Study Abroad 
OPPORTUNITIESIn addition to the IGS scholarships listed on this page UD study abroad applicants are also welcome to apply for funding from sources outside of the University. A list of other scholarship opportunities is available here.
The University of Delaware encourages students to apply for study abroad scholarships. Institute for Global Studies funding is available for full-time, matriculated, University of Delaware undergraduate students studying on University of Delaware study abroad programs (not exchange programs). UD students studying on programs sponsored by other universities or companies are not eligible for these scholarships.
Need-based Study Abroad Scholarships of $1,000 to $4,000 + are awarded based on the applicant's financial need (must have a current FAFSA in file), academic merit, quality of essay, recommendation from a professor, activities and awards, number of college credits completed, and a comprehensive student conduct review. Please note that need-based study abroad scholarships have a much earlier application deadline.
Merit-based Study Abroad Scholarships of up to $2,000 are awarded based on the applicant's academic merit, quality of essay, recommendation from a professor, activities and awards and a comprehensive student conduct review.
Both need- and merit-based study abroad scholarships only go towards the cost of UD study abroad program fees not UD tuition. If you receive a need- or merit-based study abroad scholarship, and are dismissed from your program due to improper conduct or you withdraw from the program and program funds have been expended on your behalf, you will be required to repay your scholarship award in full. Complete scholarship details can be found below:
TO APPLY:
As you complete the application for the study abroad program that fits you best academically and personally, you will get to a section in the application which asks if you wish to be considered for scholarship awards. Check “Yes” and continue to fill out the remaining portion of the application (essay question, list of college activities/awards, prior international travel). A $300 non-refundable deposit is required with any application. Only after you have submitted your application to the program, can you then ask a professor to submit a letter of recommendation online on your behalf. It is your responsibility to make sure you have your completed application submitted, a recommendation from at least one professor and the 1st deposit paid before the stated deadline for either the need- or merit-based study abroad scholarships.
For questions regarding these scholarship opportunities, please contact Marie Gleason by email (mgleason@udel.edu) or phone at (302) 831-2852.
A list of recent scholarship award winners is available here: 2012 Winter/Spring Semesters and 2012 Summer/Fall Semesters
| Award amount: | $1000-4000+ |
| Cannot be used towards: | 1st or 2nd program fee deposits |
| Does not cover: |
Tuition Fees Books Personal expenses |
| Eligibility: |
No prior participation on UD study abroad Completed at least 12 credits at UD (at time of application) Must be a full-time UD undergraduate Financial need (as determined by the Office of Financial Aid - have FAFSA on file) |
| Materials due by: | Scholarship deadline - apply early! |
| Factors considered: |
Financial need Academic merit Quality of essay Recommendation Activities and awards # of college credits completed |
| Need-based Study Abroad Scholarships Announced: |
Fall Programs – early March ALL Winter Programs – mid-April Spring Programs – early October Summer Programs – mid-November |
| Q: | If I apply for Need-based Study Abroad Scholarships, will I automatically be considered for Merit–based Study Abroad Scholarships too? |
| A: | Yes. If you do not receive a Need-based Study Abroad Scholarship, then you will be considered for a Merit–based Study Abroad Scholarship. |
| Q: | Can I win more than one Need-based Study Abroad Scholarship? |
| A: | No, students may not receive more than one Need-based Study Abroad Scholarship. |
| Q: | How much financial need do I have to have? |
| A: | To be considered for a Need-based Study Abroad Scholarship, you must have at least "some" financial need, as determined by the Office of Student Financial Services (having a FAFSA on file). |
| Award amount: | Up to $2,000 |
| Cannot be used towards: | 1st or 2nd program fee deposits |
| Does not cover: | Tuition Fees Books Personal expenses |
| Eligibility: | Must be a full-time UD undergraduate |
| Materials due by: | Scholarship deadline |
| Factors considered: |
Academic merit Quality of essay Activities and awards Recommendation |
| Merit-based Study Abroad Scholarships announced: |
Fall Programs - end of April ALL Winter Programs - mid-October Spring Programs - end of October Summer Programs - mid-March |
