As you prepare to study abroad, please review the available scholarships below. Study abroad scholarships come in many shapes and sizes. Among the list below, you will find merit and need-based scholarships, but also scholarships that prioritize certain student identities. In the first table below, you can learn about the study abroad scholarships available through various Iowa State University colleges and offices. The second table lists nationally competitive awards, or scholarships that are open to a wider applicant pool. Iowa State has had many students be selected for nationally competitive awards, so you are encouraged to apply. Click on the + sign below to view the scholarships available in each category. In addition, if you are applying to study abroad on a program offered by an affiliate such as AIFS, Arcadia Abroad, CEA CAPA, CIEE, DIS, ISA, School for Field Studies, or Semester at Sea, please note they also have their own scholarship programs.
Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Additional Information |
| College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Global Resource Systems Internship Scholarship | Applicants must be in the Global Resource Systems program and be participating in their required international internship. | Multiple awards are typically give each year. The award amount varies and can be applied towards program costs such as airfare and living expenses. |
| College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Study Abroad Scholarship | Undergraduate student in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences studying abroad through a program from CALS study abroad office, or ISU or any other educational program abroad. Participants in a program subsidized through program specific scholarships are not eligible for CALS study abroad scholarship. | Awards can be applied to programs of any duration. Multiple awards are given each year and the amount varies. |
| Ivy College of Business Study Abroad Scholarship | Applicants must be a major in the Ivy College of Business with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. The applicant must be accepted into a residential international study abroad program, and enrolled in courses at a host institution. International study courses do not qualify. | Multiple awards are typically give each year. Awards for semester programs range from $250-$5000. Awards for winter session programs go up to $500. |
| Ivy College of Business Tjaden Family Scholarship for International Experiences | Applicants must be a full-time undergraduate student in the Ivy College of Business and be committed to one of the Ivy College of Business Faculty-Led Programs for Winter Break or Spring Break. | Multiple awards are typically give each year. The award amount is typically $500. |
| College of Engineering Study Abroad Scholarship | Applicants must be a major in the College of Engineering. | Awards can be applied to semester, summer, and winter session programs. Multiple awards are given each year and are typically around $1000. |
| College of Engineering Society of International Engineers Study Abroad Scholarship | Applicants must be Be enrolled in the College of Engineering and be studying abroad prior to their final semester. Limited to students on College of Engineering sponsored study abroad programs. Students who are actively involved in the Society of International Engineers will be given priority. | Award amount varies. |
| College of Health & Human Sciences Passport Reimbursement Program | Applicants must be a major in the College of Health & Human Sciences and committed to participate in an Iowa State University study abroad program listed on ISUAbroad. Apply up to, but no earlier then, six months prior to the study abroad program departure date. | Up to 20 awards are given each year. Reimbursement will cover only the cost of the passport book ($130) and the execution fee ($35) |
| College of Health & Human Sciences International Scholarship | Applicants must be a major in the College of Health & Human Sciences and have an active study abroad application in ISUAbroad. Internship programs are not eligible, except for the Dietetics internships in Ghana or France and International Student Teaching. | Awards can be applied to programs of any duration. Multiple awards are given each year and the amount varies. |
| College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Study Abroad Scholarship | Applicants must be a major in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences with second semester freshman standing or above. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above (may apply as long as in good academic standing; not on probation or academic warning); 2.5 or higher GPA to be considered for merit-based awards. | Awards can be applied to programs of any duration. Multiple awards are given each year and can range from $500-$2500. |
| College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Passport Reimbursement | Applicants must be committed to participate in an Iowa State University study abroad program listed on ISUAbroad. Apply up to, but no earlier then, six months prior to the study abroad program departure date. Must have a major in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and be a first-time international traveler. | Multiple awards are given each year. Reimbursement will cover only the cost of the passport book ($130) and the execution fee ($35) |
| IIE Passport Grant Reimbursement | Applicants must be a full-time ISU student and be applying for their first passport. Must also receive a Federal Pell Grant. Must have an active study abroad application in ISUAbroad. | Multiple awards are available. Reimbursement will cover only the cost of the passport book ($130) and the execution fee ($35). |
| International Student Teaching Scholarship | Applicants must be applying for the International Student Teaching program in ISUAbroad. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need | Multiple awards are typically give each year. The award amount varies. |
| Jordening Study Abroad and International Experience Scholarship | Applications are welcome from students of any ISU college. Applicants must be participating in a College of Liberal Arts & Sciences program. The scholarship is available to students who have never studied abroad and have demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to students participating in opportunities in developing countries, in a semester or year program, and are from Iowa. | Awards can be applied to programs of any duration. Multiple awards are given each year and the amount varies. |
| Music Study Abroad Scholarship | Students participating in a Department of Music Program with a travel abroad component can apply for this scholarship. | Award amounts are $300. |
| Maktoum Al Seiari Scholarship for Excellence in Cultural Understanding and Global Citizenship | Applicants must be an undergraduate student with a major in Chemical Engineering, Economics, Agricultural Economics, or Business Economics. Open only to applicants of the United Arab Emirates Study Abroad Program, Culture and Economic Diversification program. | Award amount varies. |
| School for Field Studies Scholarship for Iowa State Students | Applicants must plan to attend a School for Field Studies program. Preference is given to applicants who demonstrate financial need. | Multiple awards are typically give each year. Semester awards range from $800 - $3000. Summer awards range from $500 - $2000. |
| Study Abroad Center Scholarship | Applicants are able to apply and be considered for a number of different study abroad scholarships. In general, student should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Waltz scholarship - semester or year program, apply early! Hottman scholarship - take at least one business class while abroad from a semester Lewis scholarship - Honors program student studying abroad for a semester WISE scholarship - female identifying students with a STEM major studying in a non-traditional study abroad location | Multiple awards are typically give each year. The award amount is typically $1000 or more. |
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Additional Information |
| Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship | Applicants must receive a Federal Pell Grant and be a US citizen or national. | Awards can be applied to programs of any duration. Multiple awards are given each year and can be as much as $5000. |
| Boren Awards (Language Study) | Applicants must be a US citizen and high school graduate, who is planning an overseas program in a location outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. | Boren Scholars study a wide range of critical languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Swahili. Boren Awards are available to students of all proficiency levels who are committed to enhancing their skills. There is one application cycle per year, typically due January 31. |
| Bridging Scholarship (Japan) | Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Students must study in a semester (at least 3 months) or an academic-year program in Japan. | There is one application cycle per year, typically due March 15. Semester scholarships are valued at $3,500. Academic-year awards are valued at $6,000. |
| British Universities Transnational Exchange (BUTEX) | Applicants must be an undergraduate student who will study abroad in the United Kingdom at a BUTEX member institution for a summer, semester, or academic year. | There is one application cycle per year. Awards are valued at £500 (typically $600+) and are issued to students once they are in the United Kingdom. |
| Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (Germany) | Applicants must be a US citizen and high school graduate who is between the ages of 18 and 24. A strong interest in Germany and world affairs is essential, but prior knowledge of German language is not. | This is both a program and a scholarship. If you get the scholarship, you are in the program. The program is duration is 10-11 months and includes German language training, a semester at a German university, and an internship. The scholarship pays for airfare, language training, tuition, housing, a monthly stipend, and more. There is one application cycle per year, typically due November 1. |
| Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) | Applicants must be a US citizen or national attending a US university or college. Additional eligibility criteria are listed on the CLS website. | The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an immersive summer opportunity for American college and university students to learn languages essential to America's engagement with the world. This is both a program and a scholarship. If you get the scholarship, you are in the program. The scholarship pays for airfare, language training, tuition, room and board, and more. There is one application cycle per year, typically due in November. |
| Delta Phi Alpha Scholarship (Germany) | Applicants must be a member of their university’s Delta Phi Alpha chapter and currently enrolled in an undergraduate institution or a recent graduate of no more than 6 months. Previous awardees from Delta Phi Alpha are not eligible. | The scholarship will be awarded to students who show how they use their German in their studies and their plans for using German post-graduation. This can be study abroad in a German-speaking country or fellowships like Fulbright or CBYX. There is one application cycle per year, typically due March 15. Awards are $500. |
| Education New Zealand | There are many scholarships available and eligibility criteria vary from one scholarship to the next. Applicants must be planning to study abroad in New Zealand. | Reference the Education New Zealand Scholarship page to search for relevant scholarships. |
| Freeman-Asia Scholarship | Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents studying at the undergraduate level at a two-year or four-year university who demonstrate financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. | Awards are available for summer programs lasting at least 8 weeks and semester programs lasting at least 12 weeks. There is one application cycle per year. Multiple awards are given each year. |
| Fulbright US Student Program | Applicants must be a US citizen or national with a conferred bachelor's degree before the program start date. Applicants must also meet the language requirements for the location they have applied to. More information | The award provides a stipend for living cost, health benefits, and 12 months of non-competitive eligibility hiring status within the federal government. More information |
| Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) | Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient who is studying at the undergraduate level at a U.S. institution of higher education. In addition, applicants must demonstrate financial need and receive credit at their home institution for their abroad program. More information | Awards can be applied to programs of any duration. Multiple awards are given each year. There are two application cycles each year with deadlines typically in September and February. |
| German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) | There are many scholarships available and eligibility criteria vary from one scholarship to the next. Applicants must be planning to study abroad in Germany. | Reference the DAAD Find Funding page to search for relevant scholarships. |
| Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants | Applicants must be an undergraduate student attending an institution with an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter and have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher. See the website for additional eligibility criteria. | Awards can be applied to programs of any duration. 75 awards of $1000 are given each year. There is only one application cycle for the whole year. The application typically open is December and has a deadline in March. Award notifications are made in May. |