Scholarships List
Scholarships List
- Ed Abroad Scholarships
- Broad Eligibility
- By Major/Field of Study
- By Region/Country
- For Underrepresented Students
- Other Scholarships
Common Applications for Education Abroad Scholarships
All applicants with demonstrated financial need will receive a scholarship! This includes, but is not limited to, all Pell grant recipients.
Find your common application
In order to access the scholarships listed on this page, apply to the common application that matches your program type to be considered for general funding.
| If you're applying for: | Use this common app: | Amount | Eligibility | Terms Available | Deadlines | And look more into: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider/Study Center program (i.e. CEA CAPA, Arcadia, CIEE, ISA, IES, SIT, SFS, etc.) | $500-$3,000 | Broad eligibility; demonstrated need | Summer, Fall, Spring, Academic Year | Fall, Academic Year, Summer: March 1 Spring: Oct 1 | Be sure to check for scholarships also offered by your program provider + other scholarships listed below | |
| Global Seminar Program | Summer | March 1 | Additional Global Seminar awards + other scholarships listed below | |||
| International Internship Program | Summer | March 1 | Additional International Internship awards + other scholarships listed below | |||
| Exchange Programs (EAE) | Fall, Spring, Academic Year | Fall, Academic Year, Summer: March 1 Spring: Oct 1 | Look into additional scholarships listed below | |||
| in D.C. | $500-$3,000 | Broad eligibility; demonstrated need | Summer, Fall, Spring | Fall: March 1 Spring: Sept 15 Summer: Dec 1 | For students with demonstrated high need and students from an underrepresented background, you can qualify for an additional up to $6,000. You will be automatically considered when applying for the in DC Scholarship. | |
| Global Intensive | $500-$2,000 | Broad eligibility; demonstrated need | Fall, Spring | Fall (winter break travel): Sept 15 Spring (Spring break in May travel): Feb 1 | Look into additional scholarships listed below |
Students applying for any of the above awards can also be considered for:
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Terms Available | Deadlines | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Buffs Scholarship | $1,000 | Broad eligibility; demonstrate a commitment to sustainability at home and abroad. (Note: not open Global Intensive students) | Summer, Fall, Spring, Academic Year | See common app deadline above | Use the prompt in your scholarship application to apply (see above for your applicable scholarship common app with Ed Abroad) |
| Veteran/GI Bill Recipient Scholarship | $5,000 (semester) $3,000 (summer) $1,500 (Global Intensive) | GI Bill Recipients | Summer, Fall, Spring | See common app deadline above | Each term the Education Abroad office gives two awards to GI Bill recipients. The amount is $5,000 for semester programs, $3,000 for summer programs, or $1,500 for Global Intensives. Please indicate your GI Bill status in your scholarship application. (see above for your applicable scholarship common app with Ed Abroad) |
Donor-funded Awards for Programs Abroad
To be considered for a donor award, you must apply through the Buffs Abroad application. Read the eligibility criteria below and apply for the award you are most qualified for (you may only select one). These are competitive scholarships and will only be awarded to a few students each term.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Terms Available | Deadlines | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auf Gehts (let’s go!) Scholarship for German Language | $1,000-$1,500 | Colorado residents studying in Germany for a semester or academic year | Fall, Spring, Academic Year | See common app deadline | While an undergraduate at Boulder, Sharron Land Gegenheimer (’83 Economics & German), studied abroad for one year in Tübingen, Germany. That year abroad had a huge impact on Sharron’s life and positively shaped her career in International Sales and Marketing. Now retired, Sharron and her husband Bill created this scholarship to encourage the next generation to pursue their dreams and develop their passion for the German language – Auf gehts (let’s go!). |
| Boulder Valley Rotary Club Warkentin Scholarship Fund | $1,000 (summer) $2,000 (semester) | Preference to students who have participated in a service project or a service club, and to students studying outside Western Europe, Australia, or New Zealand. | Fall, Spring, Summer | See common app deadline | This special Rotary award was established in memory of Don Warkentin, a longtime member of the Boulder Valley Rotary Club. Don was passionate about international youth exchange programs which provide young people with a better understanding of our world and its many cultures. |
| Carrie Beth Lutin Scott Scholarship | Up to $2,000 | Priority given to students pursuing Jewish Studies in Israel or another country. | Fall, Spring | See common app deadline | Semester programs only. Priority given to students pursuing Jewish Studies in Israel or another country. Your scholarship essay must demonstrate how you are pursuing Jewish Studies abroad. |
| Delaney Scholarship | Up to $2,000 | Broad eligibility; demonstrate financial need | Fall, Spring, Summer | See common app deadline | This award was set up by Michael and Jean Delaney to help students fund a “life-changing” experience abroad. Michael and Jean Delaney worked in the Boulder Office of International Education for over 30 years in various capacities, including Director of Study Abroad and Director of International Education. |
| Gaffney Scholarship | Up to $1,500 | Incorporating language & cultural immersion into studies abroad, demonstrate financial need | Fall, Spring, Summer | See common app deadline | The William Gaffney Scholarship is made possible through the generosity of his family and friends. William (Will) was a Humanities major at , graduating in December 1992. He participated in a study abroad program to Bordeaux, France, an experience that had a large impact upon his life. Will was killed in a tragic accident during a film shoot in remote Ecuador in April 2000. At the time he was in Ecuador with his wife teaching English.Your scholarship essay must demonstrate how you are incorporating language and cultural immersion into your study abroad plans. |
| Michael Yokell Scholarship | Up to $2,000 | Semester program in Israel. Preference given to students studying science, technology, engineering, math, economics or business; preference to 3.0 or above. | Fall, Spring | See common app deadline | Must be participating in a semester program in Israel. Preference given to students studying science, technology, engineering, math, economics or business and those with a 3.0 or above. |
| Roaming Buffs Scholarship | $1,500 | Fall only; demonstrate financial need | Fall | See common app deadline | Students must demonstrate financial need and be an excellent representative of Boulder. These scholarships (three per year) are provided by donors who participate in a Boulder Roaming Buffs Travel Program. |
| Sarah Philipps Memorial Scholarship | Up to $8,000 (semester) Up to $3,000 (summer | UK program, preference to English majors/minors | Fall, Spring | See common app deadline | for a semester or year-long program in the UK or Ireland. Preference given to English majors/minors or students who are going abroad to study literature. Learn more about Sarah Philipps. |
| Scott Shively Memorial Scholarship | Up to $1,500 | Students studying social justice | Fall, Spring | See common app deadline | Preference given to students studying/exploring issues of social justice, including racial, environmental and economic justice, as well as the ideas of pluralism, diversity and inclusion. Your essay must demonstrate how you are engaged in social justice abroad. An award is given to a student each semester. Learn more about Scott Shively. |
Donor-funded Awards for in D.C
All students who apply for will automatically be considered for the following awards. Each award is up to $2,000 for a semester or summer in D.C program:
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Terms Available | Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hank Brown in D.C Scholars Fund | Up to $2,000 | 3.0 GPA or higher | Fall, Spring, Summer | See in D.C. Scholarship app deadlines |
| Hopton-Davis Scholarship Endowment Fund | Up to $2,000 | Demonstrated financial need | Fall, Spring, Summer | See in D.C. Scholarship app deadlines |
| Cooper in D.C Scholarship Fund | Up to $2,000 | ECON majors; demonstrated financial need; 3.0 GPA or higher | Fall, Spring, Summer | See in D.C. Scholarship app deadlines |
| Maskus Global Policy Scholars Fund | Up to $2,000 | Demonstrated financial need; good academic standing. Preference to ECON & PSCI majors. | Fall, Spring, Summer | See in D.C. Scholarship app deadlines |
| Savage in D.C Scholarship Fund | Up to $2,000 | 3.0 GPA or higher; demonstrated financial need. Preference to HUMN majors. | Fall, Spring, Summer | See in D.C. Scholarship app deadlines |
| Bershenyi in D.C Endowment Scholarship | Up to $2,000 | Preference to IAFS majors, first-gen college students, and students with demonstrated financial need. | Fall, Spring, Summer | See in D.C. Scholarship app deadlines |
Global Opportunity (GO) Scholarship
If you are a first-year who is planning ahead, the Global Opportunity (GO) Scholar Program is a scholarship program through Education Abroad that works with first-year students from diverse backgrounds with financial need and encourages them togo abroadby reducing financial barriers and providing support through a designated coordinator and a student cohort.
GO Scholars receive a planning scholarship to help cover the cost of a Boulder-approved education abroad program offered by Education Abroad. This a one-time scholarship and GO Scholars have four years to use the scholarship.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Terms Available | Deadlines | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6,000 (semester, or summer programs over 4 weeks) $3,000 (summer programs under 4 weeks) $2,000 (Global Intensives) | First year undergraduates with unmet financial need | Summer, Fall, Spring, Academic Year | December 1 | Scholarship funds can be used during any term before graduation. Learn more about the GO Scholarship |
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Terms Available | Deadlines | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Broad eligibility | Fall, Spring, Academic Year | See website | General application for scholarships and ongoing support to students with financial need to study abroad. applicants are considered for through the single FEA application. | |
| Up to $5,000 +up to $3,000 supplement for critical language study +up to $1,000 supplement for STEM research | Pell Recipients | Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer | early March & early October | The U.S. Department of State’s Gilman Scholarship enables American undergraduatestudents who receive a Pell Grant to study or intern abroad through scholarships of up to $5,000. Students studying critical need languages are eligible for a supplemental award up to $3,000, and students conducting STEM research abroad are eligible for a supplemental award up to $1,000. Scholarships are awarded twice annually. Plan ahead and talk to an advisor in Education Abroad for help! See more helpful Gilman tips and workshop info from Ed Abroad. | |
| $5,000 | Child or spousal dependents of active or activated duty military members | Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer | Fall & Spring 2025-26: August 7, 2025 Spring & Fall 26: October 3, 2025 | The Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for child and spousal dependents of active or activated United States military personnel during the time of application to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs. Applicants must be recipients of any type of Title IV federal financial aid during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving Title IV federal financial aid during their study abroad program or internship. | |
| Varies | Broad eligibility | Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer | Varies (see website) | Go Overseas compiles and gives away scholarships with varied eligibility requirements. | |
| IIE Adell & Hancock Scholarships | Up to $4,000 | U.S. citizen, proficient in host country language, 3.5 GPA, program over 30 days | Fall, Summer | April | Provides support to U.S. students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate study abroad program for summer or fall (spring not eligible). Awards vary up to $4000. Students must be proficient in the language of their country of study. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum 3.5 GPA, and participate in a study abroad program that is 30 days or longer. In April, the Education Abroad office will send an application link to eligible students.. |
| Varies | Pell Recipient; Full-year abroad. | Academic Year, Calendar Year | early March & early October | The Gilman-McKeown Scholarshipsupplements the Pell Grant and Gilman Scholarship to make full-year study economically feasible for qualified students. Priority is given to students from/in Minnesota or Wisconsin, but applications are accepted from any state. Award amounts vary and may cover full financial need. | |
| $1,500 | Broad eligibility | Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer | March 15 & Oct 15 | General eligibility study abroad scholarship, short video essay. | |
| Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) Grants | Varies | Students conducting research or creative work internationally | Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer | See website | UROP supports research and creative work involving international travel, and we encourage students planning travel to connect with UROP early in the planning process. UROP guidelines require that 1) students’ travel plans are necessitated by project goals, 2) the majority of the students’ time abroad is invested in project activities, and 3) their study abroad program does not take place in the same term as the grant term for their UROP funding. Students may apply for UROP funding in a grant term either before OR after a term involving a study abroad program. |
| Area of Study | Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Terms Available | Deadlines | Details |
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| Anthropology, Economics, or History | Eaton Travel Sabbatical Scholarship | Up to $10,000 | ANTH, ECON, HIST majors; Junior standing | Fall, Spring, Academic Year | See common app deadline | Apply through the application |
| Classics, Anthropology (Archaeology) | $2,000 | Studying archaeology; Junior standing; first field school experience | Summer | early March (see website) | Approved field school programs with Ed Abroad:
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| Engineering | Undergraduate Education Abroad Scholarships | Varies | ENGR or applied science student in good academic standing | Summer | See common app deadline | Browse recommended summer engineering programs. Apply through common application. |
| Varies | Taken a class in the Herbst Program for the Humanities and are applying for a Herbst Global Seminar or Global Intensive | Fall, Spring, Summer | March 1 | This award was set up by Terry & Bart Mayes as well as Terry's mother, Mary Anderson. During Terry’s career at Boulder, she developed an admiration and respect for the Herbst program and faculty. Terry chose to establish this fund to help students develop a love and appreciation for other countries and to instill a life-long love of travel. | ||
| Asian Languages | Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship (FLAS) | Up to $5,000 + $3,500 stipend | Completed 1 year of Asian language that will be studied on program; demonstrated need | Summer | Feb 15 | These fellowships are available for Boulder undergraduates who demonstrate financial need for intensive summer Asian language study through the Center for Asian Studies, including Arabic, Chinese, Hindi/Urdu, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, or Tibetan. |
| French, Italian | Ayer Romance Language Scholarship | Varies | Italian or French major or minor | Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer | Mar 15 | Managed by the Department of French & Italian. |
| German | Leonhard E. Baak Scholarship | See website | German Major | Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer | March (see website) | Financial need and/or academic excellence will be considered when determining scholarship awards. |
| International Affairs (IAFS) | Global Grants | Up to $3,000 | IAFS Major or Minor | Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer | See common app deadline | Apply through the application |
| Italian | $1,000+ | Italian Major or Minor; Program in Italy | Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer | April (see website) | Early deadline if you plan to go in Spring! | |
| Jewish Studies | Jewish Studies Global Initiatives | Varies | Undergraduates pursuing Jewish Studies abroad | Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer | See common app deadline | Apply through the application. In your Buffs Abroad Scholarship application, specifically mention your plans to pursue Jewish Studies abroad and a list of courses you intend to take. |
| Goldberger Scholarship | Varies | Graduate students pursuing Jewish Studies | Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer | Mar 15 | See website for submission guidelines. | |
| Music | College of Music Education Abroad Scholarships | Varies | Music Majors | Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer | See common app deadline | Automatic consideration through the application |
| $22,000 | Music Majors; first extended study abroad | Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer | January (see website) | See for further eligibility and app process. | ||
| $1,000+ | Music Majors; Classical music studies; Program in Italy | Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer | April (see website) | Early deadline if you plan to go in Spring! |
See the webpages for additional scholarships.
| Region | Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Terms Available | Deadlines | Details |
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| Latin America (Featured Region for 2025-26!) | Full ride + $2,000 living stipend | Studying in Latin America with CIEE; Sophomore or Junior | Spring 2026 | Oct 1 | Embrace Latin culture, history, and language on a life-changing, fully-funded CIEE Latin America study abroad program for Spring 2026. Successful recipients will act as an ambassador for your program, sharing their journey on social media. Apply early! | |
| Latin America Explorer Scholarship | $2,000 | Attending any approved Latin America program | Spring 2026 | Oct 1 | Choose any -approved program in Latin America for Summer 2025, Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 and get up to $2,000 off your program fee! Automatic consideration when submitting a application.
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| Asia | Up to $3,000 (summer) Up to $5,000 (semester) Up to $7,000 (academic year) | Demonstrated financial need; attending program in East or Southeast Asia | Summer, Fall, Spring, Academic Year | early Feb (see website) | Early deadline so plan in advance! Please read the for additional information and contact Michal Greenberg if you have more questions before applying. | |
| Europe | Varies | Attending program in EU member state; interest in EU studies | Summer, Fall, Spring, Academic Year | Rolling | Send your completed application to felicia.martinez@Colorado.EDU. Applications will be considered year-round. | |
| Max Kade Scholarship | $1,200 | Attending approved program in Germany | Summer, Fall, Academic Year | See common app deadline | Automatic consideration through the application. | |
| Varies | Attending program in Scandinavian country | Summer, Fall, Spring, Academic Year | Varies by scholarship, see website | A series of scholarships for study in various Scandinavian countries. | ||
| Global | $25,000 (25-52 weeks) $12,500 (12-24 weeks) $8,000 (8-11 weeks, STEM only) | Attending program in critical world region; 25+ weeks preferred | Summer, Fall, Spring, Academic Year | Late January | Early deadline so plan in advance! The Boren Awards fund the intensive study of language and culture by U.S. students in world regions critical to U.S. interests. Preferred locations: Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East & North Africa. Programs lasting 25+ weeks are prioritized but there is funding available for shorter programs. Boren Recipients must accept a Service Requirement to work for the federal government in the national security arena for at least a year after graduation. Check eligibility requirements on the Boren website, read the for additional info and then contact Sarah Westmoreland with any questions. |
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Terms Available | Deadlines | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | Denver Metro Area High School graduate; Pell Recipient; 2.5 GPA cumulative or 3.0 GPA prev. semester | Fall, Spring, Summer, Academic Year | Fall: mid-July Spring: mid-Nov Summer: early April (see website) | To support low-income and underrepresented students from the Denver area in pursuing international education opportunities. See the website for more details. | |
| Full scholarship | Pell Grant eligible; 3.0 GPA; Freshman, sophomore, or junior standing | Summer | Late Nov (see website) | A full-ride scholarship sponsored by CIEE, including airfare, to do an internship in Ireland for 8 weeks. | |
| Full scholarship | 3.6 GPA; 2 years of undergraduate study remaining; little or no travel experience outside N. America | Summer | See website | A full scholarship Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are three-to-four-week programs. Participants explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university. | |
| Up to $5,000 +Up to $3,000 supplement for critical language study +Up to $1,000 supplement for STEM research | Pell Recipients | Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer | early March & early October | The U.S. Department of State’s Gilman Scholarship enables American undergraduatestudents who receive a Pell Grant to study or intern abroad through scholarships of up to $5,000. Students studying critical need languages are eligible for a supplemental award up to $3,000, and students conducting STEM research abroad are eligible for a supplemental award up to $1,000. Scholarships are awarded twice annually. Plan ahead and talk to an advisor in Education Abroad for help! | |
| $5,000 | Child or spousal dependents of active or activated duty military members | Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer | Fall & Spring 2025-26: August 7, 2025 Spring & Fall 26: October 3, 2025 | The Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for child and spousal dependents of active or activated United States military personnel during the time of application to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs. Applicants must be recipients of any type of Title IV federal financial aid during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving Title IV federal financial aid during their study abroad program or internship. | |
| GO Scholarship | $2,000-$6,000 | First year undergraduates with unmet financial need | Summer, Fall, Spring, Academic Year | December 1 | Scholarship funds can be used during any term before graduation. Learn more about the GO Scholarship |
| Varies | Varies; LGBTQIA+ Identified students | Summer, Fall, Spring, Academic Year | Varies (see scholarship websites) | A list of various scholarships available for study abroad and higher education. | |
| $500 - $5,000 | 3.0 GPA; Students of all races identifying as being of Hispanic Heritage | Summer, Fall, Spring, Academic Year | Mid-Feb (see website) | HSF Scholars receive scholarships + career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training. | |
| $500 - $750 | African American identified undergraduate students; program length 3+ months | Fall, Spring, Academic Year | See website | Scholarship program is designed to support up to 30 African American undergraduate students each year. Includes language learning platform access. | |
| Round-trip flight voucher | African American identified undergraduate students; Pell Recipient | Summer, Fall, Spring, Academic Year | See website | Cohort members receive a round-trip flight voucher to their host city for their study abroad program. | |
| $5,000 | Sophomore or junior; 3.0 GPA, interest in media/entertainment | Summer, Fall, Spring, Academic Year | See website | Payment disbursed in $2,500 increments in Fall & Spring. LNSEC supports. Hispanic/Latino students across the United States and Puerto Rico. | |
| Varies | Varies | Summer, Fall, Spring, Academic Year | Varies (see scholarship websites) | Guide to scholarships for underrepresented students. | |
| Varies | Varies | Summer, Fall, Spring, Academic Year | Varies (see scholarship websites) | Scholarship list for LGBTQ+ students | |
| Varies | Varies | Summer, Fall, Spring, Academic Year | Varies (see scholarship websites) | Site is not specifically for study abroad, but their website lists dozens of scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students and some can be used for study abroad. | |
| $500 | See website | Summer, Fall, Spring, Academic Year | June 30th & Dec 15th | Scholarship for Black students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree | |
| Varies | Varies | Summer, Fall, Spring, Academic Year | Varies (see scholarship websites) | Site is not specifically for study abroad, but their website lists scholarships for Black students and some may usable for study abroad. |
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Terms Available | Deadlines | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500-$3,000 | Boulder country high school graduate; 2.75 GPA | Fall, Spring, Academic Year | Mid-Nov; see link | For Boulder county high school graduates. Summer & Semester at Sea programs not eligible. | |
| $5,000-7,500 | Humanities & Social Sciences majors; must be attending full year program | Full year (Academic Year or Calendar Year) | Mid-Apr; see link | This is a merit scholarship; candidates need not demonstrate financial need. | |
| Varies | Varies | Fall, Spring, Summer, Academic Year | See website | Broad eligibility, but must be Golden Key member. See website for details. | |
| Varies | Varies | Fall, Spring, Summer, Academic Year | See website | For NSCS members. | |
| Varies | Varies | Fall, Spring, Summer, Academic Year | Varies (see scholarship websites) | Study abroad scholarship database, with scholarships broken down by region and country | |
| Varies | Varies | Fall, Spring, Summer, Academic Year | Varies (see scholarship websites) | A good, general database maintained by UMN |