We encourage students to plan ahead financially and look for financial support from many resources: loans, grants, scholarships, departments, family members, employers, extra-curricular organizations, and religious or social affiliations. The UA Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid will be a great help regarding questions about loans, grants or scholarships. Don't forget to complete the FAFSA to start the process of applying for need-based aid (e.g. loans and grants).
To find the estimated cost of a program, use the program search tool. Once you have selected the program, click on the "Budget" link in the top right corner of the page for cost estimates.
If you would like to withdraw from a program, you should first contact your study abroad coordinator, then complete the Study Abroad Withdrawal Form.
Pell Educational Travel Stipend
Arizona International Study Abroad will automatically award $500 to every eligible U of A student that receives a Federal Pell Grant who commits to a UA Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange, or Arizona Abroad Location. Study Abroad will determine your eligibility for the Pell Educational Travel Stipend based on the requirements outlined below upon committing to an eligible study abroad program. This stipend does not require an additional application.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently enrolled degree-seeking University of Arizona student.
- Currently applying to a UA Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange, or Arizona Abroad Location.
- Programs not eligible for this award: Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), Project GO, Dorrance, CAST, & Global Tech.
- Pell Grant eligible during the term you are abroad as determined by your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Find out more information about the Pell Grant and how to apply.
- Check if you were offered a Pell Grant by viewing your Financial Aid Offer in UAccess. You will find the link to view your “Financial Aid Offer” under the “Financial Aid” menu in your student Center. View the resources in the Understanding Your Financial Aid Offer page to learn more.
- Students are encouraged to also apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship to be eligible to receive an additional $500 Gilman Application Award (see Gilman Application Award information below).
- Students may only receive the Pell Educational Travel Stipend one time and cannot receive the UA Travel Grant in the same term. If students qualify for both, they will receive the UA Travel Grant award which offers a higher award amount.
- Award funds will disburse to committed students’ bursar accounts before study abroad program charges are due.
- Must be willing to help promote study abroad at the University of Arizona or the greater community upon returning from their study abroad program. Students are required to fulfill 5 hours of service by volunteering at the Study Abroad Fair, workshops or events. Students may also work under direction of Study Abroad to develop or deliver marketing materials or information in person, virtually or through social media.
Gilman Application Award
UA Study Abroad will award a $500 scholarship to all committed study abroad students who apply to the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship regardless of Gilman award status. Study Abroad will determine your eligibility for the Gilman Application Award based on the requirements outlined below upon committing to an eligible study abroad program.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently enrolled degree-seeking University of Arizona student in good academic standing
- Currently applying or accepted to an eligible UA Study Abroad program (Faculty-led, Exchange or Arizona Abroad Location).
- Programs not eligible for this award: Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), Project GO, Dorrance, CAST & Global Career Accelerator.
- Must have a FAFSA on file in the current academic year and be Pell Grant eligible as determined by your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at the time of application to UA Study Abroad program and Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship.
- Meet the eligibility requirements to apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship or Gilman McCain Scholarship.
- Must fully complete and submit the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarships application.
- Must commit to UA Study abroad program prior to the disbursement of funds. Award funds will disburse to committed students’ bursar accounts before study abroad program charges are due.
- May only receive the Gilman Application Award once
- Must be willing to help promote study abroad at the University of Arizona or the greater community upon your return. After returning from your study abroad program, students are required to fulfill 5 hours of service by:
- Volunteering at Study Abroad events such as the Study Abroad Fairs, Information Sessions, Gilman workshops or pre-departure meetings
- Share about their international experience through our Study Abroad social media.
UA Study Abroad Travel Grant
The UA Study Abroad office will automatically determine your eligibility for the Travel Grant upon committing to an eligible study abroad program and does not require an additional application. Priority is given to study abroad students who demonstrate financial need and have a current FAFSA on file. Travel Grants are awarded at $1,250 for semester programs, $750 for summer, $500 for winter and spring break programs.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently enrolled degree-seeking University of Arizona student
- Currently applying to a UA Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange, or Arizona Abroad Location.
- Programs not eligible for this award: Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), Project GO, Dorrance, CAST & Global Career Accelerator.
- Have a FAFSA on file in the current academic year. Priority is given to students who are Pell Grant eligible and receive the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant.
- Cannot receive the Pell Educational Travel Stipend and Travel Grant concurrently in the same term. If eligible for both the Travel Grant and Pell Educational Travel Stipend, students will receive the scholarship with the highest award amount, which is generally the Travel Grant.
- Award funds will disburse to committed students’ bursar accounts before study abroad program charges are due
- Must be willing to help promote study abroad study abroad programs at the University of Arizona or the greater community upon returning from their study abroad program. Students are required to fulfill 5 hours of service by volunteering at the Study Abroad Fair, workshops or events. Students may also work under direction of Study Abroad to develop or deliver marketing materials or information in person, virtually or through social media.
UA Study Abroad Embark Scholarship
The UA Study Abroad office will automatically determine your eligibility for the Embark scholarship upon committing to an eligible study abroad program and does not require an additional application. Embark Scholarships are awarded at $1,000 for semester programs, $500 for summer, $250 for winter and spring break programs.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently enrolled degree-seeking University of Arizona student
- Currently applying to a UA Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange, or Arizona Abroad Location.
- Programs not eligible for this award: Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), Project GO, Dorrance, CAST & Global Career Accelerator.
- Priority is given to study abroad students who are First Generation College students, Military-connected students and first-time international travelers.
- Consideration is also given to students who applied to their first adult passport to study abroad and whose earned income from employment was impacted as a result of studying abroad.
- Must not have received the Travel Grant previously
- Award funds will disburse to committed students’ bursar accounts before study abroad program charges are due
- Must be willing to help promote study abroad study abroad programs at the University of Arizona or the greater community upon returning from their study abroad program. Students are required to fulfill 5 hours of service by volunteering at the Study Abroad Fair, workshops or events. Students may also work under direction of Study Abroad to develop or deliver marketing materials or information in person, virtually or through social media.
Allison Feldman Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship
The UA Study Abroad Office will automatically determine your eligibility for the Allison Feldman Memorial Scholarship upon committing to an eligible study abroad program and does not require an additional application.
University of Arizona graduate and UA Study Abroad alumna Allison Feldman passed away at 31 years old. Her family and friends created an endowment in her name to memorialize her transformative study abroad experience in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, in 2004. Her father encouraged Allison to study abroad, and says she returned to the U.S. more confident, excited about life, and a fluent Spanish speaker. He and Allison’s mother, along with close friends, hope to honor her memory by providing study abroad opportunities to deserving UA students. Award amounts vary (minimum amount is $500), eligible to be used towards Spring semester or calendar year study abroad programs.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently enrolled degree-seeking University of Arizona sophomores, juniors, or seniors
- Currently applying to a UA Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange or Arizona Abroad Location.
- Programs not eligible for this award: Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), Flagship, Project GO, Dorrance, CAST & Global Career Accelerator.
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Must participate in a study abroad program during which you will enroll in full-time equivalency during your term abroad
- Have a FAFSA on file in the current academic year. Priority is given to study abroad students who demonstrate financial need
- Award funds will disburse to committed students’ bursar accounts before study abroad program charges are due.
Renee Griggs Study Abroad Scholarship
The UA Study Abroad Office will automatically determine your eligibility for the Renee Griggs Study Abroad Scholarship upon committing to an eligible study abroad program and does not require an additional application.
For over 42 years, Renee Griggs put her heart and soul into advocating for all students who expressed an interest in studying abroad at the University of Arizona. During her career in the field of international education, Renee provided guidance and support to over 7,000 students as they prepared to study abroad.
The Renee Griggs Study Abroad Award was established in 2022 to recognize Renee’s enduring commitment to expand access and remove barriers for U of A students to empower and encourage participation in study abroad opportunities. This scholarship was created to honor Renee's legacy: to provide a path for students to have a life-changing opportunity to explore the world. Award amount will be $1000 eligible to be used towards Fall or Academic Year Study Abroad Programs.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently enrolled degree-seeking University of Arizona student
- Currently applying to UA Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange or attending an Arizona Abroad Location.
- Programs not eligible for this award: Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), Flagship, Project GO, Dorrance, CAST & Global Career Accelerator.
- Have a FAFSA on file in the current academic year and have an Student Aid Index (SAI) of less than $8,000
- Priority is given to study abroad students who demonstrate financial need, Arizona residents, and First Generation college students
- Must not have received the Travel Grant previously
- Award funds will disburse to committed students’ bursar accounts before study abroad program charges are due
- Willing to help promote study abroad study abroad programs at the University of Arizona or the greater community upon returning from their study abroad program. Students are required to fulfill 5 hours of service by volunteering at the Study Abroad Fair, workshops or events. Students may also work under direction of Study Abroad to develop or deliver marketing materials or information in person, virtually or through social media.
Renee Griggs IAU Travel Grant
The Institute for American Universities (IAU) and Arizona International Study Abroad are offering a $500 Travel Grant in honor of Renee Griggs. UA Study Abroad will automatically determine your eligibility for the Renee Griggs IAU Travel Grant upon committing to the following Institute for American Universities (IAU) programs: UA Barcelona Semester or Summer, UA Madrid, UA Florence or UA Aix-en-Provence. The Renee Griggs IAU Travel Grant does not require an additional application.
The Renee Griggs IAU Travel Grant was established in 2023 with generous funding provided by The Institute for American Universities (IAU). This award was created to recognize Renee’s enduring commitment spanning over 42 years dedicated to expanding access and removing barriers for U of A students to empower and encourage participation in study abroad opportunities. One Renee Griggs IAU Travel Grant in the amount of $500 will be awarded in Fall, Spring and Summer academic terms.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently enrolled degree-seeking University of Arizona student
- Currently applying to one of the following UA Study Abroad programs: UA Barcelona, UA Madrid or UA Aix-en-Provence.
- Have a FAFSA on file in the current academic year and have an Student Aid Index (SAI) of less than $8,000
- Priority is given to study abroad students who demonstrate financial need, Arizona residents, and First Generation college students
- Must not have received the a Travel Grant previously
- Award funds will disburse to committed students’ bursar accounts before study abroad program charges are due
- Willing to help promote study abroad IAU study abroad programs at the University of Arizona or the greater community upon returning from their study abroad program. Students are required to fulfill 5 hours of service by volunteering at the Study Abroad Fair, workshops or events. Students may also work under direction of Study Abroad to develop or deliver marketing materials or information in person, virtually or through social media.
Donna Swaim Travel Scholarship
The UA Study Abroad Office will automatically determine your eligibility for the Donna Swaim Travel Scholarship upon committing to an eligible study abroad program and does not require an additional application.
Professor Donna Swaim was “a revered teacher and mentor whose 50-year University of Arizona career stretched broadly across campus, from humanities to medicine to athletics, and included trips to dozens of countries for student study abroad.” Donna Swaim led one of the first University of Arizona study abroad programs 1979 and that was only the beginning! During her career at the U of A, Professor Swaim led students on 24 trips abroad that spanned over 36 countries.
This Study Abroad Award was established to Honor Professor Donna Swaim’s legacy, dedication, and service and to encourage students to participate in international experiences. Award amount will be $500 eligible to be used toward eligible Summer study abroad programs.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently enrolled degree-seeking University of Arizona student
- Currently applying to a UA Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange or attending an Arizona Abroad Location (Preference given to students on Faculty-led programs).
- Programs not eligible for this award: Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), Project GO, Dorrance, CAST & Global Career Accelerator.
- Priority is given to study abroad students who demonstrate financial need and have a current FAFSA on file.
- Must not have received the Travel Grant previously
- Award funds will disburse to committed students’ bursar accounts before study abroad program charges are due
- Must be willing to help promote study abroad at the University of Arizona or the greater community upon your return. After returning from their study abroad program, students are required to fulfill 5 hours of service by choosing an option below.
- Volunteering at the Study Abroad Fair, workshops or events
- UA Study Abroad Marketeer (work under direction of study abroad to develop/deliver marketing materials or information)
You may qualify for scholarships that are managed outside Arizona International, including the Gilman Scholarship for students who receive the Pell Grant and specific scholarships within your academic department. The Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship is another great scholarship option for students with financial need to study abroad.
Although it is not exhaustive, our office has put together a list of study abroad scholarships & we have compiled them into a database. Please visit our Scholarship Tracker to view the available scholarships.
Additionally, you may also find additional funding opportunities through utilizing the University of Arizona's Scholarship Universe. By logging in and providing information about yourself, Scholarship Universe will match you with scholarships in its system. Another great way to find scholarships is to check with your host university for any institutional scholarships they may offer for international students!
Want to see more of the world? Have you always dreamed of supplementing your University of Arizona education with a study abroad program? For more information on how you can finance your study abroad experience, please make sure to visit the new Study Abroad page on the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid's website for detailed information on the types of aid that may be available to you.