Scholarship and Financial Aid Information for Study Abroad
All forms of financial aid can be applied to Saint Joseph's-APPROVED programs. This includes Saint Joseph's grants, loans, scholarships, and state and federal awards, such as Pell Grants and Guaranteed Student Loans. A financial aid package for a student participating on a Saint Joseph's Approved Program will be based on the specific costs of the program in which the student will be studying. The following expenses will be included when calculating a student's financial need: tuition and fees, room and board, books, airfare for round-trip ticket and miscellaneous expenses such as local transportation, police registration fees, immunizations and any health insurance required by the host country. Students may not use any of their financial aid towards a Non-Approved program.
SJU SCHOLARSHIPS
SJU Study Abroad Grants: Saint Joseph's University offers several scholarships from roughly $500 to $3,000 for Saint Joseph's University students studying abroad on semester or year programs. To be eligible for consideration, you must be an SJU degree-seeking undergraduate student and complete the SJU Study Abroad application. Students who have not studied or traveled abroad in the past are strongly encouraged to apply. Awards are granted on the basis of merit, need, and the quality of the essay. Scholarships are for only one semester of study. Previous award winners are not eligible. Completed scholarship applications must be submitted in full to the Center for International Programs and received by March 15 for Fall programs and October 15 for Spring programs. All applications will be reviewed by a committee. All award decisions are final and may not be appealed. Please stop by the Center for International Programs, Barry Annex, for more information and an application; or go to our "forms page" to download the application now.
The Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick Irish Studies Fund: The Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick have generously donated monies to Saint Joseph's University to aid in the support of an SJU undergraduate student(s) who is accepted by SJU and the overseas university to study abroad in Ireland for a semester or year academic program. This award is made once a year. All students must apply prior to the academic year during which they plan to study abroad by the deadline indicated by CIP. Scholarship award amounts vary year to year, but are estimated to be a minimum of $1,000 designated for tuition only and are awarded on a need and merit basis. Preference shall be given to students who pursue courses in Irish Studies or the Humanities while in Ireland. Please stop by the Center for International Programs, Barry Annex, for more information and an application.
The Arthur R. Marsilio Memorial Scholarship for Study Abroad: The family of Dr. Arthur R. Marsilio has established this scholarship to honor the life of their beloved husband and father. The family has donated funds to Saint Joseph's University to support a Saint Joseph's University undergraduate student(s) who is accepted by SJU and the overseas university to a study abroad or study tour program in Italy, Greece, France, Germany, Spain, or Latin America. Students participating in study abroad programs will be given preference over those participating in study tours. This scholarship award in the amount of $2,500 will be made annually on both a need and merit basis. The award may be given as one full award of $2,500 to one student or as two half awards of $1,250 to two students, at the discretion of the award selection committee and in consideration of the financial needs of the applicants. The scholarship will be rotated every year by language program and country as follows, beginning in the academic year 2004-2005: French Program (France), Classics Program (Italy and Greece), German Program (Germany), Italian Program (Italy), and Spanish Program (Spain and Latin America). Each academic year students planning to study abroad in the country or countries designated for that year may apply for the scholarship. All students must apply by October 15 for the spring and March 15 for the fall. For more information and an application packet please stop by the Department of Foreign Languages or the Center for International Programs.
Scholarships for specific SJU approved/affiliated programs*
- For IFSA-Butler programs only (London-Birkbeck, all 3 Australia programs and the Argentine Universities Program)
- For IES programs only (Vienna)
- For SIT programs (Chile-Econ Development)
- Duke ICCS-Rome program
- John Cabot - Rome
- CIEE Ghana program
*Always check with your Study Abroad program to see if any scholarships or travel grants are offered
OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship: Established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000 this undergraduate study abroad scholarship program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). The Gilman Scholarship aims to diversify and expand participation in international study by supporting students who have been traditionally underrepresented in US study abroad and those with high financial need. The program provides awards of up to $5,000 for U.S. citizen undergraduate students at two- and four-year institutions to pursue country-based undergraduate opportunities abroad worldwide. To be eligible students must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application and cannot be studying abroad in a country currently under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning or in Cuba. For more information, full eligibility criteria, application deadlines and the online application please access the Gilman Program website at www.iie.org/gilman.
Application deadlines:
Fall Term/Academic Year Programs - early April
Spring Term Programs - mid-September
Freeman in Asia Scholarship: Generously supported by the Freeman Foundation, the Freeman-ASIA Awards are designed to encourage US undergraduate students who are dedicated to learning more about Asian languages and cultures to study in Asia. Awardees will be expected to share their experiences with their home campus to encourage study abroad by others, and to spread understanding of Asia in their home communities. For more information, full eligibility criteria, application deadlines and the online application please access the Freeman in Asia website at www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia
Application deadlines:
Fall Semester / Academic Year - early April
Spring Semester - mid-October
National Security Education Program (NSEP)**: NSEP was designed to provide U.S. undergraduates with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experience in countries and areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation. NSEP Scholarships can be applied to study abroad in all countries except those in Western Europe and Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Appropriate and integrated study of a foreign language is required for all study abroad proposals. 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. All recipients of NSEP awards incur a requirement to enter into an agreement, in order of priority, to work for an agency of the federal government with national security responsibilities or to work in the field of higher education in the area of study for which the scholarship was awarded.
Application Deadline:
IIE/NSEP deadline is February 11, 2009 (one deadline for the entire year - you must plan ahead)
** Visit the SJU Fellowships Office or contact Patrick Samway, S.J. (psamway@sju.edu) for more information about the application process, eligibility and on-campus (SJU) deadline.
Additional National Study Abroad Scholarships - Undergraduate
• Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan The Bridging Scholarship program awards scholarships to American students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. 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 ranging from $2,500 to $4,000, depending on the length of their study program in Japan.
• Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships
• German Academic Exchange Service
• British Council - Funding Your Study in the UK
Financial Aid and Loan Information - Scholarship Search Engines/Listings
- StudyAbroadFunding.org. A new online directory features detailed information on hundres of scholarships, grants, and fellowships available for undergraduate and graduate study, and doctoral and post-doctoral research outside of the U.S. The funding opportunities are searchable by host country, field of study, and sponsoring organization.
- University of Minnesota, Learning Abroad Center. An excellent, free online database of scholarships. Search categories include study, research and internships as well as location and other variables. Go to their Scholarships page and click on 'External Scholarships Database' at the bottom of the page.
- FinAid! (National Association of Financial Aid Administrators). Web site of the main US professional association for financial aid administrators provides scholarship searches and extensive information about financial aid. Links with FastWeb (www.fastweb.com).
- US State Dept's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (formerly USIA) Official information about all Fulbright programs (for study, research, and teaching abroad), about other official exchange programs, and some information about US government regulations concerning international educational exchange.
- Saint Joseph's University Fellowships Office: In addition to what is listed here, the Fellowships Office will have grant and scholarship information for international and graduate study. Fellowships are listed by academic year or by category.
- International Student Loan Center; Study abroad loan programs
The ISLP, developed by the International Education Finance Corporation (IEFC), offers Stafford and alternative loan programs for US students studying abroad, and for international students studying in the US. ISLP loans are funded by the Citizen Bank, Fleet Bank and Bank of America and are guaranteed by The Education Resources Institute (TERI).