Education Abroad Scholarships

Funding Your Study Abroad Experience

Explore Scholarships and Funding Opportunities That Can Help Make Studying Abroad More Affordable.

FGCU Scholarships

National Scholarships

External Scholarships


Plan Ahead and Apply Early
Scholarship deadlines vary, so review requirements and submit your applications early to avoid missing funding opportunities.

FGCU Study Abroad Scholarships

Perez Family Study Abroad Scholarship
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FGCU students pursuing an academic program of study abroad for credit are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

Application deadlines:

Students traveling for Spring programs: Due in October (see the Study Abroad Event Calendar for the October application deadline)

Students traveling for Summer/Fall programs: Due in February (See the Study Abroad Event Calendar for the February application deadline)

Award Amount:

Up to $1,500. USD for students participating in an approved program during summer term.

Up to $3,000. USD for students participating in an approved study abroad program of 4 weeks or more.

Eligibility:
- Must be approved for a study abroad experience or accepted into one of the following: FGCU Faculty-Led, FGCU Partner University or FGCU Study Abroad Partner Provider program.
- Applicants must have a current FAFSA application on file with FGCU.
- Student must be enrolled in an approved FGCU study abroad program for credit.
- FGCU Student with good academic standing and hold a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher. Reasonable exceptions may be considered at the discretion of the committee.
- Award recipients will need to complete a separate FGCU Foundation Scholarship Application if one is not already on file for the current semester.
- Applicants must have at least one full semester of FGCU coursework remaining, for their degree, after the planned study abroad experience.
For questions or assistance regarding the Perez Family Study Abroad Scholarship, please contact:

Dr. Dechen Albero, Assistant Director, Study Abroad & Outbound Mobility

FGCU Study Abroad, Modular 1 (near parking garage 2)

239-590-1494

Instructions
1. Complete the application in full (including essay and program costs as noted below).
2. Applicants must demonstrate the maturity needed to benefit from their experience abroad, and they should be able to describe the expected outcome of their program participation towards their future academic and career objectives.
3. A successful applicant will demonstrate a coherent link between their proposed program abroad activities and their future academic and/or career plans, as well as personal development goals.
4. Scholarship recipients must demonstrate community service as required by FGCU. Student involvement in leadership, campus or community activities is desirable.
5. The top scholarship applicants and or recipients may be interviewed by members of the Perez Family Study Abroad Scholarship selection committee.
6. Scholarship recipients should be willing to make a presentation or partake in other forms of outreach to communicate his/her experience abroad to FGCU students.
FGCU Global Engagement Office and scholarship selection committee reserves the right to determine award recipients and amounts.

This award will be reported to FGCU Financial Aid Office and may impact the student’s overall financial aid profile. If you withdraw from a program for any reason (voluntary or involuntary), any award you may have received may be revoked.

If your award is revoked after funds have been disbursed to you, you will be responsible for returning any outstanding or prorated award amount.

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St. Andrew's Society of Naples: Scotland Scholarships
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FGCU students pursuing study at Stirling University's International Summer School or a similar institution in Scotland for Summer or Fall 2026 are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
- Qualified candidates will be full or part time degree seeking undergraduate students whose study abroad program or courses will apply toward degree completion.
- Recipients must currently have and maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA;
- Recipients must demonstrate community service as required by FGCU. Student involvement in leadership, campus or community activities is beneficial;
- Recipients must already be admitted or in the process of applying to Stirling University's International Summer School or a similar institution in Scotland.
- Application deadline: March 13, 2026 for Summer or Fall 2026
- Award Amount: partial or full tuition and housing for 1-course during Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 study at Stirling University or similar institution in Scotland (estimated $4600 value)
Application and Instructions
Honors College Development Funds
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Honors Development Funds (HDF) support Honors students’ intellectual development by providing up to $2,000 to offset costs in activities serving the mission of the college such as:
- Traveling to professional conferences to present academic papers and posters
- Conducting academic research or projects
- Honors coursework that involves costs outside of the regular course related fees (such as studying abroad).
- Honors Thesis development
Students must have an approved plan/proposal on file before applying.

See the link to the website above for additional information.
Global Learning Grant
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The Global Learning Grant Program provides up to $500.00 per semester to pay for tuition and fees for undergrad students in programs affiliated with the Global Engagement Office, provided they meet the eligibility requirements.

Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing in an undergraduate degree program at Florida Gulf Coast University.
- Must have completed two semesters at FGCU with satisfactory academic progress (SAP) prior to using the award.
- Applicants must meet at least one of the following:
  - Be enrolled in an FGCU-sponsored Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program.
  - Be enrolled in an FGCU-sponsored exchange or approved study abroad partner program.
  - Have actively participated in FGCU internationalization programs or events, such as the Millennium Fellowship, GEO Ambassador Program, International Education Week, International Reception, Study Abroad Fair, International Peace Day, or DROP.
- Students holding F-1, F-2, or H-1B status are eligible to apply. Short-term exchange students on J-1 visas are not eligible.
The Global Learning Grant award is to be used in the semester indicated in the application and may not be deferred for future use. The award is intended for those students who demonstrate engagement/involvement in campus internationalization programs and events (active participation in the Millennium Fellowship, GEO Ambassador Program, International Education Week, International Reception, Study Abroad Fair, International Peace Day, DROP, etc.). Students with demonstrated greater engagement in FGCU campus internationalization endeavors or cross-cultural programs/events will receive preference in the awarding and dispersal of this grant.

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FGCU Foundation Scholarships
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The FGCU Study Abroad Office highly encourages student to apply for the FGCU Foundation Scholarships each academic year. The application for these awards opens in October and closes in May. The sooner you apply the better chance you have of receiving one of these awards.

For more information please visit The FGCU Foundation Scholarship Application page.

National Scholarships

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

For Pell Grant recipients interested in studying or interning abroad
Only credit-bearing programs are eligible
View the applicant checklists for the Gilman and Gilman McCain Scholarships before you begin your application.

Boren Undergraduate Scholarship

For students interested in studying in non-popular countries
For students interested in studying new uncommon languages

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Awards based on Merit
Amounts range from $500 to $5,000, based on relative need of selected scholars
Deadline: Depends on when student chooses to go abroad

Fulbright Scholarship

For recent graduates and graduate students
Provides funding for one year studying, researching, or teaching abroad

Marshall Scholarship

For American students to study at the graduate level in the United Kingdom
Up to two years, all expenses paid study
3.7 GPA required

Fund for Education Abroad

For United States citizens or permanent residents studying at the undergraduate level
Minimum program length 4 weeks
Awards up to $10,000

Freeman Asia Scholarship

Undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with demonstrated financial need
Plan to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia for at least 8 weeks (summer) or 12 weeks (fall/spring)
Award amounts range from $3000-7000 depending on length of study.

Critical Language Scholarship for Intensive Summer Institute

U.S. citizens the opportunity to participate in beginning, intermediate, and advanced level intensive language programs during the summer at American Overseas Research Centers.

NOTE: This scholarship is only for students studying abroad on CLS Programs; it cannot be applied towards other types of study abroad.

Other Study Abroad Scholarships

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships

The Rotary Foundation offers several scholarships and grants that can be applied to study abroad, especially for those students that intend to focus on community service projects abroad. To learn more about scholarship and grant opportunities available, please visit the Rotary Foundation scholarship and grant webpages.

Benjamin Franklin Travel Grant for France

The Benjamin Franklin Travel Grant’s goal is to help students discover France. The grant is open to undergraduate students who will be studying at a French university. The grant provides up to a $2,500 stipend per selected applicant. For additional information about the application process and deadlines, please visit the Benjamin Franklin Travel Grant website. To find additional grant opportunities for doctorate programs or research in France, please visit the consulate website.

DAAD (Deutsher Akademischer Austausch Dienst/German Academic Exchange Service)

DAAD offers funding for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and researchers to study in Germany. Undergraduate opportunities include scholarships funding study, thesis research and/or internships in any academic field. For a full list of opportunities and their requirements, please visit the DAAD website.

Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan

Sponsored by the Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ), Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan provides scholarship assistance of $2,500 to students on semester-long programs, and $4000 to students on academic-year programs. Additional information about the scholarship and its application deadlines can be found on the AATJ website.

FGCU Study Abroad Program Partner Scholarships

Many FGCU Study Abroad Provider Partners offer scholarships, grants and discounts to help make studying abroad more affordable. Some funding opportunities may be available specifically to students who apply early.

Be sure to explore your funding options early and talk with both the FGCU Study Abroad Office and your study abroad program provider about scholarships, grants, and other opportunities that may be available to you.