Scholarships
Earn awards for study abroad
You want to invest in your future by studying abroad, and UCEAP wants to help make that happen. By defraying costs and reducing loan debt, UCEAP scholarships make study abroad accessible to students of all backgrounds and majors.
You could be eligible for thousands in scholarships.
Whether you're studying in a country in Asia, working at an internship, or going for just a summer, there could be a scholarship tailored for the program of your choice. And it's easy—a single application covers most UCEAP scholarships. But, why stop there? Apply for multiple scholarships and make your dream happen.
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Core Eligibility Requirements
All UC students going on an outbound UCEAP program—including international and graduate students—are eligible for UCEAP scholarships. To be considered for a UCEAP scholarship or award, you must:
- Be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree at UC.
- Plan to attend an outbound UCEAP study abroad program and ultimately be selected for it.
- Maintain good standing, which includes completing all predeparture requirements and meeting all deadlines set by UCEAP and your UC campus study abroad office.
- Meet any additional eligibility criteria a UCEAP scholarship requires.
For scholarship deadlines, please consult the application portal. Check scholarship descriptions for restrictions on combining specific UCEAP scholarships.
Scholarships Webinar
Want to get insider info on scholarships to study abroad? Register to attend the next UCEAP scholarships webinar and get answers to all your questions.
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2023
Time: 4 pm PT
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UCEAP Scholarships
In line with its promise to make study abroad accessible to all UC students, UCEAP offers $1 million annually through the Global Scholarship. The scholarships range from $1,000 for summer to $2,000 for fall, spring, or academic year programs. You could be one of over 500 students selected for a Global Scholarship.
Award
Up to $2,000
Global Scholarships can't be combined with scholarships named for an individual. However, it may be combined with a Duttenhaver, Paul Duttenhaver Extension Award, or Chris Borton Memorial Scholarship.
Eligibility
To be considered for a Global Scholarships, you must:
- Meet the core eligibility requirements
How to Apply
To apply, submit:
- Global Scholarship application
- Statement of purpose: 500 words or less
Planning to study abroad in a UCEAP Africa, Asia, or Spain program? A UCEAP Memorial Scholarship can help you reach your goal. The fund provides four scholarships annually, honoring students who study abroad in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Spain.
Award
$2,000
Eligibility
To be considered for a scholarship, you must:
- Meet the core eligibility requirements
- Plan to study in a UCEAP program in Africa, Asia, or Spain and ultimately be selected
How to Apply
To apply, submit:
- Global Scholarships application
- Statement of purpose: 500 words or less
If you are a former foster youth, the UCEAP Guardian Scholars program can support your dream of going on a UCEAP study abroad program. Those who self-identify as current or former participants in the foster care system will be considered for a UCEAP Guardian Scholarship.
Award
Up to $2,500
Eligibility
To be considered for a scholarship, you must:
- Meet the core eligibility requirements
- Plan to study in a UCEAP program and ultimately be selected
- Be a current or former participant in the foster care system
How to Apply
To apply, submit:
- Global Scholarships application
- Statement of purpose: 500 words or less
The Bill and Olivia Allaway Scholarship supports outstanding students studying at one of three universities in UK-England:
- University of Kent
- University of Sussex
- University of East Anglia
Two students attending each university will receive scholarships of $2,500.
Award
$2,500
This award can’t be combined with a Global Scholarship or some scholarships named for an individual. It may be combined with a Duttenhaver or a Paul Duttenhaver Extension Award.
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Meet the core eligibility requirements
- Plan to study in a UCEAP program at the University of Kent, University of Sussex, or University of East Anglia in UK-England
How to Apply
To apply, submit:
- Global Scholarships application
- Statement of purpose: 500 words or less
The Carlos García Barrón Scholarship annually provides two $5,000 awards for year-long study in Spain.
Award
$5,000
This award can’t be combined with a Global Scholarship or scholarship named for an individual. It may be combined with a Duttenhaver or a Paul Duttenhaver Extension Award.
Eligibility
To be considered for a scholarship, you must:
- Meet the core eligibility requirements
- Plan to study in a year-long UCEAP program in Spain and ultimately be selected
How to Apply
To apply, submit:
- Global Scholarships application
- Statement of purpose: 500 words or less
The Chris Borton Scholarship provides eight $8,000 awards yearly to students studying abroad for a full academic year.
Award
$8,000
This award can’t be combined with a Global Scholarship or scholarship named for an individual. It may be combined with a Duttenhaver or a Paul Duttenhaver Extension Award.
Eligibility
To be considered for a scholarship, you must:
- Meet the core eligibility requirements
- Have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Plan to study in a UCEAP for a full academic year and ultimately be selected
How to Apply
To apply, submit:
- An application to the Chris Borton Memorial Scholarship
- Statement of purpose: 750 words or less
- A letter of recommendation
The Duttenhaver Scholars Program provides over 25 awards of $5,000 each to students who participate in year-long UCEAP programs.
Award
Up to $5,000
Eligibility
To be considered for a Duttenhaver scholarship, you must:
- Meet the core eligibility requirements
- Plan to study on a year-long UCEAP program and ultimately be selected
- Demonstrate high merit
- Demonstrate financial need
You must also meet at least one of the following requirements:
- At least two years of coursework in the language of the host country, or the equivalent, by the time of departure (or start of second term if applying for the Paul Duttenhaver Extension award).
- Coursework in subjects related to the host region, such as literature, culture, or politics.
- Academic major that corresponds to the academic strength of the host institution to ensure academics are enhanced by study at the host institution.
How to Apply
To apply, submit:
- Duttenhaver Scholars Program Application
- Statement of purpose: 750 words or less
- Statement of academic preparation: 250 words or less
- Statement of financial need: 250 words or less
- Letter of recommendation
Learn more about the scholarship and its deadlines.
About the Donor
A true supporter of international education and UCEAP, Linda Duttenhaver provides a generous donation annually to make the Duttenhaver scholarships possible.
Thinking about extending your study abroad experience? The Paul Duttenhaver Extension Scholars Program provides up to 16 scholarships of $2,500 for UCEAP students like you.
Award
Up to $2,500
Eligibility
To be considered for a Paul Duttenhaver Extension scholarship, you must:
- Meet the core eligibility requirements
- File paperwork with UCEAP to extend from a quarter or semester term to full year abroad in the same country
- Demonstrate high merit
- Demonstrate financial need
You must also meet at least one of the following requirements:
- At least two years of coursework in the language of the host country, or the equivalent, by the time of departure (or start of second term if applying for Extension award).
- Coursework in subjects related to the host region, such as literature, culture, or politics.
- Academic major that corresponds to the academic strength of the host institution to ensure academics are enhanced by study at the host institution.
How to Apply
To apply, submit:
- Duttenhaver Scholars Program Application
- Extension statement of purpose: 750 words or less
- Statement of academic preparation: 250 words or less
- Statement of financial need: 250 words or less
- Letter of recommendation
Learn more about the scholarship and its deadlines.
About the Donor
A true supporter of international education and UCEAP, Linda Duttenhaver provides a generous donation annually to make the Duttenhaver scholarships possible.
The Jasmine Jahanshani Scholarship supports students who have demonstrated academic excellence and a strong commitment to global issues. Two scholarships of $2,500 each will be offered yearly to students participating in semester or year-long UCEAP programs.
Award
$2,500
This award can’t be combined with a Global Scholarship or scholarship named for an individual. It may be combined with a Duttenhaver or a Paul Duttenhaver Extension Award.
Eligibility
To be considered for a Jasmine Jahanshahi Scholarship, you must:
- Meet the core eligibility requirements
- Be an undergraduate
- Plan to study in a semester or year-long UCEAP program and ultimately be selected
How to Apply
To apply, submit:
- Global Scholarships application
- Statement of purpose: 500 words or less
The Mara Melandry Scholarship provides four $1,000 awards yearly to students studying in Italy.
Award
$1,000
This award can’t be combined with a Global Scholarship or scholarship named for an individual. It may be combined with a Duttenhaver or a Paul Duttenhaver Extension Award.
Eligibility
To be considered for a scholarship, you must:
- Meet the core eligibility requirements
- Plan to study in a UCEAP program
How to Apply
To apply, submit:
- Global Scholarships application
- Statement of purpose: 500 words or less
Learn more about the scholarship and its deadlines.
About the Donor
Mara Melandry, an alumna of UC Berkeley, was in the second cohort of students (1964-65) to spend the year at the University of Padova in Italy. The experience is one that she has cherished her entire life because it opened so many doors for her.
The Rose Family Scholarship supports outstanding students studying in France. Two scholarships of $2,500 each will be offered yearly to students participating in semester or year-long UCEAP programs in France.
Award
Up to $2,500
This award can’t be combined with a Global Scholarship or scholarship named for an individual. It may be combined with a Duttenhaver or a Paul Duttenhaver Extension Award.
Eligibility
To be considered for a scholarship, you must:
- Meet the core eligibility requirements
- Plan to study in a semester or year-long UCEAP program in France and ultimately be selected
How to Apply
To apply, submit:
- Global Scholarships application
- Statement of purpose: 500 words or less
The Theda Shapiro Scholarship program provides two $1,000 summer and three $2,000 fall or spring scholarships to students studying a foreign language.
Award
Up to $2,000
This award can’t be combined with a Global Scholarship or scholarship named for an individual. It may be combined with a Duttenhaver or a Paul Duttenhaver Extension Award.
Eligibility
To be considered for a scholarship, you must:
- Meet the core eligibility requirements
- Plan to study in a UCEAP foreign language program and ultimately be selected
How to Apply
To apply, submit:
- Global Scholarships application
- Statement of purpose: 500 words or less
The Olivia Chan Shipp Scholarship provides four $2,500 awards yearly to students studying in Italy.
Award
$2,500
This award can’t be combined with a Global Scholarship or scholarship named for an individual. It may be combined with a Duttenhaver or a Paul Duttenhaver Extension Award.
Eligibility
To be considered for a scholarship, you must:
- Meet the core eligibility requirements
- Plan to study in a UCEAP program in Italy and ultimately be selected
How to Apply
To apply, submit:
- Global Scholarships application
- Statement of purpose: 500 words or less
Awards available once you return
Get rewarded for your career training while abroad on a UCEAP program. Internship Awards of $500 recognize students who have distinguished themselves through internships conducted while studying abroad with UCEAP.
Award
$500
Eligibility
To be considered for an award, you must:
- Have participated in a professional internship—for credit or not for credit—in any academic discipline while abroad on a UCEAP program.
- Apply by the application deadline directly following the term in which you completed your internship abroad.
How to Apply, submit:
- UCEAP Internship Awards application
- Reflective essay (1,000-1,500 words)
- Three to five photos or a video
- Sample of your completed work
Deadlines
| Term | Application cycle opens | Deadline | Awards Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Mid-July | End of August | October |
| Summer | Mid-December | End of January | March |
| Fall | Mid-December | End of January | March |
Questions?
These awards recognize undergraduate students who have conducted exceptional research while studying abroad on UCEAP. Awards are offered annually for research projects in all disciplines.
Award
$1,000 to $1,500
Eligibility
To be considered for an award, you must:
- Be an undergraduate
- Be a former or current UCEAP student
- Have conducted research in any academic discipline as an undergraduate student in a UCEAP program
- Have completed a final paper or project based on that research by the end of spring term
- Have been enrolled at a UC campus within six months of the application deadline
How to Apply
To apply, submit:
- Undergraduate Research Awards application
- Program description: 1 page
- Project details: 2 pages
- Education abroad experience: 1 page
- Project output documentation
- Faculty letter of recommendation
Deadlines
| Applications open | Deadline |
|---|---|
| May 1 | August 1 |
Questions?
Take your education further with a $5,000 scholarship toward a master's degree program at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey.
Award
Up to $5,000
Eligibility
To be considered for a scholarship, you must:
- Be a UCEAP alumnus/a
- Plan to attend a master's degree program at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Application and Deadlines
Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Check the Middlebury Institute of International Studies website for application instructions and deadlines.
More scholarship resources
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program: Provides more than 2,300 scholarships of up to $8,000 each for US undergraduate students, who receive federal Pell Grant funding and plan to study abroad.
Boren Awards for International Study: Provide up to $20,000 to US undergraduate students to study abroad in geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to US national security, broadly defined.
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE): Offers scholarships for students attending CIEE-affiliated UCEAP programs in Botswana, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Germany, Jordan, Morocco, Russia, Singapore, and South Africa as well as academic merit and need-based scholarships.
Diversity Abroad.com Overseas Ambassador Scholarship: Offers $500 scholarships for fall and spring semester study abroad students.
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia: Provide $3,000 to $7,000 scholarships to students studying abroad during the summer, semester, or academic year in one of 15 countries/regions in East and Southeast Asia.
Fund for Education Abroad: Provides general scholarships of up to $10,000 each.
- Hiliary Echo Douglas Memorial Scholarship: Awards up to $5,000 to a student demonstrating a love of Vietnam and other cultures.
- Rainbow Scholarship: Provides awards for LGBT students studying abroad.
Gillman-McCain Scholarship: Awards of $5,000 for undergraduate child dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad.
Go Overseas Study & Intern Abroad Scholarship: Offers two $500 scholarships on a biannual basis.
Hostelling International: Awards an annual travel grant of $1,000 to residents of the greater San Francisco, San Diego or Los Angeles areas, including Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
Rotary Foundation: Supports students studying in any country where there are Rotary Clubs.
Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship: Awards $1,000 and a Tortuga or Tortuga Air backpack.
WSA Cultural Bridge Scholarship: Awards up to $500 in scholarships to students going on programs in Europe.
Study abroad scholarships for China
Chinese Ministry of Education Scholarships: Provide awards covering all in-country costs, including tuition, housing, and an appropriate stipend for students studying in China.
Study abroad scholarships for Denmark
The Upper Midwest Rebild Scholarship: Offers scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 for U.S. students studying in Denmark.
Study abroad scholarships for Germany
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarship: Provides scholarships to more than 55,000 undergraduate and graduate students studying at German universities.
Delta Phi Alpha Scholarship: Offers a prize of $1,500 to a Delta Phi Alpha member studying abroad in a German-speaking country.
Study abroad scholarships for Israel
Study in Israel.org: Identifies airfare and tuition scholarships from $400 to $21,000 for study in Israel.
Scholarships for Study in Japan
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan: Awards 100 scholarships of $2,500-$4,000 annually to undergraduate students for study in Japan.
The U.S.-Japan Council Toshizo Watanabe Endowed Scholarship: Awards financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students for a semester or year-long study abroad program.
Japan Student Services Organization Scholarships: Offer scholarships for international students who are accepted by a Japanese university, junior college, or college of technology.
American Association of Japanese University Women: Awards $2,000 to an American woman studying abroad in Japan.
Study abroad scholarships for Morocco
AMIDEAST: Offers $1,000 scholarships for students participating in the summer Intensive Arabic program in Rabat.
Study abroad scholarships for New Zealand
Education New Zealand: Provides $2,000 scholarships to help students pay for their flight to New Zealand.
Study abroad scholarships for Sweden
American Women’s Club in Sweden: Awards a travel grant to an American woman studying in Sweden.
Study abroad scholarships for Turkey
Turkish Coalition of America: Offers a range of scholarships for American minority students and Armenian-American, Bosnian-American, and Macedonian-American students wishing to study in Turkey.
Study abroad scholarships for UK - England and UK - Scotland
AASAP Lord Acton Memorial Scholarship: Offers merit-based scholarships of £500 and £1000 for study abroad in the United Kingdom.
The British Universities Transatlantic Exchange Association's (BUTEX) North American Scholarship Program: Awards £500 scholarships to undergraduates from the US or Canada to study at a BUTEX-affiliated UK university.
Snowdon Awards Scheme for Students with Disabilities: Provides grants of up £2,500 to help cover disability-related costs for students with a physical or sensory disability who are studying at a college or university in the UK.
The studyabroad.com Forum on Financial Aid
FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page
The US Department of Education’s Guide to Federal Student Aid
International Financial Aid College Scholarship Search
International Student Loan Programs
BestColleges.com Scholarship Guide for Hispanic and Latino Students
BestColleges.com Scholarship Guide for African American Students
