UT Scholarships for Study Abroad

The following scholarships are sponsored by UT departments, colleges or individuals associated with the university and are specific to students seeking to study or conduct research abroad.

This information is provided primarily to assist undergraduate students, however, some of the scholarships are open to graduate students as well.

Co-op GOES Awards & Provost Awards for Maymester and Summer 2009

Two competitions per year: Maymester and Summer
Maymester Awards: Eligibility: All applicants, priority given to undergraduates.
Summer Awards: Eligibility: All applicants applying to select summer programs (undergraduate and graduate)
For more information click here
Deadline for Maymesters: November 1
Deadline for Summer: February 15
To apply for these specific monies please go to GLOBAL ASSIST.

Dr. Ivy McQuiddy Scholarship

Every student going for the full academic year to a non traditional location should apply.
Deadline: October 1 and March 1
Amount: $1000 (one award given)
To apply for these specific monies please go to GLOBAL ASSIST.

IEFS

Every student should apply
For more information click here
Deadline: October 1 and March 1
Competition opens on the first day of class for each long semester
Additional Information: Bi-annual local competition. Competition for study or research overseas. Awards are based both on merit and need. The competition opens on the first day of each long semester

CAAAS Scholarship - Ghana Maymester

John L. Warfield Center for African & African American Studies will offer 2 partial scholarships to AFR majors or minors to participate in the Ghana-Maymester program. Students must attend a Ghana Maymester Information Session, complete the Study Abroad requirements for application and commit to participate in a CAAAS International Symposium before or after returning from the program.

Liberal Arts Council

Every student in the College of Liberal Arts should apply
Deadline: mid October and early March
Amount: At least $500 - usually 4-7 scholarships in varying amounts from $500-1500 are given
For additional information click here.

Natural Sciences Study Abroad Scholarships

Every NS student studying abroad on an EXCHANGE program should apply.
Three scholarships are available. One of the three will give preference to students in Chemistry or Biochemistry
Amount: $3000 each
Students must participate in a year-long program offered through the Study Abroad Office
Students must study science courses in a language other than English or their native language
Students must have a GPA of 3.5 or better. Among such students, decisions will be made on the basis of financial need
Deadline: October 1 and March 1
To apply for these specific monies please go to GLOBAL ASSIST.

Natural Sciences Summer Research Abroad Scholarships

Every NS seeking to conduct laboratory research abroad during the summer should apply.
Two scholarships per summer.
Amount: $2000 each (awarded students must maintain registration with UT while abroad).
Students must participate in a 12 week summer project conducting research in a laboratory connected to a foreign university.
Strong priority will be given to students who go to a TASSEP university.
Minor secondary preference will be given to students in physical (non-biological) sciences.
Students should contact Sarah Simmons in the CNS Undergraduate Research Office for additional details and application.
Deadline: March 1

Plan II Honors - Travel Grants

Every Plan II Honors student should apply
Plan II Scholarship Website
Deadlines: Early March (summer/fall programs), Early October (spring programs/Maymesters)
Award amounts typically range between $500 and $2000

School of Architecture - Mebane Travel Fund

All Architecture students should research this opportunity
http://soa.utexas.edu/archhistory/finaid

Texas Ex Scholarship

For current UT students who are US citizens and have been accepted into an official UT study abroad program. Academic excellence and financial need will be considered. By March 1,applicants should email an additional one-page essay to moore@alumni.utexas.edu describing their study abroad program and reasons why they are studying abroad and why they should be considered for this scholarship. Send your essay as an attachment, making sure to include your name, EID and name of scholarship.
$1,450 will be awarded to one recipient
Please click here for more information.

Ex-Students Association - Flying Longhorns Study Abroad Scholarship

All students should apply
Summer, fall and spring programs are eligible
Access through the TexasScholarships.org
Deadline: March 1 of each year (one deadline per year)
One award of $600
For current UT students who are US citizens and have been accepted into an official UT study abroad program. Academic excellence and financial need will be considered. Applicants should email an additional one-page essay to Eleanore Moore describing their study abroad program and reasons why they are studying abroad and why they should be considered for this scholarship.

EUREKA - Undergraduate Research Fellowships

Student going abroad on a program with a major research component should research this grant.
Deadlines vary.
http://www.utexas.edu/research/eureka/resources/awards/index.php

Additional Research Locations - Regional Foundation Libarary

Not a scholarship, but a research organization that will interview you and then look for scholarships for which you are eligible
This is a free service; contact them at rfl@austin.utexas.edu