Language, International Studies, & Study Abroad Scholarships
LVC Off-Campus Study Scholarships
We strongly encourage all LVC students who plan to study abroad to apply for a scholarship through the Katherine J. Bishop Fund for Global Study. Scholarship awards are based on financial need, and in some cases merit and community engagement, at the time of application. Funding will be applied to the student’s LVC Business Office account. A student’s balance for the current semester must be paid in full before the student can receive a refund of the scholarship.
FAQs
Who is eligible for a study abroad scholarship through the Katherine J. Bishop Fund for Global Study?
Scholarships are open to degree-seeking LVC students who have been accepted into an approved academic credit-bearing study abroad experience, and in some instances, international service and volunteerism programs. Students may receive scholarship funding for a maximum of two approved study abroad experiences.
Do I need to be accepted into a study abroad program to apply for a scholarship?
Yes, you must first apply and receive acceptance into an LVC study abroad program before your scholarship application will be considered.
When are scholarship applications due?
- SPRING: Available for students studying abroad for either a full spring semester or a short-term spring break program. Applications open on August 1 and close on Oct. 1. Decisions released by Oct. 15.
- SUMMER: Available for students studying abroad for a short-term summer program. Applications open October 1 and close February 1. Decisions released by Feb. 15.
- FALL: Available for students studying abroad for a full fall semester. Applications open January 1 and close March 1. Decisions released by March 15.
How are scholarship recipients selected?
FAFSA-based demonstrated financial need is a primary consideration, while academic performance and LVC community engagement are contributing factors.
How much funding is available?
Approximately $100,000 is available for distribution to students annually. Awards for individual students are typically in the range of $500–$2000 per program.
Application Date, Summer: Feb. 1
Application Date, Fall Semester: April 1
Application Date, Spring Semester: Nov. 1
Students Eligible: Financial need as determined by the applicant’s FAFSA form; evidence of academic excellence; evidence of strong character and leadership. Contact the Department of Languages or Center for Global Education for additional information or to apply.
Program Information/Amount of the Award: All students are eligible to apply. The Don Quixote Scholarship will provide up to $3,500 for students to study in an LVC sponsored/supported program where French, German, or Spanish languages will be studied.
Application Date: February 1
Students Eligible:
Program Information/Amount of Award: Established by the late Hobson and Grace Zerbe ’30, the scholarship invites students majoring or minoring in French, German, or Spanish to apply for a $3,000 scholarship annually to pursue summer courses abroad.
Learn more and apply here for the Zerbe Summer Study Abroad Scholarship.
General Scholarships
Eligibility: Students must be participating in a program lasting 14 weeks or longer.
Amount: Each fall or spring term, the foundation awards up to three $4,000 scholarships.
Eligibility: Undergraduate college students who receive a Federal Pell Grant and are planning to study or intern abroad
Amount: over 2,300 awards are granted with a maximum of $5,000 per award
Eligibility: Undergraduate college students who are planning to study abroad in one of the countries specified by the National Security Educational Program (NSEP); all Boren Scholars must agree to the NSEP Service Requirement
Amount: $8,000-$20,000
The U.S. Department of State’s Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for children of active duty service members to study or intern abroad. Applicants must be an undergraduate student in good academic standing who is a U.S. citizen, the recipient of any type of Title IV federal aid, and the dependent of an active-duty military member(s). For more information visit www.gilmanscholarship.org and contact our study abroad office.
Eligibility: Undergraduate college students who are planning to study abroad
Amount: $500
View a comprehensive list of various scholarships awarded to students who study abroad.
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Diversity Scholarships
This scholarship awards deserving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) students who aim to participate in high-quality, rigorous education abroad programs. To be considered for the Rainbow Scholarship, applicants must self-identify on the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) scholarship application.
Location Specific Scholarships
Students who will study abroad in the U.K. for a semester or year at a BUTEX affiliated institution are eligible to apply. Each scholarship is worth £500 and will be paid once the recipient has arrived and registered at their host university.
Eligibility: Current college students enrolled in their college’s study abroad program in Italy
Amount: $1,000