Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships

Website: Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships

Campus Contacts:

One online application leads to many opportunities! The FEA Scholarships program is an “umbrella” program that allows you to apply for a few dozen different scholarships that support international off-campus study – all in one application. In addition to general FEA scholarships, this process also includes targeted scholarships that support study abroad for LGBTQ+ students, students planning to study in Vietnam, and students joining USAC programs, among others (these are just examples).

Who May Apply

To be eligible for an FEA scholarship, you must be:

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or university in the U.S. (graduate students are not eligible)
  • Study abroad program must be eligible for credit at the student’s home institution
  • Study abroad program must be at least 4 weeks (28 days) in country/countries

Eligibility Limitations

  • Not open to international students or DACAmented students
  • Study or internship program must be credit-bearing at Earlham
  • Experience must include at least 4 weeks (28 days) in one or more countries outside of the U.S.; domestic programs are not supported

Award Description and Duration

Awards range up to $10,000 for students in semester-length and academic-year programs. Duration is 28 days to a full academic year.

Application Requirements and Deadline

Applications are accepted in two cycles each year:

  • A deadline in the fall, usually in September, for winter break and programs
  • A deadline in the spring, usually in January, for summer, fall, and academic-year programs

The application is completed in an online applicant system. Applicants must upload an unofficial transcript plus download, complete with the Financial Aid office, and re-upload a financial aid form. In addition, one recommendation is required, and it is requested through the online application system, which emails the person selected.

Note that the campus contacts listed above are happy to read drafts of FEA essays and give feedback.

Notification

Winners are announced in October or November for the September deadline and in February or March for the January deadline.