Studying abroad is an excellent opportunity to explore the world and learn about new cultures while continuing your education. Here are scholarships open to studying who will be studying abroad.

Dr. Joseph A. Towles African Study Abroad Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: January 12, 2026
Description: The scholarship is open to African American students who are currently enrolled in a study abroad program during the Spring 2026 semester in Africa.

AFS Global STEM Academies Scholarship
Sponsor: AFS
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: January 14, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to financially challenged students who want to study abroad and gain the intercultural skills needed to succeed in a global economy. Applicants must be planning to study abroad in Brazil or India. Applicant must be a high school student (graduates and graduating seniors are not eligible) who possess academic and career interest in science, technology, engineering, math or other field important to the energy industry.

CEA Scholarships
Sponsor: CEA Study Abroad
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: January 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have applied to a CEA Study Abroad Program for the Late Spring semester.

Boren Scholarship
Sponsor: Boren Awards for International Study
Amount: Up to $25,000
Closing Date: January 28, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asian, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Samuel Huntington Public Service Award
Sponsor: National Grid
Amount: $20,000.00
Closing Date: February 9, 2026
Description: Award is open to graduating college seniors to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world. Applicant must develop a proposal for public service.

Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: May 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate women who have attained the Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award. Applicant must be planning on studying abroad or studying a foreign language.