Scholarships
In addition to need-based financial aid, we urge you to seek scholarships to support study abroad. EMU's Office of Academic Programs Abroad has information in its study abroad library about scholarships and grants for overseas study. You may visit the study abroad library in 103 Boone Hall anytime between 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. Several study abroad scholarships are listed below. Individual study abroad programs may also offer scholarships.
Other potential funding sources you can investigate include local professional organizations, corporate sponsors, and churches. Use your contacts (family, friends, etc.) and your imagination to discover funding!
The Emanuel Fenz Cultural History Tour Scholarship (.pdf file)
This scholarship is offered to participants in EMU's Cultural History Tours and Adventures Abroad Programs. These unique study abroad programs allow students to earn up to 12 credit hours in history, art, and literature while seeing the major cities and sites of Europe. The scholarship may be awarded to more than one student, but is non-renewable. The scholarship is open to EMU students of any major who have sophomore, junior, or senior status at the start of the program. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Please download the application from the link (the document is in .pdf format) or stop by the Office of Academic Programs Abroad, 103 Boone Hall for an application.
FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENT COMPETITION: The Institute of International Education (IIE), in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, is pleased to announce the launch of the 2008-2009 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards approximately 1,300 grants annually and currently operates in 140 countries worldwide. Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships are now available in 26 countries. Fulbright grants generally provide funding for round-trip travel, maintenance for one academic year, health and accident coverage, and full or partial tuition. EMU information is here: http://www.emich.edu/promos/0607fulbright/ The campus application deadline is Sept. 17, 2007. For more information, contact Carla Damiano, associate professor of German and Campus Fulbright Adviser, at cdamiano@emich.edu
Charles E. Schell Foundation, Fifth/Third Bank, Trustee Interest-Free Loan
The College of Business is pleased to announce a financial assistance program for undergraduate majors who want to study abroad. Thanks to the generosity of the Charles E. Schell Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee, students meeting the following criteria will have the opportunity to apply for this interest-free loan to support study abroad. Students may borrow from $500 to $5,000 depending on the length and location of the study abroad experience. Selection Criteria : EMU College of Business students who are:
- In good academic standing (i.e. minimum 2.0 G.P.A. on a 4.0 scale)
- Between the ages of 18 to 25
- Juniors (56-84 credits) and seniors (85+ credits)
- US Citizens of Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, or adjoining states (Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia)
Priority will be given to
- International Business (IB) majors
- Those for whom, without financial assistance, the study abroad experience and completion of the program would not be possible
- Those who have not already completed a study abroad experience
Application Details : To apply for a winter or spring/summer interest-free loan to study abroad, submit your application by November 14, 2008. To apply for a spring/summer or fall interest-free loan to study abroad, submit your application by January 30, 2009. The application form is available at http://www.cob.emich.edu/media/mktg_autogen/SchellFoundationScholarship.pdf Submit all applications to Dr. David Victor, International Business Program Director by email at dvictor@emich.edu or in his mailbox in the Dept of Management, Room 466.
IIE Passport Scholarship Database
Check out the possibilities!
EMU SCHOLARSHIPS - University scholarships are competitive and are awarded based on available funding. Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not ensure students will receive an award. Students may receive no more than one of the following scholarships: Presidential, Regents-Plus, Regents, or Recognition of Excellence. http://www.emich.edu/finaid/schols/schols.htm
Founder’s
Award for EMU Honors College Students
The
EMU Honors College Founder's Award is given annually, usually
in the amount of $500 to support Honors student travel abroad
for academic programs. It was established by the founder of the
University Honors Program, Dr. Bob Holkeboer. Applications can
be downloaded on the Honors College “Forms“ web page.
For more information, contact the Honors College:
The Honors College at Eastern Michigan University
Starkweather Hall, 1st Floor
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734.487.0341
Fax: 734.487.0793
E-mail: emuhonors@emich.edu
Departmental Scholarships in Foreign Languages (for applications contact EMU Dept. Of Foreign Languages and Bilingual Studies)
The J. Henry Owens Scholarship ($140) Applicants must be declared French majors hold a minimum 2.5 GPA overall and a minimum 3.0 overall in French. have successfully completed two courses in French at the 3 rd-year level by the end of the previous fall semester.
The R. Clyde Ford Scholarship ($231) Applicants must be declared majors in a Foreign Language hold Senior standing at the time of application. While the donor has not indicated a minimum GPA, we give clear preference to the eligible student with the highest overall average. The possibility exists of combining both of these awards for a total of $342 if a candidate emerges who meets the separate criteria for both awards (as stipulated above).
The Paul Adam Kozma Scholarship ($2,850) Applicants must be in their Junior or Senior year, be declared majors in EMU's Language and International Trade (L.I.T.) Program, and be able to demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to L.I.T. majors concentrating in French; however, if no L.I.T/French candidate is found, the donor has authorized us to extend the award to L.I.T. majors with other language concentrations—German, Japanese, and Spanish.
John Hubbard Study Abroad Scholarship (approx. $519) Applicants must document the need for the financial aid by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available online, by March 1st. fill out a scholarship application form, available in 219 Alexander write a letter in the foreign language stating your reasons for applying for study abroad.
Marie Schulz Rhode Memorial Endowed Scholarship ($295) Applicants must plan to study abroad in an accredited program or language class in German, Austria, Switzerland or other German speaking courses a German Major or Minor taken at least one German course at EMU achieved junior status studying German at EMU GPA of at least 3.0 in all German courses at EMU and a2.5 GPA overall.
Florentine O. and Egbert R. Isbell Endowed Scholarship for German (approx. $1,287) Applications Students interested in any of these scholarships should complete the enclosed application and return it to the Department of Foreign Languages and Bilingual Studies, 219 Alexander Building, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. The deadline for applications for currently enrolled or returning students is March 1 . Awards are announced in April.
The
Meta Hellwig Undergraduate Special Study Scholarships
Awards of up to $500 for EMU Biology or Elementary Science
Majors, including EMU Biology graduate students. The award
is intended to help defray expenses associated with field or laboratory
biology courses sponsored by certified institutions of higher
learning, including field courses taken in foreign countries.
For more information contact the EMU Biology Department (ph. 734.487.4242)
or go to: http://www.emich.edu/biology/opp-scholarships.html
Benjamin
A. Gilman International Scholarship Program This
US government sponsored scholarship awards undergraduate students
up to $5000 for study abroad programs that are eligible for credit
at the student's home institution. Applicants must be US citizens
in good standing at a two or four year institution of higher education
in the United States and must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant
during the academic term of their application. Applications are
due March 15 for the academic year and fall and October 1 for
spring (EMU's winter semester). Summer programs are not eligible.
For more information, please see the web site www.iie.org/gilman
or call
713-621-6300 ext. 25
Japan
Center for Michigan Universities Scholarships JCMU
has several scholarships available for the summer, semester, and
academic year programs at the Japan Center in Hikone, where students
study Japanese language and culture. No prior language experience
is necessary. For application information and deadlines, check
out the Japan Center web site at www.isp.msu.edu/JCMU/scholarship.html
or call the JCMU administration office, located in the Michigan
State University International Center, at 517.355.4654.
Freeman
Awards for Study in Asia The
Freeman Foundation awards scholarships to promote first hand knowledge
of the countries, languages, and cultures of East and Southeast
Asia. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents who
are enrolled as undergraduates at accredited US colleges or universities.
Applicants must currently receive financial aid or have verifiable
need for financial assistance. Priority is given to students who
demonstrate the most need. Upon return, students must submit a
report and are expected to spend some time promoting study abroad
in Asia on their home campus and in their community. The application
deadline for the summer is March 1, for the fall/academic year
April 1, and for winter/spring, November 1. For more details and
an on-line application see the Freeman Asia web site at
www.iie.org/pgms/Freeman-ASIA
or call 212.984.5542.
Rotary
Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships These
highly competitive scholarships are sponsored by the National
Rotary Club. All awards fund study abroad programs in the country
selected by the applicant. The Academic Year Ambassadorial Scholarships
provide a flat grant of $23,000
for a full academic year (two semesters
or equivalent). Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships of approximately
$12,000 per year are awarded for two years of specific degree-oriented
study abroad. Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships of
$10,000-15,000
are awarded for three or six months of intensive language study
and cultural immersion in another country. Applicants for any
of these scholarships must have completed at least two years of
college or university coursework when the scholarship begins.
Application deadlines range from March to July for programs taking
place not during the upcoming year, but the year following (i.e.,
as much as 18 months in the future). Advance planning is key!
For details on the scholarships, application procedures, and deadlines,
please contact your local Rotary Club or see the Rotary International
web site at: www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/prospect/index.html
National
Security Education Program (NSEP) The
NSEP awards are for undergraduates and graduates planning to study
in regions outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New
Zealand. NSEP will give some preference to applicants who are
proposing study in fields underrepresented in study abroad (science,
business, health, education, engineering, mathematics) and who
demonstrate a strong and direct connection between their future
goals and their chosen purpose for studying abroad. The NSEP scholarship
focuses on geographical areas, languages, and fields of study
that are considered important to U.S. national security. Freshman
and sophomores are eligible for funding to support a summer or
semester program; juniors and seniors, a semester or year program.
Graduating seniors and graduate students may apply for graduate
enhancement fellowships, which enable students to add an international
dimension to their curriculum. For details on the scholarships,
eligibility guidelines, service requirements, and application
procedures and deadlines, please see the NSEP web site at
www.iie.org/nsep or call 800.618.6737.
The
Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi The
Undergraduate Internship and Study Abroad Grant Competition offers
$1000 for either an internship or an academic study abroad program.
Both Phi Kappa Phi members and non-members may apply as long as
they are enrolled at an institution that has an active Phi Kappa
Phi chapter (which includes EMU). Applicants must have earned
at least
30 credit hours
of academic credit but no more than
90 credit hours. The applicant's academic GPA must be at east
3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Applicants must have at least two semesters remaining in residence at their home institution after completing their study abroad experience.
For more details, please go to www.phikappaphi.org
.
John
E. Bowman Travel Grants These
grants cover airfare for undergraduate students attending CIEE
member institutions (EMU is a member) to study in non-traditional
destinations- anywhere outside Western Europe, Australia/New Zealand,
and Canada. Preference is given to applicants wishing to participate
in a program that focuses on enhancing language skills or cultural
understanding. Financial need and the relevance of the program
to future academic or career goals are also considered. The application
deadline for summer, fall and academic year programs is April 1. The deadline for winter and spring programs is November 1.
For more details, see http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx
or call CIEE at 1.800.40.Study.
Other
CIEE Scholarships There
are five different scholarships available for students who are
participating in CIEE programs. For more details on each of the
scholarships, please call 1.800.407.8839 or see the CIEE web site
at: http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx
Congress-Bundestag
Youth Exchange for Young Professionals
This
program is a one-year study/internship exchange program that is
funded by both the US Congress and the German Bundestag. The exchange
consists of a two-month intensive language program, four months
of professional schooling at a German University of Allied Sciences,
and a five-month internship with a German company. Candidates
must be US citizens or permanent residents and 18-24 years old
at the start of the program. Preference is given to candidates
pursuing practical careers in business, technical, vocational,
or agricultural fields. Funding covers most costs, with the participant
being responsible for living expenses during the internship portion
of the program, as well as entertainment and personal expenses
throughout the program. For more information, please see the
web site or
call
212.497.3500
Scholarships for Students of Color
Scholarships for Multicultural Students
A great resource for students of color who wish to study abroad:
Scholarship Search Databases
These organizations don't provide scholarships themselves but point you to other funding sources for study abroad.
The University of Minnesota International Service and Travel Center
This
center doesn't provide scholarships itself but has a portion of
their web site dedicated to links for various funding sources
for study abroad. Go to http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/financial/scholarships/ where you will be prompted for the region of
the world where you plan to study and other information. The results
will likely include some of the above scholarships, as well as
others for which you may be eligible.
Academic
Programs Abroad
Eastern Michigan University
103 Boone Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Voice: 734.487.2424 or toll free 800.777.3541
FAX: 734.487.4377
E-mail : Programs
Abroad
