2016 “We had hands-on opportunities to conduct research in communities and implement an intervention. This taught me valuable skills in how to deal with complex, real-world situations. This program has motivated me to pursue a career in public health, working at a local level.” STUDY ABROAD – Lena, Thailand, 2014 CIEE HELPS MORE STUDENTS DISCOVER THE WORLD WITH SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS THAN ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION. Council on International Educational Exchange 300 Fore St., Portland, ME 04101 800-40-STUDY Founded in 1947, CIEE is the world leader in international education and exchange, delivering the highest-quality programs that increase global understanding and intercultural knowledge. We provide participants with skills, competencies, and experiences that elevate their ability to contribute positively to our global community. © Copyright CIEE 2015. All rights reserved. CI31-FY16-0009 ciee.org/study OPENING DOORS TO EXTRAORDINARY INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS GUIDE MORE OPTIONS, MORE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS Every student should reap the benefits of studying abroad – to get a leg up on future employment and a fresh perspective that comes from experiencing another culture. That’s why CIEE does more than any other international educational organization to make study abroad affordable. CIEE offers 14 scholarships that recognize academic achievement and enable international education. Students who excel in academic pursuits and are focused in specialized areas of study may be eligible for merit-based scholarships. CIEE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS For strong students of architecture, design, or engineering who want to attend an architecture and design program in Barcelona, Berlin, Prague, or New York City Awards: $2,500 per student Every year, we award more than $3 million in scholarships and grants for study abroad. Our comprehensive approach addresses three distinct areas to ensure we reach students of diverse academic, ethnic, and economic backgrounds: ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS Students who excel in academic pursuits and are devoted to specialized areas of study may be eligible for merit-based scholarships. ACCESS GRANTS Students who have historically been unable to study abroad because of financial circumstances may be eligible for need-based grants. CIEE ENGINEERING MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS For strong students of engineering who plan to further their studies with one of three programs: Engineering, Technology & Society in Dublin; Engineering & Society in Madrid; or Business, Engineering, Arts & Sciences in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates CHECK WITH YOUR SCHOOL FOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES CIEE works with more than 300 U.S. colleges and universities in its Academic Consortium to provide additional grants to help students study abroad. Awards: $2,500 per student Ask your study abroad office if you are eligible for additional CIEE scholarships or grants. For high-achieving students in business, management, finance, and accounting who enroll in programs that focus on business or economics CIEE BUSINESS, FINANCE, AND MANAGEMENT MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS Awards: $2,500 per student AMBASSADOR GRANTS RITZMANN TROPICAL AND MARINE ECOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS For strong students who plan to further their studies in environmental sciences and sustainability with the Sustainability & the Environment or Tropical Ecology & Conservation programs in Costa Rica or Bonaire Awards: $2,500 per student CIEE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES/SCIENCES AND SUSTAINABILITY MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS For high-achieving students of environmental sciences and sustainability who want to pursue these topics with study abroad Awards: $2,500 per student Awards: $2,500 per student CIEE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, POLITICAL SCIENCE, HISTORY, PEACE, AND CONFLICTRESOLUTION MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS For high-achieving students focused on these academic areas GLOBAL ACCESS INITIATIVE (GAIN) GRANTS Awards: $2,500 per student For students who demonstrate financial need, CIEE provides direct support for travel expenses For high-achieving students who want to study community public health or nursing with specific CIEE programs in Argentina, Botswana, Dominican Republic, or Thailand Awards: $2,500 per student Awards: up to $2,000 per student CIEE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS BOWMAN TRAVEL GRANTS Awards: $2,500 per student LANGUAGE INTENSIVE-FOCUS TRACK (LIFT) MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS For students who want to pursue an intensive language program for one academic year in Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Cuba, Dominican Republic, France, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Peru, Russia, Senegal, Spain, or Taiwan Awards: $5,000 per student For high-achieving students seeking study abroad programs focused on these academic areas For high-achieving students who want to combine an academic internship and study abroad Awards: $2,500 per student STOHL INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS For first-generation college students who want to combine research and study abroad. Preference is given to students from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Awards: $2,500 per student “The CIEE scholarship gave me the ability to experience a world outside of my own. Without this help, I wouldn’t have been able to have the lifetime memories that I’ll forever cherish.” – Christina D., Spain, 2014 ciee.org/study Awards: up to $1,500 per student BAILEY MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTION GRANTS For minority students from minority-serving institutions who demonstrate financial need For students who want to pursue study abroad in Africa, Asia Pacific, the Caribbean, or Latin America, and who demonstrate financial need Awards: up to $2,000 per student AMBASSADOR GRANTS Awards: $2,500 per student Motivated, high-achieving students who are committed to capturing and sharing the many transformative benefits of international education upon their return to campus may be eligible for service and leadership grants. OPEN A WORLD OF POSSIBILITY CIEE GLOBAL AMBASSADORS MERIT GRANTS Awards: $2,500 per student For high-achieving students who want to study in one of 19 locations in Africa, Asia, or Latin America, or pursue comparative studies in such areas as religion or business Students who have historically been unable to study abroad because of financial circumstances may be eligible for need-based scholarships. Awards are made based on personal statements from student applicants and financial need, based on economic profile and estimated family contribution (EFC). MCDERMOTT HEALTH SCIENCES, NURSING, AND PUBLIC HEALTH MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS For students with a GPA of 3.8 or higher who excel in academic pursuits devoted to socially important areas of study WOLLITZER MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS IN AREA OR COMPARATIVE STUDIES THE WORLD IS OUR CLASSROOM. JOIN US. For strong students in international development programs who want to combine academic service-learning and study abroad ACCESS GRANTS CIEE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND PSYCHOLOGY MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS PING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Motivated, high-achieving students who are committed to capturing and sharing the many transformative benefits of international education upon their return to campus may be eligible for service and leadership grants. CIEE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICE-LEARNING MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS One simple application places you into consideration for every CIEE funding opportunity for which you may be eligible. Just check the “Scholarships and Grants” box on your program application. Visit ciee.org/scholarships to get started! Awarded to motivated students who are eager to share the many transformative benefits of studying abroad upon their return to campus. Awards are made based on personal statements from student applicants that demonstrate need and motivation. Awards: up to $1,500 per student
