Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants & Awards

Many resources are available to help you afford your study abroad experience!

You may have some questions about the cost of studying abroad and about how you can fund your abroad experience. Here are a few key steps in that process:

• Know your program's costs. The programs we offer and support range widely in cost. When you meet with us to discuss your program options, we will share cost information and suggestions on how to find scholarships and aid depending on the program you seek. There are options for ALL types of programs!
• Be sure to speak with your campus financial aid officer to learn more about specific funding options available, and the required procedures for you to receive funding.
• Research external funding sources. Our team will share suggestions of external funding sources. We recommend that you also conduct your own research on scholarships and grants that may be available to you.
• Don't hesitate to ask us questions! Our goal is to ensure that you are aware of all the details related to your program's cost and financial aid options. We want to support your study abroad goals, so please ask us questions when we meet, via email, or at an info session. We're here to help!

Did you know? The The Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1992 mandated that a student can receive financial aid for the costs of studying abroad if the student is enrolled in a program approved by the home institution. Moreover, the student would be eligible to receive "grants, loans, or work assistance without regard to whether the study abroad program is required as a part of the student's degree."

Here are some resources and specific scholarships to apply for. Pay attention to deadlines, and start early!

Hunter's Office of Prestigious Scholarships & Fellowships (Scholarship Essay Writing Assistance and Workshops)

The Office of Prestigious Scholarships & Fellowships serves as a resource for students seeking information and guidance on funding outside the College for study abroad, both before and after graduation. A great resource for Gilman, Boren, CLA applicants. Visit their website for scholarship application essay writing assistance and workshops!

Hunter Scholarships

Bloch Family Travel Abroad Award

• Must demonstrate financial need
• 3.2 GPA or Higher
• Available for full semester spring/fall programs
• Download application here. Email completed application to edabroad@hunter.cuny.edu     
• Application Deadlines: Spring: November 1 *** Fall: May 1

As described in the application requirements linked above, students who are awarded will be asked to write a brief essay describing their experience abroad and how the scholarship impacted the experience. 

Richter Scholarship

• Must demonstrate financial need by providing a copy of your Estimated Family Contribution for the academic year in which you are applying
• 3.2 GPA or higher
• Available for Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall programs - first awarding term is for Summer 2023
• Email a copy of your statement to study abroad (from your study abroad application) to edabroad@hunter.cuny.edu with the subject line Richter Scholarship Application Statement

Application Deadlines:

• Summer: March 1
• Fall: May 1
• Winter: November 1
• Spring: December 1

Students who receive this scholarship will be asked to provide all of the following during and after their experience:

• An Instagram takeover during their time abroad
• A brief written essay describing their study abroad experience 
• 3-5 high-quality photos that can be used in our marketing materials (website, social media, flyers, posters, etc.)

Federal Scholarships

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program | www.gilmanscholarship.org
[*] Must be a Pell Grant Recipient     [*] Application Deadline for Summer and Fall 2023 and Spring 2024: Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 11:59pm Pacific Time

Country or Language Based Scholarships

Boren Awards for International Study | https://www.borenawards.org/
[*] Open to students of all language level committed to enhancing critical language skills

Critical Language Scholarship | https://clscholarship.org/
[*] Summer Study Abroad Scholarships     [*] Available to students learning languages

Toshizo Wantanabe Scholarship | https://www.usjapancouncil.org/watanabe-scholarship/
[*] For American Students Studying Abroad in Japan     [*] Semester or year-long

Bridging Scholarship | https://www.aatj.org/studyabroad/japan-bridging-scholarships
[*] Must study abroad in Japan for at least 3 months     [*] Must earn transferrable credits

Freeman Awards | https://www.iie.org/freeman-ASIA
[*] Needs based scholarship     [*] Must be studying in Asia     [*] 2.8 GPA or Higher

German Academic Exchange Service Scholarships | https://www.daad.org
[*] Lists Scholarships, Grants, and Internships for studying abroad in Germany

Max Kade Foundation | https://maxkadefoundation.org/index.html
[*] Sponsors exchange programs between Germany, Austria, and the United States

NOIAW Scholarship Program for Italy | http://www.noiaw.org/scholarships/
[*] Open to female students     [*] Needs based scholarship     [*] 3.5 GPA or Higher

Kosciuszko Foundation Year Abroad in Poland Scholarship | https://www.thekf.org/kf/scholarships/exchange-poland/year-abroad/
[*] Open to undergraduate and graduate students     [*] Covers tuition and living expenses     [*] 3.0 GPA or Higher

Partner Program Scholarships and Aid

USAC | https://usac.edu/money-matters/scholarships-and-discounts
[*] Hunter Affiliation Scholarships     [*] STEM Scholarships     [*] Regional Scholarships    
[*] Program Specific Scholarships     [*] First Generation Scholarships   

CIEE | https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/scholarships-grants
[*] More than 1,000 Fellowships & Scholarships     [*] Program Discounts & Flight Vouchers    

 Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship -Award will cover the full cost of travel to and from participation in a four-week, 3-credit study abroad program sponsored by CIEE. 

IES | https://www.iesabroad.org/scholarships-aid
[*] Hunter Students receive $2,000 credit for IES programs     [*] Needs Based Scholarships    
[*] Regional Scholarships     [*] Subject-Specific Scholarships     [*] Diversity Scholarships & Grants

CIS Abroad| https://www.cisabroad.com/finances/scholarships-and-grants/
[*] Hunter Students receive $250 credit     [*] 70% of CIS students receive funding    
[*] Summer Application Deadline: March 1st    [*] Fall Application Deadline: April 7th

Other Scholarship Opportunities & Searchable Databases

Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) | https://fundforeducationabroad.org/applicants
[*] Diversity Scholarships     [*] Needs based scholarships

The deadlines to apply occur in cycles, typically in mid-September and mid-January each year. Check their website for full details.

Christianson Grant | https://www.interexchange.org/foundation/christianson-grant/  

[*] Up to $10,000 for students who create and carry out meaningful service trips abroad

Diversity Abroad | https://www.diversityabroad.com/scholarships

[*] Scholarship database for minority, low-income, and first-generation students

FastWeb | https://www.fastweb.com/

[*] Scholarship database

IIE Passport | https://iiepassport.org/

[*] Database of Study Abroad Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants

Studyabroad.com | https://www.studyabroad.com/study-abroad-scholarships

[*] Full year, semester, and short-term scholarships     [*] Financial need preference

Explore the World Travel Scholarships | https://www.hiusa.org/programs/travel-scholarships/explore-the-world
[*] Full year, semester, and short-term scholarships     [*] Financial need preference

Kahal | https://kahalabroad.org/
[*] Aspires to give Jewish students studying abroad the resources, tools, and connections they need to meaningfully engage with the Jewish community     [*] Grants to subsidize participation in High Holidays experiences abroad