Study Abroad Scholarships
In addition to the regular financial aid and scholarships that often apply to study abroad, there is a range of specific scholarships designed to help make the study abroad experience affordable and accessible, like the Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship for Study Abroad, and the Gilman Scholarship. Review all eligibility requirements carefully, and apply to those that are a good fit.
Search below for specific opportunities, and reach out to us if you have any questions or for help with your application.
US-Japan Bridging Scholarship
https://www.aatj.org/studyabroad/japan-bridging-scholarships
The Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students preparing to study abroad in Japan in a credit-bearing semester or academic-year program. In addition to receiving a cash stipend, Bridging Scholars participate in cohort programming designed to assist students build a future as a global citizen with a lifelong connection to Japan.
Qualifications:
1. Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled as undergraduates in a college or university in the United States before and during the time they study abroad.
2. Students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply.
3. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite.
4. Students must study in a semester (at least 3 months) or an academic-year program in Japan and must earn credit that will transfer to their home campus in the U.S.
5. Students who have already begun their study abroad in Japan are not eligible to apply.
6. Scholarships must be used for tuition, travel, or daily cost-of-living expenses.
Scholarship Amounts:
1. Semester scholarship: $2,500 cash stipend.
2. Academic-year scholarship: $4,500 cash stipend.
Application Deadline:
For study abroad in the 2026–2027 Academic Year, Fall 26, and Spring 27 there will be one application deadline: March 15, 2026.
Email: operations@bridgingfoundation.org with questions.
Application Link: https://bridgingfoundation.smapply.us/
Country: Japan
Academic Level: Undergraduate
College: All
Intended Recipient: All
Deadline(s): March 15, 2026
USA2Holland Internship Grant
https://thenaf.org/usa2holland-grant/
The USA2Holland Internship Grant supports low-income U.S. college students and recent graduates in pursuing internships in the Netherlands. Eligible applicants must be at least 20 years old, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and receive a Pell Grant or demonstrate significant financial need. The program offers two tracks: the Summer Internship Track (up to 90 days) and the Career Internship Track (up to 6 months). Grant recipients may receive up to $10,000 total, including a $1,500 monthly stipend and $1,000 travel reimbursement. Applicants must secure or actively apply for an internship with a Dutch host organization and provide supporting documents, including a transcript, resume, recommendation letter, and proof of financial need.
Country:
Academic Level: Both
College: All
Intended Recipient: All
Deadline(s): Varies
Volunteer Forever Travel Scholarship
https://www.volunteerforever.com/scholarship?utm_source=volunteerforever.com&ut…
Since 2014, Volunteer Forever has been offering a $500 to $1000 travel scholarship to help participants defray the cost of volunteering, studying, interning, teaching, or working abroad.
Country: All
Academic Level: Undergraduate
College: All
Intended Recipient: All
Deadline(s): Early January
W.A. Franke Honors College Scholarships
https://frankehonors.arizona.edu/study-abroad-travel-scholarships
Travel can be an essential part of your UArizona Honors experience, whether it is a study abroad program with the W.A. Franke Honors College, with UArizona, or another accredited institution - or travel to a national or international conference to present your research. Whatever the case, we want to help, and the scholarships and awards below are a great way to get you where you are going.
Country: All
Academic Level: Undergraduate
College: Honors College
Intended Recipient: All
Deadline(s): Varies