Scholarship Opportunities

These scholarships benefit exceptional students attending a Global Experiences internship program in any of our global cities on a semester or summer program. The ideal candidate will make a positive impact on their program, demonstrate financial need, and act as an outstanding representative of their home country and university.

Generation Study Abroad

Global Experiences is a committed partner in the IIE Generation Study Abroad initiative and has pledged $25,000 in scholarship funds to engage a more culturally aware workforce. These scholarships are for both summer and semester terms in any of our global cities. These scholarships are for on-location programs only and do not apply to our virtual international internship programs.

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Generation Study Abroad

External Scholarships

There are grants and scholarships for internships abroad. Research thoroughly to find a scholarship that meets your needs, and before applying for a scholarship or grant make sure you meet all of the eligibility requirements. Below are some links to online resources for scholarships specifically dedicated to international education. 

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Grant Opportunities
AIFS Abroad and Global Experiences are committed to Access, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. As part of this, we have converted several scholarships into automatically awarded grants to eligible students as part of the application process; students do not need to complete a separate scholarship application. As an applicant to one of our programs, you will know before you apply which grants you are eligible/may be eligible to receive. Grants include the following:

  • Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) - $500
  • Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) - $500 
  • Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) Recipient Grant - $500 
  • Gilman Recipient Grant - $250 (Summer)$500 (Fall/Spring), $200 (Virtual)
  • Boren Recipient Grant - $500
  • U.S. Veterans Grant - $500 
  • Go Abroad Again with AIFS - $500
  • Pell Grant Recipients - $500 (On-Location Programs), $200 (Virtual Programs)

Students may receive multiple grants they are eligible for, up to a maximum of $2,500 for a semester study abroad program or $1,500 for a summer, J-term, or internship program. Grants connected with receipt of other awards and scholarships, like Pell Grant, Gilman Award, Boren Award, FEA Scholarship, and GI Bill funding will have a submission area to upload supporting documentation of these. 

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