Funding for Undergraduate Students:
General Scholarships
International Programs and Studies Scholarships
Either ‘General Merit’, ‘Nontraditional Destination,’ or ‘Underrepresented Student’ scholarships. 3.0 minimum GPA.
Deadlines: 3.15.05 for Fall ‘05, or AY ‘05-06
10.15.05 for Spring '06 and Winter Break '05-'06
Illinois International Scholars
3.0 minimum GPA.
Deadline: 3.11.05 for study in Fall ‘05, Spring ‘06, or AY ‘05-06
Institute of International Education (IIE) Midwest Networkers Scholarship
For first time study abroad in summer, semester, or AY.
Deadline: 3.11.05 for study between May ‘05 and April ‘06
Contact Giraldo Rosales at (217) 333-4950
Deadline: varies on local group from March to mid-July 2005 for study beginning in 2006-07.
Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship
For those receiving a federal Pell Grant at the time of application.
Up to $5,000 for U.S. citizen undergraduates.
Deadline: September 22 for spring and April 15 for fall or academic year
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants
$1,000 scholarship for students with 56 - 90 hours of academic credit when they apply and at least one year remaining at Illinois after returning.
For summer, semester, or AY. Minimum GPA 3.5
Deadline: January 15, ‘05 for study during 2005-06
LAS Summer Courses Abroad Scholarship
$500. Based on financial need, program costs, GPA, and student statements.
Deadline: February 15, 2005
Chancellor’s Scholars Travel Fund Award.
Up to $1,000 for summer only. Contact the Campus Honors Program.
Deadline: March 3
CIEE Student Scholarship Programs for Education Abroad
For students on a CIEE program. Bowman Travel Grant for nontraditional locations, Bailey Scholarship for underrepresented students, CIEE Scholarship for academic excellence and financial need, Federal Scholarship for Study in China, or Ritzmann Scholarship for Study in Costa Rica.
Deadline: April 1 and November 1
Geographic Area-Specific Scholarships