• CLA Access, Community and Equity stipends - For Cal Poly CLA students who are lower income or first generation college students to engage in high-impact educational experiences. $1,000.
• Dorothy Cooper Memorial Scholarship - For Cal Poly students majoring or minoring in English who study abroad.  $1,000.
• Cal Poly Global Scholars: London Scholarship - For students with high financial need who participate in the Cal Poly in London program.  Up to $16,000.
• Cal Poly Global Programs Scholarship - For students with high financial need participating in a Cal Poly Global Program. Up to $16,000.
• Patrick and Eileen Smyth Endowed Scholarship - For Cal Poly students who study abroad in Ireland.  $7,500.
• John and Martha Rogers Scholarship - For Cal Poly students in the Orfalea College of Business who study abroad.  $500-$1,000.
• David Nathan Blanco Scholarship Endowment - For Cal Poly students in the Orfalea College of Business who study abroad.  $1,000-$2,000.
• Michael Koehn Memorial Scholarship Endowment - For Cal Poly students participating in Cal Poly programs in the UK.  Up to $2,100
• Bow Immersive Study Abroad Scholarships - For Cal Poly students with financial need available studying abroad in an immersive program (e.g., taking courses at a local university, living with a host family, participating in a full-year abroad program). At least one award of up to $8,000. 

• Cal Poly in Peru Travel Scholarships - For Cal Poly students participating in the Cal Poly in Peru program. Up to $1,000.
• Cal Poly Global Scholars: London Scholarship - For students with high financial need who participate in the Cal Poly in London program.  Up to $16,000. 
  Cal Poly Global Programs Scholarship - For students with high financial need participating in a Cal Poly Global Program. Up to $16,000.
• Harrelson Family Scholarship - For Cal Poly students participating in the Cal Poly in London program. $2,000.
• Jon M. Ericson Founders Endowment - For Cal Poly students participating in the Cal Poly in London program. $500-$1,500.
• Michael Koehn Memorial Scholarship Endowment - For Cal Poly students participating in Cal Poly programs in the UK.  Up to $2,100.
• William Martinez Memorial Scholarship - For Cal Poly students participating in the Cal Poly in Spain (Fall) program.  $1,200.
• Language & Culture in Mexico Travel Scholarships - For Cal Poly students participating in the Cal Poly in Mexico: Language & Culture program.  $500.

• Don Floyd Memorial Scholarship - For Cal Poly students participating in CSUIP programs.  $1,000-$1,500.
• CSU IP Scholarship Opportunities - Various awards for students participating in CSUIP programs.  $750.

• CEA CAPA Matthew Yount Memorial Scholarship - For Cal Poly students participating in CEA CAPA programs.  $1,000-$1,500.
• ​CEA CAPA Scholarship - For Cal Poly students participating in CEA CAPA programs.  Up to $1,500.
• CEA CAPA Discounts, Academic Scholarships & Opportunity Grants - For students participating in CEA CAPA programs, there is an automatic $200-$800 discount depending on the program. Additionally, CEA CAPA offers grants and scholarships ranging from $200-$5,000.
• CIEE Scholarships - For students participating in CIEE programs.  $500-$1,500.
• DIS Scholarships & Discounts - For students participating in DIS programs in Scandinavia.  Cal Poly students receive Automatic Fee Reductions ($4,000 per semester / $300-$700 per summer).  Additional scholarships available.  $250-$10,000.
• FIE Scholarships & Program Discounts - For students participating in FIE programs (with the exception of the Cal Poly in London and Cal Poly in Ireland: Stories in Ireland programs), there is an automatic $200-$2,000 discount depending on the program. Additionally, FIE offers summer, quarter and semester scholarships ranging from $1,000-$5,000.
• SIT Study Abroad Scholarships - For students participating in SIT programs.  $500-$5,000.  For students who receive a Pell Grant. SIT will also automatically match that amount. 
• TEAN Scholarships & Discounts - Cal Poly students receive Automatic Fee Reduction of $500 for semester/year long programs. For students participating in The Education Abroad Network (TEAN) programs.  $500-$2,500.
• Semester at Sea Scholarships - For students participating in Semester at Sea.  Over $5 Million in scholarships and grants is available directly from Semester at Sea.  $250-$10,000.
• Cal Poly Semester at Sea Scholarships - For Cal Poly students participating in Semester at Sea.  These scholarships from Semester at Sea are dedicated specifically to Cal Poly SLO students.  $500-$2,500.
• USAC Scholarships - For Cal Poly students participating in USAC programs. Awards vary.

• Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship - For students in science, math, and engineering fields who study abroad.  $7,500.
• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship - For U.S. students who with high financial need who study abroad.  Aims to diversify the types of students who go abroad and the countries where they go.  $1,500-$8,000.
• Boren Awards for International Study - For U.S. students who study abroad to learn less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests.  $8,000-$20,000.
• Critical Language Scholarship Program - Fully-funded overseas language and cultural program for U.S. students.  $Varies.
• Fund for Education Abroad - For students who are underrepresented among the U.S. study abroad population.  $1,000-$10,000.
• Generation Study Abroad Travel Grants  -  The Institute for International Education will will offer 100 grants of $2,000 per student. The program will provide a resource for Generation Study Abroad Commitment Partners from U.S. colleges and universities who complete their annual progress report as an opportunity to encourage supplementary funds to their students.
• Gilman-McCain Scholarship - Provides awards for child and spousal dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs.  $5,000.
• Go Overseas Study & Intern Abroad Scholarship - For U.S. students who study and/or intern abroad.  $500.
• Golden Key Scholarships - Various awards for Golden Key members who study abroad.  $Varies.
• Rotary Scholarships - Various awards for international study; contact your local Rotary Club.  $Varies.
• Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship - $1,000 scholarship for studying abroad in the fall or spring.

• Asia: Freeman-Asia Scholarship - Need-based funding for study in Asia.  $3,000-$7,000.
• Asia: Blakemore Foundation Scholarships - For graduate students studying language and/or arts in Japan, China, Korea, Thailand, or Vietnam.  $Varies.
• China: Chinese Ministry of Education Scholarships - For U.S. students who study in China.  $Varies.
• Denmark: Upper Midwest Rebild Scholarship Corporation - For U.S. students with Danish heritage.  $1,000-$3,000.
• France: Benjamin Franklin Travel Grant - For U.S. students who study in France.  $2,500.
• Germany: Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) Scholarships - Various awards for U.S. students who study in Germany.  $Varies.
• Germany: UAS7 Study and Internship Programs for Engineers - Study and Internship Awards for Engineering students at a choice of 7 different universities in Germany
• Ireland: - Patrick and Eileen Smyth Endowed Scholarship - For Cal Poly students who study abroad in Ireland.  $7,500.
• Japan: Bridging Scholarship - For U.S. undergraduate students who study in Japan.  $2,500-$4,000.
• Japan: JASSO Scholarship - Japanese government funding for U.S. students who study in Japan.  $Varies.
• New Zealand: New Zealand Education Scholarships - Various awards for study in New Zealand.  $500-$2,000.
• United Kingdom: Fulbright Summer Institutes for U.S. Undergraduates - For study at a UK Summer Institute in England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.  $Varies.
• United States: Rangel Summer Enrichment Program - For participants in a summer program at Howard University in Washington D.C. designed to provide a deeper appreciation of current issues in international affairs.  $3,200+.
• Various: Humanity in Action Fellowship - For students who want to engage in a community service experience in Europe while exploring issues of democracy, pluralism, human rights, and social justice.

Other Scholarship Resources & Fundraising Tools

• Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund - Scholarships for students of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage.
• Chegg.com - Free scholarship search engine.
• Diversity Abroad - Various study abroad and research scholarships.
• Fastweb - Free scholarship search tool.
• Fund My Travel - Easy to use fundraising campaign site.
• Gates Millennium Scholarships - Various awards for African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and other minorities.
• GoAbroad.com Scholarships & Financial Resources - Free scholarship advice and directory.
• Insight into Diversity Study Abroad Scholarship - For underrepresented students.  $2,000.
• InternationalScholarships.com - International scholarships & awards database.
• IIE Passport Study Abroad Funding - Excellent search tool for study abroad scholarships.
• Scholarships.com - Free scholarship search tool.
• Studyabroad.com - Study abroad scholarships and financial aid information.

Post-Graduation and Graduate Studies Awards

• American-Scandinavian Foundation - Fellowships for individuals to pursue research, study, or creative arts practice in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden.  Up to $23,000.
• Anna Sobol Levy Foundation – Provides funding to undertake a Masters or Doctoral program in Australia.  Includes travel and establishment allowances, monthly living stipend, tuition and fees, and health insurance.  Up to $16,000.
• Boren Fellowships - Funding opportunities for U.S. graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests.  Up to $24,000 per year.
• Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows Program – One year of funding available for recent graduates to work as research assistants in Washington, D.C. Contact Cal Poly rep Laura Hunkler at 805-756-5971.
• Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals - Yearlong awards for 75 Americans to study, intern, and experience cultural immersion in Germany.  Candidates must have a strong interest in German and international affairs; candidates in business, vocational, scientific, engineering, and agricultural fields are especially encouraged to apply.
• Cultural Vistas - Various academic and internship programs outside the United States for young professionals.
• DAAD Awards for Germany - Funding for a wide variety of graduate study and other post-graduate activities in Germany, including research, language study, full degree programs, internships, and more.  One specific program, RISE Professional, gives students in the fields of biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, and physics the chance to spent 2-6 months working in German companies.
• Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme in the Humanities (Oxford) – Ten scholarships are available for one- to two-year full-time master’s degrees and for three-year doctoral degrees.  The award covers 100% of university and college fees, plus a grant for living costs.
• Fulbright U.S. Student Award – Yearlong grants are available for research, graduate study, and English teaching assistantships in a variety of countries around the world. Specialized awards are available in some fields and countries (e.g., Fulbright-NatGeo awards for digital storytelling, public policy, and more).  Contact Fulbright Program Advisors Sara Otis, Study Abroad Program Coordinator at sotis@calpoly.edu or Cari Vanderkar, Assistant Vice Provost for International Programs at civander@calpoly.edu.  
• Gates Cambridge Scholarship – Highly prestigious scholarships awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue full-time graduate degrees at the University of Cambridge.
• JET Programme – Highly selective placement for recent graduates in paid English-teaching positions in Japan.  $Varies.
• Marshall Scholarship – Highly competitive merit-based grant that provides full funding for outstanding U.S. citizens to study for one or two years at the graduate level in the United Kingdom.
• Mitchell Scholarship (Ireland) – Up to twelve Mitchell Scholars are selected annually for one academic year of graduate level study in Ireland and Northern Ireland.  The award is designed to connect generations of future American leaders to Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to community and public service.
• New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) – Awards cover full tuition fees in PhD programs at any of New Zealand’s eight universities, and a living stipend for up to 36 months.
• Oxford Perishing Square Graduate Scholarship – Up to five scholarships for one year of study in MBA programs at Oxford University are awarded annually to support extraordinary individuals in developing their potential as future global leaders.
• Peace Corps – Offers unique opportunities to pair graduate studies at one of more than 90 U.S. academic institutions with Volunteer service abroad.
• Pickering Fellowships – Awards for outstanding individuals from all ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career with the U.S. Department of State.  Funding covers two years of a master’s level program in public policy, international affairs, public administration, business, economics, political science, sociology, or foreign languages.
• Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program – Thirty awards are provided annually to recent graduates pursuing careers in the Foreign Service.  The award supports two years of graduate study, professional development activities, and entry into the Foreign Service.  Fields of study include international affairs, economics, history, political science, public administration, communications, public policy, business administration, and foreign languages.  Members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service are prioritized.
• Rhodes Scholarship – Provides full funding for outstanding U.S. applicants to complete a graduate degree at Oxford University in the UK.  For advising, contact Emeritus Professor Michael Wenzl at mwenzl@calpoly.edu.
• Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship – Transatlantic initiative that offers 15 accomplished U.S. students the opportunity to complete a comprehensive professional development program in Germany.
• Rotary Peace Fellowship – Up to 100 individuals from around the world are selected annually to receive fully funded academic fellowships at one of Rotary’s peace centers in Australia, England, Japan, Sweden, Thailand, and the U.S.  Awards include tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.  Applicants should have a strong background in volunteering and community service.
• Swedish Scholarship Awards – Up to three awards are provided annually for full funding for two years in a master’s degree program in Sweden.

Boren Awards for Study Abroad

• Watch the Boren Awards for Study Abroad Info Session Video.
• Visit the Boren Awards for Study Abroad website.

Scholarship Tips

• Dedicate several hours to browsing scholarships.
• Set a goal to identify 3-5 scholarships or grants to which you will apply.
• Set aside several days to work on your scholarship applications.
• Apply for scholarships around the same time you are applying to study abroad.  
• Remember: focus on quality in your study abroad scholarship applications!

Scholarship & Financial Aid Advising 

• Attend a Financial Aid & Scholarships for Study Abroad Workshop.
• Stop by for some drop-in peer advising. Current hours listed on our Study Abroad Advising Webpage.
• Email the Study Abroad Team at studyabroad@calpoly.edu.