Scholarship and Research Award Opportunities

Scholarships

Information on scholarships, study abroad awards, and research opportunities for International Institute students.

Visit the UCLA Center for Scholarships and Enrichment (http: //www.scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu/) for additional assistance

STUDY ABROAD FUNDING

All Regions

  • Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program (https: //www.iie.org/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program)
  • Fulbright Scholar Program (http: //www.cies.org/)
  • Institute of International Education (IIE) (http: //www.iie.org/)
  • NAFSA Financial Aid (http: //www.nafsa.org/students.sec)
  • National Security Education Program (NSEP) Fellowship (https: //www.borenawards.org/)
  • Rotary Club International Scholarships (https: //www.rotary.org/)
  • UCLA Financial Aid Office-Scholarship Unit (http: //www.financialaid.ucla.edu/Undergraduate/Scholarships)
  • Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations (COHEAO) Scholarship (http: //www.coheao.com/about-2/scholarship/)
  • Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship (https: //pickeringfellowship.org/)
  • Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation (http: //www.scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu/prestigious-scholarships/truman/)
  • Morris K. Udall Foundation Scholarship (http: //www.scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu/prestigious-scholarships/udall/)
  • Samuel Huntington Public Service Award (https: //www.samuelhuntingtonaward.org/)
  • Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund (http: //www.davisputter.org)
  • UCLA International Institute Funding Database (https: //www.international.ucla.edu/institute2/funding/)

Asia

  • Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan (http: //www.aatj.org/studyabroad/japan-bridging-scholarships)
  • Study in Korea Scholarships (https: //www.yonsei.ac.kr/en_sc/admission/scholarship.jsp)
  • Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Sch (https: //www.jasso.go.jp/en/ryugaku/scholarship_j/)olarship (https: //www.jasso.go.jp/en/ryugaku/scholarship_j/)
  • Freeman-ASIA Program (http: //www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia/)

Europe

  • British Marshall Scholarships (http: //www.scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu/prestigious-scholarships/marshall/)
  • German Academic Exchange Service - Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) (https: //www.daad.de/deutschland/en/)
  • Rhodes Scholarship Trust (http: //www.scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu/prestigious-scholarships/rhodes/)
    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 (http: //ieo.ucla.edu/uceap/financialaid)
  • Global Studies Travel Study Programs-UCLA Summer Travel (http: //ieo.ucla.edu/scholarships)
    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) (https: //www.aifsabroad.com/scholarships.asp)
    Semester and summer scholarships available, $500-$1000.
  • Center for Education Abroad- Arcadia University (http: //studyabroad.arcadia.edu/how-to-apply/scholarships-financial-aid/)
    $500-$2,000 based on need and merit.
  • Council on International Education Exchange (http: //www.ciee.org/study-abroad/scholarships-grants/)(CIEE) (http: //www.ciee.org/study-abroad/scholarships-grants/)
  • Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) (https: //www.iesabroad.org/IES/Scholarships_and_Aid/financialAid.html)
    Awards from $300-$5000
  • Institute for Study Abroad - Butler University (http: //www.ifsa-butler.org/services/scholarships.html)
    $500-$2000 and travel grants.
  • International Studies Abroad (ISA) (http: //www.studiesabroad.com/admissions/document/scholarships?quickjump)
    $1,000 scholarships for summer/semester programs and $2,500 for the year-long program.
  • School for International Training (SIT) (http: //studyabroad.sit.edu/pn/prospective-students/scholarships-and-financial-aid/)
    Awards range from $500-$4,000 and are based on both need and merit.
  • Semester at Sea (http: //www.semesteratsea.org/admission-aid/scholarships/) Need and merit based awards

General Study Abroad Scholarship Sites

  • UCLA Summer Travel Study Scholarships & Other Scholarship Opportunities (http: //ieo.ucla.edu/scholarships)
  • UCLA Scholarship Resource Center-Study Abroad Scholarships (http: //www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/src/)
    Search for scholarships, grants, & fellowships. Located at 233 Covel Commons. For more information, call (310) 206-2875
  • Studyabroad.com (http: //www.studyabroad.com/forum/financial_aid.html)
    Forum on Financial Aid-Sources and Tips for Study Abroad Funding
  • UCLA Career Center Lab (https: //career.ucla.edu/) & UCLA Library (http: //www.library.ucla.edu/)
    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 (https: //www.international.ucla.edu/institute/funding/214103)
    Funding for students who have secured internships abroad, or internships that will help improve their financial literacy.
  • Center for Community Engagement Internship Award (https: //ucla.academicworks.com/opportunities/29208)
    Financial compensation for unpaid internships in the nonprofit or public sectors.

RESEARCH AWARDS

UCLA Undergraduate Research Center Awards (https: //hass.ugresearch.ucla.edu/urw/awardsfunding/):

  • 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 (https: //sa.ucla.edu/Forms/p/UBFP23): 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 (https: //usp.ucla.edu/resources/commuter-and-transportation): 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 (http: //www.gdnet.ucla.edu/asis/srp/srpintro.htm)
    $2,000 stipend, on campus room & board, transport