Study Abroad
Scholarships
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John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Amount: Up to $10,000. About: Every year, the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum runs the Profile in Courage Essay Contest, in which U.S. high school students compete for a share of nearly $20,000. Students are asked to submit a 700- to 1,000-word essay that describes and analyzes an act of political courage by an…
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Gilman Scholarship
Amount: Up to $5,000. About: The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs sponsors the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, which provides funding for U.S. citizens who require financial assistance to study or intern abroad. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be an undergraduate student in good standing…
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Gilman-McCain Scholarship
Amount: $5,000. About: The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs sponsors the John S. McCain International Scholarship for Military Families (Gilman-McCain Scholarship), which provides awards of $5,000 for child and spousal dependents of active or activated United States military personnel during the time of application (including Air Force, Air Force Reserve,…
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Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Amount: Full cost + discretionary funding. About: Established in October 2000 with a $210 million donation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge, the Gates Cambridge Scholarship program offers full-cost scholarships to outstanding scholars from countries outside the UK so they can pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in subjects available…
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Chevening Scholarship
Amount: Fully-funded (includes flights, accommodation, and tuition fees). About: Chevening Scholarships cover the full cost of pursuing a one-year master’s degree in the UK, including flights, monthly stipends for accommodation and living expenses, and tuition fees. Ideal candidates are those “who have the passion, ideas, and influence to provide the solutions and leadership needed to…
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AIFS Diversity Achievement Scholarship
Amount: $5,000. About: The American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) Diversity Scholarship is annually awarded to minority college and university students to help them study abroad. Applicants must demonstrate high academic achievement and/or participate in community service activities. Eligible Grade Levels: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior Eligible Majors: All majors Residency Requirement:…