Short-term Scholarships and Grants

Study Abroad awards listed below are available to UI undergraduate students studying abroad during the summer or winter sessions, or for a short term during a semester.

Common application forms are used for all merit-based scholarships, as well as for need-based grants drawn from any funding source. By completing one application, you will be considered for all the awards available for the session you will be studying abroad—merit, need, or both if you complete both applications.

	Merit	Need
Amount	$500-$1000	$200-$2000 depending on relative need & duration of study
Number	Approximately 25	Varies; ~150 in 2009-10
Cumulative GPA Requirement	3.33	Good academic standing
Deadline	October 15* for winter / March 15* for summer	October 15* for winter / March 15* for summer
Applications	Merit application [1]	Need application [2]
General Criteria	Academic and personal objectives which are clearly defined and realistic Academic achievement and preparation Quality and completeness of the project proposal Contribution of the study abroad experience to the student's overall academic program Evidence of maturity, motivation and adaptability to a different cultural environment Demonstrated interest in learning about foreign cultures	Relative financial need, based on Financial aid Award Summary information
Additional Details		Ann Morse Study Abroad Scholarship Need-Based Study Abroad Grants [3]

*The final deadline for application submission is 5 p.m. of the date listed above (close of business day in the Study Abroad office).