Purpose
The Learning Abroad Center’s Study Abroad Scholarship provides awards for Non-University of Minnesota undergraduate students going on eligible Learning Abroad Center credit-bearing programs. This scholarship is intended to:
- assist students in easing the financial burden of studying abroad
- grant students equal access to an opportunity for financial assistance
This scholarship is not need or merit based, and awards are granted on the strength of a student’s essay.
Eligibility Requirements
- Open to Non University of Minnesota Students participating on eligible Learning Abroad Center Programs
- Open to University of Minnesota coordinate campus students (not including Twin Cities and Rochester students) on a LAC open enrollment program
- Must be enrolled as degree-seeking undergraduate student at your home institution
- Must have already applied to a University of Minnesota study abroad program
- Must have already been issued a University of Minnesota ID number
Applications will be evaluated based on how:
- thoroughly you answer the specific question outlined below
- well written your essay is, in terms of grammar, punctuation and organization
Essay Question
What motivated you to select your particular study abroad program? Address any academic, career, and/or personal goals that were part of your decision, and expand on one or more of them. (350 words maximum)
- “Academic” goals do not need to be related to your major. We are looking for you to describe how the program coursework and/or components are relevant to your goals.
- Regardless of what type of goal(s) you are focusing on, explain how your goal(s) enhances intellectual learning.
*Visit the Learning Abroad Center Scholarship Portal to learn more about specific essay questions and requirements.
Application Deadlines
| Term of Study |
Year |
Deadline |
Notification Timeline |
| Winter Break |
2020 |
October 9, 2019 |
By November 20, 2019 |
| Spring Semester |
2020 |
October 9, 2019 |
By November 20, 2019 |
| May or Summer Session |
2020 |
Febuary 19, 2020 |
By April 1, 2020 |
| Fall Semester |
2020 |
April 8, 2020 |
By May 13, 2020 |
| Academic Year |
2020-2021 |
April 8, 2020 |
By May 13, 2020 |
Applications must be received by the Learning Abroad Center by 11:59 p.m. CST on the deadline date.
Award Amounts
| Term |
Amount |
|
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Academic Year
|
$2,000
|
|
Summer Session
|
$1,500
|
Winter Break
May Session |
$1,000 |
How to submit your application
- Check the scholarship deadlines for the term you are studying abroad.
- Begin filling out your scholarship application and essay and submit via the Learning Abroad Center Online Scholarship Portal.
- Submit application by 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) on the application deadline.
