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University of Memphis students may apply for internal and external scholarships. Below is a list of internal and external scholarships, but scholarships are not limited to this list. Students are encouraged to do research on scholarships to study abroad. Also, in many cases financial aid (student loans, U of M scholarships, etc.) can also be used toward covering costs for studying abroad. Read below about U of M scholarships, or contact the Financial Aid Office for more information about loans and grants. University Of Memphis ScholarshipsUniversity of Memphis Study Abroad ScholarshipThe Study Abroad Scholarship is designed to encourage students to study abroad. The University awards scholarships to academically talented students who plan to enroll in an exchange or other approved program in a foreign country. Priority will be given to students in programs which promote the development of international competency, which is defined as the acquisition of a foreign language or extended experience in a foreign culture. The amount awarded depends on the length and duration of a program. The Study Abroad Scholarship is available for full-time graduate and undergraduate students at The University of Memphis. Undergraduate students must have completed 45 semester hours and have a minimum 2.75 GPA. Graduate students must have completed 6 semester hours and be in good academic standing. The scholarship competition has strict deadlines and applications submitted after the published deadline will not be considered. Please look at the deadlines section to see when your scholarship application is due. You will find instructions on how to apply for a Study Abroad Scholarship with your program application. Cecil C. Humphreys Merit, Presidential and Herff ScholarshipThe University of Memphis awards a study abroad stipend to recipients of the Cecil C. Humphreys Merit, Presidential and Herff Scholarship. For more information on how to apply this scholarship to your study abroad trip, please contact the Scholarship Office at 107 Wilder Tower. Wang Center for International Business ScholarshipThe Wang Center for International Business offers a study abroad award up to $1,500. Students should be U.S. citizens or have valid alien registration card, have a GPA of 3.0 and above. In addition applicants should have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours of general education requirements and a minimum of 12 credit hours of business courses. This award is only open to International Business majors in the University of Memphis. For more information, students should contact the International Business Advisor at jkerulff@memphis.edu. National and International ScholarshipsAmerican Scandinavian FoundationThe American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships (up to $20,000) and grants (normally $4,000) to individuals to pursue research or advanced study in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year. Awards are made in all fields. Bridging ScholarshipsThe Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project offers scholarships to American students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. The ATJ awards 100 scholarships annually to undergraduate students majoring in any field of study. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university in the United States. The Bridging Scholarship is a stipend of $2,500 for students on semester-long programs or $4,000 for students on academic year programs. Critical Language Scholarship ProgramThe United States Department of State is pleased to announce the scholarship competition for the 2012 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program for overseas intensive summer language institutes in thirteen critical need foreign languages. CLS institutes provide fully-funded group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten weeks for U.S. citizen undergraduate and graduate students. Students may apply for one language, and will be placed at institute sites based on language evaluations after selection. Languages offered: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, and Urdu. Students from all academic disciplines, including business, engineering, law, medicine, sciences, and humanities are encouraged to apply. While there is no service requirement attached to CLS Program awards, participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers. DAAD AwardsThe German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a publicly-funded independent organization of higher education institutions in Germany. DAAD awards scholarships and grants to students who are interested in studying at one of Germany's higher education and research institutions. The deadline for fall and spring applications is January 2012. Freeman-Asia ProgramThe Freeman-ASIA Program, generously supported by the Freeman Foundation and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), aims to increase the number of U.S. undergraduates who study in East and Southeast Asia by providing them with the information and financial assistance they will need. Award amounts vary from $3,000 for a summer program to $5,000 for a semester/quarter program to $7,000 for an academic year program. Freeman-ASIA award recipients are required to share their experiences with their home campus or communities to encourage study abroad by others and fulfill the program's goal of increasing understanding of Asia in the United States. The Fulbright Student ProgramThe Fulbright Student program is the U.S. governments' most prestigious scholarship program. It provides opportunities for U.S. students to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide. Fulbright applications are highly competitive and students are encouraged to start preparing at least a year before the application deadline. To find out more information on the scholarship, click on "U.S. Student Program" at the Fulbright site. Contact the Study Abroad Office for the on-campus application deadline. Fund for Education AbroadThe Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is pleased to announce that the application for the 2012-2013 academic year and 2013 summer scholarships is now open! FEA scholarships were designed by professionals in the field of Education Abroad to meet the growing need for financial resources to enable more students to go abroad. Scholarships will be up to $5,000 per semester and are not limited to specific programs, destinations, or fields of study. FEA will award funds for students planning to study abroad on academically rigorous programs with a preference for underrepresented students. The deadline for FEA scholarship applications is November 14, 2011. A list of frequently asked questions and a printable flyer for your office can be found here. Gates Cambridge ScholarshipsThe Gates Cambridge Scholarship is an international scholarship program designed to enable outstanding graduate students from outside the United Kingdom study at the University of Cambridge . Gates Cambridge Scholarships seek scholars of outstanding academic merit and leadership potential who are committed to serving their communities, and who gain admission to the University of Cambridge to pursue courses of study. The Gates Cambridge Trust will cover tuition and living expenses of studying at Cambridge. Gilman Scholarship for Study AbroadThe Gilman Scholarship provides awards for US undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. Selected by competition, recipients are awarded up to $5,000 to defray the costs associated with studying abroad. Go! Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship The Go! Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship supports students participating in study abroad programs. The award for each scholarship is $1,000 and they are awarded each year. The scholarship is awarded to students who display creativity, analytical thinking, and passion through their written or video submissions. Applicants must be accepted into a study abroad program. The Honor Society of Phi Kappa PhiThe Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Scholarship is designed to recognize and assist undergraduates as they seek knowledge abroad. 38 grants of $1,000 each are awarded annually. Applicants do not have to be members of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET)The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program promotes mutual understanding between Japan and other nations. The JET program offers the opportunity to spend a year or two in Japan teaching in a high school or middle school or other post serving Japanese youth. Participants are not necessarily required to speak Japanese to qualify. JET exchange teachers receive generous compensation. British Marshall FellowshipsBritish Marshall Scholarships are awarded to Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Forty Scholars are selected each year to study either at graduate or occasionally undergraduate level at a UK institution in any field of study. Each scholarship is held for two years. Mitchell ScholarshipsThe Mitchell Scholarship supports one year of graduate study by American citizens in any discipline offered by an institution of higher learning in Ireland or Northern Ireland. Scholars must be between the ages of 18 and 30 and be enrolled in a degree or certificate program offered at the institution. The Mitchell Scholarship provides tuition, housing, a living expenses stipend, and international travel. Normally, 12 Scholarships are awarded each year. Mitchell Scholars must exhibit superior records of academic excellence, leadership and public service. Strong, demonstrated achievements in all three areas are required. National Security Education Program (NSEP): David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships for Undergraduates and GraduatesNSEP Scholarships are intended to provide support to U.S. undergraduates who will pursue the study of languages and cultures currently underrepresented in study abroad and critical to U.S. national security. Study of a foreign language appropriate to the identified country must be part of the proposal. Awards are for a minimum of one academic term, including a summer term of six (6) weeks or longer. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing study abroad for a full academic year. Contact the Study Abroad Office for the on-campus application deadline. Rhodes ScholarshipsThe Rhodes Scholarships, the oldest international fellowships, were initiated after the death of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, and now bring outstanding students from many countries around the world to the University of Oxford . American Rhodes Scholars are selected through a decentralized process by which regional selection committees choose 32 Scholars each year from among those nominated by selection committees in each of the 50 states. Rotary ScholarshipsThe purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships are for either three or six months of intensive language study and cultural immersion in another country and provide funds to cover round-trip transportation, language training expenses, and home stay living arrangements. Whitaker International Program ScholarshipThe Whitaker International Undergraduate Program Scholarship is for students enrolled
in an undergraduate biomedical engineering or bioengineering degree program. The
application will be made available early January 2012 for the first round of grants
which will be for Fall/Academic Year 2012-13. With support from the former Whitaker
Foundation, IIE will provide undergraduate biomedical engineers and bioengineers funding
for a semester or one academic year to pursue, in an international setting, coursework
in biomedical engineering (BME). There will be two competitions each year, one for
the Fall/Academic Year term, and one for the Spring term. Award amounts range from
$7,500 for a semester program to $10,000 for an academic year program. Applicants
must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S., or be at a sophomore or
above level, in an undergraduate BME degree program with good academic standing, and
demonstrate a need for financial support. Priority will be given to students going
to non-traditional destinations. Visit the website for application and deadline details. Scholarships Awarded by Program Providers CEA Global Education Diversity ScholarshipThis scholarship is available to all CEA program student participants. Applications for all CEA study abroad scholarships are currently being accepted for Spring 2012. The deadline for application is October 14. The Diversity Scholarship originated from a desire to further promote diversity in CEA programs, and increase access to students who are historically underrepresented in study abroad. Applicants may qualify to receive $1,000 to $3,000 awards. CEA will also award Scholarships with Distinction to recognize exemplary applicants. Requirements for the Diversity Scholarship include a GPA of 2.5 or higher, a letter of recommendation from an academic reference, scholarship application and recommendation form, and a 400- to 500-word essay. This year's inaugural Diversity Scholarship asks students to reflect on the following: "Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends." - Maya Angelou Scholarship applicants must have applied for a qualifying CEA study abroad program. College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS)CCIS offers scholarships each term to students at the U of M. Students studying on CCIS sponsored programs are eligible for a CCIS scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded only to students with no previous collegiate-level study abroad experience. There is no application form and students should be nominated by the study abroad director. Students will complete a statement of purpose if nominated and, if awarded, an essay upon returning from their study abroad experience. the deadline for the Spring 2012 semester is November 15, 2011 and the summer and fall term deadlines are TBD. GlobaLinks Diversity ScholarshipThe Diversity Scholarship program is for students participating in semester or academic year programs through GlobaLinks Learning Abroad. The purpose of this scholarship is to increase the ethnic diversity of participants abroad. The scholarships of $1,500 will be awarded to eligible students of ethnic minority who are willing to bring the experience back to their home community. International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)ISEP provides scholarships for programs to Africa, South America, France, Germany and Australia. Students should access the ISEP website for information on award location and deadlines. The ISEP scholarship is open to students participating in an ISEP program. IFSA-Butler ScholarshipIFSA-Butler offers scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need. Any student who applies for an IFSA-Butler program may apply for a scholarship. Scholarship awards range from $500 for summer programs, $1,500 for semester programs, and $2,500 for full year programs. SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES
The Study Abroad Office helps students coordinate applications for international scholarships. If you have questions, stop by the office at 102 Brister Hall or contact us at 901-678-2814 or at tigersabroad@memphis.edu. Honors Program students should also contact the Honors Program Office at 204 Scates Hall for additional assistance. |
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