These scholarships invite applicants from all across the United States (and sometimes the world). As a result, there is often more competition for these awards, but there are also more of them and the funding levels are often significantly higher. Application procedures and qualifications vary widely, so read carefully. The links below will take you to the web site of the organization offering the scholarship. For some scholarships, the staff of PAO has prepared "tips" for applying based upon their years of experience. Look for the tip sheet icon. 
| Work with the Programs Abroad Office to apply for these scholarships |
| Gilman Scholarship (tip sheet) |
Award/Deadline: Up to $5,000 Deadline: For Spring 2007 study the deadline is September 26, 2006.
Location: Worldwide
Notes: Provides assistance for undergraduates with demonstrated financial need. Applicant must be receiving a Pell Grant at time of application. $3,000 Critical Need Language Supplement available to students studying a critical need language. Click here for more information.
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| National Security Education Program (NSEP) |
Award/Deadline: Undergraduate: Summer (Engineer and Applied Science Majors only) $2,500-- $8,000; Semester $4,000--$10,000; Academic Year $6,000--$20,000. Deadline: February 14
Location: Africa; Central and Eastern Europe; Near East; Asia; Latin America Caribbean
Notes: U.S. citizen; undergrad or graduate student; Study for Semester or Year (or Summer for applied science and engineering majors). NSEP recipients are required to seek employment with a federal agency or office involved in national security affairs upon graduation. Submit application to the PAO.
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| Freeman-Asia Scholarship |
Award/Deadline: Award amounts vary. Deadlines: Summer, March 1; Fall/Academic Year, April 1; Spring, November 1
Location: Asia
Notes: The Freeman-ASIA Awards were designed to encourage more American undergraduate students to pursue study abroad in East and Southeast Asia. Priority given to applicants with no previous experience in Asia. Open to U.S. citizens, Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors. Program must be at least 8 weeks. Students must be able to demonstrate need. Submit application to the PAO.
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| Apply directly for these scholarships |
| Association of International Education, Japan (AIEJ) |
Award/Deadline: Awards provide a living allowance, settling in allowance, and airfare. Deadline: Fall April 15; Spring Oct 15
Location: Japan
Notes: Must be accepted for a full academic year at a Japanese university.
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| British Council |
Award/Deadline: Please see website for more info. Deadline: Varies
Location: UK
Notes: Qualifications vary depending on the award. Please see website for more info.
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| Bridging Scholarship |
Award/Deadline: 30 Scholarships to U.S. students participating in study-abroad programs. Awards range from $2,500 to $4,000. Deadline: April 3
Location: Japan
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| DAAD Scholarships (German Academic Exchange Service) |
Award/Deadline: From $2,000 to cost of program. Deadline: January 31
Location: Germany
Notes: Full-Time undergraduate and graduate students from most academic fields.
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| George J. Mitchell Scholarships (US-Ireland Alliance) |
Award/Deadline: Tuition, housing, a $12,000 living expenses stipend, and international travel
. Deadline: Ocotober 10
Location: Ireland
Notes: With 12 awards made each year, the Scholarship provides a year of graduate study at any university in Ireland or Northern Ireland.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 18 and 30 who will have an undergraduate degree when starting study with the Mitchell Scholarship (graduating seniors are encouraged to apply).
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| Institute for International Education, Public Policy (IIPP) |
Award/Deadline: Students participate in a five-year sequence of summer policy institutes, study abroad, language training, internships, and graduate study. Award covers most of the institute costs, 1/2 study abroad, internship and graduate school. Deadline: March 1
Location: Worldwide
Notes: Sophomore student, enrolled full-time at four- year (baccalaureate) institution; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Minimum 3.2 GPA; Strong interest in international affairs; Underrepresented minority: African American, Hispanic/Latino American, American Indian, Asian American, Alaskan or Hawaiian Native, or Pacific Islander.
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| National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Scholarship |
Award/Deadline: Award: All expenses. See web site for deadline information.
Location: Italy
Notes: This all-expenses paid trip for Italian American students covers round-trip airfare between Italy and America and 10 days of programs.
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| Scholarships awarded by program providers |
| American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) |
Award/Deadline: AIFS awards up to 150 semester scholarships of $1,000 each and 50 summer scholarships of $750 each. Deadline: Summer March 15; Fall April 15; Spring October 15
Location: Worldwide
Notes: Open to students who are participating in AIFS study abroad programs.
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| Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) |
Award/Deadline: Please see web site for more info. Deadline: Check web site
Location: Worldwide
Notes: Open to students who are participating on CIEE study abroad programs.
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| International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) |
Award/Deadline: Please see web site for more info. Deadline: Check web site
Location: Worldwide
Notes: Open to students who are participating on ISEP study abroad programs.
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| School for International Training (SIT) |
Award/Deadline: Awards generally range from $500 to $4,000. Deadline: Varies, see web site.
Location: Worldwide
Notes: Open to students who are participating on SIT study abroad programs.
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