If you are a student interested in participating in a study abroad program, whether the program is an officially recognized Cal Poly program or an independent study abroad program, you will most likely incurr additional expenses above and beyond what you would spend during a typical quarter at Cal Poly. However, both financial aid and scholarships are available in most cases to defray these additional expenses.

If you are participating in a Cal Poly administered study abroad program, exchange program or affiliated program, you are encouraged to apply for the Cal Poly scholarships for which you qualify. In addition to the Cal Poly scholarships you may also be eligible for National Scholarships as well.

Click on the links below to get more information on the different types of scholarships available for study abroad.

• IP Scholarships
  
  Made Possible through the generosity of former IP participants, the award is $500. Approximately five awards are made each year. Applications are available online or from your campus IP Coordinator and are due February 1 (May 1 for Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa). Open to all IP participants except applicants for Japan, China and Taiwan.
  
  IP Scholarship Application [web link with downloadable file listed under question Are there any IP Scholarships I can apply for]
  
• Wang Family Scholarships
  
  Recognizing the importance of international education, the Wang Family generously provides scholarships for study in China and Taiwan. Ten $4,000 scholarships will be awarded to students
  for study in China, and ten $4,000 scholarships will be awarded to students for study in Taiwan. Applications are due February 1.
  
  The Wang Family Scholarship Application [web link with downloadable file listed under question Are there any IP Scholarships I can apply for]
  
• Japan Scholarships
  
  The Ward Wallach Memorial Scholarship ($500) and the Association of International Education,
  Japan (AIEJ) Scholarship. Application information will be provided once students are selected.
  

Don Floyd Memorial Scholarship Program
The Don Floyd Memorial Scholarship Program is set up in Don Floyd’s name and administered by his widow Yvonne Floyd. Don Floyd was a Social Sciences professor at Cal Poly for 24 years and a tremendous supporter of International Programs (IP), well beyond his appointment as Resident Director at the Swedish campus in 1980-81. He was Chair of the state wide advisory board made up of CSU faculty from all 22 campuses, continued with student IP interviews, and had a hand in many international events including the annual IP reception for students selected to study abroad. Don Floyd was considered the “IP Mascot” at Cal Poly for many years. This scholarship is for Cal Poly students accepted to participate in one of the academic year International Programs. Up to four scholarships are awarded to IP participants annually.

For more information about the Don Floyd Memorial Scholarship and to pick up an application form, please contact the Associate Director of Study Abroad, Monica Schechter, by email at mschecht@calpoly.edu, by phone at 805.756.5964 or you can stop by the Study Abroad Office in Bldg 38 Rm 106.

Don Floyd Memorial Scholarship Application Form

International Scholarships for Education in Agriculture (ISEA)

• This scholarship program is supported by an endowment that provides a minimum of $500 to 20 or more selected candidates a year
• These scholarships are intended for College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) students participating in study abroad, international student exchanges, international agirculture conferences, and international internship programs.
• These scholarships are awarded upon the recommendation of the ISEA Scholarship Director to individuals enrolled in an agriculture B.S./M.S field of study at Cal Poly
• Selection criteria: current resume, current copy of unofficial transcript, two letters of recommendation, a budget of projected income/expenses for the duration of the program , and a one page essay entitled "How I Expect an International Education Experience Will Benefit Me and My Career Goals."
• Individual candidates can apply for the scholarship at any time throughout the academic year.

For more information about eligibility requirements and the application, please contact Chip Appel, Earth & Soil Sciences professor in the Bldg 52 Rm C42. Professor Chris Appel ’s phone number is 805.756.1691 and he can be reached by email at cappel@calpoly.edu.

ISEA Scholarship Applicaton and Information [pdf]

Summer Study in London Program Scholarships

• Awards can range from $500 to $1,500 for program participants
• Applications due in the Summer Study in London Office by March 7.
  
  1) Jon M. Ercison Founders Scholarship is based upon financial need, demonstrated initiative in helping oneself, and academic proficiency;
  
  2) Michael Koehn Memorial Scholarship is based on financial need, and demonstrated artistic talent, which may be expressed through music, drama, dance, the visual arts, or other artistic forms.

For more information please contact Miriam Rabban, Summer Study in London Program Coordinator, by email at marabban@calpoly.edu, or by phone at 805.756.6161.

AFFILIATED PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS

AustraLearn Scholarships
AustraLearn provides numerous scholarships to students applying for a semester or year abroad through the AustraLearn program. Below are scholarships available to accepted and eligible program participants

• Travel Grants (sponsored by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand for the AustraLearn program)
• Canadian Student Scholarships
• Gina Rosko Memorial Scholarship
• Australian/New Zealand University Sponsored Scholarships

Click here for a description of the scholaships and a link to the scholarship application page.


Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) Scholarships
CEA offers several unique scholarship opportunities available to program participants. These scholarships are open to all CEA program participants that meet the eligibility requirements in order to aid in subsidizing the cost of the study abroad program.

• $2,000-$3,000 for semester/trimester/academic year scholarships; $750-$1,500 for summer programs; and $250-$500 for multi-program discounts
• Selection criteria: minimum gpa of 3.0, completion and submission of an original essay of 400-500 words; and meet requirements for specific scholarships. More detailed criteria can be found at CEA's web site .
• Applications must be postmarked by the following dates: Spring: November 1, Summer, March 1, and Fall: April 15

Click here for a description of the scholaships and a link to the scholarship application page.

CEA Scholarship Application

University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) Scholarships

• Cal Poly offers scholarships to students accepted to participate in a summer, semester or academic year program.
• The scholarship awards range from $500-$2,000 and are need and merit based.
• The scholarship deadlines are May 15th for Fall/Semester/Academic Year Programs, and October 1st for Spring/Semester/Summer Programs.

USAC Scholarship Application Form



NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Bowman Travel Grants
Provides assistance to students participating in educational programs in non-traditional destinations (i.e. non-Western Europe, Australia , Canada , etc.);

http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx

Deutscher Akademischer Austaschdienst (DAAD) Undergraduate Scholarship
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers financial support for US undergraduate students for study in all fields of 4-10 months stay in Germany. These “Edu.de” scholarships could be for university language courses, internship, senior thesis research, or a study-abroad semester or academic year. This is a flexible program that can work for you within the framework of an existing exchange relationship between your college or university and a university in Germany, or a study abroad program of another US university. For more information regarding application timelines, materials, and other information, please go to German Academic Exchange Service web site.


The Freeman Awards for Study in Asia

• Designed to encourage more undergradute U.S. citizens and permanent residents to study in East & Southeast Asia;
• Application due dates include: fall/academic year programs first Friday of April; spring/early academic year programs Third Friday of October; and summer programs first Friday of March;
• Awards range from $3,000-7,000

http://www.iie.org/pgms/Freeman-ASIA

For more information, please contact Richard LeRoy, Pacific Programs Director, by email at rleroy@calpoly.edu or by phone at 805.756.7321.

J. William Fulbright Scholarship

• Available for post-baccalaureate or graduate studies;
• Complete program and application information is available online;
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens at time of application and hold a bachelor's degree by the beginning date of the grant;
• Creative and performing artists are not required to have a bachelor's degree, but must have four years of relevant training or study;
• Applications due in the Study Abroad Office by October 1st ;

http://www.iie.org/fulbright

For more information, please contact John Battenburg, International Education & Programs Director, by email at jbattenb@calpoly.edu or by phone at 805.756.2945.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

• Provides scholarships for students of limited financial means to pursue study programs outside of the United State;
• Application deadline is April for the fall & academic year programs and September for spring programs;
• Awards up to $5,000 to study in one country for a minimum of four weeks and up to one academic year;

http://www.iie.org/gilman

Golden Key Scholarships and Awards

• Various awards for Golden Key members ranging from academic excellence to study abroad
• Application deadline dates vary
• Awards range from $500-$10,000;

http://www.goldenkey.org/GKIHS

HACU-Laureate International Scholarship Program

• The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and Laureate have come together to establish one of the largest international scholarship programs dedicated to encouraging US Hispanic students to participate in study abroad programs.
• The program offers study abroad tuition scholarships that can be applied to more than 20 campus locations within the Laureate International University network. Schools are located in many different countries in Europe and Latin America, including: Spain, France, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Honduras, Chile, Panama, Peru, Ecuador and Mexico.
• Depending on the study abroad location, coursework takes place in English, Spanish, or French. Together, Laureate schools offer a wide range of courses in numerous academic areas.
• Undergraduate students who possess a GPA of 2.7 or higher may qualify for these scholarships.
• HACU member institutions in the U.S., including Puerto Rico, have exclusive access to the scholarship program. Cal Poly is a HACU member institution.

More information is available on the HACU website: http://www.internationalscholarships.net

National Security Education Program (NSEP)

• Focuses on geographical areas, languages, and fields of study deemed to be critical to U.S. national security.
• This award includes an agreement to work in a national security position upon return from the program;
• Cal Poly campus due date is Feb. 1st for undergraduates and Jan 15th for graduates;
• Maximum scholarship award is $20,000 per academic year;

http://www.iie.org/nsep

For more information, please contact John Battenburg, International Education & Programs Director, by email at jbattenb@calpoly.edu or by phone at 805.756.2945

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship

• Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships providing funding up to US $25,000 for one academic year of study in another country;
• Eligibility includes: graduating senior or entering graduate program AND either residing in the Rotary District you are submitting the application to OR attending a university in the Rotary District.
• Candidates are expected to be proficient in the language of the host country and must be planning to directly enroll in the overseas university (no U.S. sponsored study abroad programs);
• Contact your local Rotary Club and visit the Rotary Foundation web site;
• Cal Poly deadline is March 7 th for study programs 1 ½ years in the future;
• The Ambassadorial Scholarship application can be downloaded from the Rotary International website: http://www.rotary.org

For more information please contact the Associate Director of Study Abroad, Monica Schechter, by email at mschecht@calpoly.edu, by phone at 805.756.5964

COUNTRY/REGION SCHOLARSHIPS

ASIA

The Freeman Awards for Study in Asia

• Designed to encourage more undergradute U.S. citizens and permanent residents to study in East & Southeast Asia;
• Application due dates include: fall/academic year programs first Friday of April; spring/early academic year programs Third Friday of October; and summer programs first Friday of March;
• Awards range from $3,000-$7,000

http://www.iie.org/pgms/Freeman-ASIA

Japanese Government Scholarships

• Students with major/minor in Japanese studies or related fields;
• Intermediate Japanese proficiency is required;
• Term of scholarship is one year;
• Scholarships benefits: $1,250 to $1,525/mo allowance, airfare, tuition, residence hall or apartment, and some medical coverage;
• Application deadline is March 15th ;
• Contact:

Cory Crocker, Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles
350 S. Grand Ave., Suite #1700
Los Angles, CA 90071

(213)617-6700, ext. 338

Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan

• All majors;
• $2,500 for semester programs/$4,000 for academic year;
• Application deadline is April 5;

http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj

GERMANY

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Open to all academic fields
http://www.daad.org

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (a work-study program)
http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org

SCANDINAVIA

The American-Scandinavian Foundation

• Offers fellowships up to $20,000 and grants (normally $4,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian countries for up to one year.
• Awards are made in all fields.

http://www.amscan.org/

UK

The Rhodes Scholarships http://www.rhodesscholar.org

The British Marshall Scholarships http://www.britcoun.org/usa/usabms.htm

Cambridge Gates Scholarship http://www.gatesscholar.org

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES

University of Minnesota''s database of scholarships & financial aid
http://www.istc.umn.edu/study/scholarships.html

The Financial Aid Information Page
http://finaid.org

Fast Web (Financial Aid Search through the Web)
http://www.studentservices.com

International Education Financial Aid
http://www.iefa.org

IIE Passport Study Abroad Funding
http://www.studyabroadfunding.org