Visit the UCLA Center for Scholarships and Enrichment for additional assistance

STUDY ABROAD FUNDING

All Regions

• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
• Fulbright Scholar Program
• Institute of International Education (IIE)
• NAFSA Financial Aid
• National Security Education Program (NSEP) Fellowship
• Rotary Club International Scholarships
• UCLA Financial Aid Office-Scholarship Unit
• Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations (COHEAO) Scholarship
• Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
• Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
• Morris K. Udall Foundation Scholarship
• Samuel Huntington Public Service Award
• Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
• UCLA International Institute Funding Database

Asia

• Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
• Study in Korea Scholarships 
• Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarship
• Freeman-ASIA Program

Europe

• British Marshall Scholarships
• German Academic Exchange Service - Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)
• Rhodes Scholarship Trust
  Study at Oxford. Eligible if 18-24 years old; must have bachelor's degree before entering Oxford.

Program-Specific Aid

Students studying abroad through programs below are eligible for funding.

• UCLA EAP Programs
• Global Studies Travel Study Programs-UCLA Summer Travel
  Merit based scholarships of $1,000 from the UCLA International Institute awarded to outstanding UCLA participants of the UCLA Summer Travel Global Studies programs.
• American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
  Semester and summer scholarships available, $500-$1000.
• Center for Education Abroad- Arcadia University
  $500-$2,000 based on need and merit.
• Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE)
• Institute for the International Education of Students (IES)
  Awards from $300-$5000
• Institute for Study Abroad - Butler University
  $500-$2000 and travel grants.
• International Studies Abroad (ISA)
  $1,000 scholarships for summer/semester programs and $2,500 for the year-long program.
• School for International Training (SIT)
  Awards range from $500-$4,000 and are based on both need and merit.
• Semester at Sea
  Need and merit based awards

General Study Abroad Scholarship Sites

• UCLA Summer Travel Study Scholarships & Other Scholarship Opportunities
• UCLA Scholarship Resource Center-Study Abroad Scholarships
  Search for scholarships, grants, & fellowships. Located at 233 Covel Commons. For more information, call (310) 206-2875
• Studyabroad.com
  Forum on Financial Aid-Sources and Tips for Study Abroad Funding
• UCLA Career Center Lab & UCLA Library
  There are numerous books available that highlight financial aid for specific programs and destinations. Here are a few to look into:
  • Financial Aid for Study Abroad by Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber.
  • Work, Study, Travel Abroad: The Whole World Handbook, Council on International Educational Exchange.
  • Financial aid for research and creative activities abroad, Reference Service uclPress.
  • Financial aid for study and training abroad, Reference Service Press.
  • Financial resources for international study: a guide for U.S. nationals, Institution of International Education.

INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS

• Suzan and Terry Kramer Internship Abroad Scholarship
  Funding for students who have secured internships abroad, or internships that will help improve their financial literacy.
• Center for Community Engagement Internship Award
  Financial compensation for unpaid internships in the nonprofit or public sectors.

RESEARCH AWARDS

UCLA Undergraduate Research Center Awards:

• Travel Grants
  Funding for presenting a paper at a regional / national conference
• UCLA Undergraduate Research Fellows Program
  2-quarter (Winter and Spring) research project / honors thesis
• UCLA Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP)
  Completion of Honors Thesis or 199 project during senior year

UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS

• UndocuBruins Fellowship Program: a fellowship program that ensures all students, regardless of immigration status, have the opportunity to receive financial support and achieve their educational and professional goals. Application closes August 29th, 2022.
• Mariposa Achivement Project (MAP) Scholarship: MAP Scholarship was created to support undocumented students cover the cost of academic materials. Application will close on September 23, 2022.
  
  

Summer Research Opportunities

• UCLA Summer Research Program
  $2,000 stipend, on campus room & board, transport