Study Abroad is a high-impact, transformative, and powerful educational experience, but paying for it can be a concern. There are some great scholarships out there to help make it happen, and the application is your chance to show that you are a great investment!

The goal of the Study Abroad Scholarship Academy is to give you the tools and confidence needed to write high-quality, thoughtful scholarship essays. You will be supported and coached by the Scholarship Coordinator throughout your progress in the academy. 

The Scholarship Academy is

• run by the Study Abroad Scholarship Coordinator, Renee Stowell
• available in our application system and
• will require you to complete a series of tasks designed to prepare your scholarship application while meeting the Program Outcomes (total estimated time is 13-20 hours)

Completing all requirements of the Scholarship Academy while applying for scholarships will increase your chances of receiving outside scholarships. Spring 2022 Scholarship Academy participants received over $20,000 in outside funding!

The Program Outcomes are bolded below and assignments listed under each of them. The estimated amount of time for each task is also included, but overall, the Academy will take at least 13 hours of work to complete.

• Outcome: Ability to research and evaluate scholarship opportunities for suitability (1.5 hours) 
  • Complete goals questionnaire available after hitting Apply Now at the top of this page.
  • Review Scholarship Opportunities List and be able to discuss the ones you're interested in 
  • Meet with Scholarship Coordinator to discuss goals/intentions for studying abroad, review scholarship list together, discuss other ways to find study abroad and non-study abroad scholarships
  • Choose one scholarship to focus on for the Academy assignments below
• Outcome: Compose essay drafts that meet scholarship requirements/answer prompts (2.5 hours) 
  • Watch a video on writing personal statements
  • Read an article about writing style  
  • Complete a brainstorming activity and draft essays for the scholarship
  • Bonus: If your chosen scholarship requires a letter of recommendation, read the recommendation guidance provided by the scholarship, then write a reflection on who you would ask and why 
• Outcome: Receive and incorporate feedback (3.75 hours) 
  • Read an article on Draft Analysis, review your draft using the article as a guide
  • Submit next draft 
• Outcome: Apply for at least one nationally competitive scholarship (5 hours) 
  • Prepare all materials and submit (if possible) an actual application for a scholarship 
  • Use this database, hosted by Florida State University, to research other prestigious award opportunities; select one you could apply for in the future 
  • Participate in end-of-semester meeting with scholarship advisor on which scholarship you will (or did) apply for, and the future opportunity you selected from the database.
  • Complete Concluding questionnaire

For questions, please contact Renee Stowell, Study Abroad Scholarship Coordinator. To join the academy, please hit the Apply Now button and complete the Admission Application.