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Scholarships are open to all degree-seeking students who will be receiving academic credit on an approved Education Abroad ÑÇÖÞɫͼ. 

In order to be considered for & ÑÇÖÞɫͼ scholarships, STUDENTS MUST:

• Submit a completed Education Abroad Program Application through by the application deadline
• Submit a completed ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State General Scholarship Application
• Submit a completed for the year of your study abroad ÑÇÖÞɫͼ

*MSU Presidential Fellows must complete all of the items listed above in order to qualify*

Note: Make sure that your personal and academic information is updated in myGate before starting the scholarship process so that your application is reviewed by the appropriate departmental and scholarship committees.

Federal financial aid, grants, and personal loans can be applied towards the cost of Education Abroad ÑÇÖÞɫͼs. Current scholarship awards (Presidential, Regents, or KEES, for example) may be used towards Education Abroad ÑÇÖÞɫͼs. You can also talk with individuals from the Financial Aid and the Scholarship Office for details on how your aid can be applied.

The essay is one of the most important parts of your scholarship application. The essay will be reviewed and scored by a variety of committees, each made up of MSU faculty and staff.

Scholarship Essay: What political, historical, or cultural event(s) do you find interesting in the country / countries / region(s) where your ÑÇÖÞɫͼ is to take place? Discuss how those events are similar or different to what you have experienced in the past.

Essays should be well-researched, well-written, and well-organized without errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation. Please do not use bullet points to discuss essay topics. We are looking for a coherent essay in paragraph form. Minimum of 300 words.

Applicants are encouraged to seek advice and editing assistance from the  located in Waterfield Library.

Scholarships are typically ÑÇÖÞɫͼ in amounts ranging from $150 to $1,500. Award amounts will vary, depending on your eligibility for specific scholarships, the length and expense of your ÑÇÖÞɫͼ, your scholarship essay, and your financial need.

Attend one of our scholarship workshops for tips on how to make your essay as competitive as possible. Students with demonstrated financial need tend to receive more money from scholarships. As of 2025, the average scholarship award amount per student was around $1,350.

We aim to send award notifications within four to six weeks after the application deadline. However, the notification timeline may change depending on the size of the applicant pool and particular ÑÇÖÞɫͼ term under review.

If you are ÑÇÖÞɫͼ an Education Abroad scholarship, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in to the scholarship system to view your award amounts and accept any scholarships you have been ÑÇÖÞɫͼ.

Note: While there are many Education Abroad scholarships available, each is very competitive and no one is guaranteed a scholarship. It is unlikely that a student would receive enough through scholarships alone to completely cover the cost of a ÑÇÖÞɫͼ.

Scholarships should be considered supplemental to a pre-existing strategy for financing your Education Abroad ÑÇÖÞɫͼ. Start planning early for additional ways that you can fund your ÑÇÖÞɫͼ, such as:

• Work a summer job
• Ask local clubs, churches, businesses, or charities to support you
• Cut back expenditures in your daily life in order to save money
• Choose a ÑÇÖÞɫͼ that will accept ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State scholarships that you already receive
• Apply for ÑÇÖÞɫͼ provider-specific scholarships (i.e., CCSA, CEA CAPA, GLO, ISA, KIIS, etc.)
• Apply for national study abroad scholarships
• Apply for tuition waivers and other benefits

• Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business Challenge Fund
• College of Education and Human Services Education Abroad Scholarship
• College of Humanities and Fine Arts Study Abroad Scholarship
• Department of Biological Sciences University Education Abroad Scholarship
• Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology Study Abroad Scholarship
• School of Nursing and Health Professions Scholarship for Study Abroad

• Benson D. and Novalee Roberts Blackie Study Abroad Scholarship
• Bertrand Ball Global Language Study Abroad Scholarship
• Bonnie and Cliff Higginson Study Abroad Scholarship (Belize)
• D. Scott and Kelli Burkeen Parsons Scholarship for International Study
• Dr. Hal and Jane Seaton Fund for Excellence in International Education
• Dr. Roger Schoenfeldt Scholarship in Management for Study Abroad
• Duncan-Wesler Education Abroad Scholarship
• Hunt and Jennye Sue Smock Scholarship Endowment
• Jean Lorrah Honors Study Abroad Scholarship
• Drs. Laurie and Tomas Hult Study Abroad Scholarship
• Moore Menendez Scholarship
• Nita and Robert Head Scholarship of Intercultural Studies
• Sam and Bonnie McNeely Study Abroad Scholarship

• • To be considered for this award, you must be a graduate of ÑÇÖÞɫͼ High School.

For students participating in a CCSA ÑÇÖÞɫͼ only. Apply through the website.

For students participating in a CEA CAPA ÑÇÖÞɫͼ only. Apply through the website.

For students participating in a GLO ÑÇÖÞɫͼ only. Apply through the website.

For students participating in an ISA ÑÇÖÞɫͼ only. Apply through the website after acceptance into the ÑÇÖÞɫͼ.

Hunt and Jennye Sue Smock Scholarship Endowment for Spanish Language Immersion

Eligible students must be currently enrolled at ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University with sophomore or junior status at the time of the study abroad ÑÇÖÞɫͼ in any academic major. Must have completed 12 hours of college-level Spanish language study and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Must be returning to MSU during the academic year following the study abroad ÑÇÖÞɫͼ. Only KIIS ÑÇÖÞɫͼ participants in Spanish-language ÑÇÖÞɫͼs who are taking at least one Spanish language course while abroad will be considered. Financial need will be a consideration and recipients of the scholarship may reapply in the future. Scholarships are ÑÇÖÞɫͼ in minimum amounts of $1,000.

Meg and Barry Brown Scholarship

The Meg and Barry Brown Scholarship is ÑÇÖÞɫͼ to one student on a KIIS Summer ÑÇÖÞɫͼ in the amount of $4,000. Eligible students must be Pell Grant eligible, must be taking 6 credit hours on a KIIS Summer ÑÇÖÞɫͼ, and must apply for the scholarship and the ÑÇÖÞɫͼ by the early application deadline of December 1. Applications can be found on the  website.

Milton and Inger Grimes Endowment for Excellence

Students participating in any KIIS ÑÇÖÞɫͼ are eligible to apply for this award. Award amounts vary.

KIIS Scholarships

Scholarships are ÑÇÖÞɫͼ to participants in  ÑÇÖÞɫͼs only. One scholarship is available for each study abroad ÑÇÖÞɫͼ offered by KIIS. Find scholarship details, including application materials and deadlines, on the  page.

For students participating in a USAC ÑÇÖÞɫͼ only. Apply through the website after submission of a ÑÇÖÞɫͼ application.

Fellowships up to $23,000 and grants up to $5,000 for research or study projects in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden for up to one year. Applicants must have completed undergraduate studies by the start of their project. Some knowledge of applicable language is preferred. Application materials can be found on the  website.

140 countries to choose from for various research or study projects up to one year. Full stipend and/or travel grants available. Must apply one year in advance. Application materials can be found on the  website. Honors students should contact Dominique Suiter in the Honors College for application assistance.

A two year fully-funded scholarship for students seeking a graduate degree at any institution in the United Kingdom. Forty scholarships ÑÇÖÞɫͼ annually. Learn more information on the  website.

Undergraduate or graduate students may be eligible to receive funding for study or research in any country with Rotary affiliation for up to one full academic year. Contact your hometown Rotary Club or  to determine eligibility.

Recipients may be ÑÇÖÞɫͼ up to $5,000 for a semester or full-year study abroad ÑÇÖÞɫͼ. Applicants must be undergraduate students who are Pell Grant eligible. Application materials are available online on the  website. All applicants must see an EAO Advisor for application verification prior to applying for the Gilman Scholarship.

Semester scholarship of $2,500 or academic-year scholarship of $4,500 for undergraduates studying in Japan. Application materials can be found on the  website.

Up to $5,000 for sophomores, juniors and seniors studying in Germany. Application materials can be found on the  website.

The mission of the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is to provide scholarships and ongoing support to students with financial need to study abroad. FEA makes life-changing international experiences accessible by supporting students before, during, and after they participate in education abroad ÑÇÖÞɫͼs.

Visit the  website for more information.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, a native-like English speaker, and have an intermediate or advanced level of the Spanish language. Juniors, seniors, or students who have completed a ÑÇÖÞɫͼ or Masters degree are eligible. Please see the  website for more details.

Scholarships for undergraduate students and Fellowships for graduate students pursuing study in world regions deemed critical to U.S. interests. Application materials available on the  website. All applicants must see an EAO Advisor for application verification prior to applying.

Students who participate in TRiO ÑÇÖÞɫͼs (McNair, Student Support Services) are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Deadline is in December for the following calendar year. Please see the  website for details and application.

 are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. Seventy-five $1,000 grants are ÑÇÖÞɫͼ each year. Applicants do not have to be Society members but must attend an institution with an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter.