Financing a Trip

In many cases, students may apply for funding to study abroad in addition to the Opportunities Fund. Students can learn more here and check with their Macaulay Advisors to explore their options.

Gilman International Scholarship Programs

Eligibility: Undergraduate US citizens receiving a Federal Pell Grant, studying for credit for at least 3 weeks
Deadlines: Varies by scholarship program

US State Department program funding thousands of scholarships per year for Federal Pell Grant recipients

See the application

Boren Awards for International Study

Eligibility: Undergraduate US citizens studying outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
Deadlines: Fellowships: January 24, 2024, at 5:00 pm EST; Scholarships: January 31, 2024, at 5:00 pm EST

Prestigious national scholarship to study in the national security arena

See a campus representative to apply

Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)

Eligibility: Undergraduate US citizens with one year of college completed
Deadlines: No deadline updates

Learn a language critical to US diplomacy in selected locations

See a campus representative to apply

Freeman Asia Program

Eligibility: Undergraduate US citizens, showing financial need as per FAFSA, minimum 2.8 GPA, accepted into a minimum 8-week study abroad from a list of selected Asian countries
Deadlines: No deadline updates

Need-based assistance to study in Asia, up to $3000-7000

See the application

Fund for Education Abroad

Eligibility: Undergraduate US citizens, studying for credit for 4 weeks or more
Deadlines:
Spring 2024: Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 12:00 pm EST.

Funding with a preference for underrepresented groups in study abroad

See the application

DAAD German Academic Exchange Service

Eligibility: Many programs with varied requirements for US and Canadian citizens
Deadlines: Varies by scholarship program

Grants for summer abroad, STEM or language study, and internships in Germany

See the application

Accessing the Opportunities Fund

Students may apply for funding to support experiential learning. Review the requirements and consult your advisor if you plan to apply for financial support.