USF Education Abroad Funding
Studying abroad does not need to be an expensive experience. Florida and federal financial aid may be used by students participating in USF-sponsored study abroad programs, and many study abroad scholarships exist as well. Students should speak with USF Financial Aid to determine what current aid can be applied.
Below students will find information about various sources of funding. Students interested in study abroad are encouraged to also check with USF Resources for Educational Distinction for additional scholarship and grant opportunities.
USF Education Abroad Scholarships
Financial Aid
Other Grants and Awards
USF Education Abroad Scholarships
The scholarships below are administered through the USF Education Abroad Office. While none of these scholarships are intended to pay for an entire program, there are meant to aid our students in covering some of the costs associated with international study.
How to Apply
All of our programs require:
- Their individual application (see each scholarship description)
- A letter of recommendation
- A 500 word personal statement / statement of intent
- Transcript
- Cost Estimate Worksheet
These materials must be submitted by the deadline to the USF Education Abroad Office.
Deadlines
Dates remain the same from one year to the next. Should a deadline fall on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be extended to the following business day.
Fall Semester Awards: June 1
Spring Semester Awards: November 1
Summer Semester Awards: February 15
Ideally, applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision after one month. However, this may be delayed due to an increased volume of applications.
COMPASS STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS
Special Requirements: Recipients will be full time USF degree-seeking students with one semester completed and one semester remaining at USF prior to and following the term of study abroad. Scholarships are awarded fall & spring semesters and summer term. Award amounts are determined by the quality of the application and available funds. Applicants are not guaranteed funding. Applicants must have been accepted into their program of study and have paid the required deposit to assure their program participation. Study Abroad program duration must be 3 weeks or longer; additional consideration given to less traditional study abroad locales and less commonly represented academic disciplines.
Scholarship Criteria:
- For continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
- Available to all majors
- US Citizen or International Student eligible
- Minimum GPA is 2.5
- Financial need considered but not a deciding factor
Completed application must be submitted to the Education Abroad Office by Jun 1-Fall; Nov 1-Spring; Feb 15-Summer
Compass Study Abroad Scholarship Application
Contact: pwgoodwi@iac.usf.edu
Mark and Kay Orr International Affairs Study Abroad Scholarship
Special Requirements: For semester or academic year study abroad only. Maximum of three scholarships are awarded per academic year. Award amounts are $1500-2000. Recipients will have completed one semester at USF at the time of application. Preference given to study in Brazil, China, India, Jordan, Egypt, Japan, South Korea, Ghana or South Africa. Scholarship applicants must have made application to their program of study.
Scholarship Criteria:
- For continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
- Available to all majors
- US Citizen or International Student eligible
- Minimum GPA is 2.5
- Financial need considered but not a deciding factor
Completed application must be submitted to the Education Abroad Office by Jun 1-Fall semester; Nov 1-Spring semester
Mark and Kay Orr Scholarship Application
Contact: pwgoodwi@iac.usf.edu
Joan Newcomb Study Abroad Scholarships
Special Requirements: For USF International Studies majors/minors only. Scholarships are awarded fall & spring semesters and summer term. Applicants are not guaranteed funding. Award amounts are determined by the quality of the application and available funds. Applicants must have been accepted into their program of study and paid the required deposit to assure program participation. Study abroad duration must be 3 weeks or longer. Additional consideration given to students who balance academics, community service and employment.
Scholarship Criteria:
- For continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
- Major-International Studies only
- US Citizen or International Student eligible
- Minimum GPA is 2.5
- Financial need considered but not a deciding factor
- USF Tampa campus only
Completed application must be submitted to the Education Abroad Office by Jun 1-Fall semester; Nov 1-Spring semester; Feb 15-summer term
Joan Newcomb Scholarship Application
Contact: pwgoodwi@iac.usf.edu
Ellsworth G. Simmons Scholarship for International Leadership
Recipients will be full time USF degree-seeking students. Applicants must have an interest in international business and demonstrate leadership and community service involvement. Scholarships are awarded for Fall and Spring semesters and summer term. A maximum of $6,000 may be awarded annually.
Scholarship Criteria:
- For USF continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
- Available to all majors
- US Citizen or International Student eligible
- Minimum 3.4 GPA for currently enrolled USF students; 3.5 minimum GPA for new transfer students
- Financial need considered but not the sole determining factor in choosing recipients
- USF Tampa campus only
- Applicants should be residents of Florida; preference to Hillsborough County residents
Completed application must be submitted to the Education Abroad Office by Jun 1-Fall semester; Nov 1-Spring semester; Feb 15-summer term
Ellsworth G. Simmons Scholarship Application
Contact: pwgoodwi@iac.usf.edu
Touchton Global Passport Scholarship
Special Requirements: This scholarship is meant to subsidize an education abroad experience for students who will participate in a USF-sponsored program overseas. Preference is given to students who are majoring in Engineering. Starting in 2009, funding will be dispersed over a five-year period.
Scholarship Criteria:
- For continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
- Engineering majors preferred
- US Citizens eligible
- Minimum GPA =3.0
- Financial need must be documented per the FAFSA
- Any USF campus
Completed application must be submitted to the Education Abroad Office by Jun 1-Fall semester; Nov 1-Spring semester; Feb 15-summer term
Touchton Global Passport Scholarship Application
Contact: pwgoodwi@iac.usf.edu
Leung Global Experience Scholarship:
Special Requirements: This scholarship is meant to subsidize an education abroad experience for a student who will participate in a USF-sponsored program in China. Funding will be dispersed over a two-year period from 2009-2011.
Scholarship Criteria:
- For continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
- Available to all majors
- US Citizens eligible
- Minimum GPA=3.0
- Financial need must be documented per the FAFSA
- Any USF campus
Completed application must be submitted to the Education Abroad Office by Jun 1-Fall semester; Nov 1-Spring semester; Feb 15-summer term
Leung Global Experience Scholarship Application
Contact: pwgoodwi@iac.usf.edu
USF Verizon Education Abroad Scholarship:
Special Requirements: This scholarship is meant to subsidize an education abroad experience for students majoring in Accounting, Business, Finance, Engineering, or Information Technology. Preference is strongly given to leaders in the minority community.
Other Criteria:
- 3.0 GPA
- Financial need must be documented per the FAFSA
- For continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
- Any USF campus
Completed application must be submitted to the Education Abroad Office by Jun 1-Fall semester; Nov 1-Spring semester; Feb 15-summer term
Contact: pwgoodwi@iac.usf.edu
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Financial Aid
Studying abroad does not need to be an expensive experience. Florida and federal financial aid may be used by students participating in USF-sponsored study abroad programs, and many study abroad scholarships exist as well.
Our office will liaison with the USF Office of Financial Aid, however, students are responsible for:
- making an appointment to consult with a financial aid advisor to see what of their aid may apply
- Students receiving financial aid and either exchanging for a semester or transferring credits should complete the USF Financial Aid, Education Abroad Certification Contract (SAE): http://www.usf.edu/finaidpdf/Internet/0809/0809_sae.pdf. Please note, your main academic advisor must sign off on your intended course selection on part B. They are approving these courses to count towards your degree, not approving the equivalencies (this would already have been done in your course approval form).
- Students completing the SAE must send confirmation of their enrollment from the foreign institution to the Financial Aid Office. Aid for semester exchanges and transfer credit will not be disbursed until after the confirmation of enrollment is processed and aid disbursement dates on campus.
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Grants
There are many other sources of funding available. Students are encouraged to check the internet and their own academic departments for additional funding sources.
The USF Students are encouraged to inquire with the USF Resources for Educational Distinction (R.E.D.) for additional scholarships available to students.
Some suggestions include:
Scholarships for Multi-Cultural Students
AGI Minority Geosciences Student Scholarships: for minorities students majoring in geosciences, including the geosciences sub disciplines of geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth-science education
http://www.agiweb.org/mpp/index.html
Air Force Crossroads Scholarships
http://www.afcrossroads.com/education/coll_scholar.cfm
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants: Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students
http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
American Physical Society: Corporate Minority Scholarships- for freshmen and sophomore minority students majoring in physics
http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/
A Better Chance: College Scholarships for Minority Students
http://abetterchance.org/abetterchance.aspx?pgID=871
Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE): includes programs and services for studying, working and volunteering aboard. Also provides five different scholarships.
http://www.ciee.org.
NAFSA: Association of International Educators- this particular link gives NAFSA's stance on study abroad and scholarship information.
http://www.nafsa.org/content/publicpolicy/nafsaontheissues/study_abroad.htm
The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME): Scholarships for Minorities in Engineering
http://www.nacmebacksme.org/nacmebacksme/highschoolprograms.html#pre-engineering
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS
Black Excel: one of the largest databases of scholarships and resources for African American students.
http://www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm
African American Scholarships: find scholarships by state, major and academic level.
http://www.africanamericanscholarship.com/scholarship.asp
National Association of Black Journalists: open to African American students majoring in journalism
http://www.eshow2000.com/nabj/scholarship_form.cfm
NAACP: Scholarship Programs
http://www.naacp.org/youth/scholarships/information/
National Society of Black Engineers: Scholarships
http://national.nsbe.org/Programs/Scholarships/tabid/84/Default.aspx
Scholarships for African Americans
http://www.free-4u.com/african.htm
Science Research Scholarship Awards: for African American students, with junior standing who are pursuing a degree in life or physical sciences http://www.uncf.org/merck/programs/undergrd.htm
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ASIAN AMERICANS
Asian American Journalists Association: Scholarships
http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/journalism_scholarships/
The Korean American Scholarship Foundation
http://www.kasf.org/
Media Action Network for Asian Americans: Scholarships for Asian American students pursuing careers in filmmaking and television production (but not broadcast journalism).
http://www.manaa.org/
South Asian Journalist Association
http://www.saja.org/programs/scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HISPANIC AMERICANS
The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting Scholarships: for Latino students with 15 credits, 3.0 GPA and majoring in accounting, finance or related fields
http://www.alpfa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=354
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute: List of Scholarships
http://www.chci.org/scholarships/
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement: Scholarship Program
http://www.hace-usa.org/college.htm
Hispanic Scholarship Fund: College Scholarship Program
http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx
Hispanic Scholarship Search
http://www.hispanicscholarship.com/scholarship.asp
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Scholarships
http://www.lulac.org/programs/scholar.html
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund: Scholarship Programs
http://www.maldef.org/education/scholarships.htm
National Association of Hispanic Nurses Scholarships: based on GPA (3.0 or higher), leadership capabilities, association with the NAHN and financial need.
http://www.thehispanicnurses.org/2009docs/
State Farm Insurance Hispanic Scholarship Awards Program
http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/hispanic.htm
La Unidad Latina Foundation: Scholarships
http://foundation.launidadlatina.org/Apply.htm
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NATIVE AMERICANS
American Indian Science and Engineering Society: Scholarships
http://aises.org/Programs/ScholarshipsandInternships/Scholarships
Association of American Indian Affairs: Scholarship Programs
http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/aaia_scholarships.htm
The Cherokee Nation: Higher Education
http://www.cherokee.org/Services/190/Page/default.aspx
Friends of Hubbell: Scholarship Details and Application: for Navajo Nation student with a 3.0 GPA or higher and of junior or senior status.
http://www.friendsofhubbell.org/Scholarships.htm
Indian Health Service: Scholarships
http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/Scholarships/
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