Semester Programs, H-SC Faculty-Led Programs (May Term Abroad/Away), and the Virginia Program at Oxford: Funding from external organizations, such as those on this page, will be considered for application to your H-SC account on a case-by-case basis, up to the amount of H-SC's fees. Students are advised to consult with the Financial Aid and Student Accounts offices.
Non-H-SC-Affiliated Summer Abroad Programs: Costs are billed directly to the student by the program provider. Scholarships from external organizations, such as those listed on this page, will not be applied to your H-SC account. Students are advised to consult with the Financial Aid and Student Accounts offices.
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Hampden-Sydney Global Ed Funding
Before applying for funding, students are advised to review the following:
GLOBAL ED SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION DEADLINES
Applicants will be considered for all of the following, as relevant: John B. and Peggy C. Schug Study Abroad Award; Michael J. Adelman '70 Study Abroad Fund; H-SC Compass Grant; William Lucke Garlick Memorial Award; Department of Classics Study Abroad Scholarship; Paule Kline Scholarship for Study in France; Department of Modern Languages French Scholarship.
JANUARY -- First Wednesday of Classes: Jan 24, 2024
H-SC May Term Faculty-Led Programs; Other Summer/May Term Programs [except VPO]
Decisions in most cases announced by JAN 29
The Virginia Program at Oxford has its own funding lines; students request funding within the VPO program application.
FEBRUARY 15
Fall or Full-Year Programs
Decisions in most cases announced by MAR 5
SEPTEMBER 15
Spring Programs
Decisions in most cases announced by OCT 5
Global Ed Scholarship Application
H-SC Passport Fee Reimbursement Application
Students who apply for a passport in order to attend an endorsed semester abroad program are eligible to apply for a reimbursement of the passport application fee. Summer abroad students may also apply, funds permitting. Applications considered on a rolling basis.
H-SC Blogging Position Application
Selected students will earn $600.00 while contributing to the Global Tigers blog during their program.
Due November 15 (Spring programs) or April 15 (Summer/May Term and Fall programs).
External Scholarships
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Applicants must be Pell Grant recipients. The Gilman International Scholarship Program aims to diversify the kind of students who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. The program serves students who have been under-represented in study abroad which includes but is not limited to: students with high financial need, community college students, students in under-represented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds, students attending minority-serving institutions, and students with disabilities.
Campus Contact: Dr. Widdows, Director of Global Education and Study Abroad
Application Due: Early October (for any program that begins the following calendar year); early March (for programs starting between May 1 and April 30 of the following year)
Boren Undergraduate Scholarship
Boren Scholarships, an initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.
Campus Contact: Dr. Dinmore, Office of Fellowship Advising
Application Due: Mid-January (H-SC deadline); early February (Boren deadline)
Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) is for selected students studying at 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.
Campus Contact: Dr. Dinmore, Office of Fellowship Advising
Application Due: Mid-November (summer programs)
DAAD Scholarship (Germany)
Highly qualified undergraduate students are invited to apply for scholarships funding study, senior thesis research and/or internships in Germany. The goal of this program is to support study abroad in Germany and at German universities.
Campus Contact: Dr. Dinmore, Office of Fellowship Advising
Application Due: varies by scholarship
Freeman-Asia (most countries in East or Southeast Asia)
A Freeman-ASIA Award provides need-based funding to assist the recipient with the cost of the study abroad program and related expenses, including airfare, basic living costs, local transportation, books, etc. Awards are given for each semester.
Campus Contact: Dr. Dinmore, Office of Fellowship Advising
Application Due: Early April
Fulbright U.S. Student Program for Graduating Seniors
Through a competitive application process, the Fulbright Commission offers seniors and recent alumni opportunities for an ETA (English Teaching Assistantship), or research grant. Grants available in a variety of countries with financial coverage.
Campus Contact: Dr. Dinmore, Office of Fellowship Advising
Application Due: early September (H-SC deadline); early-mid October (Fulbright deadline)
Fulbright UK Summer Institutes
The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers three Special Summer Program schoarships for US citizens to come to the UK. These summer programs provide the opportunity for US undergraduates (aged over 18), who have completed no more than two years of university study, to come to the UK on a four, five or six week academic and cultural summer program.
Campus Contact: Dr. Dinmore, Office of Fellowship Advising
Application Due: Early February
The Fund for Education Abroad
The FEA's mission is to expand the opportunities for US students to participate in education abroad programs through scholarships and grants. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply; special consideration given to applicants who are first generation and minority college students.
Campus Contact: Dr. Widdows, Director of Global Education and Study Abroad
Application Due: Mid-September (spring programs); Mid-January (summer, fall, full-year programs)
Japan Bridging Scholarship
Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study and attending any recognized exchange or independent program in Japan are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Recipients of Bridging Scholarships will receive stipends of $2,500 or $4,000, depending on the length of their study program in Japan.
Campus Contact: Dr. Widdows, Director of Global Education and Study Abroad
Application Due: Mid-October (spring programs); early April (fall/full-year programs)
Rainbow Scholarship
The Rainbow Scholarship is awarded annualy to selected LGBTQI students by the Forum for Education Abroad. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA students whose study abroad programs are 4 weeks or longer are eligible to apply. Awards are up to $10,000.
Campus Contact: Dr. Widdows, Director of Global Education and Study Abroad
Application Due: Mid-September (spring programs); Mid-January (summer, fall, full-year programs)
Schwarzman Scholars Program in China
The 200 scholars chosen annually for this highly selective program will work towards a one-year Master's Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing-one of China's most prestigious universities. As individuals who want to have a positive impact on the world, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Scholars will be selected based on their academic credentials, extracurricular interests and leadership potential.
Campus Contact: Dr. Dinmore, Office of Fellowship Advising
Application Due: Mid-September of applicant's senior year
St. Andrew's Society of North Carolina
Students of Scottish heritage who are residents of North Carolina intending to study abroad in Scotland are eligible to apply.
Campus Contact: Dr. Widdows, Director of Global Education and Study Abroad
Application Due: November 1 (paper application; priority deadline)
Sullivan Scholarship (Prague, Rome, Ralleigh programs in July or August)
Created by the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation and a Board of Advisors from renowned universities, the Sullivan SE Certificate develops students' entrepreneurship and leadership skills to prepare them to be change agents in their communities and professional careers. You can combine courses through Leadership exchange with courses at your home campus to complete the minor.
Campus Contact: Dr. Widdows, Director of Global Education and Study Abroad
Application Due: Rolling (for applicants to Sullivan summer programs)
Toshizo Watanabe Endowed Scholarship
For students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents who will be studying abroad for a semester or academic year at an accredited institution of higher education in Japan.
Campus Contact: Dr. Widdows, Director of Global Education and Study Abroad
Application Due: Mid-February (for programs starting the following fall or spring)
Scholarship Search Aids
Scholarships for U.S. College and University Students
Maintained by the U.S. State Department, this list includes multiple government-sponsored scholarships.
Language Program Scholarships
User-friendly search engine of federally-funded language programs and scholarships. Some of those programs have been highlighted on this Global Ed page.
Application Due: varies by scholarship
Diversity Abroad Scholarships
List of scholarships that are designed to increase the diversity of students who study abroad. Links to some of the scholarships are included on this Global Ed page.
Application Due: varies by scholarship
HealthCare Scholarships
Information on the benefits of studying abroad to pre-health majors and links to relevant scholarships.
Application Due: varies by scholarship
IIEPassport and Study Abroad Funding
Link to scholarships that are broken down by major, region, and country.
Application Due: varies by scholarship
MoneyGeek's Guide to Paying for Your Study Abroad
In addition to providing a listing of many different scholarships, this guide will introduce you to the costs of studying abroad, factors to consider in your planning and the different financing options that may be available to students hoping to study abroad, whether it's for a summer, a semester or an entire degree program.