Scholarships and Loans to Support Overseas Study and Research
REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Americas
Helen Fe Jones Scholarships
Two scholarships of $500 are awarded to Romance language students to study Spanish in a Spanish-speaking country. One is awarded to a graduate student and one to an undergraduate student. Applicants must have at least junior standing, must maintain a 3.5 GPA overall and a 3.75 GPA within the department, and consideration is given to those with preparation in Spanish. For more information and a current application, contact the Department of Romance Languages, 346-4021, 102 Friendly Hall.
Application Deadline: early March
Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs Fellowship
www.gfwc-ofwc.org
The OFWC awards fellowships to Oregon women to pursue graduate studies in Latin America. Awards are $2,000. Applicants must be an unmarried woman and competent in Spanish at the time of application. For more information, go to the website above or contact OIP.
Stickels Scholarship
One or two awards provide $1,000 for study in a Spanish-speaking country. The award is limited to graduate students of Spanish maintaining a 3.75 GPA within the department, who intend to become language teachers. In the absence of graduate student applicants, undergraduates intending to become language teachers will be considered. For more information and for a current application, contact the Department of Romance Languages, 346-4021, 102 Friendly Hall.
Application Deadline: early March
Mexico
IUSI Scholarship
IUSI offers a limited number of partial tuition scholarships for the Mexican Studies program in Querétaro, Mexico. These are need-based awards up to $1,500 are designed to fill the gap for students whose financial aid is insufficient to cover program costs. Applicants must receive financial aid for at least 50% of their tuition and living expenses for the academic year. Upon return, recipients of the scholarship must complete one hour of off-campus community service for every $100 awarded. For more information and an application, contact Jennifer Jewett at 686-5947 or jenj@iusi.org.
Asia
IIE Freeman - Asia Awards for Study in Asia
Application
A funding opportunity provided by the Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE) for UO students studying on CIEE Spring semester 2007 programs in Nanjing, China; Taipei, Taiwan; and Hanoi, Vietnam. Amount: $1,000. For more information and application materials, go to the website above or contact OIP.
Application Deadline: October 2, 2006
IIE Freeman - Asia Awards for Study in Asia
Application
Supporting U.S. undergraduates to study in East and Southeast Asia, these awards provide up to $3,000 for a summer program, $5,000 for a semester program, and $7,000 for an academic year program. Applicants must receive need-based financial aid or demonstrate financial need through FAFSA. Recipients must satisfy a public service requirement upon their return to the U.S. Applications must be completed online two weeks before the stipulated national deadline, as your overseas program coordinator must submit a letter of support. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit draft applications to OIP for review at least two weeks prior to the deadline. For more information and application materials, go to the website above or contact OIP.
Application Deadlines: October 18; March 7; April 4
China
Peking University Harvard-Yenching Graduate Fellowship
Application
This fellowship is open to doctoral students focusing on Chinese studies in the humanities or social sciences, with an emphasis on culture. The award covers tuition, room, a monthly stipend of 2,000 renminbi, and round trip airfare (up to $1,600). Applicants must be U.S. citizens. For more information, visit the website above.
Application Deadline: December 1
Japan
Bridging Scholarships
Application
The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project offers scholarships to American students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. Currently enrolled undergraduates in any field of study are eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Recipients receive a stipend of $2,500 (for students on semester-long programs) or $4,000 (for students on academic year programs). For information and application materials, go to the website above. For further information, contact OIP.
Application Deadlines: October 5; early April
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarships
Up to two stipends per program are available to students who are admitted to year-long exchange programs with Hokkaido University, Japan's Women's University, and Meiji University in Japan. The Senshu University fall program offers JASSO scholarships as well. Recipients will be provided with a monthly stipend of ¥80,000, a one-time allowance for airfare. Awards are based on program applications, academic merit, and financial need. Announcements regarding the availability of JASSO scholarships are made after program applications are reviewed. For more information, contact OIP.
Heiwa Nakajima & Meiji University Scholarships
Meiji University provides scholarship opportunities for graduate students participating in the UO/Meiji exchange program. Selection is based on research potential and outstanding academic preparation. The Heiwa Nakajima Scholarship includes ¥200,000 per month, round-trip airfare and a settling-in allowance. The amount of the Meiji University Scholarship for Graduate Students is ¥100,000 per month and can be renewed. Announcements regarding the availability of these scholarships are made after program applications are reviewed. For more information, contact OIP.
Application Deadline: May 15
Hokkaido University Exchange Scholarships
Exchange participants are awarded a partial tuition waiver. Two students are accepted each year for this exchange program. The program application serves as the scholarship application. For more information, contact OIP.
Application Deadline: December 1
Japan Women's University Exchange Scholarships
Exchange participants are awarded a partial tuition waiver. Two students are accepted each year for this exchange program. In addition, students may be eligible for a scholarship that covers dormitory costs. Scholarship information will be given out at the program interview. For more information, contact OIP.
Application Deadline: May 1
Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships
Application
The Monbukagakusho (Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture, Government of Japan) offers scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students pursuing Japanese studies or research in Japan. These scholarships include a monthly stipend of approximately ¥134,500, round-trip airfare, university tuition, arrival allowance, school and housing fees. These scholarships are not for use on UO-sponsored study abroad programs, but rather are for students who wish to pursue study in Japan on their own. The Japanese government also offers scholarships for teacher training in Japan for those actively working as primary or secondary school teachers. Students interested in Monbukagakusho scholarships should visit the website above.
Application Deadline: late July
Morgan Stanley Scholarships
Application
Morgan Stanley Scholarships are for undergraduates studying in Japan for an academic year who have an interest in economics and international finance. Awards are $7,500. Applicants must submit an essay on one of several designated public policy topics, together with an application for the Bridging Scholarship program. For information and application materials, go to the website above. For further information, contact OIP.
Application Deadlines: October 5 (spring); early April (fall or academic year)
Meiji University Exchange Scholarships
Exchange participants are awarded a partial tuition waiver. Two students are accepted each year for this exchange program. Scholarship information will be given out at the program interview. For more information, contact OIP.
Application Deadline: May 15
Senshu University Exchange Scholarships
Exchange participants are awarded a partial tuition waiver. Three to nine students are accepted each year for one term of study at Senshu University. Scholarship information will be given out at the program interview. For more information, contact OIP.
Application Deadlines: February 1 (summer); March 1 (fall)
Singapore
Singapore National University Exchange Scholarship
Exchange participants are awarded a partial tuition waiver. Two to seven students are accepted each year for this exchange program. Scholarship information will be given out at the program interview. For more information, contact OIP.
Application Deadlines: October 15 (winter/spring); March 15 (fall or academic year)
South Korea
Hanyang University
Two exchange participants are selected each year for a partial tuition waiver. In addition, two scholarships of up to $2,500 for semester-long programs or $5,000 for year-long study abroad programs are available to UO undergraduate students. Scholarship information will be given out at the program interview. For more information, contact OIP.
Application Deadlines: October 1 (spring); February 15 (fall or academic year)
Taiwan
National Taiwan University
Exchange participants are awarded a partial tuition waiver. Two students are accepted each year for this exchange program. Scholarship information will be given out at the program interview. For more information, contact OIP.
Application Deadlines: October 1 (spring); February 1 (fall or academic year)
Europe
American-Scandinavian Foundation Awards for Study in Scandinavia
Application
Fellowships of $4,000-$20,000 are available to help meet the costs of advanced study or research in Scandinavia (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands) for a year. These scholarships are open to advanced research students only, and are not for use on UO-sponsored study abroad programs. Applications are accepted from U.S. citizens and permanent residents who will have completed their undergraduate education at the time their overseas program begins. Priority is given to doctoral candidates at the dissertation level. Applicants are urged to arrange their academic or professional affiliations in Scandinavia as far in advance as possible. To download the fellowship application, visit the website above. For more information, contact Ellen Rees or Michael Stern, Department of German and Scandinavian, or OIP.
Application Deadline: November 1
CIEE-UO Scholarships - Spring Semester 2007
Application
A funding opportunity provided by the Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE) for UO students studying on CIEE Spring semester 2007 programs in St. Petersburg, Russia; Budapest, Hungary; and Warsaw, Poland. Amounts range from $1,000 -$1,500. For more information and application materials, go to the website above or contact OIP.
Application Deadline: October 2, 2006
CIEE-UO Scholarships - Summer 2007
Application
A funding opportunity provided by the Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE) for UO students studying on CIEE Summer 2007 programs in Prague, Czech Republic; and Transylvania. Amount: $500. For more information and application materials, go to the website above or contact OIP.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2007
Friends of Scandinavian Studies Scholarship
Application
Two $500 scholarships are available for current UO students seriously engaged in some aspect of Scandinavian studies. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need. For more information, visit the website above. Interested students may also contact Ellen Rees or Michael Stern, Department of German and Scandinavian.
Application Deadline: usually late April
Perry J. Powers Scholarship
Two scholarships of $500 are open to undergraduates with a declared Romance language major or minor, who maintain a 3.5 GPA overall and a 3.75 (within the department). For more information and for a current application, contact the Department of Romance Languages, 346-4021, 102 Friendly Hall.
Application Deadline: usually early March
James T. Wetzel Scholarship
Up to two $1,000 scholarships are available for graduate students in Romance Languages, who maintain a 3.75 G.P.A. (within the department), to support a specific research project. For more information and for a current application, contact the Department of Romance Languages, 346-4021, 102 Friendly Hall.
Application Deadline: usually early March
Denmark
Aalborg University Exchange Scholarships
Exchange students receive a full waiver of Aalborg tuition. Students in some Aalborg programs may also qualify for travel scholarships that reimburse international airfare. There are also some special scholarships available to graduate students. Scholarship information will be given out at the program interview. For more information, contact OIP.
Application Deadline: March 1
Denmark's International Study (DIS) Program Scholarships
DIS offers several scholarships ranging from $250 - $2,000 per semester to students who demonstrate financial need. Scholarship information will be given out at the program interview. For more information, contact OIP.
Application Deadlines: November 15 (spring); March 1 (summer); May 1 (fall or academic year)
The United Kingdom
British Marshall Scholarships
These scholarships will be awarded to approximately 40 Americans each year, and require superior academic achievement. The scholarship supports two years of study in a British University of the candidate’s choice. The bachelor’s degree must be completed before the scholarship begins; the age limit is 26. The age limit may be waived in the case of candidates wishing to read business studies or an allied subject. A GPA of not less than 3.70 is required. The administrative agency is the British Embassy, Washington D.C. For more information and application materials, contact the Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, 114 Friendly Hall.
Application Deadline: September 30 (campus deadline)
The Clan MacBean Foundation Grant (Scotland)
Application
This grant program is open to students pursuing studies directly relating to Scottish culture. Applicants must have completed two years of college prior to August 1 of the grant year. Grant amounts vary and will not normally exceed $5,000. For more information, contact the website above or contact the Clan MacBean Foundation, 441 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 213, Lakewood, Co. 80226.
Application Deadline: May 1
Rhodes Scholarships
This scholarship is awarded to 32 Americans annually for graduate study at Oxford. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence as well as evidence of leadership and other extra-academic accomplishments. Applicants must be between 18 and 24 years old. The bachelor’s degree must be completed before October 1. For more information and application materials, contact the Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, 114 Friendly Hall.
Application Deadline: September 30 (campus deadline)
The Universities of Aberdeen, Bristol and East Anglia Exchange Scholarships
Application
Year-long participants may be awarded exchange scholarships that include a full waiver of the UK university tuition. There are generally seven UEA scholarships, one for University of Bristol, and two for the University of Aberdeen each year. Exchange scholarships are available for year-long participation only at Aberdeen and Bristol; and to both semester and year-long participants at the UEA. UEA and University of Aberdeen Scholarships are open to students in most fields of study. Bristol Scholarships are limited to students with majors in mathematics, sciences, or computer science. For more information with application materials, go to the website above or contact OIP.
Application Deadlines:
February 1 for all year-long and fall semester (UEA) applicants
June 1 for spring semester (UEA) applicants
Winston Churchill Foundation Scholarships
This scholarship supports graduate study in engineering, mathematics and science at Churchill College, Cambridge University, England. The award covers all College and University tuition and fees and also includes a living allowance, travel allocation, and spouse’s allowance, if appropriate. Applicants must take the GRE examination no later than October of the application year, must be between 19 and 26 years of age when the scholarship begins, and hold a bachelor’s degree at the time of award. An on-campus interview is required. For more information and application materials, contact the Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, 114 Friendly Hall.
Application Deadline: October 31 (campus deadline)
Finland
The University of Tampere Exchange Scholarships
Exchange program participants pay no tuition at the University of Tampere. In addition, UO students may be nominated for one of several full or partial housing scholarships each year. Scholarship information will be given out at the program interview. For more information, contact OIP.
Application Deadlines: March 1 (fall or academic year and housing scholarships); June 1 (spring)
France
Françoise Calin Scholarship
Two scholarships of $1,000 are awarded to Romance language students continuing their studies in French. One is awarded to a graduate student and one to an undergraduate student. Applicants must have at least junior standing, must maintain a 3.5 GPA overall and a 3.75 within the department, and priority is given to applicants planning to study abroad. For more information and for a current application, contact the Department of Romance Languages, 346-4021, 102 Friendly Hall.
Application Deadline: usually early March
French Embassy Programs
Application
The French Embassy offers several programs for students and young professionals to work and study in France. For example, Youth and Sports scholarships are available for students between the ages of 18 and 25 for short-term cultural and linguistic programs. Teaching Assistantships are also available. Chateaubriand Fellowships for Doctoral Students in the Humanities and Sciences fund Ph.D. research in France. For more information, visit the website above.
Rhône-Alps Scholarships
Scholarships are available for students studying in Lyon, France. Awards are about €450/month for doctoral candidates and €305/month for undergraduate and master's students. Both applications call for a CV and a maximum two-page study project, due by mid-February. For more information, contact OIP.
Application Deadline: mid-February
Germany
AGBC Düsseldorf Scholarship
Application
The American-German Business Club grants scholarships for 1000 € to American students studying business or a business-related field at a university within 100 km of Düsseldorf. For more information, go to the website above.
Application Deadline: November 1
Exchanges with Universities in Baden-Württemberg
Scholarship money is usually available from the State of Baden-Württemberg for participants in the year-long program. Money is disbursed based on financial need. Generally, most students who apply receive at least €80 per month; students with more demonstrated need may receive up to €380 per month. The total amount of money available each year is not confirmed until fall, and students usually learn of their awards at the end of the September orientation. The scholarship application is part of the OUS Baden-Württemberg program application. For more information, contact OIP.
Application Deadline: February 1
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) EDU.de Undergraduate Awards
Application
These undergraduate scholarships are available for study or internships in Germany from four to ten months long. All academic fields are eligible. Applicants must have junior standing by the beginning of the award period. Recipients receive a stipend of €615 per month of study in Germany and a lump sum reimbursement toward travel costs. As a rule, applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. However, foreign nationals may be eligible to apply if they have been full-time students at the UO for at least one year at the time of application and will return to the U.S. after the scholarship period to complete their degree. Please note that DAAD applicants need to apply early to the Baden-Württemberg exchange program or the Cologne program, so that letters of acceptance can be included with student's DAAD application. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit draft applications to OIP for review at least two weeks prior to the deadline. For more information (and application materials), go to the website above or contact OIP.
Application Deadline: January 31
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Graduate Scholarship for Study/Research in Germany
Application
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers the graduate scholarships to highly qualified graduate students, Ph.D. candidates and post-doctoral researchers for study and/or research at universities or institutes in Germany. These scholarships provide funds for ten months. In general, student applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled full-time in a degree program. Foreign nationals may be able to apply if they have been full-time graduate students at the UO for more than one academic year at the time of application. Available for students in all fields except medicine. Please note that DAAD applicants are expected to apply also for Fulbright scholarships. For more information and application materials, go to the website above or contact OIP.
Application Deadline: September 27, 2006 (campus deadline)
Marlene Klein Study in Germany Scholarship
One scholarship ($500-$1,000) will be awarded to an Oregon student participating in the OUS exchange program in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. For more information, contact OIP.
Application Deadline: early spring
Italy
Emmanuel Hatzantonis Scholarships
Two $500 scholarships are available for students pursuing Italian studies through a UO-sponsored study program in Italy. This award is limited to majors or minors in the Romance Languages department, who maintain a 3.5 GPA overall and a 3.75 within the department, with consideration given to those with preparation in Italian. For more information and for a current application, contact the Department of Romance Languages, 346-4021, 102 Friendly Hall.
Application Deadline: usually early March
The National Italian American Foundation
Application
This scholarship is awarded to students with high academic achievements who are either Italian American or majoring or minoring in Italian or a related field. Applicants must have a 3.25 G.P.A. and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Awards range from $2,500-$10,000, which can cover tuition and university-provided room and board. Recipients are eligible for one year of support. Applications must be submitted online. For more information, go to the website above.
Application Deadline: March 1
The University of Pavia Exchange Scholarships
The University for Foreigners, Perugia generally offers two scholarships, valued at approximately €620, to participants in the UO’s summer program in Perugia. Applicants for the Perugia program are automatically considered. For more information, contact the Department of Romance Languages, 346-4021, 102 Friendly Hall.
University for Foreigners, Perugia Scholarships
UO students selected for this exchange program receive a full waiver of tuition and exam fees at the University of Pavia. This program is limited to students with three or more years of Italian language, and to two participants per year. Selection is made after an interview with Italian department faculty, primarily on the basis of the student’s academic program, academic merit, and with some consideration of financial need. For more information, contact Sylvia Giustina, Department of Romance Languages or OIP.
Application Deadline: January 15
Norway
The University of Bergen Exchange Scholarships
Exchange program participants pay no tuition at the University of Bergen. Scholarship information will be given out at the program interview. For more information, contact OIP.
Application Deadlines: March 1 (fall or academic year); June 1 (spring)
The University of Oslo Exchange Scholarships - Academic Year
Exchange program participants in the fall and/or spring semesters pay no tuition at the University of Oslo. Exchange scholarship information will be given out at the program interview. For more information, contact OIP.
Application Deadlines: March 1 (fall or academic year); June 1 (spring)
The University of Oslo Scholarships - Summer
Application
Two scholarships of 10,000 Norwegian crowns each will be awarded to participants in the summer ISS program. For more information and application materials, go to the website above or contact OIP.
Application Deadlines: December 1 (summer)
Spain
Helen Fe Jones Scholarships
Two scholarships of $500 are awarded to Romance language students to study Spanish in a Spanish-speaking country. One is awarded to a graduate student and one to an undergraduate student. Applicants must have at least junior standing, must maintain a 3.5 GPA overall and a 3.75 GPA within the department, and consideration is given to those with preparation in Spanish. For more information and a current application, contact the Department of Romance Languages, 346-4021, 102 Friendly Hall.
Application Deadline: early March
Stickels Scholarship
One or two awards provide $1,000 for study in a Spanish-speaking country. The award is limited to graduate students of Spanish maintaining a 3.75 GPA within the department, who intend to become language teachers. In the absence of graduate student applicants, undergraduates intending to become language teachers will be considered. For more information and for a current application, contact the Department of Romance Languages, 346-4021, 102 Friendly Hall.
Application Deadline: early March
Sweden
Uppsala University Exchange Scholarships
Exchange program participants pay no tuition at Uppsala University. Scholarship information will be given out at the program interview. For more information, contact OIP.
Application Deadlines: March 1 (fall or academic year); June 1 (spring)
Russia
American Councils for International Education (ACIE)
Scholarships are available to students participating in the ACIE/ACTR programs to Russia or Eurasia. Scholarship recipients must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The application is part of the program application. For more information, contact OIP.
Application Deadlines: February 1 (summer); March 1 (fall or academic year); October 1 (spring)
Middle East
CIEE-UO Scholarships - Spring Semester 2007
Application
A funding opportunity provided by the Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE) for UO students studying on CIEE Spring semester 2007 programs in Ankara, Turkey; and Amman, Jordan. Amount: $1,500. For more information and application materials, go to the website above or contact OIP.
Application Deadline: October 2, 2006
CIEE-UO Scholarships - Summer 2007
Application
A funding opportunity provided by the Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE) for UO students studying on CIEE Summer 2007 programs in Ankara, Turkey. Amount: $500. For more information and application materials, go to the website above or contact OIP.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2007
Israel
RIS Merit Scholarships
Application
A limited number of scholarships are offered to highly qualified candidates from universities throughout the world who wish to study at the Rothberg International School, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. For more information, go to the website above.
Oceania
Australia
Australian National University Exchange Scholarships
Application
Students who are awarded exchange scholarships receive a partial tuition waiver. Two students are accepted for the Australian National University exchange scholarship each year. Please note that the scholarship deadline precedes the program application deadline. For more information and application materials, go to the website above or contact OIP.
Application Deadlines: September 15, March 1
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