Scholarships and Stipends

There are also many outside study abroad scholarships for which students may be eligible to apply. Read the information below to find out more or contact the Study Abroad Coordinator. You can also follow our Facebook page for other scholarship opportunities.

Study Abroad Scholarships

Each scholarship has different eligibility requirements and deadlines. Please review the websites carefully to understand the application instructions and deadlines.

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List of Scholarships

  • Stipends for study in Japan that is focused on diversity. Up to $2500 for a semester.
  • For U.S. undergraduate or graduate students studying abroad for a semester or longer. Students must study a language and work for the federal government for at least one year after graduation.
  • For U.S. undergraduate or graduate students wanting to study a critical language during the summer.
  • A wide variety of scholarships for study abroad in Germany.
  • Are you studying on a faculty-led program operated by EF Study Abroad? Look at their scholarship opportunities. Deadlines vary and are listed on the website. Your faculty-led program must be operated by EF Tours in order to be eligible.
  • For U.S. undergraduate students studying in East or Southeast Asia.
  • For U.S. undergraduate students who are underrepresented in the college student population.
  • For U.S. undergraduate students who receive Pell grants.
  • For U.S. undergraduate students who are a dependent child of an active duty military member.
  • This scholarship is open to U.S citizens (or residents) who are full-time students. Undergraduate students and graduate students can apply.
    • Going awards two schoalrships of $1500 each toward an upcoming program. Deadlines are March 15th and October 15th. 

  • The Explore the World Travel Scholarship awards 15 $2000 scholarships to U.S. citizens who can demonstrate financial need. Open to undergraduates and graduates. The application deadline is October 25, 2024 for travel between March 8, 2025-August 15, 2026.

  • For graduate students who are Kansas residents and studying foreign affairs.
  • For undergraduate students to study at a university in Paraguay.
  • For U.S. undergraduate students with a 3.75 gpa or greater.
  •  For graduate students studying abroad.
  • For undergraduate and graduate students who want to study abroad in Japan.

  • Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship awards 2 $1,000 scholarships to U.S. citizens who are full-time undergraduate students applying to a credit-bearing program. Spring 2025 programs, apply by November 15, 2024. Fall 2025 programs, apply by April 15, 2025.

  • WorldStrides offers scholarship opportunities. Your faculty-led program must be operated by Worldstrides to be eligible. Eligiblity varies based on program date and student status.

  • Enter to win a free flight to South Korea as part of your study abroad program. You must be studying in South Korea and you must be studying on a Worldstrides program. 

PSU Study Abroad Stipends

Eligible PSU students can receive a study abroad stipend (aka-free money!) from the Office of International Programs and Services if they apply by the application deadline.

Eligibility requirements:

  • Be enrolled in at least a one-credit hour class attached to the study abroad program.
  • Have at least a 2.5 GPA.
  • Be a full-time degree-seeking PSU student.
  • Students cannot receive an Honors College Stipend for the same study abroad program.
  • Students are eligible for one faculty-led stipend and one individual program stipend during their academic program (undergraduate, graduate).
  • Apply by the application deadline (October 1st for Spring study abroad/ March 1st for Fall or Summer study abroad). 

The amount of the Study Abroad Stipend varies depending on the number of credits associated with the program, the total cost, and the duration of the program. After the Study Abroad Committee approves a PSU student to study abroad, the Committee will also award the stipend amount. 

PSU Scholarships

You may be eligible to use the scholarships that you are currently receiving at PSU while you study abroad. Please contact Jamie Rink in the Office of Financial Assistance to find out more.

Additional Resources

Need more ideas to fund your study abroad program? Check out these Fundraising Ideas from Go Overseas.

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