International Business

Study Abroad Scholarships

GENERAL STUDY ABROAD AWARDS  (applies to summer, semester, and year abroad)

Seidman Business Study Abroad Scholarship globe
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide support to undergraduate and graduate students of business who enhance their university studies by studying in a foreign country. This scholarship is competitive and based on program costs and strong academic credentials. Applications can be found on-line and must be submitted for Spring/Summer, Fall & Academic Year study abroad by April 1 For Winter study abroad applicants, the application must be submitted by November 1.

The Economic Club of Grand Rapids globe
Business study abroad scholarship grant awards of up to $2,500 are available for two students pursuing a business degree. Requirements are a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and at least a sophomore standing. Residents of Kent, Allegan, Ottawa, or Muskegon counties for three years prior to application OR Resident students at a public college or university in West Michigan for at least two years prior to application (consecutive). Foreign study program must be endorsed and accepted as part of or as a credit course in the applicants degree. Applications are available on-line. Scholarship deadline is April 1st. 

 

SEMESTER STUDY ABROAD AWARDS

West Michigan World Trade Association Scholarship globe

For students who have never studied abroad and intend to participate in semester-long programs with a business focus. Awards up to $1000 are available--based on program costs and financial need. Applications are available in mid-February from http://www.wmwta.org for the following academic year

GVSU Study Abroad Grant globe

The purpose of this grant is to offer financial assistance to students in need of additional resources in order to participate in a semester or academic year study abroad program. Priority will be given to students studying abroad for an academic year and participating in non-traditional study abroad locations. Grants, in the range of $500 - $2,000 per semester, will be given to full-time, degree-seeking students with a minimum GPA of 2.8. No application is required for this grant. The amount is based on financial need.

 

SUMMER STUDY ABROAD AWARDS

Study Abroad Scholarships globe
GVSU offers a grant specifically for summer study abroad. Must be accepted into a summer study abroad program. Grants ($200 - $800) are based on financial need only. Degree seeking students only. Students with current FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office are automatically considered.

 

AWARDS FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS

Japan Center for Michigan Universities Scholarships  globe
A variety of scholarships are available! JCMU Incentive Grants offered to the first forty Michigan students who apply. Summer or academic year programs only. See the Padnos International Center for details and application.

Bridging Foundation  globe
The United States - Japan Bridging Foundation provides study abroad scholarships for a semester or year abroad in Japan. For more information, please visit the following website: http://www.bridgingfoundation.org/

Krakow University of Economics Scholarship (Krakow, Poland) globe
GVSU student participating in the winter semester program, "Poland - Economy in Transition," receive a scholarship. Scholarships covers room, board, books, and a monthly stipend in Polish currency. See the Padnos International Center for details and application.

Secchia Scholarships globe
The "Secchia Scholars" program includes the Secchia-John Cabot University Merit Scholarship and the Economic Club of Grand Rapids Secchia Scholarship. These scholarships are for West Michigan students and residents planning to study at John Cabot University and Rome. For more information click on the above links.

Heinz Prechter Tribute Scholarship globe
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to Michigan students who complete an international internship in Germany. Michigan students are encouraged to learn about German business, life and culture. Once per year (March/April), students can apply for the Heinz Prechter Tribute scholarship (2 awards per year/$2,000 each). For more information about this scholarship, please visit the German-American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest-Michigan Chapter website:  www.gaccmi.org

DAAD - German Academic Exchange Services globe
DAAD offers a variety of scholarships for study abroad in Germany. More information can be found on the following website: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/en/

Rhodes Scholarship Program  globe
A special scholarship program to study at the University of Oxford in England. More information can be found on the following website: http://www.rhodesscholar.org/

Perugia Sister City Scholarship globe
A special scholarship program to study Italian Language and culture in Perugia, Italy. More information can be found on the following website: http://grsistercities.org

 

OPENLY AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS 

Critical Language Scholarship Program  globe
A U.S. Department of State scholarship program for U.S citizens who pursue intensive language study abroad (min. 7 to 10 wks abroad) for certain critical foreign languages. More information about eligibility, the application, and deadlines can be found on the following website: http://exchanges.state.gov/academicexchanges/sli2.html

Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Scholarship globe
This study abroad scholarship is available to all undergraduate students. More information about eligibility, the application, and deadlines can be found on the following website: http://www.phikappaphi.org/Web/Awards/Study_Abroad.html

Benjamin Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship Program globe
A national scholarship program for undergraduate U.S citizens who pursue international study. Must receive the federal Pell Grant in order to be eligible for this scholarship. More information about eligibility, the application, and deadlines can be found on the following website: http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program

 

 

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