International Programs
Scholarship Information
International Study Abroad Scholarships:
Gilman International Scholarship
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. This scholarship would apply to all academic year international programs (not summer). Over 700 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded. For further information, contact Dana Dudley at dana.dudley@pepperdine.edu or visit the Gilman International Scholarship's official website.
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Gilman Critical Need Language Supplement
Students who apply for and receive the Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad are now eligible to receive an additional $3,000 Critical Need Language Supplement from the Gilman Program for a total possible award of up to $8,000. This scholarship applies only to those studying Chinese in the Shanghai, China program. Students must first apply to the Gilman International Scholarship above to be considered for this scholarship.
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David L. Boren National Security Education Program (NSEP) Undergraduate Scholarship
Founded by the National Security Education Program, this scholarship is guided by a mission that seeks to lead in development of the national
capacity to educate U.S. citizens, understand foreign cultures,
strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness and enhance international
cooperation and security. Recipients incur a service requirement which is fulfilled by working in the federal government for one year following completion of the undergraduate degree. This scholarship applies to the following programs: Argentina (year or semester) or China. You can earn up to $10,000 for a semester, or $20,000 for the academic year. This application will be reviewed by a campus committee. For more information, visit the Boren Awards official website.
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The German Academic Exchange Service Scholarship (DAAD)
Each year this program supports approximately 50-60 U.S. and Canadian undergraduate students. They hope to help these students reach their academic goals while building important and lasting bonds of friendship between their countries and introducing them to the benefits of the German higher education system. Highly qualified undergraduate students are invited to apply for scholarships funding study, senior thesis research and/or internships in Germany from four to ten months. The Undergraduate Scholarship Committee will not review freshman applicants unless they prove that they have sophomore standing. Scholarships are available either as part of an organized study abroad program or as part of an individual, student-designed study abroad semester or year. Students who would like feedback on their work may submit drafts for revision by January 6, 2009. The final application deadline is January 31, 2009. For detailed program information, visit the DAAD's official website.
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International Programs Scholarships
Fall and Spring Semester Scholarships are available for students interested in participating in one of Seaver College's International Programs. Scholarships are granted based on need. Scholarships range from $250 - $2,000.
Summer IP Scholarships include the following: First Generation College Student and First Study Abroad Experience. We also have Program Specific Scholarships for Heidelberg, Lausanne, Russia, and Shanghai. Please select the scholarship you are interested in for specific requirements and details. Complete applications (including both letters of recommendation) are due to the International Programs Scholarship Committee by the following dates:
| Term Attending |
Application Due Date |
Spring 2010
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December 1, 2009 |
Summer 2010
|
January 15, 2010
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New! Online Scholarship Directory for Study Abroad Funding
IIE (Institute of International Education) is pleased to announce a new online directory, www.StudyAbroadFunding.org, developed in partnership with Educational Directories Unlimited, Inc. (EDU). This new resource will feature detailed information on hundreds of scholarships, grants, and fellowships available for undergraduate and graduate study, and doctoral and post-doctoral research outside of the United States. The funding opportunities can be searched by host country, field of study, and sponsoring organization.
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Additional Resources
10-28-09
