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Northwest Missouri State Scholarships

Northwest Standard Scholarship Application

The Standard Scholarship Application is one app for many scholarships. Students can apply for study abroad specific scholarships with the Standard Scholarship Application in CatPAWS

Honors Program Scholarships

Funding for Study Abroad in Honors Program

Honors students are eligible for special funding to support study abroad travel, internships, and research and other creative work.

Eligibility:

Must be in the Honors Program 

Other Financial Aid & Scholarship Opportunities

Fund for Education Abroad

The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) increases opportunities for dedicated American undergraduates to study abroad through the provision of game-changing scholarships.  Applicants may participate in any study abroad program for four weeks or more that adds academic credit towards degree completions. As part of our commitment to increasing access to study abroad for Americans, first-generation college students and minority students in financial need are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility:

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Current enrolled as undergraduate at U.S. university or college
  • Minimum of 4 weeks (28 days) of study in country
  • Studying abroad in summer  (starting May), fall, and/or spring 
  • Program must be eligible for credit

Funding Amounts:

  • Awards up to $10,000
  • For a full list of available scholarship click here.

Application opens: November 15

Application deadline: January 10

International Fellowships

The Fellowships Office is here to identify high-ability and high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students as early as possible in their college careers and to assist them in developing their potential as candidates for nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships. Our office encourages students to combine scholarship and research with service and leadership in order to prepare them for meaningful experiences after they have completed their degree programs.

Contact email: fellowships@nwmissouri.edu

ISA Scholarships

This section lists a series of scholarships and grants awarded by ISA to our students each year. Eligibility criteria differ for each award - be sure to carefully read each description. For more information, visit ISA: Funding Your Program.

Host University Scholarships

Many of our university partners generously offer ISA students the opportunity to apply for university-specific scholarships, and ISA encourages students to read more about the scholarships available and consider a program at one of these distinguished universities abroad.

As the scholarships are offered by ISA's host universities, they differ in terms of award amount, eligibility, deadline dates and refund method - be sure to carefully read each description. For more information, visit ISA: Funding Your Program.

Outside Scholarships & Financial Resources

The scholarships listed below are administered by outside entities. Please contact the relevant organization for more information.

  • FastWeb 
    FastWeb has exclusive tools for students to search for college scholarships by their interests. Our unique matching feature lets students search for college scholarships that match their educational goals and activities after they fill out a personal profile. Our easy-to-follow form asks for their educational background, school activities, and what they plan on studying in college. Students have the power to search, find, and apply for college scholarships all on one website!
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund
    The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading Hispanic scholarship organization, providing the Hispanic community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. In 34 years, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund has awarded over 90,000 scholarships to students in need worth over $250M. Two-thirds of these students were the first in their families to go to college.
  • Benjamin Franklin Travel Grant
    A man of the Enlightenment, philosopher and scientist, Benjamin Franklin was also a great diplomat and friend of France. This travel grant is named after him and aims at giving students enrolled in an American University an opportunity to discover France. It is open to sophomore, junior & senior students who are enrolled in a double major including one major in French and one major in another discipline. Consideration will also be given to students enrolled in a minor/certificate in French and majoring in another subject.
  • Bridging Scholarships
    The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study abroad programs in Japan. Funding from private foundations and major U.S. corporations has made it possible for ATJ to award 100 scholarships annually to assist students with the travel and living expenses they will incur while studying abroad in Japan for a semester or an academic year. Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be enrolled as undergraduates in a college or university in the United States before and during the time they are studying abroad.
  • Blakemore Freeman Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language Study 
    Blakemore Freeman Fellowships fund a year of advanced language study abroad for college graduates using an East or Southeast Asian language in their careers.
  • International Scholarship Opportunities 
    The International Scholarship Search is the premier financial aid, college scholarship and international scholarship resource for students wishing to study abroad. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive listing of grants, scholarships, loan programs, and other information to assist college and university students in their pursuit to study abroad.
  • GO! Overseas
    GO! Overseas is proud to support international education through scholarships available to students participating in study abroad programs. Scholarships are awarded each year. The scholarship is awarded based on the creativity and analytical thinking displayed through writing samples and/or video submissions. Our largest scholarship is $1,000.
  • Foundation for Global Scholars
    The Foundation for Global Scholars is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Denver, Colorado whose mission is to create global citizens and leaders by assisting students in achieving their personal and professional goals of obtaining cultural and academic experiences throughout the world. The Foundation will support this mission by awarding scholarships to help enable students to obtain international experience in the Asia Pacific region. Students who are from underrepresented populations in international education are a priority.
  • Diversity Abroad
    This website offers a list of a variety of scholarships for minority/low income students as well as a general list for anyone.
  • InternationalScholarships.com
    This website provides a list of scholarships specifically for those who wish to study abroad.
  • IIE Passport Study Abroad Funding
    This valuable funding resource allows you to search by country or subject to find the study abroad funding information that you need. Our comprehensive database of study abroad scholarships, fellowships, and grants can help make your dream of studying abroad a financial possibility and a profound reality.
  • Rotary Global Grants
    Global grants support large international activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes in Rotary’s areas of focus. Grant sponsors form international partnerships that respond to real community needs. 

  • German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
    Scholarships are available to highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students for study abroad. For a complete list please see the DAAD’s resources for North America.
  • Gilman Scholarships
    The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduate study abroad. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two year or four year college or university to participate in study and/or intern abroad programs worldwide. Over 2,300 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded this academic year by the program. Those who study a Critical Need Language while abroad are eligible to receive additional funding as part of the scholarship program, increasing their award amount by an additional $3,000.
  • Japan Student Services Organization
    Available for qualified international students already accepted by Japanese universities or graduate schools for a semester or year.
  • ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship
    This scholarship program supports highly motivated and qualified U.S. and Canadian undergraduate and graduate students to do research at a public Swiss university or research institute for 2 to 3 months. The scholarship is open to students of all fields.
  • British Council
    The British Council lists funding and scholarship information for study in the United Kingdom. This scholarship is also offered for graduate programs.
  • BUTEX North American Scholarships
    £500 scholarships are awarded each year to currently registered students at US universities who will study abroad at a BUTEX member institution in the UK. (All current ISA UK host universities are members which means all ISA England, Scotland & Northern Ireland students can apply for this scholarship.)
  • Education New Zealand
    Education New Zealand offers US$2,000 Education New Zealand Study Abroad Travel Awards to help students fund flights to New Zealand.
  • Foundation for Global Scholars
    FGS awards US$2,000 scholarships to US citizens for study abroad.
  • Fund for Education Abroad
    Scholarships are offered up to $5,000 per semester and are not limited to specific programs, destinations, or fields of study. FEA awards funds to students planning to study abroad on academically rigorous programs with a strong preference for underrepresented students.
  • Fund for International Service Learning
    Fund for International Service Learning provides scholarships to students enrolled in an international service-learning program. (ISA ELAP programs only)
  • Lord Acton Memorial Scholarship
    One £1,000 scholarship is awarded each year to currently registered students at US universities who will study abroad for at least one semester at a AASAP/UK member institution. There is only 1 application deadline for an entire academic year and it usually falls in April. (Currently only the University of Westminster, Queen Mary, University of London, University of Reading and Kingston University are members).
  • New Zealand University Study Abroad Excellence Awards
    Eight New Zealand universities are pleased to offer US$500 New Zealand University Study Abroad Excellence Awards for study at one of the eight New Zealand universities.

Go Fund Me

Go Fund Me is personal fundraising website that gives students another way to save up and raise money for their study abroad experience. For more information, visit GoFundMe: Get help with education fundraising.

Study in Germany Scholarships

The scholarships offered in this website are only for students who want to study abroad in Germany.