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Study Abroad Scholarships

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Covers the cost of your education abroad program (including tuition and fees)
Must be a U.S. citizen
Preference is given to students going abroad for one year, but semester and summer programs are eligible (minimum of 8 weeks abroad)
Ideal candidate is studying an underrepresented language and culture while studying abroad
Within three years of graduation, the recipients must work for one year in the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, State or Intelligence Community

First Trip values the philosophy of global citizenship. Many people see the world as a member of one nation or society, however, global citizens view the world through an international lens. We believe the true path to global citizenship is initiated once we immerse ourselves into another culture far different from our own. Only then are we forced to leave our comfort zones and neglect the unconscious ethnocentrism that we all possess before living abroad.

Therefore, First Trip may provide funding for individuals traveling to countries ranked lower than Very High on the United Nations' annual Human Development Index (HDI). As the HDI is updated annually, only countries whose human development have been ranked as High, Medium, or Low on the latest HDI are considered eligible destinations by First Trip. You are encouraged to review the FAQs page for more information.
Currently, scholarships are awarded up to $1,500.00 and are determined by applicant need, destination, and availability of funds.
Passport vouchers are available for a select number of individuals with demonstrated financial need. Students selected for this award must attend a passport workshop (virtual options available). Learn more about our unique program by clicking the link below!
Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

General and dedicated scholarships up to $10,000
Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Minimum 4 week program duration
Work to support education abroad on campus
Preference is given to programs that include language and/or sustainable service-learning components
Preference is given to non-traditional destination

$1,000
Undergraduate award based on academic merit and relevance of education abroad to field of study

Scholarships range from $500 – $2,000 per semester and from $250 – $750 summer semester
Scholarship awards are based on both need and merit

$1,000 scholarship + 1 travel backpack
For Fall or Spring semester programs
Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or currently studying in the US on a student visa
Be a full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing at a four-year, degree-granting college or university in the U.S.
Have applied to or been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by your college or university

The Study.com Scholarship for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students provides a $500 academic award to an Asian American or Pacific Islander student who is pursuing their undergraduate college degree. At Study.com, our mission is to make education accessible, and with this scholarship we hope to bring historically underrepresented students access to a quality education. Apply here.

Offers fellowships (up to $23,000) or grants (up to $5,000) to students who pursue research, study or creative arts projects in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year
Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Must have completed undergraduate degree by the start of the project in Scandinavia