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Scholarships

So many options!

list of different kinds of scholarships
Reves-Administered Scholarships Semester Study Abroad Scholarship Need-based awards for students participating in any fall, spring, or academic year study abroad program. A portion of the semester program scholarship gives priority to qualified W&M students studying abroad at the American College of Thessaloniki in Greece. Reves Summer Scholarship Need-based awards for students participating in W&M-sponsored summer programs. Dublin Global Business Minor Study Abroad Scholarship Need-based awards for students participating in W&M Dublin Global Business Minor program. Reves Winter Scholarship Need-based awards for students participating in W&M-sponsored winter programs. Colin Powell Global Engagement Scholarship Merit based scholarship awarded to outstanding undergraduate students with demonstrated leadership abilities for study abroad. Scholarships may be awarded for winter, semester, and summer study abroad opportunities. Critchfield Scholarship Merit and need-based awards for study in particular Arabic-speaking countries and particular countries in the Indian Ocean region. GEO Griffin Guarantee Scholarship [Must apply by the FALL Gilman Deadline to Qualify] An assured $4,000 scholarship for W&M students who meet specific criteria. Students must receive a Federal Pell Grant, be eligible to apply to the Gilman Scholarship, apply to the Reves Summer Scholarship, and apply to a W&M Summer faculty-led program. Students who do not receive the Gilman Scholarship are guaranteed to receive at least $4,000 towards their W&M Summer faculty-led program. Eligible students must register for this scholarship via Qualtrics link here by the Gilman Fall deadline. Prior to registering, please confirm that you have done all the steps for the scholarship by reviewing the GEO Griffin Guarantee Scholarship webpage. Holmes Scholarship Need-based scholarship for Art and Art History majors for study abroad in Florence, Italy. Preference will be given to Art History concentrators in their Junior or Senior year. Korea Scholarship Merit and need-based awards for study in the Republic of Korea. Preference will be given to students participating in the W&M Exchange - Yonsei University program. Mesarick Scholarship Merit and need-based awards for study in Norway or other Scandinavian countries. Preference will be given to students studying in Norway. Meyers Stern Scholarship Merit based scholarship awarded to a student studying Judaic Studies in Israel or other location based upon approval from Judaic Studies. Nance Scholarship Need-based scholarship for undergraduate students who qualify for Federal financial aid. Preference will be given to students studying abroad for a semester or academic year. Robert M. and Rebecca W. Gates Scholarships Merit-based awards for outstanding students with a declared major in International Relations, Global Studies or Africana Studies. Sell Scholarship The Sell Scholarship is intended to support students studying abroad in Latvia, the Baltic States region generally, Czechia, and Slovakia. Preference will be given to applications for funding to study abroad in Latvia. Sullivan-Fildes Scholarship Merit-based award for study at particular institutions in the U.K., with a preference for year-long study Tepper Scholarship Merit-based grants for up to $2000 for students participating in the W&M Vilnius program over the summer. Zachary James Vaughan Memorial Scholarship Need-based award for a student committed to public service and cross-cultural understanding who is studying abroad for a semester.
Other William & Mary Scholarships Charles Center Summer Scholarships The Charles Center offers a number of funding opportunities to support research during the summer. Awards are $4,000 for Summer Research Grants and $5,000 for Honors Fellowships. Guthrie Scholarship Scholarship for summer or semester research in German Studies Harriet Mayor Fulbright Summer Fellowship in Peace Studies Support for summer research in international peace studies and conflict resolution McCormack-Reboussin Scholarship Awarded to current French major juniors with the intent of supporting research to be conducted in a French-speaking country or region Roby-Sherman Dance Scholarship The fund provides financial assistance to students who have shown outstanding dedication to the Dance Program and special ability in their dance work. Awards typically are made in the amount of $500 to $1500. Todd Weaver Study Abroad Scholarship $2500 scholarship for Government and International Relations majors. Tyler Summer Research Grant $500-$1000 grant to a junior or senior history major to fund related research over the summer.
Third Party Provider Scholarships Each of the following third party providers offers their own scholarships for students going on their programs. For information regarding deadlines and specific scholarship application information, please visit their scholarship pages. AASAP/UK Lord Acton Memorial Scholarship (£1000) Merit-based scholarship for study in the United Kingdom. Minimium length of study 1 semester. Academic Programs International (API) ($250-$1000) Advanced Studies in England (ASE) (£500-1000) American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) ($1000) Arcadia University ($500-$2000, based on financial need) Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) (varies according to scholarship) Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS) ($500-$5000) (All W&M students studying on DIS programs receive a discount, up to $500 for summer, and up to $5000 per semester. More information can be found here.) Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) (varies according to scholarship) Institute for Study Abroad-Butler (IFSA-Butler) First Generation Scholar Program (Up to $2,500 for first generation college students) International Studies Abroad (ISA) (varies according to scholarship) School for International Training (SIT) ($500-$5,000) Study Abroad Italy (SAI) ($300-$5000) University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) (varies according to scholarship)
Other Scholarship Opportunities Academy of International Business Southeast Scholarships Undergraduate, Graduate and PhD Candidates involved in Asia based study abroad programs can apply. ($1,000) Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (up to $5000, additional $3000 possible if studying a Critical Language) For Pell Grant recipients only. Preference for non-traditional students and non-traditional study abroad locations. Semester and summer scholarships available. Bridging Scholarships For study in Japan. $2500 for semester length, $4000 for academic year British Universities Transatlantic Exchange Association (BUTEX) Scholarships For semester or year-long study at BUTEX affiliated universities in the UK David L. Boren Scholarship Nationally competitive scholarship that focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study that are critical to U.S. national security, broadly defined, and underrepresented in study abroad. Intended for long-term study abroad and students commit to seek work in the federal government for a specified amount of time after graduation. DAAD For study in Germany Diversity Abroad For students interested in issues affecting diverse students abroad Freeman Asia ($3,000-$7,000) Fund for Education Abroad ($5000-$10,000) Go Overseas ($500 - $15,000) Golden Key Scholarship ($1000) Harriet Irsay Scholarship ($1000) Preference given to American students of Polish heritage, open only to certain majors, check website for listing Inter Exchange Foundation (up to $10,000) Italia Rail ($1000) Scholarship award for students studying abroad for semester only Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarships (up to $10,000) (formerly AIEJ) For study in Japan Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) Scholarship (up to $5,000) For study in Japan National Italian American Foundation ($2000-$12,000) For Italian Americans and any student interested in Italian studies with a 3.5 or higher GPA planning to study in Italy PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation ($2500 - $10,000) For students of PanHellenic descent Project GO For ROTC students to study critical languages domestically and abroad via a network of participating universities nationwide. Rotary Club Scholarship For academic study from one to four years. Unrestricted in terms of destination. Sons of Norway Scholarships For study in Norway Swedish Scholarships For study in Sweden Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship For women and members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, seniors only Toshizo Watanabe Study Abroad Scholarship Program Provides financial assistance to American students studying abroad in Japan for semester or academic year. World Travel Scholarships For students who receive a Pell Grant and reside or attend school in one fo the specified metropolitan areas indicated on the website
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