OIE Access Abroad Award:
Eligibility:
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Must be accepted into an OIE-sponsored study abroad program
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Must be enrolled as a full-time student at Illinois State University; preference given to undergraduate students
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Must have successful completion of at least 24 credit hours at ISU or another college/university
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Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at ISU; standing will be verified with Student Conduct and Community Responsibilities
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Must have an eligible FAFSA application on file with ISU for the academic term intended for study abroad; contact the Office of Financial Aid if you have questions
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Only completed grant applications with the required essay attached will be considered
Application Deadlines:
- Summer Programs: April 1
- Academic Year, Fall, and Fall Break Programs: June 1
- Spring and Winter Break Programs: November 1
- Spring Break Programs: December 1
OIE Access Abroad Award: Information and Application
Academic Year and Semester (Fall and Spring) Terms:
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Multiple grants of up to $1,000.00 are available
Summer and Break (Spring Break, Fall Break, and Winter Break) Terms:
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Multiple grants of up to $500.00 are available
Note: This award is based on the availability of OIE scholarship/award funding and may not be available each semester. If a student withdraws from their study abroad program OIE and the Study Abroad Team reserve the right to revoke the award from the recipient.
Hoon Mok Chung Scholarship:
Eligibility:
- Must be currently enrolled and in good standing at Illinois State
- Must be a sophomore, junior or senior at the time the award is given
- Must have earned at least 30 credits at Illinois State
- Miniumum major GPA of 3.5
- Must demonstrate financial need
Hoon Mok Chung Scholarship: Information and Application
University Club Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at Illinois State University
- Must have an established Illinois State University GPA
- Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing
University Club Scholarship: Information and Application
Susan T. Kern Special Opportunity Scholarship Fund
Eligibility:
- Must be a female student currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student
- Must be in good standing with the University
- Must have earned a minimum of 30 credit hours
- Minimum ISU GPA of 2.5
Susan T. Kern Scholarship Fund: Information and Application
Department of Agriculture - Study Abroad Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Must be participating in the ESA agriculture French Exchange Program or Farm to Table Food Systems in Argentina program
- Must be a current major offered within the Department of Agriculture
- Must give a presentation to the Agriculture Alumni Board of Directors following the program
Department of Agriculture - Study Abroad Scholarship: Information and Application
Geography - Margaret Means Endowment Stipend
Eligibility:
- Must be currently enrolled in good standing at ISU
- Must be a Geography major (1st of 2nd major)
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
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Must be involved in any of the following:
- Practice Teaching
- Unpaid Internship
- Off campus travel and formal study
- Must show strong promise for a career in teaching or service to humankind, must have potential to become a positive influence in society, and must be of high character
- Must be nominated by department faculty
Margaret Means Endowment Stipend: Information
French Language - Petrossian-Tarrant Scholarship for French Study Abroad
Eligibility:
- Must be currently enrolled and in good standing at ISU
- Must meet the prerequisites in the French Language study abroad program (endorsed by the French faculty at ISU)
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must demonstrate strong academic achievement, with a cumulative GPA in French of 3.2 and overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
Petrossian-Tarrant Scholarship: Information and Application
French Language - Endowed Scholarship for French Study Abroad
Eligibility:
- Must be currently enrolled and in good standing at ISU
- Must be a French major
- Must intented to study for 1 or 2 semesters in a French speaking country
- Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0 in French
- Must have applied for financial aid for the present semester and for the semester or summer in which study abroad is intended
- Must meet the prerequisites in the French Language study abroad program (endorsed by the French faculty at ISU)
Endowed Scholarship for French Study Abroad: Information and Application
Spanish Language - Universidad de Granada:
Students participating in the Spanish Language program to the Universidad de Granada are able to apply for scholarships associated with the affiliate company who sponsors the program (CEA).
Eligibility:
- Must have applied and been accepted to a CEA program
- Granada participants can apply to any of the CEA merit-based, diversity, or need based scholarships.
CEA Scholarship: Information and Application
Carson & Iris Varner International Experience Fund
Eligibility:
- Must be of Sophomore, Junior, Senior standing
- Must be an International Business major or minor
- Must be an active member of the International Business Club
- Must be approved to participate, be currently abroad, or have already participated in a study abroad program (most students apply while abroad or after they have returned)
Varner International Experience Fund:
Information and Application
DWB Dream Maker's Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Must be a United States soldier or veteran, including National Guard or Reservist, or be the dependent of a soldier or veteran
- Must major in Business at Illinois State University
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must demonstrate a commitment to serving others through involvement in school and/or community activities
- Preference given to Entrepreneurship majors and students studying abroad in France
DWB Dream Maker's Endowed Scholarship:
Information and Application
Matt Busey Endowed Scholarship Fund
Eligibility:
- Must be a student in good standing at Illinois State University
- Must be a major in the College of Business
- Minimum GPA of 2.75
- Must participating in one or more of the following activities:
- Study Abroad program
- Internship Abroad
- Sales Scholars program
- StartUp Showcase participant sponsored by the George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
- Formal leadership development programs sponsored by the College of Business such as:
- Organizational Leadership Institute’s Leadership Fellows Program
- Katie School Certificate in Leadership and Business Acumen program
- Preference given to students participating in an experience abroad
Matt Busey Endowed Scholarship:
Information and Application
The College of Education Student Travel Global Initiatives Award
Eligibility:
- Must be an undergraduate or graduate major in the Curriculum and Instruction Department, the Special Education Department, or the Educational Administration and Foundations Department
- Must be accepted to participate in one of the study abroad programs sponsored and developed by the College of Education
- Must be a first-time international traveler
- Must demonstrate financial need
College of Education Student Travel Award:
Information and Application
The Franson-Anderson Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled in the College of Education, preferably Elementary Education
- Must be an undergraduate or second bachelor's student
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Preference given to full time students, those planning a career in teaching, and those who intend to use the scholarship to support expenses associated with international travel for academic studies, including student teaching, during their senior year
Fransen-Anderson Memorial Scholarship:
Information and Application
The Jepsen International Scholars Program
Eligibility:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be enrolled full-time in the College of Education (TCH, SED, EAF majors)
- Must participate in the international travel education experiences (courses) sponsored and developed by the College of Education
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Preference given to students who will be studying in countries where English is not the primary spoken language
Jepsen International Scholars Program:
Information and Application
Jana L. Edge Endowed International Transcultural Nursing Scholarship
Mennonite College of Nursing Endowed Transcultural Fund
Mennonite Nurses Alumni Organization Endowed Student & Transcultural Scholarships
Ralph and Louise Bellas Endowment for International Transcultural Nursing Scholarship
Ralph M. and Mary Esch Endowed Scholarship