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The following are outside scholarships brought to the attention of the International Programs Department. None are administered by Rollins College and these listings are for informational purposes only. While we will have a copy of these opportunities in the International Programs office, please contact the individual scholarship providers for more information. International Programs cannot be responsible for submitting applications for the student.
The British Council - UK Scholarship Listings
This is a listing of scholarships available to US citizens for study at universities in the UK. This list shows both graduate and undergraduate scholarships and is quite lengthy. It is a good place to start if looking for a school at attend in the UK. See the website: http://www.britishcouncil-usa.org/education/schol_list.shtml .
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education. This scholarship seeks to lower barriers to undergraduate study abroad by offering scholarships to students with financial need and encourages students underrepresented in study abroad to apply. The award for semester or academic year study abroad programs are up to $5,000. For eligibility requirements and further information, see the website: http://www.iie.org/gilman/ . Deadlines are mid-March for the Fall or Academic Year, and early October for Spring.
Freeman Asia - Awards for Study in Asia
Scholarships are available for students wishing to study in many Asian countries. The Institute of International Education has recognized that while the number of students studying abroad has grown rapidly, the interest has been in European locations rather than Asian ones. Therefore, they have arranged scholarships for students wishing to study in Asian countries including, but not limited to, Japan, China, Korea, Singapore and Thailand. The amount awarded is US$3,000 for summer programs, US$5,000 for semester programs and $7,000 for full-year programs. More information can be found at their website http://www.iie.org/pgms/Freeman-ASIA/ . Please note that you must use MS Internet Explorer to view the site - it will crash Netscape. THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS AVAILABLE FOR THE ROLLINS AFFILIATE PROGRAM AT HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY.
State Farm Hispanic Scholarship Awards Program
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) selects 20 Hispanic college
students to receive State Farm Companies Foundation-sponsored scholarships of $2,500.
Recipients are selected for academic accomplishment and demonstrated
leadership skills. Applications are available August 3 through October 9 from the Hispanic
Scholarship Fund. The application deadline is October 15. For application and selection criteria, contact
the Hispanic Scholarship Fund:
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
One Sansome Street, Suite 1000
San Francisco, CA 94104
See their website at http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/hispanic.htm .
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
This scholarship provides a $2,500 stipend for undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan during the Fall Semester (students on year-long programs receive $4,000). Students in any major are eligible and Japanese language ability is not required. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Selection is based on academic potential and financial need. Deadline for receipt of applications is in early April for the Fall semester. More information is available at http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj.
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships
The Ambassadorial Scholarships Program of the Rotary Foundation is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. There are currently two types of scholarships: The Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships, which provide funding in the amount of US$25,000, or its equivalent, for one academic year abroad. There is also the Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships, which provide funding in the amount of US$12,000 for three months and US$19,000 for six months of intensive language study and cultural immersion in another country. To find the Rotary Club closest to your home, visit the Rotary Clubs homepage.
Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Scholarship
This scholarship, through the College of William and Mary, provides an eleven-week summer service opportunity with the US Department of State plus a $5,000 stipend at one of three posts: the US Embassy in Paris, the US Embassy in London and the Office of the Secretary of State in Washington. The program is nationally competitive and highly selective. Three awards are offered annually. Check out the Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Scholarship website for more information.
IIE Palma Robinson Dailey Memorial Fund
This scholarship provides one $2,500 Travel Grant for a student pursuing a course of study in a developing nation. Proposals to be considered will focus on issues concerning the maintenance of cultural integrity in that nation. Studies may include, but are not limited to, economics, sociology, art, engineering, medicine and science. See the Institute of International Education's website for more information and applications. Deadline for Fall Semester is in March of each year.
IIE National Security Education Program
This scholarship seeks to increase the ability of Americans to communicate and compete globally by understanding the languages and cultures of other countries. Each year, NSEP offers American undergraduates scholarships to enhance their understanding of cultures and languages critical to US national security. These scholarships are valid for study in countries outside Western Europe, Canada, Australia or New Zealand. Open to US citizens in a degree-granting program. Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are eligible. Maximum scholarship is $8,000 for one semester; $16,000 for an academic year. For more information, go to http://www.iie.org/nsep .
IIE Grants
The Institute of International Education provides 10 unrestricted grants of $500 each per academic year for study abroad. For more information, see IIE's website. Deadline for Fall Semester is in March of each year.
German Academic Exchange Service Scholarships
Short-term and long-term awards are available for study at any German university. Award recipients are selected on the basis of academic performance and strong project proposal/statement of purpose. German language competence is desired but not required. Awards for short term stays are US$2,000 for two month programs, US$2,600 for three month programs. Semester or year-abroad program participants receive a monthly stipend of DM 1,150 per month. For application guidelines, please see the program website at http://www.daad.org/edude.htm. Deadline for applications is in May each year for the Fall Semester.