Funding for Study Abroad

Explore the following sites for study abroad grants, scholarships, and financial aid. Start this process early so you can be sure to meet the deadlines.

Contact the Office of Financial Aid to discuss your federal, state and institutional financial aid including, grants, loans, and scholarships. You may use your federal financial aid for study abroad, and, depending upon your situation, you may also be able to use some state aid as well as other scholarships. Even if you do not presently have financial aid (scholarships, loans, grants), you may still be able to apply for it if the costs of study abroad exceed those of Shepherd University. Prepare a budget (Can we link our budget worksheet to this wording through a hot link?) with all your study abroad expenses: program costs, housing, airfare, passport, living expenses, etc and bring this with you to Financial Aid.

Click here for a Study Abroad Budget Worksheet to explore comparisons of program costs and funding options.

Shepherd Affiliated Programs

All our affiliated programs offer scholarships.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships Competition

The Gilman Scholarships provide study abroad funding for undergraduate students who are receiving Pell Grants. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and administered by the Institute of International Education.

IIE Passport Study Abroad Funding

Comprehensive search engine for study abroad scholarships, fellowships, and grants. Search by country or subject to find study abroad funding.

National Security Education Program (NSEP) David. L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship

NSEP awards scholarships to American students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East) in exchange for a commitment to seek work in the federal government. Scholarships are available for summer, fall, and/or spring semesters.

Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants

Phi Kappa Phi awards grants for $1,000 each spring to 38 undergraduates nationally. Contact Ann Henriksson for details.

Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships

Rotary offers three different Ambassadorial Scholarships: Academic-Year, Multi-Year (2 years), and Cultural for immersion language and cultural study for 3 or 6 months. You must apply through your local Rotary Club. Contact Ann Henriksson for Shepherdstown Rotary Club details.

GoAbroad.com Scholarships

 Search by region, country, type of award, field of study,and/or academic  level.