| Study Abroad and Exchange Programs |
"My study abroad with ETSU directly helped me land a great job after graduating. I was told specifically that it set me apart from other candidates."
-John Tipton, exchange student to the University of Huddersfield, England. |
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Scholarships There are several funding sources for study abroad, among them: federal aid such as Pell Grant, subsidized loans and the Gillman scholarship; institutional aid such as APS, Honors and the International Education Scholarship; and aid from organizations such as Freeman Asia, Fulbright, ISEP, Australearn, etc. Listed below are brief summaries of some scholarship and grant programs. ETSU International Education ScholarshipThe purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to all eligible undergraduate and graduate students going to study abroad. Awards in the amount of $500 to $2500 are provided based on merit and need. For further information, please refer to the instructions below.
Deadlines: Summer study - March 15th Fulbright Program The U.S. Student Program is a grant program designed to give graduating seniors, recent B.S./B.A. graduates, master's and doctoral candidates, and young professionals and artists opportunities for personal development and international experience. Most grantees plan their own programs. Projects may include university coursework, independent library or field research, classes in a music conservatory or art school, special projects in the social or life sciences, or a combination. German Chancellor Scholarship Program Ten German Chancellor Scholarships are awarded annually to highly motivated individuals. The program sponsors individuals who demonstrate the potential to strengthen ties between Germany and the United States through their profession or studies. The scholarship provides for a stay of one year in Germany for professional development, study, or research. The monthly stipends range from Euro 2,000 to 3,500 and special allowances are available for accompanying family members, travel expenses, and German language instruction. Bowman Travel Grant Established in 1981, the Bowman Travel Grant is designed to encourage U.S. undergraduates considering an educational experience in non-traditional countries. Awards are issued as vouchers to Council Travel, TO BE EXCHANGED for round-trip airline tickets to the program destination. Freeman Asia The primary goal of the Freeman-ASIA is to increase the number of American undergraduates who study in East and South-East Asia, by providing students with the information and financial assistance they will need. Awardees will be expected to share their experiences with their home campus to encourage study abroad by others, and to spread understanding of Asia in their home communities. Awards are made on a rolling basis. Bridging Scholarships for Study Abroad in Japan The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project is accepting applications from American students participating in semester or year long study abroad programs in Japan in Fall 2008. The funders are offering 50 scholarships to assist students with the travel and living expenses while studying abroad in Japan. Students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply and Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. The recipients will receive a stripend of $2,500 (for students on semester-long programs) or $4,000 (for students on academic-year programs).The Bridging Schoalrships are offered twice a year. The deadline for Fall 2008 is April 7, 2008. Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society The Honor Society of PHI Kappa Phi offers an Undergraduate Internship and Study Abroad Program that is open to qualified members of the society and non-members in all fields of study. The Internship Grant is designed to support an undergraduate recipient as he/she seeks knowledge and experience in his/her academic field by working outside the academic setting, while the Study Abroad Grant is designed to provide support for an undergraduate recipient as he/she seeks knowledge and experience through a Study Abroad Program. 2008 Phi Kappa Phi PR Opportunity - Phi Kappa Phi Award - 2008 National Security Education Program (NSEP) NSEP was designed to provide undergraduates with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experience in countries and area of the world critical to the future security of our nation. As a student of another culture and language you will begin to acquire the international competence you need to communicate effectively across borders. International Scholarship Program The HACU-Laureate International Scholarship Program offers you an opportunity to study abroad at one of 15 different universities around the world. The scholarship program provides you with tuition assistance to encourage you to learn, live, and grow in another country. Information brochure and application are available here. The Council of American Ambassadors Fellowship Program Provides $5,000 individual awards to four undergraduate students to participate in a program that combines mentoring by former U. S. Ambassadors, practical training through internships at the Department of State and, in conjunction with the with The Fund for American Studies, academic studies in international affairs at Georgetown University, and residential housing on campus. These Fellowships, which are open to undergraduate students who will be entering their senior year in the semester following their internships, are available during summer sessions only. The Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowship Program College of William and Mary, will provide a $5,000 award for two U. S. college to work in the U. S. embassies in Paris and London and one U. S. college student to work in a component of the Office of the Secretary. The fellowships are available during summer sessions only. Applications of persons chosen by the Department of State for internships in London or Paris or in a component of the office of the Secretary and who have authorized the Department to provide their information to other organizations, will be forwarded to The Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowship Program for consideration. Eligible candidates will be contacted with instructions on applying for a Harriman Fellowship. The Harriman Board has determined that only undergraduate students entering their junior or senior year and graduating seniors continuing their studies will be considered for the Fellowship. E-mail inquiries on the Fellowship Program should be addressed to: harriman@wm.edu. All written inquiries should be addressed to:
Courses offered in Engineering, Science, Life Sciences, Business, Management and Economics, Art and Design, and Social Work. Scholarships available. Basic Knowledge of German an asset. For more information, visit the website link above. AustraLearn Scholarships Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) The Center for Cross-Cultural Studies Scholarship - (Spain) The Gilman International Scholarship |
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International Programs and Services
Honors College East Tennessee State University Box 70668 Johnson City, TN 37614-1701 Phone: 423.439.7737 Fax: 423.439.7131 email: interntl@etsu.edu
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