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UMD Education Abroad Fund

We administer partial scholarships through the UMD Education Abroad (EA) Fund to assist degree-seeking undergraduate UMD students with the cost of attending approved and credit-bearing study abroad programs. The UMD EA Fund is made up of several scholarships that each have their own eligibility requirements and award amounts, but the application process is the same. If you have any questions about scholarships and funding study abroad, feel free to make an appointment with your EA advisor.

How to apply:

1. Start an application for a study abroad program in MyEA
2. Click on the UMD Education Abroad Fund link under the "Required Forms" section of your application
3. Check that the deadline for the scholarship has not passed and complete the form
4. Complete the rest of your program application by the program due date

You will be considered for a scholarship based on your responses in the form, your academic record, your financial aid status, and your study abroad program information. Applying to this scholarship has no bearing on your study abroad program application. Awards post to your UMD account approximately 10 days before the start of the term in which you study abroad.

Details on each of the scholarships within the UMD Education Abroad Fund are listed below.

UMD Education Abroad Fund - General Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need and are funded through our office and the support of generous donors, including the Kendall family and the David Family. You may be awarded up to $750 for winter, spring break, and summer term programs, up to $1,500 for semester programs, and up to $2,000 for year programs. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
• have a completed FAFSA on file

UMD Education Abroad Fund - Mather Family International Travel Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded through the generous support of Dr. Ian Mather. Dr. Mather wants to support students traveling outside North America for the first time who also have financial need. You may be awarded up to $750 for winter, spring break, and summer term programs, up to $1,500 for semester programs, and up to $2,000 for year programs. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
• be traveling outside North America for the first time
• have a completed FAFSA on file

UMD Education Abroad Fund - Freshman Programs Scholarship
 These scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need. You may be awarded up to $1,000 for Terrapin Take Off programs and up to $1,500 for Destination programs. To be considered for an Education Abroad-administered scholarship, you must be an incoming UMD freshman.

UMD Education Abroad Fund - Exchange Scholarship
If you are accepted to an Exchange program, you will be considered for an automatic award of $1,000. To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student (graduate students are not eligible for this award)
• not currently receive full tuition scholarship/benefits (i.e. Banneker Key, tuition remission, TAES, etc.)

If you have a completed FAFSA on file and wish to be considered for need based aid in addition to the automatic award, complete the EA fund form by the deadline.​

UMD Education Abroad Fund - Maryland-in Italy Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need. You may be awarded up to $500 for summer programs, $1,500 for semester programs, and up to $2,000 for year programs. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
• have a completed FAFSA on file
• be participating in Maryland-in-Perugia, Maryland-in-Rome, or Maryland-in-Florence
• preference given to fall semester program participants
• preference given to first-generation college students, veterans, and students who identify as racial or ethnic minorities

UMD Education Abroad Fund - Maryland-in Nice Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded to applicants on the Maryland-in-Nice program for fall 2018 - spring 2019. You may be awarded up to $1,000 for a semester program, and up to $2,000 for a full-year in Nice. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
• be participating in the Maryland-in-Nice program
• be participating in Maryland-in-Perugia, Maryland-in-Rome, or Maryland-in-Florence
• preference given to in-state residents
• preference given to students who have not previously studied abroad

Students considered for this scholarship will be asked to participate in an interview with the 2018-2019 Resident Director & EA Advisor. Scholarship recipients will be asked to submit a 1-2 minute video blog on "what studying abroad in Nice means to me" at the end of their time abroad.

UMD Education Abroad Fund - ARHU Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
• be an ARHU major
• have a 3.5+ GPA (for merit award)
• have a 2.6+ GPA (for need-based award)

UMD Education Abroad Fund - BSOS Scholarship

• be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
• be an BSOS major
• have a 3.0+ GPA (for need-based award)

UMD Education Abroad Fund - USAC Scholarship
This scholarship awards up to $1,000 for short-term programs, up to $1,500 for semester programs, and up to $2,000 for full year programs. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
• have a completed FAFSA on file
• complete an application for a UMD approved USAC program

UMD Education Abroad Fund - Maryland Social Entrepreneur Corps (MSEC) Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship for students accepted to an MSEC program. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
• have a completed FAFSA on file only if you wish to be considered for additional need-based aid

UMD Education Abroad Fund - NIAF Pellegri Program Classics Scholarships
Both need and merit awards are available for students applying to the Italy Classics summer and winter programs. Preference will be given to Classics majors and those who indicate an intent to register for CLAS289A in the spring semester. To be eligible for the need-based award, you must:

• be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
• have a completed FAFSA on file
• complete an application for the Italy Classics summer or winter program

To be eligible for a merit-based award, you must:

• be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
• complete an application for the Italy Classics summer or winter program
• have a 3.5 GPA or higher

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National Scholarships

If you are interested in pursuing a national scholarship, make an appointment with the National Scholarships Office (NSO).

Gilman International Scholarship

One valuable national scholarship opportunity for study abroad applicants is the Gilman International Scholarship, which awards up to $5,000 to study abroad students. To be eligible for a Gilman Scholarship you must:

•   be a US  Citizen and a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
•   be receiving a Federal Pell Grant either at the time of application or during the term of your study abroad program or internship
•   be studying or interning abroad for at least 21 days in one country (multi-country programs are eligible provided there is a minimum stay of 21 consecutive days in one country)
•   be studying or interning abroad in any country except Cuba or a country on the U.S. Department of State's current Travel Warning list

Fill out the NSO interest form or Email gilman@umd.edu for more information and for assistance with your application.

Other National Scholarships

For information about other national scholarship opportunities for study abroad, please contact the National Scholarships Office at scholarships@umd.edu or use the links below to explore your options:

• Scholarships for Freshmen
• Scholarships for Sophomores
• Scholarships for Juniors
• Scholarships for Seniors

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Additional Scholarship Opportunities

General Scholarships

• Allianz Global Assistance USA Scholarship Contest - six scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each are awarded to winners of a video/essay contest who are seeking to enrich their education through international travel
• AllTheRooms Scholarship - $1,000 scholarship awarded to the winner of an essay contest related to applicant's inspiration to study abroad
• Boren Scholarship - Summer Initiative for STEM Majors - If you are a STEM major interested in studying abroad during the summer, you may be eligible for up to $8,000 in scholarships from the Boren Scholarship Summer Initiative for STEM Majors. If you are interested in applying, contact the National Scholarships Office.
• College Park Scholars Co-Curricular Scholarship - scholarship opportunities for students in the College Park Scholars program
• Diversity Abroad - in cooperation with AIFS, Diversity Abroad offers $500 scholarships for students studying abroad in summer, fall, and spring; Economically disadvantaged students, first-generation, students with disabilities and ethnic and racially diverse students are strongly encouraged to apply
• Explore the World Scholarship - from Hosteling International (HI) - $2,000 awarded to students with a strong desire and motivation to experience other people and cultures through international travel (UMD students need to apply to the DC, Washington scholarship). Apps. due March 15th
• FlipKey Study Abroad Scholarship - $1,000 awarded to full-time students participating in study abroad. Eligible students should submit a 1,000 word essay to press@flipkey.com describing why travel is important to him or her.
• Fund for Education Abroad General Scholarship - up to $10,000 available to students participating in academically challenging study abroad programs longer than four weeks
• Fund for Education Abroad Rainbow Scholarship - scholarship awarded to a deserving LGBTQI student participating in an academically rigorous study abroad program
• Golden Key Fall Selection Scholarship - up to $1,000 is available to members of the community service fraternity, Golden Key, who are studying abroad
• IIE Generation Study Abroad Travel Grants - $2,000 grants available for study abroad to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need
• Golden Key Joan Nelson Study Abroad Scholarship - one $2,500 scholarship is available to members of the community service fraternity, Golden Key, who are studying abroad
• James G. Stemler Study Abroad Scholarship -  ten $1,000 awards and ten $2000 awards for members of the UMD CP Chapter of the Primannum Honor Society 
• Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant - seventy-five $1,000 grants are available to undergraduates students (you do not have to be a member) with a GPA of 3.75 or higher for study abroad
• Pimsleur Study Abroad Scholarship Contest - awards given to winners of an essay contest related to the value of study abroad
• Point Foundation - awards funds to LGBTQ+ students for study abroad and other scholarly efforts
• Project GO ROTC -Project GO (Global Officers) is a nationwide program sponsored by the Department of Defense at the National Security Education Program (NSEP). Project Go supports the study of 20 languages designated critical to national security by the U.S. government.
• ROTC Initiative - Boren Scholarship - Applicants for the Boren Scholarship who are ROTC students can apply for awards up to $10,000 per semester.  See information and application details for the Boren Scholarship on the UMD National Scholarships Office website for more details.
• Smith School of Business Scholarship -Scholarship opportunities for UMD business majors and minors
• STA Start the Adventure Scholarship – $2500 award for any student participating in study abroad
• The Global Studies Foundation Grant for Student Travel and Study Abroad - funding available to students studying foreign languages and other academic studies in countries defined as strategically important to the U.S. government
• Tripping.com Study Abroad Scholarship - write a travel guide to your hometown for the chance to win $1,000 for study abroad; all undergraduate students are eligible
• Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship - $1000 award available to assist students who cannot afford to travel on a student budget; Sponsored by Tortuga Backpacks, an organization co-founded by UMD alumni Fred Perotta and John Michael Cohen

Program or Location Specific Scholarships

• Asia Institute Scholarship - multiple scholarship opportunities for Engineering and Business students studyign in Asia. 
• Benjamin Franklin Travel Grant - $900 stipends are available for students studying in France for more than four weeks who are double majors in French and another discipline
• Butex International Scholarship - scholarships awarded to winners of poster and essay contest for students studying abroad for a semester or more in the UK
• CIEE Scholarship and Grants - for students participating on CIEE programs
  • Airfare scholarship for Pell Grant Recipients
  • Merit scholarships up to $2,500
• DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship - scholarships awarded to highly qualified undergraduate students studying abroad in Germany. Preference will be given to students whose programs are based at and organized by a German university. 
• Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS) Scholarship - need and diversity scholarships available for students in the Maryland-in-Copenhagen program
• Freeman-ASIA Scholarship - awarded to U.S. undergraduate students with financial need to study in East or Southeast Asia
• Fund for Education Abroad Hilary Echo Douglas Memorial Scholarship - awarded to a student who demonstrates a love for Vietnam and other cultures, a desire to give back to the world community, and a contagious love of life
• IES Abroad Scholarship - need based and merit scholarships are available for students studying on IES programs in any term
• IES Abroad Vienna City of Music Scholarship - funding available for students participating in the IES Abroad Vienna Music program
• Japan Bridging Scholarship - The US-Japan Bridging Foundation offers $2500 for students studying in Japan for a semester, and $4000 for students studying for the academic year. Applicants must be US citizens and undergraduate students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite.
• New Zealand - Generation Study Abroad Excellence and Travel Awards - $500 - $2,000 awards for study in New Zealand for students with a GPA 3.0 or higher on a semester program
• New Zealand - Scholarship promoted by Go Overseas - $15,000 scholarship toward tuition and accommodation stipend awarded for study in New Zealand on a semester program
• Pyon Su Alumni Fellowship Program Scholarship - An annual endowment from the UMCP Korean Alumni Association, the scholarship is awarded to UMD U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who have been accepted to a semester or a year of study abroad at a Korean University. Contact the Korea Regional Advisor for details. 
• Sheffield University Exchange & Study Abroad Scholarships - awards of £500 (semester) or £1,000 (year) available to students participating in an exchange or direct enrolling at Sheffield University in the UK
• SIT-CIC Scholarship - funding available for all UMD students studying on SIT programs; if you apply to an SIT program, you will be automatically awarded a $1,500 scholarship.
• SIT - Pell Grant Match Scholarship - SIT matches federal Pell grant funding for all SIT semester programs for UMD students who use their Pell grant for UMD students receiving Pell grants studying on SIT semester programs. 
• The Education Abroad Network (TEAN) Scholarship - need and merit awards between $1,000 and $5,000 available for students participating in TEAN programs
• Turkish Coalition of America Study Abroad Scholarships for minority American students- The Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) offers scholarships support its mission to engage and cultivate a new generation of young Turkish American leaders and build bridges between the United States and Turkey. They also offer resources for other organizations offering scholarships for students studying in Turkey.

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