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When studying abroad questions the that students tend to have are where to find money, what program should I go on, and how to make the best of my experience abroad. Money is a big issue for most of us when we go abroad we make decisions primarily, if not only, dependent on the amount of money available to go abroad. Finding money to go abroad is not an easy venture and requires painstaking searching of scholarships from the school and outside resources. However, in the end your efforts will pay off! In general, the more scholarships you apply for the more likely you are to receive a scholarship. Destination, in addition to grades and scholastic performance, is also important to the scholarship process. Those going to Europe will generally have a harder time acquiring certain outside scholarships versus those going to Asia or other underrepresented locations in study abroad. In the end, it comes down to time management with the scholarships and their deadlines as well as effort put into each one. Make sure to take time on the essays and write from the heart. Apply to many, apply early, and apply with heart. An application poorly done is just as good as one that wasn't done at all. Financial aid offered from the University may be applied to a students study abroad trip. However, the Office of Student Financial Services (SFS) at the University of Texas state that the FAFSA application must be in on time and that "emergency loans to assist students in paying for deposits or airline tickets are not available for students going abroad." Also financial aid released from the SFS will be released close to the time school starts here so funding for the trip should be planned accordingly. Scholarship Tips Here are some very helpful tips for you in your search for scholarships to study abroad! There are a lot of suggestions surrounding the essay in the applications because they are usually a key determinant in whether or not you get the scholarship. Essays are important so take your time on them. Also be aware that there are many scholarships that are offered by affilite programs that are not reflected on the Study Abroad Office website. In addition to the tips below it is crucial that you research the goals of the organization that is giving out the scholarship. Use the information you learn from this research to write the essay so that it is taylored to fit the desires of the organization that you are hoping to recieve money from. It is up to you to hunt for extra resources other than the ones on this site or the Study Abroad Office website in order to fund your trip. Search for scholarships 6 months prior to travel Find destinations that are affordable to you Apply to many scholarships Be aware of the deadlines Take your time on essays Beware of using the same essay for multiple scholarships Make sure you answer the essay question Get the essays proofread Leave a personal touch to your application		Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Program Qualifications: Reciving Pell Grant at time of application U.S. Citizen Deadlines: Fall/Academic Year: April 4 Spring: September 19 Award Amounts: Up to $5,000 Critical Language Supplement: Up to $3,000 additional Website: http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/index.html National Security Education Program Qualifications: Studying abroad in countries other than Europe or Australia U.S. Citizen Undergrad standing (Graduates may apply for Boren Fellowships) Deadlines: Mid January Award Amounts: Up to $20,000 a year Up to $10,000 a semester Up to $8,000 a summer (restrictions apply) Website: Undergrads: www.iie.org/programs/nsep/undergraduate/default.htm Graduates: www.iie.org/programs/nsep/graduate/default.htm International Education Fee Scholarship Qualifications: All students may apply Deadlines: Spring: October 1 Summer/Fall/Academic Year: March 1 Award Amounts: Varies depending on applicant pool Website: http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad/funding/iefs.html
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