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Montclair State University students may apply for a Global Education scholarship for MSU Summer Institutes.  The deadline for summer programs application is March 1st. The deadline for spring International Field Trips is Dec 1st. Students applying for financial aid should obtain a program budget form from the Global Education Center before contacting the Financial Aid office.

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Montclair State University Study Abroad Scholarships


Graz Sister-City Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

Spend a full academic year in Graz, Austria at one of three partner universities on full scholarship which includes full tuition, fees, room, board and a stipend.
Application Deadline: For Academic Year 2012-2013, December 19th 2011


Graz, Austria is a Sister-City with Montclair, NJ.  The two cities have nurtured this relationship over the past sixty years.  The Montclair-Graz Exchange Program is a student program between the city of Montclair/Montclair State University and the city of Graz. The program includes a FULL SCHOLARSHIP funded by both Montclair's Overseas Neighbors and the City of Graz and provides free tuition, room and board. It currently offers two MSU undergraduate students the opportunity to study for one academic year in Graz.


Click here to view the Graz Scholoarship 2012-2013 Fast Fact Sheet

 

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Students have the choice to study at one of three universities in Graz,

Courses in English

For more information, please contact:
Domenica Dominguez
Director of Study Abroad and International Programs
Global Education Center

For details:   http://www.montclair.edu/globaled/studyabroad/info/countries/description/Grazsister.html

 

The Harold S. Sloan Trust Award

The Global Education Center will be offering a scholarship of approximately $596 to a qualified student to apply toward his/her study abroad experience in the Summer or Fall of 2011.

Eligibility:

  • Study Abroad program must be an MSU Exchange
  • Student must be taking courses abroad in the Social Sciences
  • Student must be enrolled at MSU as a full-time undergraduate student
  • Student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0

Deadline:
March 15th, 2011.  Only completed study abroad applications that are received on or before March 15th for summer or fall will be considered for the Award.

To Apply:
There is no application form.  All applicants who meet the above eligibility criteria will be considered for the Award.

 

The Dugan Scholarship 

A scholarship of approximately $500 is available to a qualified student to apply toward his/her study abroad experience in the Fall of 2011.

Eligibility:

  • Study Abroad program must be a Montclair State University Exchange Program
  • Student must have already completed two semesters at Montclair State University (excluding summer) at time of application
  • Student must be enrolled at MSU as a full-time student in good standing, at time of application
  • Student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0

Deadline:
March 30th, 2011.  Only completed study abroad applications that are received on or before March 15th for fall will be considered for the Award.

To Apply:
There is no application form.  All applicants who meet the above eligibility criteria will be considered for the Award.

 

THE MARGARET B. HOLZ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

For undergraduate language majors studying abroad. This year's award will be $500. The deadline is Monday, April 18 and the award may be applied to summer 2011 or academic year 2011-2012 study abroad plans.

Click here to download the application.

I.           Requirements

  1. Undergraduate major in a foreign language.
  2. Good command of the language and good record in all language courses.
  3. Overall B average in all college courses.

II.         Procedure

  1. Applications and the required 3 letters of recommendation are to be filed electronically by sending to Professor Elizabeth Emery (emerye@mail.montclair.edu) or by hard copy to Mrs. Diomie Johnson, Administrative Assistant of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures (Dickson Hall Room 124) on or before April 18.
  2. Finalists may be interviewed by the Board of Trustees of the Holz Scholarship Program during the last week of April.
  3. Decisions will be announced in mid-May.
  4. Approval of the candidate’s overseas academic program by the Chairperson of the Department must be obtained before the grant will be conferred.

For more information contact:
Elizabeth Emery
Professor of French
Dept. of Modern Languages and Literatures
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ 07043
emerye@mail.montclair.edu
973-655-4452


 

Federal Study Abroad Funding


Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship


The Gilman Scholarship Program seeks to diversify the kinds of students who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. Specifically, the Gilman Program offers scholarships for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in education abroad.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
Summer 2012 Application Open - Deadline: March 1, 2012

The Gilman International Scholarship Program is pleased to announce the opening of the Fall 2012 online application for U.S. undergraduate students participating in Fall 2012 study abroad programs.  The Gilman Scholarship is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is administered by the Institute of International Education.  The Gilman Scholarship Program is celebrating 10 years of helping nearly 6,500 Gilman Scholars study abroad and during the academic year 2012-2013, over 2,300 scholarships will be awarded!
In order to be eligible, students must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at a two or four-year U.S. Institution

Montclair State University junior, Ms. Kulsoom Rizvi, is spending a semester as an exchange student in Graz, Austria.  She is the recipient of the Gilman Scholarship award for studying abroad.  Read about Kulsoom's experiences studying and traveling in Europe.

"Hello! My name is Kulsoom Rizvi, a 20-year-old embarking on a journey to capture and report the value and beauty of traveling and studying abroad."
http://trnotebook.com/about-me/
  • United States citizen
  • Receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of study abroad
  • Participating in a study abroad program that is no less than 4 weeks and no more than an academic year
  • Receiving academic credit for their study abroad program
  • Study in any country not currently under a U.S. State Department Travel Warning or Cuba



For more information about the Gilman Scholarship, application deadlines & timeline, and application process, please visit the Gilman website at www.iie.org/gilman, contact the Gilman Program at 713-621-6300 ext. 25 or email gilman@iie.org.


Boren Scholarships and Fellowships

Boren Awards Applications

 

BOREN AWARDS INFORMATION SESSION

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, 10:00 AM

STUDENT CENTER ROOM 416


The applications for the 2012-2013 National Security Education Program's David L. Boren Scholarships for undergraduate students and Fellowships for graduate students are now available at www.borenawards.org. Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. students to study in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East, where they can add important international and language components to their educations.

 

The Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 for undergraduate students to study in countries that are generally underrepresented in study abroad.

 

The Boren Fellowships provide graduate students up to $30,000 to add an important international and language component to their graduate studies.

 

Additional information on preferred geographic regions, languages, and fields of study, as well as application procedures can be found at www.borenawards.org.

 

Deadlines:

Boren Scholarship MSU On-Campus Deadline: January 11, 2012

Boren Fellowship deadline: January 31, 2012

Flagship Fellowship Application Deadline: January 12, 2012.


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2012 Program Info Sheet


Undergraduate students interested in the Scholarship should contact Domenica Dominguez, dominguezd@mail.montclair.edu.

Graduate students interested in the Fellowship should contact Dr. Marina Cunningham, cunninghamm@mail.montclair.edu.

 

Boren Scholarship Advisor
Ms. Domenica Dominguez
Director of Study Abroad and International Programs
This campus representative can provide you with information about the Boren Scholarship, help in completing the application, and forward your application for review.
Office: (973) 655-4483
Fax: (973) 655-7654
E-mail: dominguezd@mail.montclair.edu

Graduate Students:

Boren Fellowships do not have an on-campus deadline.  Please complete the online application for the Boren Fellowships by the national deadline date - January 31, 2012. Send supplementary materials to:

Boren Fellowships
Institute Of International Education
1400 K St. NW Suite 650
Washington, DC 20005

Should you have any questions about the Boren Scholarship or Fellowship, contact Boren at 1-800-618-6737 or boren@iie.org.

The Boren Awards will also be offering a series of webinars this fall for potential applicants and interested faculty/staff. Click here to view a list of upcoming webinars.

 


Program Partners Study Abroad Scholarships


SIT will be offering six $10,000 scholarships for public college and university students studying on spring 2012 SIT programs in China, Mongolia, and Vietnam. Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to students who demonstrate a compelling interest in studying in Asia as well as need. More details will be available later this summer.

ISA Study Abroad Scholarships
ISA awards $60,000 in scholarships each year to students who are participating in ISA's programs as Memorial and Diversity Scholarships.

CEA Study Abroad Scholarship Program  - The CEA Study Abroad Scholarship Program promotes international understanding among students by subsidizing the cost to study abroad on CEA programs.

SACI Scholarships
A number of scholarship opportunities are available for undergraduate and graduate study at Studio Art Centers International. Except for scholarships for children of SACI alumni, SACI scholarships are available for the Fall and Spring terms only. One full scholarship and a large number of partial scholarships are offered annually. All SACI scholarships are based on both demonstrated financial need and outstanding artistic and academic ability. Students interested in applying for a SACI scholarship MUST check the appropriate box on the SACI application form and complete all application requirements. SACI scholarships average between $500 and $2,500 per term.



Region Specific Study Abroad Scholarships

ASIA

Freeman-ASIA
Freeman-ASIA (Freeman Awards for Study in Asia) is designed to support American undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia.  The program's goal is to increase the number of Americans with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures. 
Award recipients are required to share their experiences with their home campuses or communities to encourage study abroad by others and fulfill the program's goal of increasing understanding of Asia in the United States.

Summer 2011 Awards - For students applying to study abroad programs of 8 weeks or more with a program start date between May - July. The online application will open on January 4, 2011.
Student Application Deadline - Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Fall 2011 & Academic Year 2011-12 Awards - For students applying to study abroad programs of 10 weeks or more with a program start date between August - November. The online application will open on February 18, 2011.
Student Application Deadline - Friday, April 1, 2011

Spring 2012 & Early Academic Year 2012-13 - For students applying to study abroad programs of 10 weeks or more with a program start date between December - April. The online application will open on August 31, 2011.
Student Application Deadline - Wednesday, October 12, 2011

More information is available here: http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Freeman-ASIA


China - CUCAS Scholarships for 2011
CUCAS, China’s University and College Admission System, is the international admissions portal supported by the China Education and Research Network (a government agency), offering international students a convenient online application system to apply for China’s schools. For the year 2011, CUCAS will launch a scholarship project to finance self-sponsored international students studying abroad in China.

Learn about CUCAS scholarships for studying abroad in China here.
More information is available here: http://www.cucas.edu.cn


Bridging Scholarships - Study Abroad in Japan
The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. Funding from private foundations and major U.S. corporations has made it possible for ATJ to award 100 scholarships annually to assist students with the travel and living expenses they will incur while studying abroad in Japan for a semester or an academic year.

EUROPE

Austria - Ernst Mach Grant
The ERNST MACH grant is offered by the Austrian ministry of science and research, administrated by the Austrian Exchange Service (OAD) and targeted to exchange students from non-European countries. The grant is very generous. Beneficiaries get 940 Euro a month for a maximum of 5 months, this should allow them to cover all their costs. Exact information about the grant can be found at www.grants.at.

The next application deadline is February 10th for all MSU students interested in applying for the Grant for either Fall 2010 or Spring 2011.  Please submit the Grant application, along with your study abroad application to the Study Abroad Office by February 10th, 2010.

Students applying for this grant should apply for study at FH Joanneum, Graz, Austria, a partner school of Montclair State University.  Please visit link for more information

BUTEX North American Scholarships 2010/11 - United Kingdom
BUTEX is now accepting application for its North American Scholarship
Programme 2010/11

The Scholarship is open to all undergraduate students currently registered at an institution in the USA or Canada.  To be eligible to apply you must have been offered a study abroad or exchange place at a UK university which is BUTEX affilitated.  Your study abroad or exchange place must be for the academic year 2010/11 and your place must be for a
minimum of one semester.  The value of each scholarship is £500 and will be paid to the winners once they have arrived and registered at their host university. For futher details of how to apply for this scholarship please see Link.  The deadline to apply is May 31, 2010

German Academic Exchange Service
This website is here to help students, researchers and faculty in the USA and Canada on their journey to study or research in Germany. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a publicly-funded independent organization of higher education institutions in Germany. Our 14 international offices provide information as well as financial support to over 57,000 highly-qualified students and faculty per year for international research and study. One of the largest of those international offices is here at DAAD New York, where we help students, faculty and current DAAD fellows in the US and Canada. How can we help you?

Fellowships/Grants for Americans to Study in Scandanavia
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships (up to $23,000) and grants (normally $5,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year. The number of awards varies each year according to total funds available. Over $300,000 is available for the 2011-12 competition. Awards are made in all fields.

Applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents, and must have a well-defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential. Applicants must also have completed their undergraduate education by the start of their project in Scandinavia. Team projects are eligible, but each member must apply as an individual, submitting a separate, fully-documented application. First priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received an ASF award. Only in exceptional cases will a third award be considered.

Application postmark deadline: November 1, 2010



Diversity Related Study Abroad Funding


Diversity Abroad and International Studies Abroad Scholarship
The awards from this scholarship will begin with the Fall 2008 semester and $10,000 is offered annually, to be used towards ISA programs. The ISA Diversity Scholarships aim to encourage students of a broader cultural make-up to participate in ISA programs by offering funds to assist with the expenses of studying abroad.

Diversity Abroad and Semester at Sea Scholarship
The objective of the Diversity Abroad & Semester at Sea Scholarshipsis to increase access to Semester at Sea’s global educational opportunities to students from diverse and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Institute for International Public Policy Fellows Program
IIPP enhances US national security and global competitiveness by promoting excellence, international service, and awareness among a broader, more representative cross-section of the American citizenry. IIPP prepares a cadre of well-trained, language proficient minority young people to compete in the global marketplace. IIPP helps ensure that those entrusted with the affairs of the United States reflect the diversity that defines us as Americans and confronts us as citizens of our global village.
With nearly two decades of demonstrated excellence as the leading provider of international affairs and public policy education for minority college students, IIPP has educated and trained hundreds of Fellows. Their focus is on providing quality education and practice opportunities to minority students beginning in their sophomore year of college.
Fellowship Opportunities for Undergraduate Sophomore Students

MIUSA: Mobility International USA
MIUSA provides resources and informative links on Funding for Americans with Disabilities Going Abroad.



Other Study Abroad Funding


Go! Study Abroad Scholarship!
The deadline for 2011 fall semester scholarships is September 15th, 2011. The award for each scholarship is $1,000.
GO! Overseas is proud to support international education through scholarships available to students participating in study abroad programs. Scholarships are awarded each academic year. The scholarship is awarded based on the creativity and analytical thinking displayed through writing samples and/or video submissions. Visit go-study-abroad.com/go-study-abroad-scholarship for details.

Critical Language Scholarship Program
The 2011 CLS Application is now available online - Deadline is November 15

Critical Language Scholarships (CLS) institutes provide fully-funded group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten weeks for U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master’s and Ph.D. students. Levels available for each language are as follows:

  • Arabic, Persian: Advanced beginning, intermediate or advanced level
  • Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Punjabi, Turkish, Urdu: Beginning, intermediate or advanced level
  • Chinese, Japanese, Russian: Intermediate or advanced level

The CLS Program is part of a U.S. government interagency effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers. Please visit CLS Institutes for more information.

Here are additional ways that you can stay connected with the CLS Program:

Fund for Education Abroad (FEA)
Deadline: November 14, 2011
Funding Amount: Up to $10,000
The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) invites applications from undergraduate students for FEA Scholarships. Scholarships, of up to $10,000, are intended to support students planning to participate in high-quality, rigorous education abroad programs of 4-weeks or longer during the 2012-2013 academic year or summer 2013.
The financial support for these scholarships is provided by generous donors, who are dedicated to increasing study abroad opportunities for dedicated American students.
Awards are subject to conditions set by FEA. For more information on how to apply for the scholarship, please visit our website, www.fundforeducationabroad.com

Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants
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. Forty-five $1,000 grants are awarded each year.



Scholarship Websites and Databases


IIE Passport Study Abroad Funding Database
This valuable funding resource allows you to search by country or subject to find the study abroad funding information that you need.  Its comprehensive database of study abroad scholarships, fellowships, and grants can help make your dream of studying abroad a financial possibility and a profound reality.

International Education Financial Aid
IEFA is the premier resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for US and international students wishing to study abroad. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive college scholarship search and grant listings plus international student loan programs and other information to promote study abroad.