https://nscs.org/about-nscs-scholarship-programs/

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.

Award Amount: $1000
In recognition of the drive and initiative of New Start alumni, Arizona International Study Abroad is proud to offer a $1,000 automatic scholarship to support participation in approved study abroad programs. This award is designed to support students who completed the New Start summer program to expand their global perspective and pursue transformative international experiences. No additional application is required, eligible students will automatically receive the scholarship after committing to their eligible study abroad program.

Eligibility

• Must have completed the New Start Summer Program from 2025 onward.
• Must be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking University of Arizona student in good academic standing.
• Must be applying or accepted to a for-credit, in-person Arizona International Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange, summer research, internship program or is at an Arizona Abroad Location.
  • Programs not eligible for this award: Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), fully-funded study abroad programs, virtual programs and non-credit student travel abroad.
• Must have a Traveler profile on Via TRM, the platform in which study abroad applications are hosted.

How to Apply

• This award does not require an additional application beyond the Arizona International Study Abroad program application in Via.
• Eligible New Start students are required to attend a Study Abroad session that will guide them through the study abroad planning and preparation process. The session must be attended before the student's selected Study Abroad program application deadline.

Terms and Conditions

• This award is dependent on commitment to and completion of an eligible Arizona International Study Abroad program.
• If an awarded student withdraws from their study abroad program, the scholarship will be revoked.
• Award funds will be disbursed to the student’s Bursar account before study abroad program charges are due. Funds may be applied toward any outstanding balances.
• Students may only receive this award once.
• Students receiving this award will be asked to participate in post-program feedback, promotional materials or events to help inform and inspire future study abroad students.

Country: All

Academic Level: Both

College: All

Intended Recipient:

Deadline(s):

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://fundforeducationabroad.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://religion.arizona.edu/undergraduate/engagement/scholarships

The Department of Religious Studies offer several scholarships for students in Religious Studies.  Our department offers several scholarships for students in Religious Studies, as shown below. Scholarships for Classics can be found here. 

Country: All

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: Classics, Humanities

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Varies

The Renee Griggs IAU Travel Award was established in 2023 through generous support from the Institute for American Universities (IAU) to recognize Renee Griggs’ 42 years of dedicated service and her ongoing commitment to expanding access and removing barriers for University of Arizona students. The award is intended to empower and encourage students to participate in study abroad opportunities and experience the transformative impact of a global education. One Renee Griggs IAU Travel Stipend in the amount of $500 will be awarded in Fall, Spring, and Summer academic terms. University of Arizona Study Abroad will automatically determine your eligibility for the Renee Griggs IAU Travel Stipend 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 UA Study Abroad Office will automatically determine your eligibility for the Renee Griggs IAU Travel Award upon committing to an eligible study abroad program and does not require an additional application.

Eligibility 

• Must be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking University of Arizona student in good academic standing.
• Currently applying to one of the following University of Arizona Study Abroad programs:  UA Barcelona Semester or Summer, UA Madrid, UA Florence or  UA Aix-en-Provence.
• Must have a Traveler profile on Via, which is the platform where study abroad applications are hosted.
• Must have a current FAFSA on file for the academic year of application.
• Priority given to students who are recipients of needs-based aid such as: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Subsidized Student Loan, or Federal Work Study or need-based institutional grants such as the University Grant, Arizona Assurance or Achievement Award
• Preference is given to:
  • First-generation college students.
  • Students who are first-time international travelers.
  • Arizona Resident students.
  • Students who were not awarded other financial needs based Study Abroad scholarships.

How to Apply

• This award does not require an additional application beyond the Arizona International Study Abroad program application in Via.
• Eligibility will be determined automatically upon commitment to an eligible study abroad program.

Terms and Conditions

• This award is dependent on commitment to and completion of an eligible Arizona International Study Abroad program.
• If an awarded student withdraws from their study abroad program, the scholarship will be revoked.
• Award funds will be disbursed to the student’s Bursar account before study abroad program charges are due. Funds may be applied toward any outstanding balances.
• Students may only receive this award once.
• Selected students will be asked to send a digital thank you postcard or narrated short video to Ms. Renee Griggs from their time abroad.
• Students receiving this award will be asked to participate in post-program feedback, promotional materials or events to help inform and inspire future study abroad students.

Country: France, Italy, Spain

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

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

Deadline(s):

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 honor Renee’s ongoing commitment to expanding access and removing barriers for University of Arizona students pursuing study abroad opportunities. This scholarship celebrates Renee’s impact by helping make global experiences possible for more students, opening the door to life-changing journeys around the world. Award amount will be $1000 eligible to be used towards Fall or Academic Year Study Abroad Programs.

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.

Eligibility

• Must be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking University of Arizona student in good academic standing.
• Must be applying or accepted to a Fall or Academic Year Arizona International Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange, or is at an Arizona Abroad Location.
  • Programs not eligible for this award: Summer Programs, Spring or Calendar Year Programs, Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), fully-funded study abroad programs, virtual programs and non-credit student travel abroad.
• Must have a current FAFSA on file for the academic year of application.
• Priority given to students who are recipients of needs-based aid such as: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Subsidized Student Loan, or Federal Work Study or need-based institutional grants such as the University Grant, Arizona Assurance or Achievement Award
• Preference is given to:
  • First-generation college students.
  • Students who are first-time international travelers.
  • Arizona Resident students.
  • Students who were not awarded other financial needs based Study Abroad scholarships.

How to Apply

• This award does not require an additional application beyond the Arizona International Study Abroad program application in Via.
• Eligibility will be determined automatically upon commitment to an eligible study abroad program.

Terms and Conditions

• This award is dependent on commitment to and completion of an eligible Arizona International Study Abroad program.
• If an awarded student withdraws from their study abroad program, the scholarship will be revoked.
• Award funds will be disbursed to the student’s Bursar account before study abroad program charges are due. Funds may be applied toward any outstanding balances.
• Students may only receive this award once.
• Selected students will be asked to send a digital thank you postcard or narrated short video to Ms. Renee Griggs from their time abroad.
• Students receiving this award will be asked to participate in post-program feedback, promotional materials or events to help inform and inspire future study abroad students.

Country: All

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

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

Deadline(s):

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://russian.arizona.edu/undergraduate/engagement/scholarships

Scholarships and awards for University of Arizona Russian & Slavic studies students. Our department offers or sponsors several scholarships around an array of criteria to enable more opportunities and more experiences to be available to our students. 

Country: Russian Federation

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: Humanities, Russian & Slavic Studies

Intended Recipient: All, Foreign Language Studies

Deadline(s): Varies

https://anthropology.arizona.edu/content/undergraduate-anthropology-awards-fell…

To facilitate student opportunities University of Arizona's School of Anthropology has a number of scholarships for undergraduate students. Students may apply for these funds to help with a variety of educational activities, including enrolling in a field school or study abroad program.

Country: All

Academic Level: Both

College: Anthropology, Social & Behavioral Sciences

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Fall Deadline mid Oct. and Spring Deadline Mar. 15th

https://sillc.arizona.edu/students/sillc-global-award-fund

The competitive SILLC Global Award Fund benefits Arizona undergraduate students in good standing who are declared majors in any of the SILLC disciplines.

Must be a declared major in any of the following SILLC disciplines (minors are not eligible):

• Africana Studies
• Classics
• East Asian Studies
• French 
• German Studies
• Italian 
• Religious Studies 
• Religious Studies for Health Professionals
• Russian 

Country: All

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: Africana Studies, Classics, East Asian Studies, German Studies, Humanities, Russian & Slavic Studies

Intended Recipient: All, Foreign Language Studies

Deadline(s): Feb. 17, 2025

https://journalism.arizona.edu/scholarships

Grant funded by Shirley D. Curson, who believed in travel to enhance one's education. For students who have demonstrated the potential for global journalism

Country: All

Academic Level: Both

College:

Intended Recipient:

Deadline(s): All Year

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://spanish.arizona.edu/awards-scholarships

The University of Arizona's Spanish & Portuguese Department offers a range of study abroad scholarships for students majoring in Spanish or Portuguese,

Country: All

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All, Humanities, Spanish & Portuguese

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Varies

https://spanish.arizona.edu/graduate/prospective-students/financial-support

This award is offered through the United States Department of Education and is for “…the graduate training of students who intend to make their careers in college or university teaching, government service, or other employment where knowledge of foreign languages and areas is a prerequisite for success.”  Priority is given to UArizona students who are interested in Portuguese or Latin American indigenous languages, as well as to students in professional schools (e.g., Business, Medicine, Law) taking intermediate and advanced Spanish classes.

Country: All

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Spanish & Portuguese

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Varies

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

https://elculturalfoundation.com/apply-today

This scholarship is for students with at least a 3.5 GPA interested in traveling to Japan.

Country: Japan

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): End of July

https://judaic.arizona.edu/kaiserman-scholarship

The Florence Kaiserman Memorial Scholarship is intended to assist Judaic Studies students wishing to enroll in an accredited study program in Israel.

Country:

Academic Level: Both

College:

Intended Recipient:

Deadline(s):

https://history.arizona.edu/scholarships

The UA History department annually awards $5000 to eligible students participating in a study abroad program.  This scholarship may be used for courses of study at any college or university located outside of the United States for students participating in a credit-bearing, faculty-led, exchange or direct enroll program whose credits are fully accepted by UA for a UA degree program.

Country: All

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: Social & Behavioral Sciences

Intended Recipient:

Deadline(s):

Award Amount: $200
The Places You’ll Go Passport Stipend is a $200 award designed to support students applying for their first U.S. passport. This one-time stipend helps cover the cost of a passport book for students who are applying to study abroad and have never had a U.S. passport book.

Eligibility

• Must be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking University of Arizona student in good academic standing.
• Must have a Traveler profile on Via TRM, the platform in which study abroad applications are hosted
• Must be eligible to acquire a U.S. adult passport.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Be 18 years or older
• Never had a U.S. passport book
• Not have already applied for a U.S. passport book
• Priority will be given to students who are applying or already accepted to a for-credit, in-person Arizona International Study Abroad program that is is a faculty-led, exchange, summer research, internship program or is at an Arizona Abroad Location. 

How to Apply

• Students who attend a required passport application session will need to confirm their eligibility based on criteria above and will need to create a Via Traveler Profile.
• Students who meet the eligibility criteria and attend the required passport application session will be able to complete a Google Form application to be considered for this stipend.
   

Terms and Conditions

• There are a limited number of awards available each term and students are encouraged to apply early. Submission of an application does not guarantee selection.
• Selected students are required to attend a workshop, held virtually or in-person that will guide them through the passport application process.
• Selected students must upload either their passport application receipt or the confirmation email received after applying for their U.S. passport.
• Stipend funds will be disbursed to the student’s Bursar account and may be applied toward any outstanding balances.
• Students may only receive this award once.
• This stipend is not eligible to be used for passport renewal costs.

Country: All

Academic Level: Both

College: All

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s):

Award Amount: $500
The There and Back Again Again Award supports University of Arizona students who have previously participated in Arizona International study abroad programs and are ready to take on a second international experience. This scholarship encourages students to continue their global learning journeys, deepen cross-cultural competencies, and expand on the academic, professional, and personal growth they began during their first experience abroad.

Eligibility

• Must be a currently enrolled University of Arizona student in good academic standing.
• Have successfully completed an Arizona International Study Abroad program that is faculty led, exchange or at an Arizona Abroad location.
• Must be applying or accepted to a for-credit, in-person Arizona International Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange, summer research, internship program or is at an Arizona Abroad Location.
  • Programs not eligible for this award: Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), fully-funded study abroad programs, virtual programs and non-credit student travel abroad. 

How to Apply

• The application for the There & Back Again Award will be available within eligible study abroad program applications in Via.
• The deadline to submit this form depends on the term you will be abroad. Students should apply earlier for the best chance of being selected.
  • Summer Faculty Led programs & International Internship programs: Feb. 15
  • Summer All Other Program Types: Mar. 15
  • Fall and Academic Year: Apr. 1
  • Spring and Calendar Year: Nov. 1
• Students are required to attend a LifeLab session through Student Engagement & Career Development. Students must upload email verification of their attendance as part of their Achieve Award application.
• After attending LifeLab, students must also upload an updated resume or LinkedIn profile that clearly connects their current skills and experiences to how these will translate to their international experience 
   

Terms and Conditions

• There are a limited number of awards available each term. Submission of an application does not guarantee selection.
• This award is dependent on commitment to and completion of an eligible Arizona International Study Abroad program.
• If an awarded student withdraws from their study abroad program, the scholarship will be revoked.
• Award funds will be disbursed to the student’s Bursar account after Study Abroad program fees are posted and before study abroad program charges are due. Funds may be applied toward any outstanding balances.
• Students receiving this award will be asked to participate in post-program feedback, promotional materials or events to help inform and inspire future study abroad students.
   

Country: All

Academic Level: Both

College: All

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s):

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

Award Amount: $1000
The Travel & Discovery (TDY) Award is a $1,000 scholarship designed to support military-connected students pursuing global learning opportunities. Inspired by the military term “Temporary Duty (TDY)," the award honors the unique perspectives these students contribute to their temporary international host communities and the broader study abroad experience.

Eligibility

• Must be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking University of Arizona student in good academic standing.
• Must reflect a U.S. military affiliation in UAccess demographic information or have an active VETS or ROTC Priority Registration Student Group indicator.
  • Military-affiliation generally refers to students who are Active Duty, National Guard/Reserves, Veterans, or the spouse or dependent of individuals who served/are serving in the U.S. Military.
    If your Military Affiliation or Priority Registration is not updated in UAccess, please contact the Military-Connected Benefits & Certifications (MCBC) office.
• Must be applying or accepted to a for-credit, in-person Arizona International Study Abroad program that is faculty-led, exchange, summer research, internship program or is at an Arizona Abroad Location.
  • Programs not eligible for this award: Non-UA Study Abroad Programs, Departmentally Managed Programs (DMP), fully-funded study abroad programs, virtual programs and non-credit student travel abroad. 

How to Apply

• This award does not require an additional application beyond the Arizona International Study Abroad program application in Via.
• Eligibility will be determined automatically upon commitment to an eligible study abroad program.

Terms and Conditions

• This award is dependent on commitment to and completion of an eligible Arizona International Study Abroad program.
• If an awarded student withdraws from their study abroad program, the scholarship will be revoked.
• Award funds will be disbursed to the student’s Bursar account before study abroad program charges are due. Funds may be applied toward any outstanding balances.
• Students may only receive this award once.
• Students receiving this award will be asked to participate in post-program feedback, promotional materials or events to help inform and inspire future study abroad students.

Country: All

Academic Level: Both

College: All

Intended Recipient: Military-connected Students

Deadline(s):

https://www.tc-america.org/scholarships/study-abroad-in-turkey-for-american-min…

TCA's scholarship program encourages students to choose Turkey as a study abroad destination. TCA scholarship recipients build people-to-people bridges between the U.S. and Turkey and to establish cross-cultural bridges between Turks and young Americans of

Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Turkey

Academic Level: Both

College: Middle Eastern & North African Studies

Intended Recipient: All, BIPOC, Foreign Language Studies

Deadline(s): No deadline

Award Amount: $1,000

The UA Barcelona IAU Merit Award is made possible through generous funding from the Institute of American Universities (IAU) to recognize high-achieving University of Arizona students and to encourage students to take advantage of the Fall semester in Barcelona, a term that offers an immersive study abroad experience with smaller cohorts.

Eligibility

• Must be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking University of Arizona student in good academic standing with a U of A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Must be applying to the UA Barcelona study abroad program for a Fall Semester or Academic Year.
• Must rank among the 15 students with the highest cumulative University of Arizona GPA in the UA Barcelona Fall cohort.

How to Apply

• This award does not require an additional application beyond the Arizona International Study Abroad program application in Via.
• Eligibility will be determined automatically upon submission of the Study Abroad application for the Fall semester or Academic Year at UA Barcelona.
• The 15 students with the highest cumulative University of Arizona GPA, as shown in UAccess on April 1st, will be automatically selected to receive the scholarship.

Terms and Conditions

• This award is dependent on commitment to and completion of a Fall Semester or Academic Year at the UA Barcelona study abroad program.
• If an awarded student withdraws from their study abroad program, the scholarship will be revoked.
• In the event of a GPA tie, priority will be given to students who committed to the program earlier.
• Award funds will post to students' Bursar accounts as a refund after Study Abroad program charges are billed.
• If you are eligible for the IAU Barcelona Merit Award and are also awarded the Achieve Award or the Discover Award, you will only be able to receive one award. In these cases, you will automatically be awarded whichever scholarship provides the higher funding amount.
• Students may only receive this award once.
• Award decisions are final and based on official GPA records.
• Recipients of this award will be asked to participate in post-program feedback, promotional materials, or events to help inform and inspire future study abroad students. 

Country: Spain

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College:

Intended Recipient:

Deadline(s): UA Barcelona Fall or Academic Year Application Deadline