There are many scholarships available specifically for students planning to study abroad. You can also use most general scholarships to fund your study abroad experience. In many cases, you do not need to have applied for your study abroad program to be eligible to apply for study abroad scholarships. Start researching scholarship opportunities early so you don't miss any application deadlines.
Learning Abroad Center Scholarships
- Study Abroad Scholarship—Next deadline: February 19 (May Session & Summer 2025 programs)
- Diversity Study Abroad Scholarship—Next deadline: February 19 (May Session & Summer 2025 programs)
- Financial Need Early Planning Scholarship—Next deadline: February 12 (May Session 2025 through Spring Semester 2026 programs)
- First Generation Student Study Abroad Scholarship—Next deadline: February 12 (see page for eligible program terms)
- President's Emerging Scholars Fund the Gap Scholarship —Next deadline: November 8 (Fall Semester 2025 and Spring Semester 2026 programs)
- International Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (I-UROP) Scholarship—Next deadline: November 1 (Spring 2025 programs)
Program-Specific and University of Minnesota College/Department Scholarships
There are a a variety of program-specific and UofM college and departmental scholarships available. Review the links below and check with your college or department for more information.
Affiliated Program Scholarships
Other UofM Scholarships
National Scholarships
- Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship
- Boren Scholarship & Fellowship for International Study
- Freeman ASIA Scholarship
- Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship
Scholarship Search Resources
- Learning Abroad Center Study Abroad Scholarship Search
- UofM Undergraduate Scholarship Search
- UofM Office of National & International Scholarships (housed in University Honors Program, but open to students from all colleges)
- Private Donor Support
Tips & Resources
- How to Write an Effective Personal Statement—Helpful recommendations from the UofM's Office for National & International Scholarships
- Scholarship Essay Tips Video
- UofM Student Writing Support—Schedule an online or in person appointment in Nicholson or Appleby Hall to get your scholarship application reviewed
- Creative Ways to Finance Learning Abroad