Description

This scholarship provides up to $7,000 to support University of Arizona students with financial need who plan to participate in for-credit University of Arizona Study Abroad programs. Funding is awarded directly to qualified students to help offset the cost of eligible study abroad programs.

Award Amounts: Up to $7,000 depending on the need and cost the study abroad program.

Eligibility

• Must be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking University of Arizona student in good academic standing.
• Must be applying or accepted to a for-credit, 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 programs, virtual programs and non-credit student travel abroad.
• Must have demonstrated financial need which may be based on:
  • Current FAFSA on file and/or
  • Current participation of U.S. Federal or State governmental assistance programs (e.g., SNAP, WIC, unemployment, Medicaid, AHCCCS, etc.) and/or and/or
  • Current employment with an expected significant loss of income during the year
• Preference is given to:
  • First-generation college students.
  • Students who are first-time international travelers.

How to Apply

• The application for the Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship for Study Abroad Scholarship will be available as part of eligible study abroad program applications. Click here to discover your program options. Students will be required to complete a short form for the purpose of identifying and supporting students who are seeking financial support to study abroad.
• The priority deadline to submit the application form in Via TRM depends on the term students will be abroad. Applications for the Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship for Study Abroad are reviewed on a rolling basis and some students may be notified of award before the priority deadline. Students are encouraged to apply early, as funding is limited.
• Priority Deadlines:
  • Summer: March 1
  • Fall and Academic Year: April 15
  • Spring, Calendar Year, Spring Break and Winter: October 15
  • If funding is available after these priority deadlines, awards will continue to be made until all funds are distributed. 

Terms and Conditions

• Funding is limited by term. Scholarship decisions are made based on demonstrated financial need, eligibility and preference factors outlined above. Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee funding.
• Scholarship is dependent on commitment to and completion of an eligible Arizona International Study Abroad program.
• If a selected student withdraws from their study abroad program, any scholarship funding awarded will be revoked.
• Award funds will be disbursed to students’ Bursar account before study abroad program charges are due and may be applied toward any outstanding balances.
• Each student may be granted this award a single time; repeat awards are not permitted.
• If you are eligible for the Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship for Study Abroad and are also awarded any of the following awards — the Achieve Award: High Merit & Employed Student Scholarship, the Discover Award: Internship or Research Abroad Scholarship, or the Explore Award: Short Term Program Scholarship — you will only be able to receive one award. In these cases, you will automatically be awarded whichever scholarship provides the higher funding amount.

Country: All

Academic Level: Both

College: All

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

Deadline(s):

https://gpsc.arizona.edu/travel-grants

The UArizona Graduate & Professional Student Council awards grants for graduate and professional student travel for professional development purposes. Event types covered by the grant include but are not limited to study abroad/international study.

GPSC Travel Grants have the following deadlines:

Fall Round:   Closed

Winter Round:    Closed

Spring Round:      Application opens February 15, Closes March 31

Country: All

Academic Level: Graduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Jan. 21, Mar. 31

https://capla.arizona.edu/current-students/scholarships

CAPLA scholarships are predominantly made available through ScholarshipUniverse, though some scholarships are managed through direct application. A deadline for scholarship submissions will be announced in early 2025. 

Country:

Academic Level: Both

College: Architecture

Intended Recipient:

Deadline(s): Varies

https://fundforeducationabroad.org/apply/

The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) invests in deserving U.S. undergraduates who are least likely to study abroad. FEA considers financial need, demographic factors, and academic plan and preparedness to decide scholarship recipients.

Country: All

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: All, BIPOC, Demonstrated Financial Need, First Abroad, First-Generation College Student, LGBTQ+ Students, Native American Students, Pell Grant Recipient

Deadline(s): February 5, 2025

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.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 3, 2025

https://sgpp.arizona.edu/travel-stipends

University of Arizona SGPP students may apply to receive a travel expense stipend for academic conferences, out-of-state & international internships, study abroad programs, and student exchange programs.

Country: All

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: Government & Public Policy

Intended Recipient: Juniors, Seniors

Deadline(s): 30 days before travel

Award Amount: $1,500
The Achieve Award supports high-achieving University of Arizona students who are balancing academic excellence with employment responsibilities. This scholarship recognizes the commitment and discipline required to maintain strong academic performance while being employed and encourages students to pursue global opportunities.

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 at the time of application.
• Must be currently employed in a paid position at the time of application. Eligible employment positions include on- or off-campus roles where applicants receive regular wages (hourly or salaried) from an employer.
• Must be applying or accepted to a for-credit, in-person academic year, calendar year, semester or summer 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: Short-term Winter or Spring Break Programs, 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 Achieve Award will be available within eligible study abroad program applications in Via.
• The deadline to submit this form depends on the term abroad. Students should apply earlier for the best chance of being selected.
  • Summer Faculty Led & 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 Center for Career Readiness (CCR). 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

• Applicants may be asked to provide proof of employment such as a pay stub, W-2, or letter from their employer.
• Roles that offer stipends, reimbursements or scholarships as payments are not considered employment for this award.
• Students may not receive both the Achieve Award and the Discover Award. If eligible for both, students should apply to the Discover Award.
• Students may not receive the Achieve Award and the Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship. If you are eligible for both, you will automatically be awarded whichever scholarship provides the higher funding amount.
• 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 students’ 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://info.acmfrance.org/pathways

Our partner university, ACM, offers University of Arizona students and alumni the opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree tuition-free at the American College of the Mediterranean in France, Spain, and other countries around the Mediterranean through their Pathways Tuition Scholarship. While tuition is fully covered, students are still responsible for housing, student life fees, visa, and travel expenses.  

Programs Offered:

• MA in Art History
• MA in French Studies
• MA in International Education Administration
• MA in International Relations
• MA in Business Administration
• MA in Media Studies
• MA in Painting

The University of Arizona can nominate up to 15 students to embark on this program.  Offered on a first-come, first-served basis with a waitlist option.  Aimed towards UA seniors or alumni with a strong academic background and global interests.  Students studying international relations, art, French, political science, communications, education, or business are strongly encouraged to apply.

Got Questions?

Contact: alyssao@arizona.edu

Country: France, Spain

Academic Level: Graduate

College: All, Art, Business, Education, Social & Behavioral Sciences

Intended Recipient: Graduate

Deadline(s):

https://africana.arizona.edu/undergraduate/engagement/scholarships

Scholarships for University of Arizona Africana Studies study abroad programs.

Country: All

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: Africana Studies, Humanities

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Varies

https://aises.org/scholarships/

AISES Scholarship is intended for Native American students participating in a study abroad program that supports the completion of their STEM degree. Eligible students may be able to utilize this scholarship towards their study abroad program costs. 

Country: All

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: Engineering, Medicine, Science

Intended Recipient: Native American Students

Deadline(s): Varies

University of Arizona graduate and 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 University of Arizona students. Award amounts vary (minimum amount is $500), eligible to be used towards spring semester or calendar year study abroad programs.

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.

Eligibility

• Must be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking University of Arizona student in good academic standing.
• Must be applying or accepted to a Spring semester or Calendar 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, Fall or Academic 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 is given to study abroad students who demonstrate financial need and were not awarded other financial need 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.
• 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

Deadline(s):

https://www.amscan.org/fellowships-grants/grants-and-awards-for-americans/

Fellowships/Grants to American students to study abroad in Scandinavian countries.

Country: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Varies

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, Humanities

Intended Recipient: All

Deadline(s): Varies

https://classics.arizona.edu/news/study-abroad-funding-available

Awards of up to $500 are available for any University of Arizona student enrolled in CLAS/RELI 305 and/or CLAS 335 through the Arizona in Orvieto, Italy Study Abroad Program. Priority will be given to majors or minors in the Department of Religious Studies & Classics, but all U of A students (with any major/minor) can apply. The number and amount of awards will be determined by the number and quality of applications received.

Additional monetary awards are available for majors in Classics, Religious Studies, and/or RSHP who are enrolled in CCLAS/RELI 305 and/or CLAS 335 through the Arizona in Orvieto, Italy Study Abroad Program. The number and amount of awards will be determined by the number and quality of applications received. Majors in the department will be considered for both the General Award and the Majors Award.

Majors should ALSO APPLY for the following study abroad awards (more details are further below):

• College of Humanities FEARLESS INQUIRIES ABROAD Scholarship ($2,000) and other COH Study Abroad Scholarships (February deadline): Apply here
•  SILLC Global Award ($1,500 - February deadline): Apply here. 
• Cynthia White Travel and Study in Italy Award ($250): Apply here. 

Country: All

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All, Classics, Humanities

Intended Recipient: Demonstrated Financial Need, Pell Grant Recipient

Deadline(s): March 3, 2025

https://www.borenawards.org/

Boren Scholarships, an initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide funding opportunities for US undergraduates to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests.

Country: All

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: All, Foreign Language Studies

Deadline(s): Early February

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://ceas.arizona.edu/students/study-abroad-scholarship

The University of Arizona's Center for East Asian Studies offers scholarships for participants in the Arizona in Kyoto program, our affiliated program at Konan University in Japan, or any other programs approved by the Department of East Asian Studies (EAS). Please consult the EAS study abroad advisors if you have questions about whether or not the program is EAS approved.

Country: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Republic of, Taiwan, Province of China

Academic Level: Both

College: East Asian Studies

Intended Recipient:

Deadline(s): Mid-November

https://cmes.arizona.edu/flas

University of Arizona CMES annually awards Title VI Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Turkish to students at the University of Arizona in any program who are pursuing Middle Eastern language and area studies.

Country: All

Academic Level: Both

College: All

Intended Recipient: All, Foreign Language Studies

Deadline(s): Mid February

https://classics.arizona.edu/undergraduate/engagement/undergraduate-awards-scho…

The Classics Department offers several scholarships and awards for U of A students majoring or minoring in Classics. Most of these scholarships are housed on Scholarship Universe and can be found by searching for the scholarship name. Award types and details vary, please visit the department's website.

Country: All

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: Classics, Humanities

Intended Recipient: Undergraduate

Deadline(s): Varies

https://menas.arizona.edu/michael-bonine-memorial-travel-research-award

The School of Global Studies at the University of Arizona is now accepting applications for the Michael Bonine Memorial Travel & Research Award, which supports students pursuing meaningful international travel related to research or academic enrichment.

Deadline: April 11, 2026 (11:59 PM)

For Graduate Students:
Graduate students are eligible if they are planning summer travel to support thesis or dissertation research, including fieldwork or library/archive work. Applicants must be enrolled in or affiliated with the Middle Eastern & North African Studies (MENAS) program.

Application Requirements (Both):

• Personal statement
• Resume/CV
• Unofficial transcripts
• Letter of recommendation

Students can apply through the MENAS website:
https://menas.arizona.edu/michael-bonine-memorial-travel-research-award

Country:

Academic Level: Graduate

College: Middle Eastern & North African Studies

Intended Recipient:

Deadline(s): April 11, 2026 (11:59 PM)

https://humanities.arizona.edu/students/scholarships

Each year the College of Humanities is pleased to offer scholarships to deserving students enrolled in disciplines across the College. These scholarships have been made possible by the generosity of alumni and donors who have demonstrated a long-standing interest in education and the Humanities.

Humanities students studying abroad are encouraged to apply for the study abroad specific awards: Fearless Inquiries Abroad, Alfred and Mary Beigel Memorial Scholarship, Donna Swaim Study Abroad Award for Double Majors & Werner Schirmer Memorial Scholarship

Spring 2025 applications will open in early January 2025 and will be due February 17, 2025.

Country: All

Academic Level: Both

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

Intended Recipient:

Deadline(s): Feb. 17, 2025

https://clscholarship.org//apply

The CLS Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed

Country: United States

Academic Level: Undergraduate

College: All

Intended Recipient: Foreign Language Studies

Deadline(s): Mid November

https://classics.arizona.edu/news/cynthia-white-travel-and-study-italy-award-20…

For students enrolled in a UA Classics course while studying abroad in Italy. Several $250 travel awards are available for:

• Explore Italy (Spring Break 2026): 1-unit CLAS 499 course using Italian cities as your text. Deadline: Nov. 15, 2025.

• Arizona in Orvieto (Summer 2026): Mid-May to late June program. Deadline: Mar. 3, 2026.

Applicants must submit a 250-word statement describing what they hope to gain from the course and trip. Include your name, UA email, award name (“Cynthia White Award”), and study abroad program. Email materials to religious-studies-classics@arizona.edu with “Cynthia White Award Application” in the subject line.

Country: Italy

Academic Level: Both

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

Intended Recipient:

Deadline(s): Spring break: Nov 15, 2025 Summer: March 3, 2026