GO Scholarship
Applying to the GO Scholar Program
How to Apply
Applications for the 2025-26 Global Opportunity (GO) Scholar Program will open in July and will be due onDecember 1st, 2025. Please take your time and be detailed!
Eligibility
- Must be yourfirst yearat Boulder
- Must be anundergraduatestudent
- Must demonstrate unmet financial need
- Preference will be given to those without previous international experience
- Preference will be given to those who participate in a LEAD academic community
- Special consideration will be given to first-generation students
- You must be in good academic standing in the School or College you are enrolled in (and not on academic probation or suspension). Definition of "good standing" varies by School and College). Check yours here:
- Arts & Sciences
- For Schools and Colleges not listed please speak with your Academic Advisor about your academic standing.
Additional Funding for GO Scholars
GO Scholars who go abroad on an Education Abroad approved program with our partners may also receive additional funding. This includes:
CEA CAPA | GO Scholars who go abroad on a -approved CEA CAPA education abroad program will receive a $2,000 scholarship for a semester or a $1,000 scholarship for a summer to apply towards the cost of their program. |
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CIEE | GO Scholars who go abroad on a -approved CIEE education abroad program will receive a travel grant to cover their airfare. The amount of the grant depends on the cost of the airfare for the given location, but is not toexceed$1,000 for a semester or $500 for a summer. If the cost of the airfare exceeds this amount, the student will need to pay the difference. |
DIS | GO Scholars will receive a $5,000 scholarship for any of their semester programs abroad and $400 for session 3 or 4 of their summer programs abroad in addition to students GO scholarship. Students may also be eligible forup to an additional$2,000 for semester and up to $1,000 for summer from funds through the Buffs Abroad Scholarship application. |
IES | GO Scholars should consider, which increases accessibility to study abroad for historically underrepresented students and those with high financial need. Eligible students can get up to 5,000. |
WorldStrides (ISA/TEAN) | GO Scholars who go abroad on a -approved WorldStrides ISA or TEAN/ ISAeducation abroad program will receive a $2,000 scholarship for a semester or a $1,000 scholarship for a summer to apply towards the cost of their program. |
Sea Education Association (SEA) | SEA will provide a $5,000 scholarship to all GO Scholars for its semester programs, and $3,000 for its summer programs. |
Semester at Sea | All GO Scholars will receive a $5,000 scholarship from SAS and will be considered for additional funding. |
SIT | GO Scholars who go abroad on a -approved SIT education abroad program will receive a scholarship between $1,000-$3,000 for a semester or a summer to apply towards the cost of their program.Also, all Boulder students who receive a Federal Pell grant as part of their Federal financial aid package are eligible to receive a scholarship from SIT that matches the amount of their Pell Grant for thatsemester.This matching scholarship from SIT may be applied to -approvedsemester-long SIT programs. |
GO Scholars will also be considered forin addition to funds listed above. GO Scholars are also encouraged to apply forexternal scholarshipsand scholarships offered by their program (see program website for information).
All students participating on any approved BoulderEducation Abroad programcan use their federal, state and institutional financial aid and scholarships / grants they receive through towards the cost of their Education Abroad program.
Want more info?
Contact Ed Abroad's Global Engagement Coordinator,Adilene Garcia Aniles.