Scholarships
Temple University International Programs has information on sources of financial assistance for undergraduate and graduate study abroad. Scholarship directories information brochures, and application materials are available in International Programs on the second floor of Tuttleman Learning Center. We encourage students to apply for these scholarships and are happy to help students with proposal writing and application preparation. If possible, interested students should attend an information session about scholarships hosted by International Programs. See News & Events for dates and times. Please note that all scholarship deadlines are subject to change.
TEMPLE-Administered SCHOLARSHIPS
(For Temple Students Only)
Ann and Randy Hart Passport Scholarship
To help Temple students pursue personal and intellectual growth through international experiences, Temple University president and her husband, Randy, have established a scholarship to support the cost of passport fees for Temple undergraduate students who plan to study abroad.
The program provides scholarships of $97, an amount equal to the application cost for a United States Passport, to all first-year and transfer students who intend to study abroad and are applying for a passport for the first time. For the 2007-2008 academic year, the opportunity will be extended to all undergraduates applying for a passport for the first time. More information...
Franca T. Camiz Memorial Scholarship for Art History Majors
Franca Trinchieri Camiz taught Renaissance and Baroque art history at Temple University Rome from 1986 until her death in 1999. Thanks to the generosity of Professor Camiz's family, colleagues, and friends, a scholarship for art history majors studying at Temple University Rome was established in her memory. One scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to an Art History major with academic merit and demonstrated financial need. For additional eligibility requirements, please see the description for the Temple University Rome Scholarships. Temple students who apply and are accepted into the Temple University Rome program will automatically be sent an application for this scholarship, and a return deadline will appear on the scholarship application.
International Programs Global Scholarship
Thanks to a grant received from the Institute for Study Abroad Foundation, Temple University students may apply for scholarships ranging in amount from $2,000-$5,000 for study on a non-Temple program in the fall or spring semester, or for the academic year. Scholarship applicants must choose a country and a program that allows them to make connections between their studies at Temple and their studies abroad, must earn credits that will count towards their Temple degree, and must provide a compelling rationale for their study abroad experience. Application Deadline: April 1 for the fall semester or academic year; October 15 for the spring semester. Download application
John Christopher Knowles Scholarship for Architecture Majors
The John Christopher Knowles fund, established in 2001, provides scholarships for Temple University architecture students for the study of modern architecture and the historical references that formulated the movements. Two scholarships for the fall semester in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to Architecture majors with academic merit and demonstrated financial need (landscape architecture majors are not eligible). One scholarship is awarded to a student going to Temple Rome, and another is awarded to a student going to Temple Japan. For additional eligibility requirements, please see the description for the Temple University Rome and Temple University Japan Scholarships. Temple students who apply and are accepted into the Temple University Rome program will automatically be sent an application for this scholarship, and a return deadline will appear on the scholarship application. Temple students applying to the Temple University Japan program must submit their scholarship application by May 1.
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The Joseph and Elda Coccia Scholarship for Italian Studies
Thanks to the generosity of Joseph and Elda Coccia, one scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded in both the fall and spring semesters for Temple students studying at Temple University Rome who have demonstrated an interest in pursuing Italian studies. For eligibility requirements, please see the description for the Temple University Rome Scholarships. In addition, students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA to be eligible, and preference will be given to an active member of the Temple University Italian Club. Temple students who apply and are accepted into the Temple University Rome program will automatically be sent an application for this scholarship, and a return deadline will appear on the scholarship application.
Temple CIBER (Center for International Business Education and Research) Scholarships
Temple CIBER offers Travel Scholarships to Fox Students studying at our partner schools in France, Mexico and Ireland. Additionally, all Temple students that are pursuing the Asian Business and Society Certificate (business and non-business students), and have completed at least half of the requirements, are eligible for a travel scholarship when spending a semester at Temple University Japan. FSBM students may apply for the travel scholarship which covers round trip airfare. For more information, visit www.sbm.temple.edu/ciber/abroad.htm or contact Gloria Angel by e-mail at gloria.angel@temple.edu or by phone at 215-204-8132.
Temple-IFSA/Butler Scholarships
IFSA-Butler University offers study abroad programs in Argentina, Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, England, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, and Spain. Scholarship students interested in universities at the following locations will find the cost of living less expensive: Argentina (Mendoza), Australia (Adelaide, Canberra, Perth, Tasmania), England (Coventry, Canterbury, Norwich), Mexico (Mérida), Scotland (Stirling), New Zealand (Palmerston North), and Northern Ireland (Belfast). Qualified Temple University students who intend to study for a semester on a program sponsored by the Institute for Study Abroad at Butler University may apply for financial assistance. Five scholarships of $1,000 will be provided by IFSA-Butler every year. For all scholarship recipients, awards are credited toward the students' Butler bill. Scholarship applications must be submitted to Temple University International Programs. Scholarship Application Deadlines: March 15 for fall semester; October 15 for spring semester. Download application
Temple University Japan Scholarships
Students interested in Temple University Japan for the fall, spring or summer may apply for a scholarship to help defray the costs of studying in Japan. For fall and spring, the maximum award is $5,000; for summer, the maximum award is $4,000. To be eligible for these awards, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0, have demonstrated financial need, be enrolled as a full-time Temple University student, have completed four undergraduate semesters by the time of anticipated enrollment at Temple University Japan, and be a United States citizen or Permanent Resident. Scholarship Application Deadlines: May 1 for fall semester and academic year; October 1 for spring semester; February 15 for summer session.
Download application
Temple University Rome Scholarships
Students interested in Temple University Rome for the fall or spring may apply for a Temple Rome Scholarship to help defray the costs of studying in Rome. Several are awarded each semester and range in amount from $500 to a maximum award of $4,000 for each semester. To be eligible for these awards, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0, have demonstrated financial need, be enrolled as a full-time Temple University student, have completed four undergraduate semesters by the time of anticipated enrollment at Temple University Rome, and be a United States citizen or Permanent Resident. Temple students who apply and are accepted into the Temple University Rome program will automatically be sent an application for these scholarships, and a return deadline will appear on the scholarship application.
Temple University Summer Program Scholarships
Students applying for Temple University summer programs abroad may apply for scholarships in the amount of $500. To be eligible for these awards, students must have a 3.0 grade point average, have demonstrated financial need, be enrolled as a full-time Temple student, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Temple students who apply and are accepted into a Temple summer program will automatically be sent an application for these scholarships, and a return deadline will appear on the scholarship application.
University of Hamburg Stipend
Each year, the University of Hamburg awards one stipend for living expenses to a Temple University student participating in Temple's exchange program with the University of Hamburg, Germany. The award is in the amount of 450 Euros monthly. Undergraduate or graduate students may apply. Program and Stipend Application Deadline: March 1.
Vira Heinz Award
The Vira Heinz Endowment awards three $5,000 scholarships to Temple female students planning to spend a summer studying abroad. Applicants must be between their sophomore and junior years during the summer they are planning to study abroad. Application Deadline:First Friday in November.
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EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS: Worldwide
The following scholarships are sponsored by other organizations. Many of the scholarships, however, do have a campus representative at Temple University, and some require that students submit their application materials to the representative for review before submission. International Programs is happy to assist students with proposal writing and application preparation, even when a review is not required.
Carpe Diem Foundation Scholarship
This merit-based scholarship is awarded to college students currently in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, exceptional leadership ability and a serious commitment to community service. Grants of $2,500-5,000 per year are awarded and may be used for tuition, room and board, books, or other academic expenses. This award is not specifically for study abroad but may be used for that purpose if the student is attending a program sponsored by an accredited U.S. university. Application Deadline: Typically early May. For more information, and to confirm the deadline, visit www.carpediemfoundation.org.
Fulbright Grants
Fulbright grants enable students of all disciplines to undertake one year of study and/or research at the graduate level in over 100 countries around the world. Full study/research grants, travel grants, and teaching assistantship grants are available. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have their bachelor degree by the time the program begins; language proficiency is required for certain countries. Students may apply as seniors for a year of study abroad in the year following graduation, or as graduate students. Interested students should contact Denise Connerty in International Programs. Application Deadline: First Monday in October for the following academic year. For more information, visit
www.fulbrightonline.org
The Garden Club of America Summer Scholarships for Environmental Studies
The mission of GCA is, in part, to protect the quality of the environment through educational programs and actions in the field of conservation and civic improvement. GCA offers various scholarships to encourage studies and careers in the environmental field. These awards are not specifically for study abroad but may be used for that purpose. Scholarships are in the amount of $1,500 each. Application Deadlines: Typically early February. For more information and applications, visit www.gcamerica.org/scholarships.php3.
Gilman Scholarships
Awards of up to $5,000 are made for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000. Students studying a critical need language while abroad in the Middle East, North Africa or other non-traditional locations are also eligible for an additional $3,000 Gilman Critical Need Language Supplement. Students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at 2-year or 4-year undergraduate colleges or universities are eligible to apply. This congressionally-funded program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and is administered by the Institute of International Education. Application Deadlines: Typically early April for fall semester and late September for spring semester. For more information, and to confirm deadlines, visit www.iie.org/gilman/.
Institute for International Public Policy Fellowship
The IIPP Fellowship program provides students with specially designed education and training experiences critical to entry and advancement in international affairs careers. Students are recruited from across the nation and apply as sophomores to participate in a multi-year sequence of summer policy institutes, study abroad, intensive language training, internships, and graduate study, complemented by career development services along the way. To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must be sophomore students, enrolled full-time at a four-year (baccalaureate) institution; U.S. citizens or permanent residents (documentary support required); have a minimum 3.2 grade point average (on 4.0-scale); have a strong interest in international affairs; and be an underrepresented minority. This program is sponsored by the United Negro College Fund. Deadline: Typically mid-March. For more information, and to confirm the deadline, visit www.uncfsp.org/iipp. Interested students should contact Ruth Ost in the Honors Program (Tuttleman 204).
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National Security Education Program (NSEP) - Undergraduate Program
The NSEP awards scholarships to U.S. students for study of world regions and languages critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East). Ideal candidates for the NSEP are students of political science, government, critical languages, international studies, military science, or international business, although students of other social sciences, health sciences, and certain other fields are also encouraged to apply. Students who plan to pursue a career in the government are natural candidates since all recipients of NSEP awards incur a service requirement within an agency of the federal government with national security responsibilities. NSEP gives preference to applicants who intend to study abroad for a full academic year. Summer-only “language-immersion” programs are limited to freshmen, sophomores, and applied science and engineering majors of any class standing. The maximum scholarship award for one semester is $10,000 ($8,000 for summer). Interested students should contact Barbara Gorka in International Programs. Completed applications must be submitted to International programs by the first Monday in December for the following academic year. For more information and an application, visit www.iie.org/nsep.
National Security Education Program (NSEP) - Graduate International Fellowships
Awards of varying lengths are offered to graduate students to pursue the study of languages and cultures deemed critical to U.S. national security. To be eligible, students must be U.S. citizens and either enrolled in or applying to a graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university. Interested students should contact Barbara Gorka in International Programs. Application Deadline: Typically late January for the following academic year. For more information and an application, visit www.iie.org/nsep.
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
Scholarships are available to individuals who have completed two years of university studies or appropriate professional experience and who are citizens of a country where there is a Rotary club. The Foundation offers the following scholarships: Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship, Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarship, and the Multi-Year Scholarship. For more information, visit www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html or contact your local Rotary Club.
COUNTRY/REGION SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS
ASIA/JAPAN
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
Sponsored by the Association of Teachers of Japanese, Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan provide scholarship assistance of up to $4,000 to qualified students for study at an eligible program in Japan. Application Deadlines: Typically early April for fall semester and early October for spring semester. For more information, and to confirm deadlines, visit www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/abroad.html.
Freeman-ASIA Scholarships
The Freeman Asia Scholarships, offered through the Institute of International Education, provide awards for undergraduate study abroad in East and Southeast Asia. Scholarships range from $3,000-$7,000 depending on the length of the study abroad program. Application Deadlines: Typically early April for fall semester and mid-October for spring semester. For more information, and to confirm deadlines, visit www.iie.org/pgms/freeman-asia/.
Freeman-ASIA Brochure WORD
Freeman-ASIA PowerPoint Presentation
Japanese Government Scholarships for Study in Japan
The Ministry of Education in Japan (Monbusho) and the Association of International Education in Japan (AIEJ) offer scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study at Japanese universities (not at Temple University Japan). For more information, visit www.aiej.or.jp.
ITALY
Lemmerman Foundation Scholarship
The Lemmermann Foundation awards scholarships to university students who need to study in Rome to carry out research and prepare their theses concerning Rome and the Roman culture from the Pre-Roman period to the present-day time in the classical studies. For more information and application deadlines, visit www.nexus.it/lemmermann.
UNITED KINGDOM
The English-Speaking Union Travel Grant
The Cincinnati Branch of the English-Speaking Union provides stipends of up to $2,000 to qualified undergraduate and postgraduate students, faculty, and others involved in academic pursuits with the goal of promoting education and understanding among the English-speaking peoples of the world. The grant is designed to assist individuals who wish to study or conduct research in one of the countries of the British Commonwealth. Application Deadline: Typically late January. For more information, and to confirm the deadline, visit www.esu-cincinnati.org/travel.htm.
Marshall Scholarships
Marshall Scholarships, which like the Rhodes are extremely competitive and prestigious awards, provide funding for two years of graduate study at any British university. Students from all disciplines may apply; applicants must be in their senior year, be U.S. citizens, possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.7, and have exhibited leadership skills. The Dean of their school/college must support applicants in writing. Interested students should contact Ruth Ost in the Honors Program (Tuttleman 204) before May 10 of their junior year. Application Deadline: Early September for the following academic year. For more information, visit www.marshallscholarship.org.
Rhodes Scholarships
Rhodes Scholarships provide funding for two years of graduate study at Oxford University, Oxford, England. Students from all disciplines may apply; applicants must be in their senior year, be U.S. citizens under 24 years of age, possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.7, have exhibited leadership skills, and be unmarried. The Dean of their school/college must support applicants in writing. Interested students should contact Ruth Ost in the Honors Program (Tuttleman 204) before May 10 of their junior year. Application Deadline: Early September for the following academic year. For more information, visit www.rhodesscholar.org.
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St. Andrew’s Society Scholarship
The St. Andrew's Society of Philadelphia awards five $17,000 scholarships annually to sophomore students from local universities to spend their junior year studying at one of four Scottish universities. Applicants should be in their sophomore year, be from the Delaware Valley, and possess a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Students from most disciplines may apply; the credits earned during the junior year in Scotland will apply to the Temple University degree. A Temple faculty committee interviews candidates. One Temple student is then nominated to compete with approximately 15 students nominated from other universities for the five scholarships. Application Deadline: February 9 .
Download Application and instructions (PDF)
Society of the Sons of St. George Scholarship
The Society of the Sons of St. George provides scholarship money for students who will attend a university in England, have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2, can show English ancestry and reside in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks, or Chester counties in Pennsylvania or Camden, Burlington, or Gloucester counties in New Jersey. For more information, call toll-free at 1-866-927-2234.
external SCHOLARSHIPS: Program sponsored Scholarships
Non-Temple study abroad program sponsors frequently offer scholarships for students participating in their programs. Temple students should check with their program sponsor to verify availability of scholarships and application deadlines. In recent years, Temple students have won scholarships funded by the following institutions or organizations for studying abroad on their programs:
Center for Education Abroad, Arcadia University
The Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad has one of the most extensive scholarship programs of any study abroad organization. Every year hundreds of need-based scholarships ranging between $500 and $2,000 for an academic year, semester, or term are distributed. Award decisions are based upon a combination of financial need, academic merit, and program choice. Scholarships are only available to students attending an Arcadia University program and can only be applied towards the program fee. Application Deadlines: Typically between February 1 and April 20 for fall and academic year and between September 1 and October 15 for spring. Award decisions are announced no later than four weeks after the application is received. For an application, visit www.arcadia.edu/cea/forms
CIEE Robert B. Bailey Scholarship
The Robert B. Bailey Scholarship is intended to promote the participation in CIEE’s International Study Programs of individuals or members of groups that have traditionally been underrepresented in study abroad, especially ethnic minority students. The award, usually made in the amount of $500, is only available to CIEE Study Center applicants who are U.S. citizens and self-identify as belonging to an underrepresented group in the Personal Statement essay. Awards are applied toward the applicant’s CIEE program fee. Application Deadlines: April 1 for summer, fall, and academic year; November 1 for spring. All scholarship application information is included in the standard CIEE Study Center application. For more information, visit http://ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx
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IES (Institute for the International Education of Students)
IES offers many need- and merit-based scholarship opportunities. Additional scholarships are available for students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Applicants may apply for multiple scholarships, but only one scholarship will be awarded per student, and a separate application is required for each scholarship. IES scholarships are only available to students attending an IES program. For more information and scholarship application deadlines, visit www.iesabroad.org/IES/Scholarships_and_Aid/financialAid.html
Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University
IFSA-Butler offers scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need. Any student who applies for an IFSA-Butler program may apply for a scholarship. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $4,000. For more information, scholarship application deadlines, and an application, visit
www.ifsa-butler.org/services/scholarships.html
School for Field Studies
The School for Field Studies offers scholarships that are awarded in conjunction with a zero interest loan. SFS has also announced a new scholarship initiative, the Andreas Family Fund Scholarship, which awards students up to $6,000. This fund will initially focus on providing financial aid to students in U.S. public colleges who are academically eligible but may not be able to afford to participate in an SFS program. SFS scholarships are only available to students attending an SFS program. Andreas Family Fund Scholarship Application Deadlines: October 15 for spring; March 15 for fall. For more information, visit www.fieldstudies.org/pages/225_financial_aid.cfm
SIT (School for International Training) Scholarships
SIT offers scholarships based on both merit and need for students participating in its programs. Additionally, scholarship funds have been established to ensure that a diverse group of students can participate from all regions in the U.S. – and abroad – and from a variety of colleges and universities. Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000. Scholarship Application Deadlines: Same as SIT program application deadlines. For more information, visit www.sit.edu/studyabroad/scholarships/index.html
ONLINE SEARCHABLE DATABASES OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING SOURCES
The International Study and Travel Center of the University of Minnesota
www.umabroad.umn.edu/financial/scholarships/index.html
IIE Passport
www.StudyAbroadFunding.org
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