Study Abroad Undergraduate Scholarships
Are you looking for scholarships to assist in financing your study abroad experience? You may be eligible to apply for a variety of scholarships available from the University of Illinois and other sources. Many study abroad scholarship applications are due more than one year before your term abroad, so it is important to begin your scholarship applications early.
Begin an application for the I4I (Illinois for Illinois) Scholarship or the IPS (International Programs and Studies) Scholarships.
Searching for Scholarships
Browse the Scholarship Listing to view a list of many study abroad scholarships available to University of Illinois undergraduates. The scholarship listing provides basic information about study abroad scholarships and includes links to more information and online applications. Please click here for a shorter, printer-friendly version.
While this listing includes the study abroad scholarships we are aware of, we also encourage you to utilize the University's additional resources and to conduct your own search for additional scholarship opportunities.
Some University of Illinois study abroad scholarship applications, including the Illinois for Illinois (I4I) Study Abroad Scholarship application, are available by clicking here. Please be sure to read through the information regarding eligibility and submission requirements before beginning an online application.
Drafting Applications
Once you have selected the scholarship opportunities that you would like to apply for, it is time to begin drafting your essays and requesting your letters of recommendation, if required. Illinois' Office of Prestigious Scholarships offers helpful advice on crafting competitive applications and provides sample essays.
The National and International Scholarships Program (formerly The Office of Prestigious Scholarships) is available to assist you in revising applications for regionally or nationally competitive study abroad scholarships (those marked with an * on the scholarship listing, such as the Gilman, NSEP, or Rotary). Send your submission materials, including essays, as e-mail attachments to topscholars@illinois.edu and then schedule an appointment to discuss your draft. The Scholarships Program is generally able to meet with students within two or three days of when they submit their materials.
If you are applying for a scholarship offered through the University of Illinois, such as those provided through various colleges or through IPS, we suggest consulting the Writers Workshop and/or asking a peer to review your work.
Future Opportunities
If you are considering graduate studies either domestically or abroad, or if you would like to head overseas again after graduation, scholarships such as the Fulbright or Rhodes provide full funding. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your time while abroad to become more competitive and prepare for these future opportunities.
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships
If you are a graduate student looking for scholarship opportunities to fund study and/or research abroad, please contact the Graduate College Fellowship Office.
To apply for the Nelle M. Signor Graduate Scholarship in International Relations administered by the Office of International Programs and Studies, please click here.