Scholarship Resources
Below is a lost of recommended scholarship resources (outside of the school/university) for VACorps participants to explore
Websites
- https://myscholly.com/ – List of available scholarships (app)
- https://www.goabroad.com/articles/intern-abroad/top-3-tips-on-how-to-intern-abroad-for-free – Tips on how to save money at home, get university credit, get scholarships, etc.
- https://www.gooverseas.com/blog/65-study-abroad-grants-and-scholarships
- http://whitendwanyamemorialfund.org/
- https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships
- https://www.diversityabroad.com/scholarships
- https://www.studyabroad.com/study-abroad-scholarships
- https://www.volunteerforever.com/article_post/200-volunteer-abroad-study-abroad-scholarships-grants
- Check your local embassy: i.e. https://za.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educational-exchanges/
- http://www.naswfoundation.org/fellowships.asp
- https://socialworklicensemap.com/become-a-social-worker/social-work-scholarships/
Scholarship Databases (type into a search engine)
Collegenet
Fastweb.com
Finaid.org
GoAbroad.com
Scholarship Database Hispanic Scholarship Search
IIE Passport Study Abroad Directories International Education Financial Aid (IEFA) InternationalScholarships.com
Studyabroad.com
Disability Scholarships (type into search engine)
Mobility International – scholarships for students with disabilities
The Snowdon Awards Scheme – scholarships for students with sensory or physical disabilities
Scholarships based on Ethnicity (type into search engine)
African American Scholarships
APIASF: Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting Scholarships Hispanic Scholarship Search
National Italian American Foundation – academic merit scholarships and grants for Italian American students
United Negro College Fund – a number of scholarships are offered through the organization
Financial Need Scholarships (type into search engine)
Benjamin A. Gilman scholarship – up to $5,000 for students who are receiving a Federal Pell Grant Fund for Education Abroad – general, dedicated, and rainbow scholarships; BASAA scholarship for students from schools in New England General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Massachusetts – for students who have legal residence in Massachusetts and are studying abroad Glimpse Abroad Correspondents Program – The National Geographic Society and the Glimpse Foundation teamed up to offer $600 grants to students who are talented photographers, filmmakers, and writers. Golden Key – variety of scholarships available for students wishing to travel overseas Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants – Open to both Phi Kappa Phi members and to nonmembers in varying fields of study Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship – scholarships offered through local rotary clubs The Global Studies Grant for Student Travel and Study Abroad – this grant provides supplemental funds for American students studying abroad
Scholarships based on Location (type into search engine)
Boren Awards – these scholarships provide up to $20,000 to US undergraduate students to study abroad in locations typically underrepresented within the field of international education
Major Specific Scholarships (type into search engine)
Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting Scholarships – scholarships for Latino professionals who are studying accounting and finance John T. Petters Foundation – scholarships for students studying international business National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) – scholarships for minorities studying Engineering