Funding Your Education Abroad Experience - Fall 2025

FUNDING

Your Education Abroad Experience

YOUR SUPPORTERS

fELLOWSHIPS Coordinator

Senior ea Advisor

ea Director

Senior EA Specialist

ERIN KWAN

DARIO OGAZ

Kirsti Ruud

JENNIFER CHAN

Advises CSE & CON

Advises A&S + CCA

Advises Albers

Advises All

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YOUR SUPPORTERS

fELLOWSHIPS Coordinator

Senior ea Advisor

ea Director

Senior EA Specialist

"Talk to me about traveling in Asia, traveling as an Asian-American woman, and living abroad post-graduation!"

"Talk to me about studying in Africa, confronting whiteness, traveling as a woman, and hiking in the PNW and abroad!"

"Talk to me about traveling on a budget, being queer in a foreign country, and finding excellent food domestically or abroad. "

"Talk to me about studying abroad in Australia, Latinx identity, LBGTQ identity, and being from Colorado!"

MYTH: Studying abroad is more expensive than studying on campus

MYTH: Studying abroad is more expensive than studying on campus

• Large range in cost
• Financial Aid
• Education Abroad Scholarships & Grants - e.g. summer tuition grant!
• Personal Contribution

TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS

Language

Program Provider

Regional

THEMATIC

Need

DIVERSITY

CIEE

PROGRAM PROVIDER SCHOLARSHIPS

IES

SIT

• Over $8 million in scholarship each year
• Up to $4k per term
• Especially good scholarships for Pell Grant recipients
• Gilman Go Global Scholarship
• GAIN Travel Grant
• Additional merit scholarships

CIEE

https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/scholarships-grants

SU-Sponsored Programs in: Argentina, Australia, Botswana, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea

IES

PROGRAM PROVIDER SCHOLARSHIPS

CIEE

SIT

IES

https://www.iesabroad.org/scholarships-aid

• Over $6 million in scholarship each year
• Up to $5k for need-based, & additional merit and diversity scholarships

• Can apply for need-based aid before applying to program

SU-Sponsored Programs in: Germany, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Spain

SIT

PROGRAM PROVIDER SCHOLARSHIPS

CIEE

IES

SIT

https://studyabroad.sit.edu/admissions-aid/financing-your-study-abroad/scholarships-grants/

• Over $1.8 million in scholarship each year
• Pell Grant Matching Scholarship for Non-SU Programs

• Additional need-based & merit aid, typically ranging from $500-5,000

SU-Sponsored Programs in: Cameroon, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Madagascar, Mexico, Nepal, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Samoa/Fiji, Spain, Tanzania, Vietnam

FREEMAN ASIA

REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Freeman Asia

https://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-ASIA

• Need-based funding for certain countries in Asia
• Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident, 2.8 GPA, language study
• Required follow-on Service Project
• Up to $3k for summer, $5k for quarter/semester, $7k for academic year
• Applications generally due in March

SU-Sponsored & SU-Exchange Programs in: China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

BOREN

LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIPS

CLS

NSEP David L. Boren Scholarship

https://www.borenawards.org/

• Up to $25k to study critical-need language
• Regional Flagship Language Initiatives & STEM summer programs
• 1 year commitment working in federal government after graduation
• Eligibility: U.S. citizen
• Application Deadline: January 28, 2026
• SU Deadline: January 14, 2026

SU-Sponsored & SU- Exchange Programs in: China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ghana, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Morocco, Peru, Senegal, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam

CLS

LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIPS

BOREN

Critical Language Scholarship

https://clscholarship.org/

• Fully-funded summer language study
• Sponsored by U.S. Department of State, funds study of languages critical to national security and economic prosperity
• Eligibility: U.S. citizen, some languages require 1-2 years of prior study

• Application Deadline: November 18, 2025 at 5pm PST

Languages: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Punjabi, Swahili, Turkish, Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, & Russian

FOGI

NEED SCHOLARSHIPS

GILMAN

FEA

CIEE's Douglass-O'Connell Global Internship

https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/scholarships/douglass-oconnell-global-internship

• Fully-funded 8-week summer internship program exploring Irish social change, leadership in social justice, networking, and internship aligned with career goals
• Eligibility: 3.00 GPA, be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident, and be Pell Grant-eligible
• 10 interns selected each year
• if not selected, receive $1.5k summer grant

• Application Deadline: January 9, 2026

The program honors Frederick Douglass and Daniel O’Connell’s legacy of justice and international collaboration, providing internship experiences in Dublin that blend professional development, cross-cultural exchange, and leadership training focused on global citizenship and social impact.

FEA

NEED SCHOLARSHIPS

GILMAN

FDGF

Fund for Education Abroad

https://fundforeducationabroad.org

• Awards range from $1.25k-10k based on financial need and length of program
• Past Scholars: 83% Students of Color, 73% first-generation
• Eligibility: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA student
• Application Deadlines: Generally February for Fall/Academic Year; Generally September for Spring

Applicable for all SU-Sponsored, SU-Exchange, Faculty-Led & Non-SU programs worldwide that are 4+ weeks

GILMAN

NEED SCHOLARSHIPS

FEA

FDGF

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/

• Up to $5k to study or intern abroad + up to $3k if studying Critical-Need Language or +$1k for STEM research

• Eligibility: Receive a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or while abroad
• Preference to applicants studying in underrepresented regions
• Follow-on Service Project
• Application Deadlines: March 5, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time
• SU Deadline: February 19, 2026

Applicable for all SU-Sponsored, SU-Exchange, Faculty-Led & Non-SU programs worldwide

RAINBOW

DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

GILMAN-MCCAIN

Fund for Education Abroad's Rainbow Scholarship

https://fundforeducationabroad.org/scholarship/rainbow-scholarship/

• Up to $5k for semester and $10k for academic year

• Eligibility: self-identify as LGBTQI and U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA student
• Application Deadline: Generally February for Fall/Academic Year; Generally September for Spring

Applicable for all SU-Sponsored, SU-Exchange, Faculty-Led & Non-SU programs worldwide that are 4+ weeks

GILMAN-MCCAIN

DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

RAINBOW

Gilman-McCain Scholarship

https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/

• $5k to study or intern abroad

• Eligibility: U.S. citizen or national, dependent of active or activated U.S. military personnel, and recipient of Title IV federal financial aid
• Preference to applicants studying in underrepresented regions
• Follow-on Service Project
• Application Deadlines: January 8, 2026 by 11:59pm Pacific Time; October 2026
• SU Deadline: December 18, 2025

Applicable for all SU-Sponsored, SU-Exchange, Faculty-Led & Non-SU programs worldwide that are 4+ weeks

Community Engagement

THEMATIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Global Community Engagement Scholarship

• SU Education Abroad Scholarship

• Up to $2k towards eligible semester-length programs, up to $500 for eligible short-term programs

• Eligibility: 2.5 GPA and applying to eligible program with significant community engagement

• Application Deadline: February 1st, 2026

Applicable to SU-Sponsored MSID & SIT programs, French in France and Africa, and some Short-Term Faculty-Led programs

CREATIVE FUNDRAISING

• Find a side-hustle: sell your art, crafts, baked goods; apply for seasonal jobs, etc.
• Sell your old school books
• Create an online funding campaign (e.g. GoFundMe)
• Ask family members to donate frequent flyer miles
• Request financial gifts or loans as birthday/holiday gifts
• Offer postcards/photos/souvenirs for a donation
• Host a themed, fundraising dinner or trivia night
• Sponsor a Mile or Meal - ask friends, family, and supporters to sponsor a portion of your journey

Student journey map

MOdule 5: While Abroad

Module 3: Prepare

Module 1: Explore

Module 4: Pre-Departure Orientation

Module 6: Reinterate

MOdule 2: Apply

Student journey map

MOdule 5: While Abroad

Module 3: Prepare

Module 1: Explore

Module 4: Pre-Departure Orientation

Module 6: Reinterate

MOdule 2: Apply

Scholarship Deadlines

NEXT STEPS

1. Join Canvas Course
2. Complete EA 101
3. Schedule Planning Meeting with Education Abroad Advisor
4. Schedule Meeting with Fellowships Coordinator

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday - Friday, 2-3pm - Stud-TEA Abroad Drop-in Hours (Pavilion 124) January 27, 12:00-1:30pm - Short-Term Hawks ABroad Fair (Student Center - Hearth) February 1 - application deadline for SU-Sponsored & Su-Exchange programs! March 1 - Application Deadline for Non-SU Summer Programs May - Take flight Month

CONTACT

OFFICE OF FELLOWSHIPS & PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS

EDUCATION ABROAD OFFICE

www.seattleu.edu/abroad educationabroad@seattleu.edu 206-296-2226 ConnectSU - Education Abroad @seattleuabroad @SeattleUniversityEducationAbroad

www.seattleu.edu/fellowships kwane@seattleu.edu 206.296.2261

Module 1: Explore

• Attend a Planning Meeting with your Education Abroad Advisor to discern a good fit program and plan-out next steps
• Connect with others in your support network, e.g. your Academic Advisor, personal supporters, and others important to your planning process
• Apply for or renew your passport well in advance of going abroad; passports must be valid for at least 6 months after your planned return

Learn how to apply for a passport if you are a U.S. citizen.

Module 2: Apply

Application steps vary by program type:

• SU-Sponsored & Exchange: apply through the application in Module 2 by February 1 of the prior academic year; there is one hard deadline for Fall, Winter, and Spring programs
• Faculty-Led: apply through Faculty Leader(s) by their deadline
• Non-SU: apply through the Host University/Program Provider by their individual deadline and complete SU's general Non-SU application by the

term-specific deadline

Module 2: Apply

Application steps vary by program type:

• SU-Sponsored & Exchange: apply through the application in Module 2 by February 1 of the prior academic year; there is one hard deadline for Fall, Winter, and Spring programs
• Faculty-Led: apply through Faculty Leader(s) by their deadline
• Non-SU: apply through the Host University/Program Provider by their individual deadline and complete SU's general Non-SU application by the

term-specific deadline

Module 6: Reintegrate

You will have the opportunity to attend events with other returning students, unpack the enriching and transformative experience, and become a Global Ambassador. Resources on Canvas will help you navigate "Re-Entry" and complete a post-program assessment.

Module 5: While Abroad

Now you go abroad and it makes all the steps you've taken worth it!On Canvas, there are additional resources:

• Blog for Redhawks Abroad
• Sign-up for an Instagram Takeover
• Connect with EA or Academic Advisor

Module 3: Prepare

After being accepted to a program, you will have important program and country-specific steps. This may include:

• Submitting courses for approval
• Completing steps for your Host University/Program Provider
• Obtaining a student visa from your host country (if applicable)

What's a student visa? Learn about student visas and what this could entail

Module 3: Prepare

After being accepted to a program, you will have important program and country-specific steps. This may include:

• Submitting courses for approval
• Completing steps for your Host University/Program Provider
• Obtaining a student visa from your host country (if applicable)

What's a student visa? Learn about student visas and what this could entail

Module 4: pre-Departure Orientation

All students will complete SU's comprehensive orientation covering health, safety, and cultural engagement considerations. This orientation is supplemented by optional topical sessions, identity-based workshops, and Send-Off celebration as part of Take Flight Month in May.

Module 6: Reintegrate

You will have the opportunity to attend events with other returning students, unpack the enriching and transformative experience, and become a Global Ambassador. Resources on Canvas will help you navigate "Re-Entry" and complete a post-program assessment.

Module 1: Explore

• Attend a Planning Meeting with your Education Abroad Advisor to discern a good fit program and plan-out next steps
• Connect with others in your support network, e.g. your Academic Advisor, personal supporters, and others important to your planning process
• Apply for or renew your passport well in advance of going abroad; passports must be valid for at least 6 months after your planned return

Learn how to apply for a passport if you are a U.S. citizen.

Module 4: pre-Departure Orientation

All students will complete SU's comprehensive orientation covering health, safety, and cultural engagement considerations. This orientation is supplemented by optional topical sessions, identity-based workshops, and Send-Off celebration as part of Take Flight Month in May.

Module 5: While Abroad

Now you go abroad and it makes all the steps you've taken worth it!On Canvas, there are additional resources:

• Blog for Redhawks Abroad
• Sign-up for an Instagram Takeover
• Connect with EA or Academic Advisor