Study Abroad Scholarships Administered by the Learning Abroad Center

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The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage study abroad at the University of Minnesota by awarding scholarships to a large number of students. Funding comes from Central Administration and from private sources.

"I wanted to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt gratitude to you and all those working to provide scholarships to U of M students. It is appreciated more than you know. I have always wanted to study abroad and my parents told me not to let finances be a reason to hold me back. The program I chose is very expensive, however, and we did not know how we were going to pay for it. This scholarship had enabled me the freedom to achieve the goal I have always dreamed of and helped me and my family very much financially.

I am writing to confirm that I will be attending my study-abroad program Fall 2008 and I would like to thank you again for your generosity and willingness to work towards improving students' college experience. Once again, thank you for all that you do."

–Tommy DeMarco

University of Minnesota-Study Abroad Scholarship

Application Process: How to apply and where to submit information.

Application: Submit this scholarship application and an essay separately from any program application

Eligibility: Who can apply

Deadlines: Deadlines vary by term

Awards: Awards vary from $1000–$3000

Notification & Recipient Confirmation: Recipients are notified by email approximately six weeks after the deadline.

 

University of Minnesota—Twin Cities Diversity Scholarship

A scholarship focused on students of color and international students that uses the same application but requires an additional essay.

University of Minnesota—Financial Need and/or First Generation College Student Scholarship

Scholarship available to students who can demonstrate financial need and/or are a first generation college students. This scholarship has a different application and different deadlines.

University of Minnesota—Scholarship for Non-U of M Students

Scholarship available to Non-University of Minnesota students participating on University of Minnesota study abroad programs.

University of Minnesota—Twin Cities Privately Funded Scholarship

Students meeting the criteria for privately funded scholarships are considered for those awards in addition to the Twin Cities Study Abroad Scholarships.

University of Minnesota—Global Spotlight Scholarship

A special $500 scholarship will be granted to all University of Minnesota students participating on study abroad programs that correlate to the University of Minnesota's Global Spotlight. No scholarship application is required. The eligible programs are:

The Wonders of Water in Renaissance Italy—Winter Break 2009/10

Experiencing the Creative Arts of Ghana—May Session 2010

Students enrolled in these program are also encouraged to apply for other scholarships administered through the Learning Abroad Center.

University of Minnesota—Crookston, Duluth, Morris & Rochester Students

Students from any of the four University of Minnesota campuses completing the University-Wide Study Abroad Scholarship application form on this web site should submit the application to their home campus study abroad office only and it must be received in the office by US Mail, Campus Mail, or in person no later than 4:00 pm on the application deadline date. Be sure to check your campus' application deadlines! Incomplete and/or late applications are not reviewed.


 
Last modified on November 12, 2009