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Funding for Education Abroad

 
Using your financial aid for education abroad
Ohio University
financial aid may be applied to Ohio University-sponsored study abroad and exchange programs, programs offered through the Ohio International Consortium (OIC), and affiliated third party providers. See Planning your experience for more details on these programs.

The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships can also answer specific questions.
 

Search for Scholarships and Grants Offered through:

Also, don't forget to check with your program director or provider for additional program-specific funding opportunities.
 
Scholarships and Grants
Scholarship Name
General Eligibility
(See scholarship link for
full description)

Administered by the Office of Education Abroad
College of Arts and Sciences
Study Abroad Scholarship

1. Open to Arts & Sciences students OR any undergrad participating on an A&S- sponsored program.
2. Good academic standing
3. Demonstrated financial need.

J. Michael Lawrie
Global Education Scholarship

1. Arts & Sciences students with junior or senior status at the time of the program.
2. Min. 3.4 cumulative GPA.
3. Demonstrated leadership
.
Daniel K.C. Shao Scholarship
1. For students studying abroad in Asia.
2. Open to graduate or undergrad students in good academic standing.
3. Min. 3.0 cumulative GPA.
4. Must have study abroad experience planned at the time of application.

Diversity Scholarship
1. Created for Ohio University students from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
2. Demonstrated financial need.
3. Min. 3.0 cumulative GPA.
4. U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident.

Hocking Valley Bank Award

1. Open to Economics or Business majors participating in a Modern Language program.
2. Contact Catherine Marshall for more information.


Kazuo Yamada Scholarship

1. Open to participants of the Chubu University Study Abroad program.
2. Need and performance based.



Donald N. Nelson Scholarship
for OIC

1. Open to U.S. citizens who are full-time, degree-seeking undergrads.
2. Must be at least a junior.
3. Min. 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Academic Programs International (API)
1. Must be participating on an API study abroad program.
Click here for Scholarship Application
American Intercontinental University (AIU)
1. Must be participating on an AIU study abroad program.
Click here for Scholarship Application

 

 

Summer Travel Grant
(
U.S. Citizens & Permanent
Residents
)
1. Demonstrated financial
need.
2. Must be participating in a credit-bearing summer program through one of the approved organizations.
3. Must be registered for a minimum of 4 OU credit hours in the summer (except medical students).



Summer Travel Grant
(International Students)

1. Cannot be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
2. Participating on an Ohio University sponsored study abroad program of at least 2 weeks in length.
3. Min. 3.3 cumulative GPA.
 
 
Administered by other Ohio University offices
Scholarship Name
Contact Information
Richard and Dolores Kirby
Study Abroad Fund Scholarship

Must be studying in France.

Contact Lois Vines for more information.


Glander Scholarship
for Romance Languages

Must be studying either French, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish.

Contact the Department of
Modern Languages for more
information.
Student Enhancement Awards
(SEA)

To support student research. See website for guidelines.
Provost's Undergraduate
Research Fund

To support student research. See website for guidelines.
Graduate Student Senate (GSS)
Travel Grant

Open to graduate students.
Graduate Student Senate (GSS)
Original Work Grant

Open to graduate students.
 
 
Nationally Competitive International Scholarships
The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards (ONCA)
can help you apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Name
Additional Information
National Security Education Program (NSEP): David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships
For undergraduate
students interested in studying a less commonly taught language.
National Security Education Program (NSEP): David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships
For graduate students interested in studying a less commonly taught language.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
For Pell Grant recipients.
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant
See website for more
information.
Golden Key Study Abroad Scholarships
Many scholarships available. Also, check out the
OU Chapter Scholarships.
DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst)
Study in Germany
Bridging Scholarship for
Study In Japan

Contact Chris Thompson
Department of Linguistics
for more information.
JASSO / Japanese Student Service Organization
Contact Chris Thompson
Department of Linguistics
for more information.
Blakemore Foundation Language Grants
For East or Southeast Asian
Language study


English Language Teaching Assistantships in France

For students interested in teaching English in France.

Contact Lois Vines for more
information.

Fulbright US Student Program
Contact Beth Clodfelter for
more information.

Marshall Scholarships
Study in the United Kingdom.
George J. Mitchell Scholarships
Study in Ireland or
Northern Ireland.

Gates Cambridge Trust
Study at the University of Cambridge.
Rhodes Scholarship
Study at Oxford University.
 
 
Scholarships Offered by Civic Organizations, Foundations, and Other Institutions
Scholarship Name
Additional Information
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships
Year-long language and
cultural immersion
American Women's Club Travel Scholarship Foundation
Study in Sweden
Cleveland Advertising Association Education Foundation Scholarship
For Ohio residents pursuing
a communications or
marketing-related major.

Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP) Fellowship
 Sophomores from underrepresented minorities interested in international careers.
Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (MHIRT) Program
 For underrepresented minority students in biomedical or behavioral sciences
National Italian American Foundation
For Italian-American students
or those pursuing
Italian studies

Walter Jensen Scholarship for Study Abroad
For aspiring French teachers going to French-speaking
countries
Woodrow Wilson Fellowships
Teaching fellowships
 
 
Other Funding Resources

Search engines and lists of financial aid and grants for study abroad.
Books of information on awards and funding opportunities available in the Office of Education Abroad.
  • A Students’ Guide to Scholarships, Grants and Funding Sources in International Education and Other Disciplines
  • Financial Resources for International Study
 
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Office of Education Abroad
185 Lindley Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Tel: 740-593-4583
Fax: 740-593-9758
E-mail: education.abroad@ohio.edu

Walk-in advising hours - 1-4 PM Monday-Friday - no appointment necessary!
 
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