Study Abroad Scholarship Guide for
Queensborough Community College Students
As of February 6, 2015
Please note all applications are being continuously updated. Please check with the scholarship
organization for the most up-to-date eligibility and application details upon applying. These are
scholarships currently available to apply for the Summer 2015 Study Abroad Session.
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: Summer 2015
Application Open: January 2015
Application Close: March 3, 2015 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
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Application Requirements
Reference(s)
Other
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Official transcript, certification from study abroad
and financial aid advisor
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
Going to a country other than Cuba or
those on U.S. Department of State
Current Travel Warning List
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Selection Criteria
Students traditionally underrepresented in education abroad
including:
Students with high financial need
Study in non-traditional countries
(those not in Western Europe,
Australia, New Zealand)
Diverse ethnic background
Students with disabilities
Community college students
Please Note:
 Plan to spend about 5-10 hours on the application
 Register for Gilman webinars – there are weekly application topics like “How to Apply”
and “Composing Successful Scholarship Essays.”
 Regarding transcripts – you need an official one from your current institution and
unofficial or official ones if you are a transfer student or from your high school (if you
are a freshman).
Additional Gilman Scholarship information:
Please contact
Sade Smith, QCC Student and Gilman Scholarship Recipient
ssmith98@tigermail.qcc.cuny.edu
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Foundation for Global Scholars
General Scholarships
Website: https://fgscholars.org/
Period Eligible: Summer 2015
Application Open: February 23, 2015
Application Close: April 3, 2015 by 5 PM Mountain Time (no exceptions!)
Amount Awarded: $2000 (you will have one year from the date of the email notification to
provide confirmation of participation and other requested information in order to collect your
FGS scholarship check. After one year, the scholarship is forfeited.)
Application Requirements
Essay(s)
 1 essay
References(s)
 Only for STA Travel
Award Scholarship
Other
 Transcript
Who They Look For
Eligibility
 Enrolled in a college where transfer
credit will apply to your degree being
earned
 U.S. Citizen
 Credit-bearing program
 Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5/4.0
 Studying abroad for minimum of 4
weeks/28 days
Other Scholarships – All Requirements are IN ADDITION to the above general requirements
STA Travel Scholarship
 Majoring in Art - your major must be listed on your transcript
 Contact details of an academic reference, a professor (see website)
 Written confirmation to the Study Abroad office from the professor
Financial Need Scholarship (for PELL Grant recipients only)
 Financial award letter indicated receipt of PELL grant
 See website for letter specifics
STEM Scholarship
 Must be majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics – your major
must be listed on your transcript
 Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical
Engineering included
Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship
 Must self-identify as an ethnic minority, not white, not of Hispanic origin
Veterans Scholarship
 Must be a US military veteran who has honorably served in one of the five military
branches
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Country-Specific Scholarships
Poland - The Kosciuszko Foundation
 The Kosciuszko Foundation offers scholarships for study in Poland, including the
Tomaszkiewicz-Florio Scholarships for summer study.
 http://www.thekf.org/programs/study/
Israel – MASA
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Grants to students of Jewish descent who study in Israel.
http://www.masaisrael.org/grants/funding
Additional Resources
http://www1.cuny.edu/studyabroad/financial-matters/national-and-local-scholarships/
http://www1.cuny.edu/studyabroad/students/financing-your-trip/
http://www.Fastweb.com – a listing of scholarships for differing purposes. Please inquire with
your intended scholarship for more details if the scholarship can apply for study abroad.
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