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
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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program (
https: //www.iie.org/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program)
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Fulbright Scholar Program (
http: //www.cies.org/)
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Institute of International Education (IIE) (
http: //www.iie.org/)
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NAFSA Financial Aid (
http: //www.nafsa.org/students.sec)
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National Security Education Program (NSEP) Fellowship (
https: //www.borenawards.org/)
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Rotary Club International Scholarships (
https: //www.rotary.org/)
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UCLA Financial Aid Office-Scholarship Unit (
http: //www.financialaid.ucla.edu/Undergraduate/Scholarships)
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Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations (COHEAO) Scholarship (
http: //www.coheao.com/about-2/scholarship/)
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Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship (
https: //pickeringfellowship.org/)
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Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation (
http: //www.scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu/prestigious-scholarships/truman/)
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Morris K. Udall Foundation Scholarship (
http: //www.scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu/prestigious-scholarships/udall/)
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Samuel Huntington Public Service Award (
https: //www.samuelhuntingtonaward.org/)
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Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund (
http: //www.davisputter.org)
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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/)
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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.
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UCLA EAP Programs (
http: //ieo.ucla.edu/uceap/financialaid)
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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.
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American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) (
https: //www.aifsabroad.com/scholarships.asp)
Semester and summer scholarships available, $500-$1000.
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Center for Education Abroad- Arcadia University (
http: //studyabroad.arcadia.edu/how-to-apply/scholarships-financial-aid/)
$500-$2,000 based on need and merit.
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Council on International Education Exchange (
http: //www.ciee.org/study-abroad/scholarships-grants/)(CIEE) (http: //www.ciee.org/study-abroad/scholarships-grants/)
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Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) (
https: //www.iesabroad.org/IES/Scholarships_and_Aid/financialAid.html)
Awards from $300-$5000
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Institute for Study Abroad - Butler University (
http: //www.ifsa-butler.org/services/scholarships.html)
$500-$2000 and travel grants.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Studyabroad.com (
http: //www.studyabroad.com/forum/financial_aid.html)
Forum on Financial Aid-Sources and Tips for Study Abroad Funding
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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:
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Financial Aid for Study Abroad by Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber.
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Work, Study, Travel Abroad: The Whole World Handbook, Council on International Educational Exchange.
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Financial aid for research and creative activities abroad, Reference Service uclPress.
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Financial aid for study and training abroad, Reference Service Press.
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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/):
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Travel Grants
Funding for presenting a paper at a regional / national conference
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UCLA Undergraduate Research Fellows Program
2-quarter (Winter and Spring) research project / honors thesis
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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
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UCLA Summer Research Program (
http: //www.gdnet.ucla.edu/asis/srp/srpintro.htm)
$2,000 stipend, on campus room & board, transport
Published: Monday, November 9, 2015