Study Abroad Scholarship Guide for
Queensborough Community College Students
As of September 22, 2015
Please note all applications are being continuously updated. Please check with the scholarship
organization for the most current eligibility and application details upon applying.
Fund for Education Abroad (FEA)
General Scholarships
Website: http://fundforeducationabroad.org/applicants/
Period Eligible: Summer 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017
Application Open: November 16, 2015 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time
Application Close: January 18, 2016 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Amount Awarded: $10,000 (academic year); $5,000 (fall/spring semester); pro-rated by the
number of weeks, min. $1,250 (summer)
Application Requirements
Essays
Reference(s)
Other
2- 350 words or more (each)
1
Financial aid document
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Who They Look For
Eligibility Requirements
Currently enrolled
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U.S. citizens or permanent residents
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DACA students welcomed
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Plan to study abroad minimum of 30 days
between May 2016 and May 2017
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Program will count toward QCC credit
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Support FEA upon return
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Preferences
Study language of host country
Non-traditional destination:
countries non-English speaking
Demonstrates financial need
Minorities, first-generation
college students
STEM majors, students with
disabilities, veterans, men
Academically rigorous and
immersion programs
Study abroad program with
sustainable service learning or
volunteering
Rainbow Scholarship
 Awarded to a deserving LGBTQI student who aims to participate in a high-quality,
rigorous education abroad program
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
(Sponsored by U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational And Cultural Affairs)
Website: http://www.iie.org/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program
Period Eligible: between May 1, 2016 and August 1, 2016 (additional spring, fall and academic
year programs available)
Early Application Open: August 11, 2015
Early Application Close: October 6, 2015
Application Open: Mid-January 2016
Application Close: March 1, 2016 11:59 PM Central Time (strict deadline)
Amount Awarded: Average for summer is $3,000, up to $5,000; selected applicants may be
also considered for an additional Critical Need Language Award
Essays
1. Statement of Purpose
2. Follow-on Service Project
Proposal
Application Requirements
Reference(s) Other
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1. Official transcript
2. Certifications from study abroad advisor
(Lampeto Efthymiou in L-431) and
financial aid advisor (Margaret Howell in
L-411)
Who They Look For
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Eligibility
U.S. citizens
Receive Federal Pell Grant now or at
time of study abroad
Receive QCC credit for trip
Study/intern min. 4 weeks in one
country (2 weeks at community college)
Going to a country other than Cuba or
those on U.S. Department of State
Current Travel Warning List
Prior Gilman scholarship recipients are
not eligible
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Selection Criteria
Students traditionally underrepresented in education abroad
including:
Students with high financial need
Diverse ethnic background
Students with disabilities
Community college students
First generation college students
Study in non-traditional countries
(those not in Western Europe,
Australia, New Zealand)
Essay Instructions
 Each essay is limited to 7,000 characters (including spaces), which is approximately 1.5
pages, single spaced. Copy and paste essays in text boxes provided in the essay section
of the application.
Statement of Purpose Essay
 Why do you wish to study or intern abroad and what factors led you to this decision?
What do you hope to gain from and what do you anticipate will be the impact of your
experience abroad?
 Describe your study or intern abroad program. What factors led you to select this
program and length of study?
 Why have you chosen your country of study? What factors led you to select this country?
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How will this study or intern abroad program and the coursework you take abroad impact
your academic and future professional goals?
Are there any distinctive components to this program, beyond coursework, that will
impact your overall learning experience abroad? (i.e. home-stays, internships, field
research, volunteer activities, extra-curricular activities, etc.)
What challenges, if any, did you face in your decision to study or intern abroad? How did
you meet these challenges and what impact do you foresee them having on your
experience abroad? These could include, but are not limited to, being a parent, being a
non-traditional student, having a learning or physical disability, being in a field of study
for which it is difficult to incorporate study abroad, etc.
Follow-on Service Project Proposal
 If selected to receive a Gilman Scholarship, you will be required to carry out a Follow-on
Service Project upon your return to the U.S. which promotes the Gilman Program and
international education on your home campus and/or in your community.
 Write a proposal explaining how you will give back by inspiring others to pursue their
own experiences abroad.
 Projects should be clear, able to be completed in approximately one semester, and have
obtainable goals.
 Summarize your Follow-on Service Project Proposal in paragraph format by addressing
the following questions:
1. Briefly outline your proposed project to promote the Gilman Scholarship and
international education. How will this project impact your home university or home
community? What are your project goals?
2. What is your target population and how will your project impact this group?
3. How will you integrate the impact of your experiences abroad into your project?
4. What, if any, campus departments, student organizations, and/or community
organizations will you collaborate with in promoting the Gilman Scholarship and
international education? Have you already made contact with these groups?
 Upon completion of your project you will be required to submit a two-page final report
summarizing your experience abroad and the impact of your Follow-on project
Critical Language Scholarship
Website: http://www.clscholarship.org/
Period Eligible: Summer 2016
Application Open: Early October/TBA
Application Close: Mid-November/TBA
Amount Awarded: Fully-funded, intensive overseas group-based language courses (20+
hours/week), host community language partners, U.S. academic credit, costs for airfare, tuition,
room and board often with host family, cultural program, small stipend for incidentals and meals,
related costs for a mandatory pre-departure orientation in Washington, D.C., applicable visa fees
(and possible visa assistance), program-sponsored travel within the host country, all entrance
fees for program activities
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Who They Look For
Eligibility
Program Preferences
Enrolled at community college or
 Academic record and potential to
above for degree program
succeed in a rigorous academic setting
Must be enrolled in fall semester of
 Ability to adapt to a different cultural
2015
environment
18 years old or older by the beginning
 Plan for continuation of study of the
of your program
language
Completed at least one academic year
 Plan to use the language in future
of study by the summer program
career
(freshman may apply)
Details
U.S. citizens
 Ability to participate in the scholarship
program is based on the ability to
Interest in language study at all levels
receive a visa to host country.
(beginning to advanced)
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Additional cultural experiences and
All fields of study and interests
excursions provided to learn the culture
especially STEM, law, and economics
majors
 Native speaker language partners
provide practice and add conversational
No specific GPA required
skills
Finalists must be in acceptable mental
 Undergraduate academic credit through
and physical health and complete a
Bryn Mawr College
medical form
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional Resources
http://www1.cuny.edu/studyabroad/financial-matters/national-and-local-scholarships/
http://www1.cuny.edu/studyabroad/students/financing-your-trip/
Foundation for Global Scholars
Website: https://fgscholars.org/
Period Eligible: January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016
Application Open: October 12, 2015
Application Close: November 20, 2015 at 5:00 PM Mountain Time
Amount Awarded: $2,000 (you will have one year from the date of the email notification to
provide confirmation of participation and other requested information in order to receive the
FGS scholarship electronically. After one year, the scholarship is forfeited.)
Application Requirements
Essay(s)
References(s)
 500 words or less
 Only for STA
Travel Award
Scholarship
Other
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Transcript
Proof of U.S. citizenship
Resume
Provide links to study abroad
program profile web page and
public link to LinkedIn profile
Who They Look For
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Eligibility
Enrolled in a college where transfer
credit will apply to your degree being
earned
18 -30 years old
U.S. Citizen
Credit-bearing program
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5/4.0
Studying abroad for a minimum of 4
weeks/28 days
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Selection Criteria
Students deemed underrepresented
study abroad, specifically including:
Students with financial need (Pell grant
recipients)
Ethnically diverse students
U.S. military veterans
First generation college students
STA Travel Start the Adventure Scholarship
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Application Open: Monday, October 12, 2015 before 5:00 PM Mountain Time
Application Close: Friday, November 6, 2015 at 5:00 PM Mountain Time
Amount Awarded: $2,500
Apply for the award through the general application based on general requirements above
Top three applicants will be interviewed. Applicant must be able to answer the question:
“Why is it important for students to participate in international education programs”
Willing to be an advocate for meaningful travel and international education, and equal
access to these opportunities for fellow students