Study Abroad Scholarships & Grants

For Undergraduate Students

Regents' International Study Grants

• A degree-seeking UNM undergraduate student.
• In good academic standing at UNM
• Planning to participate in an approved UNM study abroad program, such as international exchange, short-term or faculty-led international course, intensive language study, independent study, international internship, service-learning program, etc.
• Able to receive UNM credits or transfer credits for the international program.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Graduate and Non- Degree students are not eligible.

Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship

• $5,000 for study in any country and any major
• To be eligible you must be currently receiving a Pell Grant
• Non-traditional countries are given priority
• Application deadlines
  For study in spring semester: September 20th
  For study in fall semester: April 4th
• You must apply through an OIPS advisor

DAAD: German Academic Exchange Service

• Grants for study in Germany from two months to nine months
• Study in any major
• Must be a sophomore, junior or senior
• Must be proficient in German
• Application deadline mid-March:
  

Freeman Asia Awards for Study in Asia

Application Deadlines

• Summer 2008 Programs - Wednesday, March 5, 2008
• Fall 2008 and Academic Year Programs - Wednesday, April 2, 2008

• Grants for study in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao
• Summer programs, one or two semester exchanges
• Grants of $3,000 to $7,000
• Graduating seniors not eligible
• You must apply through OIPS advisor
  

National Security Education Program: David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships

• Grants for overseas study related to geographical areas, languages and fields of study related to U.S. national security (includes some majors in sciences, business, computer science, health fields in addition to social sciences)
• Preference for study in Africa, East Asia and Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, South Asia, Latin America
• Cannot be used for study in Western Europe, Canada, New Zealand or Australia
• Freshman through seniors eligible
• Summer programs, one or two semester grants available
• Grantees must commit to a period of working with a U.S. government agency or institution of higher education within 8 years after completing overseas study
• You must apply through OIPS advisor
• Application deadline: February 10th

For Undergraduate StudentsCongress-Bundestag Youth Exchange

• Full funding for 12 months in Germany, including intensive German language course, professional training in your field of study, a paid internship with a German company or organization, homestay with a German family
• Undergraduates studying in business or technical field are eligible to apply
• Prior knowledge of German language is helpful but not required
• Deadline for applications: December 1

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships

• Full funding for two semesters of study abroad
• Any major or country
• Apply through your hometown Rotary Club
• Application deadlines vary
• Web site for information:

Bridging Scholarship for Study Abroad in Japan

• $2500 for one semester or $4000 full academic year
• Any major
• Japanese language study not a prerequisite
• Application deadlines are in early April for Fall semester abroad, and early October for Spring semester abroad

For more information contact:
Ken Carpenter, Study Abroad Advisor
International Programs and Studies
2111 Mesa Vista Hall
Albuquerque, NM 87131-1056
Telephone: 277-4032