Application Process: Applications are available from International Programs and Services or Dr. Dane Partridge.

Contact: Heidi Gregori-Gahan gahan@usi.edu or Dr. Dane Partridge dpartrid@usi.edu

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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. Detailed information on various scholarships available may be found at: www.gowithcea.com/financing/scholarships.html

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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. Detailed information on various scholarships and grants available may be found at: ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx

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. Detailed information on DAAD scholarships may be found at: www.daad.org

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Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA)
Awards of up to $7,000 are available for students participating in undergraduate study abroad programs in East and Southeast Asia.  The primary goal of Freeman-ASIA is to increase the number of American undergraduates who study in East and Southeast Asia, by providing students with the information and the financial assistance they will need.  Since its inception, Freeman-ASIA has supported over 2,900 U.S. students to study abroad in East and Southeast Asia.  Further details and application materials are available at http://www.iie.org/programs/Freeman%2DASIA/.

Application Deadline: mid October for spring and early academic year; March for summer; and April for fall and academic year

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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program (www.iie.org/programs/gilman/index.html)
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 at www.iie.org/gilman/ 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 www.iie.org/gilman/.

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, call 812/465-1248 or e-mail gahan@usi.edu.

National Security Education Program (www.iie.org/nsep)
National Security Education Program (NSEP) 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, call 812/465-1248 or e-mail gahan@usi.edu.

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Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships (www.rotary.org/)
The primary purpose is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries.

(IIE) Funding for Study Abroad Online www.fundingusstudy.org
The Funding for Study Abroad Online Web site is a clearinghouse for hundreds of study abroad scholarships.  Students can search for scholarships according to country/region, area of study, name of program, and location in the US.

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