ISEP Scholarships
The number and amount of awards depend on funds available any given year, and are open to qualified USI students who will be studying at an ISEP institution.

CEA Program Scholarships
CEA offers a variety of scholarships for students accepted into CEA programs. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of application, write an original essay, and fill out a CEA Scholarship application form.

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CIEE Program Scholarships
CIEE has several scholarships and grants available to students accepted to CIEE programs. Students must meet the requirements laid out by CIEE and each individual award.

DAAD Scholarships
DAAD offers a wide range of opportunities to students, scholars, and universities of the United States and Canada, from undergraduate students to post-doctoral scholars, for study and research in Germany.  

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Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan.

Number of Awards: 60-100

Length of Award: Semester of Academic Year programs

Eligibility: Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be enrolled as undergraduates in a college or university in the United States before and during the time they are studying abroad.

Value of Award: Bridging Scholarship recipients receive a stipend of $2,500 (for students on semester-long programs) or $4,000 (for students on academic year programs).

Application Process: Applications available at ATJ website.

Application Deadline: Deadline for 2011-2012 cycle will be announced in January.

Additional Requirements: Each scholarship recipient will be expected to send a brief report about his or her study in Japan to the ATJ office within 60 days of returning from abroad.

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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
The Gilman International Scholarships will provide up to $5,000 for U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals who are undergraduate students at two year and four year institutions to pursue overseas study, enabling students who have limited financial means to participate in study abroad opportunities worldwide. Priority consideration for awards will be given to applicants of academic merit who receive Federal Pell Grants under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Number of Awards: 140 per cycle (two grant cycles per year)

Length of Award: Summer, semester and full-year awards are available.

Eligibility: American undergraduates who currently receive federal Pell Grants (the definition of federal financial assistance may change; check the eligibility requirements for further details).

Value of Award: $3,000 for summer programs, $5,000 for a semester or academic year program

Application Process: Application forms are available in the International Programs and Services Office or online at the Gilman website.

Application Deadline: February 1 (campus deadline) for Fall/Academic Year Awards; September 15 (campus deadline) for Spring Awards

Additional Requirements: Recipients are expected to carry out a follow-up project which promotes study abroad and the Gilman Scholarship program in their own community or school.

Contact: Heidi Gregori-Gahan, International Programs and Services, 812/465-1248.

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NSEP Boren Award
The NSEP Boren Award scholarships are intended to support U.S. undergraduates who will pursue the study of languages and cultures currently under-represented in study abroad and deemed critical to U.S. security. NSEP focuses on countries outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Each year, NSEP publishes a list of countries, languages, and fields of study identified as critical to U.S. national security. The program also serves as recruitment tool to U.S. government agencies that deal with national security.

Number of Awards: 200-250

Length of Award: Summer, semester and full-year awards are available.

Eligibility: American undergraduates and who are applying for a study abroad program approved by University of Southern Indiana. Applicants must demonstrate serious interest in the study of languages.

Value of Award: Minimum: round-trip international travel and insurance; maximum: $8000 per semester.

Application Process: Application forms are available in the International Programs and Services Office. Applications require a statement of purpose, at least two letters of reference and college transcripts. First and second-year students need to supply high school transcripts as well.

Application Deadline: Application forms become available in September. Campus deadline: mid-January.

Additional Requirements: After graduation, recipients are required to seek employment in an agency of the U.S. federal government involving national security or in the field of higher education in the area of study for which the scholarship was awarded.

Contact: Heidi Gregori-Gahan, International Programs and Services, 812/465-1248.

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Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships
The primary purpose is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries.

Diversity Abroad - Database for scholarships focusing on helping non-traditional study abroad students.

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