Scholarship Information

AYS Study Abroad Grant

The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies is committed to helping students enrich their academic programs through international exchange and study. In 2017, the Dean’s Office will award $500 grants to individuals studying abroad during Maymester/Summer and $1,000 for students studying abroad on semester-length programs. Priority will be given to students who have never studied abroad and have financial need.

To be eligible for a $500 Maymester/Summer grant, you must provide evidence that you have made a deposit for a Maymester/Summer study abroad program. Suitable evidence is a screenshot of your deposit receipt from PAWS saved as a PDF. Students participating in semester-length exchange programs must have evidence of acceptance to the exchange program.

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Questions about grants for study abroad should be directed to Dr. Searcy at [email protected].

The application deadline is March 1st, 2017

The International Experience Grant

The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies is committed to helping students enrich their academic programs through international study and research. One-time grants of up to $2,000 are available for graduate students who plan to complete a self-directed, international experience that qualifies for degree credit.

Grants are competitive and will be awarded based on financial need, academic merit and quality of plans of study. These grants do not support dissertation research, organized study abroad programs or exchange programs. Grants will be awarded twice per year during the spring and fall semesters.

Applicants:

1. Must be an Andrew Young School graduate student in good academic standing (min. 3.0 GPA);

2. Must be planning a self-directed international experience that qualifies for GSU course credit. (e.g., international internships, short-term research, international service learning);

3. Must have proof of acceptance/commitment from the organization with which you plan to work/research abroad;

4. Must have a letter of recommendation from an AYS faculty member;

5. Must write a personal statement explaining the international experience you plan to complete and why it is important to your future career. (Max 2 pages, single spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt. font);

6. Must submit a budget justifying your funding request.

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The application deadline is January 30th, 2016

Boren Awards

Boren Scholarships, an initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Boren Scholars represent a vital pool of highly motivated individuals who wish to work in the federal national security arena. Maximum scholarship awards are $8,000 for a summer program (special initiative for STEM students only; 8 weeks minimum), $10,000 for a semester, and $20,000 for a full academic year. Boren Scholarships promote long term linguistic and cultural immersion, and therefore study abroad proposals for two or more semesters are strongly encouraged. In exchange for funding, Boren Scholars commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation

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The application deadline is February 9th, 2016

IEF Study Abroad Scholarship

The Georgia State University International Education Fee (IEF) Study Abroad Scholarship, initiated in 2004, is funded by the mandatory international education student fee. If awarded the IEF Scholarship, students will receive a $1000 award. Please be aware that applying for the IEF Scholarship does not guarantee an award.

Students studying abroad for an academic year are eligible to apply for both the Fall and Spring scholarship competitions. Incomplete & late applications will not be eligible for review. Cover letters, letters of recommendation, resumes, references, etc. are not required for this scholarship and will not be considered if submitted.

Applicants:

Must be enrolled in and working toward completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree or certificate at Georgia State University. Post-baccalaureate students not enrolled in a degree or certificate program are not eligible for the IEF Scholarship.
Must have studied at least 1 semester at GSU and have an institutional GPA to apply. Incoming first semester undergraduates, first semester graduate students, and first semester transfer students are not eligible to apply.
Must have a minimum institutional GPA of 2.75 is required for undergraduate students.
Must have a minimum institutional GPA of 3.2 is required for graduate and professional students.
At the time of scholarship application, applicants must be in the process of enrolling in a credit-bearing study abroad or international internship program for the term for which they are applying for the IEF Scholarship.Applicants must not be planning to study in countries that are currently under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning. Click here for a list of those countries.

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The application deadline is February 15th, 2016

Global Experience Scholarship

This scholarship will provide opportunities to deserving students by offering substantial award amounts of up to $5,000 for Maymester or Summer programs, $7,500 for Fall or Spring semesters abroad, and $15,000 for an Academic Year, depending on financial need and program costs. Don’t miss out on a wonderful opportunity to fund your study abroad program!

Applicants:

Must be enrolled in and working toward completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree or certificate at Georgia State University. Post-baccalaureate students are not eligible for the GES.
Must have a minimum institutional GPA of 2.75 is required for undergraduate students.
Must have a minimum institutional GPA of 3.5 is required for graduate students.
Must have an institutional GPA in order to apply for this scholarship.
Must have financial need as determined by the FAFSA and the Financial Aid Office. Applicants must have completed their FAFSA and financial aid application at the time of applying for GES. Applicants are responsible for checking with the Financial Aid Office to ensure that all parts of their financial aid application have been received.
Cannot use the Global Experience Scholarship for study abroad programs in which overseas experience is built into the cost and structure of the degree program (for example the Global MBA Program).

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The application deadline is February 15th, 2016

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