Scholarships

Scholarships and other sources of funding are available to supplement your existing financial resources. Scholarship application deadlines do not necessarily correspond with program application deadlines. In fact, scholarship applications are often due earlier. Start researching early!

Students who receive scholarships and wish to transfer credit from their time abroad must apply for approval to participate in an education abroad program (get started with the Education Abroad Workshop). Students who receive scholarships and are not earning credit or planning to transfer credit from their time abroad still need to register their travel if they receive University funding, work with University offices to secure outside scholarships, or if their travel otherwise falls under the definition of travel for University-related purposes per the University Policy on Student International Travel. Not sure about what you need to do? Contact us.

ISO-Administered Scholarships

The ISO administered around a dozen different awards for education abroad, many of which students can apply for via one "common app" Education Abroad Scholarship Application. In 2018-2019, over $250,000 was awarded to students through ISO-Administered scholarships.

Click here for a list of ISO-Administered Scholarships.

Ben-Gurion University Scholarship
This scholarship supports students studying at Ben-Gurion University by covering a semester of tuition. Additional eligibility requirements apply, use link above to visit scholarship page for full details.
CIEE AC Membership Student Grant
CIEE aims to support education abroad participation by offering grant funds to students enrolled at CIEE Academic Consortium Member institutions. Additional eligibility requirements apply, use link above to visit scholarship page for full details.
Dee Family Global Scholarship
The Dee Family Global Scholarship was created to support UVA student participation in innovative student learning through study or research abroad that demonstrates well-constructed plans, partnership with the local community, and the potential for continued inquiry. Additional eligibility requirements apply, use link above to visit scholarship page for full details.
Ellen Bayard Weedon Travel Grant
The East Asia Center aims to support students pursing language and cultural study in East Asia. The grant is primarily for study abroad that includes study of the local language. Additional eligibility requirements apply, use link above to visit scholarship page for full details.
Founders Travel Grant
The East Asia Center aims to support students pursing language and cultural study in East Asia The grant is primarily for study abroad that includes study of the local language. Additional eligibility requirements apply, use link above to visit scholarship page for full details.
Global Internships Summer Travel Grant for UVA Internship Programs
Thanks to the generous support of the Vice-Provost for Global Affairs and under the aegis of the International Studies Office, UVA Global Internships is committed to supporting undergraduate students who participate in UVA's international internship programs. Additional eligibility requirements apply, use link above to visit scholarship page for full details.
ISO Scholarship
The International Studies Office wishes to support undergraduate students who demonstrate the interest and inclination to become global citizens. Additional eligibility requirements apply, use link above to visit scholarship page for full details.
IWL Study Abroad Scholarship
The Institute of World Languages (IWL) aims to support undergraduate students who have demonstrated a sincere devotion to their language education, as well as a deeper interest in, and commitment to the learning of any world language taught at the University of Virginia. Additional eligibility requirements apply, use link above to visit scholarship page for full details.
Lyon Program Scholarship
The Lyon Program Scholarship supports students participating in UVA in Lyon and UVA Exchange: University of Lyon 2, including the CIEF program. Additional eligibility requirements apply, use link above to visit scholarship page for full details.
Nelson Scholars Program
Thanks to the generosity of Sally and Bruce Nelson, the Nelson Scholars Program is able to support students pursing language and cultural study in Southeast Asia (comprised of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, East Timor, and Brunei). Additional eligibility requirements apply, use link above to visit scholarship page for full details.
Robert Denommé Study Abroad Scholarship
The French Department aims to support undergraduate students studying in Francophone countries for a semester or longer. Additional eligibility requirements apply, use link above to visit scholarship page for full details.
Sue and Lee Piepho International Scholarship
The Sue and Lee Piepho Scholarship supports undergraduate student participation in education abroad. Additional eligibility requirements apply, use link above to visit scholarship page for full details.
Wyatt Family Summer Scholarships for Spanish Majors
The Wyatt Family Summer Scholarships for Spanish Majors is intended to encourage students to have a total immersion experience immediately after declaring their major—normally rising second or third years—so they can improve their language skills early on and come back better prepared to complete their upper level courses for the major here on Grounds. Additional eligibility requirements apply, use link above to visit scholarship page for full details.
IWL Research Abroad Award
The Institute of World Languages (IWL) aims to support undergraduate students who have demonstrated exceptional abilities in the acquisition of any world language and culture, as well as great scholarly promise and potential to carry out a research project abroad. This scholarship requires a separate application, use link above to visit scholarship page for full details.
Oxford Program Scholarship
All students who complete an application for the UVA in Oxford program will be considered for a scholarship based on need, as determined by Student Financial Services.

University and Department-Administered Scholarships

In addition to awards administered through the ISO, other schools, departments, and units within the University offer their own funding for education abroad. Click each link for a description of the award, or to be connected via email to someone who can tell you more about what is available.

Click here for a list of University and Department-Administered Scholarships.

Program-Administered Scholarships

Students participating on outside programs often have funding or financial support available to them through their program provider. This can include scholarships, public university grants, Pell grant matching, up-front flight funding, and more. Click the link of the provider whose program(s) you are applying to for details about their scholarship and other financial support opportunities. Don't see your program provider on the list? Go directly to their website to see what they have available for students.

Click here for a list of program providers with scholarship opportunities.

National and International Scholarships

There's a wealth of scholarships available for students pursuing education abroad beyond what is available through UVA or your program. Check out the awards below for a sample of some of the most well-known. Eligibility can vary based on intended location or field of study, financial need, or background. Not seeing something that could work for you? Check out Additional Funding below.

Click here for a list of National and International Scholarships.

Search for Additional Funding

Students are encouraged to search for other funding resources; a few suggestions are linked below.

Click here for a list of additional funding databases and advice.

What about January Term?

Scholarship options are often limited for short-term programs like January Term. However, UVA students participating in UVA January Term study abroad programs will automatically be reviewed for eligibility a January Term Need-Based Grant, in addition to loans. Grant eligibility is based on financial need and is not guaranteed, even if a student receives grant funding during the semester. Grants may be up to the billable subtotal of a UVA January Term study abroad program.

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