early November

https://www.daad.org/en/find-funding/undergraduate-opportunities/university-sum…

This program provides students with scholarships to attend a broad range of three- to four-week summer courses at German universities which focus mainly on German language and literary, cultural, political and economic aspects of modern and contemporary Ge

Country: Germany

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: German Studies, College of Humanities

Intended Recipient: Graduate, Undergraduate

Deadline(s): Early December

https://www.etruscanfoundation.org/programs/fieldwork-fellowship/

The Etruscan Foundation Fieldwork Fellowship is designed to support participation in field schools or archaeological fieldwork at Etruscan and indigenous sites of non-Greek Italy from the Neolithic through the 1st Century BCE.

Country: Italy

Academic Level: Both

College: All, Anthropology, Classics, College of Humanities

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Mid- February

https://www.acstudyabroad.org/fulbright-hays/

Advanced Russian Language & Area Studies Program (RLASP) provide fellowships for advanced overseas Russian and Persian language study.

Country: Russian Federation

Academic Level: Both

College: Russian & Slavic Studies

Intended Recipient: Graduate, Juniors, Seniors

Deadline(s): Feb. for Summer, Mar. for Fall, Oct. for Spring

https://viaprograms.org/programs/global-community-fellowship/

The Global Community Fellowship is a 13+ month program for recent university graduate and experienced professionals.  Fellows work at NGOs, schools, universities, and social enterprises across Asia to support community development, capacity-building, and education.  By working directly with communities, Fellows get hands-on experience learning how organizations in Asia are using creative and innovative methods of addressing critical social challenges.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Living and housing stipend while working at your post (based on local cost of living)
• Approximately three weeks of training
• Travel, emergency medical, and evaluation insurance
• Access to mental health support services
• Inta-Asia travel for program activities
• Mini-grants for language study

Country: Indonesia, Japan, Thailand

Academic Level: Graduate

College: All, College of Education

Intended Recipient: Graduate

Deadline(s):

https://globalrdsummit.com/grdi-scholarship/

The GRDI Scholarship & Scholars Program is designed to empower individuals passionate about global education, intercultural leadership, and community development. This is initiative values diverse perspectives in forstering transformative change. 

As a GRDI Scholar, you will:

• Receive financial support for study, travel, internship abroad, or domestic intercultural programs.

• Gain access to mentorship and networking opportunities with global leaders.

• Engage in community interaction and leadership development.

• Join a movement committed to building a more just and equitable future.

Country: All

Academic Level: Both

College: All

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Varies

https://www.going.com/scholarship

Our mission at Going is to help people travel and experience the world. Since 2017, we've helped young travelers get out there and get going. Twice a year, four outstanding students will win $1,500 scholarships toward their upcoming study abroad program.

Country: All

Academic Level: Both

College: All

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Oct. 15 & March 15

https://www.niaf.org/programs/available-scholarships/

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) awards scholarships to 60-70 outstanding students in a variety of academic disciplines for use during the following academic year. Scholarships range from $2,500-$12,000.

Country: Italy

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Varies

https://nscs.org/scholarships

NSCS offers 26 different national scholarship opportunities throughout the spring, summer, and fall, and each chapter also offers additional opportunities. NSCS also offers exclusive opportunities through our study abroad and internship partners, including Semester at Sea, International Scholar Laureate Program (ISLP), and Absolute Internship. NSCS has scholarships available for our online, community college, and alumni members, and international students are eligible to apply as well.

Country: All

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Depends on award.

https://www.phikappaphi.org/grants-awards/undergraduate-students/study-abroad#…

Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad.

Country: All

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Mid March

https://www.quadfellowship.org/

The Quad Fellowship is an initiative of the governments of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. Announced by the Quad partners on September 24, 2021, this first-of-its-kind scholarship program is designed to build ties among the next generation of scientists and technologists. The Quad Fellowship is operated in consultation with a non-governmental task force composed of academic, foreign policy, and private sector leaders from each Quad country. The Institute of International Education (IIE), a global not-for-profit organization that manages many of the world’s most prestigious scholarship and fellowship programs, administers the fellowship. 

• The Quad Fellowship offers a unique combination of financial benefits, cross-cultural exchange, networking, and programming.
• Each Quad Fellow will receive a one-time stipend of $20,000 to be used for academic expenses.
• During the Fellowship, Quad Fellows will have the opportunity to network and engage in programming with accomplished minds in STEM, government, and society.
• Upon graduation from the Quad Fellowship program, Senior Fellows will join a growing alumni network dedicated to advancing innovation and research for positive social impact. 

Country:

Academic Level: Graduate

College:

Intended Recipient:

Deadline(s): March

https://www.rhodesscholar.org/applying-for-the-scholarship/information-for-cand…

The Rhodes Scholarships provides full financial support for Rhodes Scholars to pursue a degree or degrees at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom

Country: United Kingdom

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Opens Early July </br>Due by Early October

https://www.sofn.com/foundation/scholarships/

The Sons of Norway Foundation makes a positive impact through the distribution of scholarships and are dedicated to helping students achieve their educational goals, and empower youth to discover the heritage and culture of Norway.

Country: Norway

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Depends on Scholarship

https://studyinsweden.se/scholarships/other-scholarships/

Many associations, foundations and other organisations offer scholarships or travel grants for studies in Sweden. The following listing includes scholarships for students from a variety of countries as well as country-specific scholarships.

Country: Sweden

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Depends on award