Did you study abroad as an undergraduate and wish you could do so again? Or do you regret that you never had the opportunity? Either way, there are study abroad programs for graduate students, and there are many grants and scholarships available.
Fulbright Student Program
- Competition depends on region and program
- Most grantees plan their own program. Projects may include university course work, independent library field research, classes in music conservatory or art school, special projects in the social or life sciences, or a combination.
- B.S./B.A. graduate master's, or doctoral candidate; all other qualifications being equal, preference given to candidates who have recently received the baccalaureate degree.
- U.S. citizen
- Requirements of programs vary by country
- Enrolled students must submit applications to their campus study abroad office by the dates set by them. The study abroad office must submit all applications for Fulbright full and travel grants from enrolled students to the New York office of IIE in October
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Marshall Scholarship
- Tuition, fees, books, travel, and living expenses for two years of study in any discipline at any British University leading to the award of a degree.
- Up to 40 awards, extremely competitive
- Applicant must be a recent B.S./B.A. graduate of an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or hold a first degree from same by the time scholarship is taken up (Must have graduated after April 2000-This restriction may be waived in the case of candidates wishing to read business studies or an allied subject)
- Minimum GPA of 3.7/4.0 each semester after freshman year
- Applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America (at the time of application)
- Persons already studying for or holding a British degree or degree-equivalent qualification are not eligible to apply for a Marshal scholarship.
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National Security Education Program (NSEP)
- Up to $10,000 per semester for up to two semesters; fellowship recipients selected on the basis of merit; NEIU application deadline is December 1
- Must be a U.S. citizen enrolled in or applying to a graduate degree program in an accredited U.S. college or university located within the United States. (Evidence of admission to and enrollment in a graduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university required before award final)
- Applicants design their own programs and may combine domestic language and cultural study with overseas study
- Must choose country or world region where a compelling argument can be made that an increased understanding and appreciation represents an important contribution to U.S. national security. (Study in countries where there is no U.S. diplomatic presence is not permitted using NSEP funds. NSEP has a list of 80 countries and 45 languages that have been identified as critical to U.S. national security.)
- Must include study of a modern language other than English and the study of a non-traditional area and culture
- Must be willing to enter into a service agreement
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