Financial Aid & Scholarships for Study Abroad Programs

COVID-19 Disclaimer and Updates

In accordance with the university’s current policies on international travel, Stevens Institute of Technology is accepting applications for study abroad and international exchange programs for the upcoming terms. Stevens allows travel to countries that are Level 1-3 with the Department of State’s travel advisory system. Travel to countries that are listed as Level 4 are only allowed on a case-by-case basis, depending on COVID levels. All students must sign a COVID acknowledgment form before being approved for any in-person education abroad programs. For additional information, please email studyabroad@stevens.edu or book an appointment.

It is important to stay organized when planning for your finances abroad. Studying abroad demands effort and dedication. You need to analyze, along with your parents, what is your financial budget due to the extra costs of studying abroad. Costs to consider include airline tickets, health insurance, tuition, housing, visas, and traveling on breaks and weekends. There are many affordable options for study abroad. First, you need to understand the cost-benefit of each option you have, but there is a viable option for every budget.

Financial Aid Options

Stevens’ institutional aid may be used for specific exchange partner programs. Approved exchange and study abroad programs may be eligible for Federal financial aid; contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information at financialaid@stevens.edu. Financial aid eligibility varies by program and student.For students with Pell grant eligibility, Gilman scholarships are available. 

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Scholarships for Study Abroad

There are many scholarships available for study abroad students: 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

TYPE OF SCHOLARSHIP

API Study Abroad

For study abroad and intern abroad

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program 

Need-based; must be Pell grant recipients 

Boren Scholarships 

For undergraduate and graduate students for intensive language immersion 

Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan

 

For study abroad in Japan 

CIS Abroad

Scholarships and grants for study abroad

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals

 

For study abroad in Germany 

DAAD - German Scholarship

For study abroad in Germany 

Four Fund Scholarship

For work abroad

Freeman Asia Scholarship

For study abroad in Asia

Fulbright Student Competition

 

Competitive scholarship 

Fund for Education Abroad 

Need-based; uncommon destinations

Global Experience Scholarship 

For undergraduate students pursuing international experience through a faculty-led program

G-MEO Study Abroad

For study abroad in China

Go Overseas

For study abroad in Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, gap year, intern/volunteer abroad

IES Abroad

For study abroad

IFSA-Butler

Diversity scholarships, First Generation scholarships, Program-Specific, and Work-to-Study grants

The Education Abroad Network

For study abroad

Scholarships for Study Abroad (*Virtual Program Applicable!*)

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

TYPE OF SCHOLARSHIP

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program 

Need-based; must be Pell grant recipients 

Carnegie ACES

For undergraduate STEM students with high financial need, from underrepresented and underserved communities, and/or first-generation. FAFSA must be on file to qualify.

Four Fund Scholarship

For work abroad (international internship/co-op)

ISA Grant

Need-based; must be participating in an ISA program.

Study Abroad Scholarship

For undergraduate students with financial need. FAFSA must be on file to qualify. (Currently on hiatus)

Scholarship Databases