IUP International Education Scholarship
The scholarship is being funded with the generous support of the following IUP offices:
- Office of the President
- Foundation for IUP
- Office of International Education
The IUP International Education Scholarship shall provide financial support to students enrolled at IUP for overseas educational opportunities (study abroad, exchange, faculty-led programs, and independently-arranged programs). The committee plans to make awards ranging from $500 to $2,000 depending on duration, location, and type of program.
In helping to defray the additional costs associated with overseas educational experiences (travel, passport, visas, etc.), the IUP International Education Scholarship strives to assist a wide range of IUP students from diverse academic backgrounds to take advantage of the variety of academic programs offered throughout the world.
Deadlines:
- Summer Abroad: April 15
- Fall Abroad: April 15
- Spring Abroad: November 1
Eligibility and Application Forms:
John F. and Yvonne Galli Trettel Scholarship
The Trettel Study Abroad Scholarship shall provide scholarship support to students enrolled at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for study-abroad educational and/or international cultural experience opportunities in Western Europe, favoring such countries as Italy, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
- Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria for scholarship consideration:
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student at IUP
- Full-time status over the summer is not required if student was enrolled as a full-time student at IUP during the previous Fall and/or Spring semester(s)
- Must be in good academic standing with IUP
- Must be a non-foreign-language major
- Must have completed a minimum of 48 credits
- Must be first overseas experience
- Must demonstrate self-reliance, maturity, and flexibility to deal with the challenges and opportunities associated with study-abroad programs
Preference will be given to students who have financial need.
Selection of recipients for the Trettel Study Abroad Scholarship shall be made by a committee, chaired by the director of the Office of International Education. The recipient of this award will provide an after-action report to the International Education at the completion of study abroad, including highlights of cultural experiences and language competence attained.
Deadlines:
- Fall Abroad: January 15 (after you return)
- Spring Abroad: January 15 (before you leave)
Eligibility and Application Forms:
Lieutenant General Joseph S. Laposata and Anita L. Laposata Study Abroad Scholarship
The Lieutenant General Joseph S. Laposata and Anita L. Laposata Study Abroad Scholarship shall provide scholarship support to students enrolled at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for study-abroad opportunities in Italy, Portugal, or Spain.
Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria for scholarship consideration:
- Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at IUP
- Must be participating in a full-time study-abroad program (of at least 12 earned educational credits) sanctioned and approved by IUP
- Must have completed a minimum of 48 credits
- Must have earned a minimum 2.5 grade-point average and be in good academic standing with IUP
- Must be accepted to an Office of International Education-approved program
- Study abroad must be a minimum of one academic semester
- Must demonstrate self-reliance, maturity, and flexibility to deal with the challenges and opportunities associated with study abroad programs
Preference will be given to students who have financial need.
Selection of recipients for the Laposata Study Abroad Scholarship shall be made by the Office of International Education. The recipient of this award will provide an after-action report—including highlights of cultural experiences and language competence attained—to Lieutenant General and Mrs. Laposata and Office of International Education at the completion of study abroad.
Deadlines:
- Fall Abroad: January 15 (after you return)
- Spring Abroad: January 15 (before you leave)
Eligibility and Application Forms:
Dr. Patrick A. Carone Study Abroad Scholarship
The Carone Study Abroad Scholarship shall provide scholarship support to students enrolled at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for study-abroad educational opportunities.
Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria for scholarship consideration:
- Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at IUP
- Must be participating in a full time study-abroad program (12 earned educational credits) sanctioned and approved by IUP
- Must have completed a minimum of 24 credits or completed their freshman year of study
- Must have earned a minimum 2.5 grade-point average and be in good academic standing with IUP
- Must be accepted to an Office of International Education-approved program
- Study abroad must be a minimum of one academic semester
- Must demonstrate self-reliance, maturity, and flexibility to deal with the challenges and opportunities associated with study abroad programs
Preferences will be given to students who have financial need.
Selection of recipients for the Carone Study Abroad Scholarship shall be made by a committee, chaired by the director of the Office of International Education. The recipient of this award will provide an after-action report—including highlights of cultural experiences and language competence attained—to International Education at the completion of study abroad.
Deadlines:
- Fall Abroad: January 15 (after you return)
- Spring Abroad: January 15 (before you leave)
Eligibility and Application Forms:
For more information about the Trettel, Laposata, and/or Carone study-abroad scholarships, please contact the Office of International Education.
Eberly College of Business and Information Technology (ECBIT) Study Abroad Scholarship
ECBIT shall provide scholarship support in the amount of $500 each for two qualified Business students enrolled at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for study abroad at the University of Macau through IUP's exchange program.
Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria for scholarship consideration:
Must be participating as a full time study abroad student at the University of Macau (minimum 12 earned educational credits)
Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate, Business student at IUP
Must have completed a minimum of 24 credits
Must have earned a minimum 2.5 grade point average at IUP and be in good academic standing with IUP
Must study abroad at the University of Macau for a minimum of one academic semester
Must demonstrate self-reliance, maturity, and flexibility to deal with the challenges and opportunities associated with study abroad programs
Deadlines:
- Fall Abroad: January 15 (after you return)
- Spring Abroad: January 15 (before you leave)
Eligibility and Application Forms:
Other scholarships for Study Abroad which students can obtain information and apply independently.
Ambassadorial Scholarship (Rotary)
Eligibility: Undergraduate, graduate, and qualified professionals
Amount: Varies
Rank: Competitive
Contact: Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships
American-Scandinavian Foundation
Eligibility: U.S. citizens, permanent resident. Must have completed undergraduate education.
Amount: Varies
Rank: Competitive
Contact: American-Scandinavian Foundation Academic Fellowships and Grants
British Council
Eligibility: Various opportunities
Amount: Varies
Rank: Competitive
Contact: British Council Funding for Nondegree Study Abroad
Bridging Scholarship (Japan)
Eligibility: Japan study abroad, U.S. undergraduate
Amount: $2,500/semester or $4,000/full year
Rank: Not too competitive
Contact: Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
College Language Association Study Abroad Scholarship
Eligibility: IUP students (CLA)
Amount: varies
Rank: competitive
Contact: College Language Association Study Abroad Scholarship
DAAD Grants (Germany)
Eligibility: Sophomores/Juniors, German Studies
Amount: $2500–$8000
Rank: Very Competitive
Contact: German Academic Exchange Service
Fulbright
Various opportunities: The Fulbright Program
Gilman Scholarship
Eligibility: U.S. citizen, undergraduate, Pell Grant
Amount: $5,000
Rank: competitive
Contact: Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Eligibility: Junior or senior level, U.S. citizens or expect to received U.S. citizenship by the date scholarship will be awarded.
Amount: Varies
Rank: Competitive
Contact: Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
IIPP Fellowship Program
Eligibility: Sophomore level, U.S. citizens or legal residents, underrepresented minority (African American, Hispanic/Latino American, Asian American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander, plan to seek master’s degree in International Education.
Amount: Varies
Rank: Competitive
Contact: www.uncfsp.org/iipp
International Research and Exchange Broad Program (IREX)
Eligibility: Varies according to programs
Amount: Varies
Rank: Competitive
Contact: IREX Grant Opportunities
ISEP Scholarships (Korea, Thailand, Germany, France)
Eligibility: ISEP exchange
Amount: Varies
Rank: Competitive
Contact: ISEP Scholarships
Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship
Eligibility: Qualified students accepts by Japanese universities or graduate schools under the student exchange agreement on a short-term basis from about three months to one year.
Amount: Monthly stipend: ¥80,000 per month (up to 12 months), Relocation allowance: ¥150,000 (upon arrival only)
Rank: Competitive
Contact: Boren Awards for International Study
Marshall Scholarship
Eligibility: Open only to U.S. citizens who hold a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. with a minimum GPA of 3.7.
Amount: University fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, these grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the U.S., and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse.
Rank: Very competitive
Contact: Marshall Scholarships and Dr. Janet Goebel (e-mail: Janet.Goebel@iup.edu)
NSEP (National Security Education Program) David L. Boren
Eligibility: For study abroad in all countries except Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand; U.S. citizen and undergraduate
Amount: $10,000/semester or $20,000/year
Rank: Competitive
Contact: Boren Awards for International Study
Organization of American States Graduate Fellowship Program
Eligibility: Citizens or permanent residents of OAS member states; undergraduate, graduate, and qualified professionals
Amount: Varies
Rank: Competitive
Contact: JASSO International Student Scholarship for Short-term Study in Japan
Phi Kappa Phi
Eligibility: Between 30 and 90 credit hours; minimum GPA of 3.5; have at least two semesters remaining at IUP after study abroad; specific dates for study abroad
Amount: $1000 (fifty awards across the U.S.)
Rank: Competitive
Contact: Phi Kappa Phi
Rhodes Scholar
Eligibility: Postgraduate, exact terms vary according to country.
Amount: Varies
Rank: Very competitive
Contact: The Rhodes Scholarships and Dr. Janet Goebel (e-mail: Janet.Goebel@iup.edu)
The Gates Cambridge Scholarships
Eligibility: Undergraduate, graduate, and qualified professionals
Amount: Varies
Rank: Very Competitive
Contact: The Gates Cambridge Scholarships
