The University of Utah - International Center

Financing Study Abroad

You should begin your financial planning as soon as you begin researching study abroad locations and programs. Keep in mind the funds/grants/loans you anticipate receiving. Carefully read the program costs to determine what is included in the program fee. Don't forget to consider your spending habits, the cost of international airfare, and your additional travel and meal costs (if you plan to travel during your program). Download this printable Study Abroad Budget Worksheet to help you compare program costs.

Scholarships
Financial Aid
Additional Funding Opportunities

Scholarships
There are scholarships available for both undergraduate and graduate students wishing to study abroad. Be sure to review the eligibility requirements carefully before submitting an application. Applications can be downloaded here or picked up in the Study Abroad Office. Please note: the applications are fillable PDFs. Please enter all information before printing, signing, and turning it in.

The deadline for Spring 2010 scholarships is 20 November 2009.
Student Fee
Undergraduate Studies
Global Diversity

Student Fee Study Abroad Scholarship
The Student Fee Study Abroad Scholarship is funded by a $3.00 per student fee assessed with tuition for each academic term. Students participating in University of Utah approved study abroad programs and international internships are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Additionally, students participating in non-University of Utah programs may be eligible.

Undergraduate Studies Scholarship & Herta Teitelbaum Scholarship
This scholarship is available for matriculated (degree-seeking) undergraduate students at the University of Utah who are accepted into a U of U sponsored study abroad program or international internship.

Global Diversity Scholarship
Students from a background or group that is underrepresented in study abroad or students attending a program in an underrepresented location can apply for the Global Diversity Scholarship. This scholarship is available to matriculated undergraduate or graduate students.

Department of Languages & Literature Study Abroad Scholarship

Don Barton Scholarship for Study Abroad

There scholarships are available for students who are participating in University of Utah intensive language program. Applicants must be matriculated undergraduate University of Utah students who maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA. (Available for Summer programs only)

Governor Huntsman International Scholarship for Shanghai Normal University
The University of Utah, Zions Bank and Governor Huntsman announce this full scholarship for one University of Utah student to study at Shanghai Normal University during Spring 2009. The application deadline is October 3, 2008. Click here for the application and instructions.

Honors Scholarships for Study Abroad
As stated on the program application, students in the Honors Program will automatically be considered for the Honors study abroad scholarships ($1000) when they apply for an Honors approved program. Honors credit is available on the following programs: Cambridge University, Underground London, Theatre in London, European Studies in Berlin, Environmental Studies in Costa Rica, Public Health in Ghana. Information is also available on the Honors website: www.honors.utah.edu.

University of Utah Global Health Alliance (UUGHA) Travel Grant

Graduate students enrolled in one of the Health Science Colleges or undergraduate nursing students participating in a UUGHA international program may apply for this travel grant. Click here to download the application.

Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS)
The DIS Scholarship (ranging from $500 - $3,000) is available for qualified University of Utah students to study in Copenhagen, Denmark (on the Danish Institute for Study Abroad program) for a summer, semester, or academic year.

Nagoya Scholarship

The Nagoya Scholarship, which is intended for students engaged in a unique international experience in a program that does not offer any other scholarships.

Read the experiences of Yuri Kida who went to Japan on the Nagoya Scholarship.
Read the experiences of Elizabeth Phillips who went to Europe on the Nagoya Scholarship.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) provides undergraduate students and faculty members the opportunity to work together on research or creative projects. UROP provides assistantships up to $1200 for any first-time UROP student who assists with a faculty member's research or creative project, or who carries out a project of her/his own under the supervision of a faculty member. With approval from UROP coordinators, this research can be conducted on an approved study abroad program.

Please contact the Study Abroad Office for eligibility information and applications for any of these scholarships.

Financial Aid
University of Utah financial aid (grants, loans and scholarships) can be applied toward program fees on approved programs, with the exception of some short-term programs. You should meet with your financial aid counselor to determine your eligibility. The Financial Aid Office is located in the Student Services Building (SSB) 105.

Additional Funding Opportunities
In addition to the University of Utah funds described on this page, there are private funding opportunities that you can apply for. Here are some suggestions to get you started:

IIE Passport – Study Abroad Funding Search Engine

http://www.studyabroadfunding.org/

Studyabroad.com Scholarship Directory

http://www.studyabroad.com/forum/financial_aid.html

Gilman International Scholarship

http://www.iie.org//programs/gilman/index.html

National Security Education Program (NSEP)

http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/default.htm

Critical Language Scholarships (CLS)
https://clscholarship.org/home.php

Freeman Asia Scholarship

http://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia/index.html

DAAD Scholarships for Study in Germany