Study Abroad
Scholarships and Financial Aid
TU financial aid can be applied toward TU exchanges and programs, and Non-TU programs. If you currently receive financial aid, you simply take it with you when you study abroad. Students who do not already receive financial aid, should consult with a TU financial aid counselor to review their options. The counselors can help you to complete and submit the federal "FAFSA" form in order to apply for financial aid.
When you have determined which study abroad program or exchange you would like to apply to, ask your Study Abroad Advisor to complete a "Study Abroad Budget". Your budget will help the TU Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid award package for your term abroad.
Each year, Towson University awards scholarships to TU students for study abroad. Many program providers also offer scholarships for students participating on their programs. Please talk with a Study Abroad Advisor about these opportunities or refer to the program provider’s website or publications for details. Here are some scholarships and loan options you may be interested in pursuing:
TU Scholarships
TU Institutional Study Abroad Scholarship (PDF)
Open to all TU undergraduate degree-seeking students.
Must hold a minimum cumulative grade point average of
3.0 to apply. Scholarship recipients are expected to assist
the TU Study Abroad Office in promoting study abroad following
their return. Scholarships are available for the Fall, spring,
academic year, summer, and Minimester.
TU Dr. Armin Mruck Scholarship (CLA Student Exchange Program)
Open to TU undergraduate degree-seeking students pursuing a major in the College of Liberal Arts. Must hold a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 to apply. Eligible students will be automatically considered upon submission of the TU Institutional Study Abroad Scholarship application. Scholarships are available for the Fall, spring,
academic year, summer, and Minimester.
TU Frank J. Sanders Scholarship
Open to all TU undergraduate degree-seeking students.
Preference is given to students studying in Latin America.
Must hold a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 to apply. Eligible students will be automatically considered upon submission of the TU Institutional Study Abroad Scholarship application. Scholarships are available for the Fall, spring,
academic year, summer, and Minimester.
TU Honors College Study Abroad Scholarship
Open to all TU undergraduate degree-seeking members of the TU Honors College. Scholarships are available for the Fall, Spring, Summer and Minimester. Students must submit an Honors College Study Abroad Approval Form to the Honors College in order to be considered. Scholarships are available for the Fall, spring,
academic year, summer, and Minimester.
TU Graduate Study Abroad Scholarship (PDF)
Jointly sponsored by the College of Graduate Studies and Research, the Provost’s Office, and the Study Abroad Office. Open to all TU graduate degree-seeking students earning academic credit while abroad. Scholarship recipients will be encouraged to assist the TU Study Abroad Office in promoting study abroad following their return. Scholarships are available for the Fall, spring,
academic year, summer, and Minimester.
TU UK-Direct University of Leeds Travel Awards
The University of Leeds offers a number of £500 Travel Awards for incoming study abroad students from the USA. Students must have already applied to the University of Leeds to be considered. Scholarships are available for the Fall, spring, and
academic year.
Non-TU Scholarships
American – Scandinavian Fellowship
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships and grants to U.S. citizens or permanent residents pursuing research or study for a well-defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential. Applicants must have completed their undergraduate education by the start of the project. One month to one year.
Boren Fellowships
Funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), Boren Fellowships are open to U.S. graduate degree-seeking students studying or conducting research in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and/or studying less commonly taught languages. Students studying abroad in Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are not eligible to apply. Twelve weeks to one year.
Boren Scholarships
Funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), Boren Scholarships are open to U.S. undergraduate degree-seeking students studying in world regions critical to U.S. interests and/or studying less commonly taught languages.Students studying abroad in Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are not eligible to apply. Fall, spring, summer (minimum eight weeks - science, technology, engineering, and mathematics students ONLY), academic year.
Bridging Scholarships
The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project offers scholarships to U.S. undergraduate degree-seeking students studying abroad in Japan.
Fall, spring, academic year.
BUTEX Scholarship
BUTEX
(British Universities Transatlantic Exchange Association) offers scholarships for students currently registered at an
institution in the USA or Canada. To be eligible to apply you must
have been offered a place as a study abroad or exchange student at
a UK university which is a member of BUTEX for at least one semester. The value of each scholarship
is £500 and will be paid to the recipients once they have arrived
and registered at their host university.
Critical Language Scholarship Program
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program offers fully funded intensive summer language institutes overseas in critical need foreign languages for U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master's and Ph.D students. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. The CLS Program does not have any government service requirement upon completion, however, it is expected that participants will continue to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply their critical language skills in their future academic and professional careers.
DAAD Awards
DAAD grants for study and research in Germany are available to faculty and students from Canada and the United States. Scholars participate in a wide variety of academic activities to promote international academic relations and cooperation.
DiversityAbroad.com Study Abroad Scholarships
DiversityAbroad.com has partnered with several organizations to offer study abroad grants and scholarships. Scholarships are only available for students studying or interning abroad on programs offered by a Diversity Abroad member organization. Economically disadvantaged students, African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic/Latino and Native-American students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad
Gilman Scholarships expand opportunities for study abroad for students whose demonstrated financial need might otherwise preclude them from such an experience. The scholarship provides awards to undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with
the average award being $4,000.
Maryland International Education Association Study Abroad Scholarship
Recognizing that Maryland's college and university graduates need experience in the global arena to be competitive in the job market, the MIEA seeks to provide financial support to students wishing to study abroad. Applicants must be residents of the state of Maryland.
National Welsh American Foundation
The NWAF offers a scholarship provided through the Lloyd
Family Travel Scholarship fund. Scholarship awards are up to $1,000 to cover travel to Wales and expenses incurred in undertaking studies related to Welsh American history and culture. Find information on the
NWAF website, under "Funding Projects."
Oldenburg
Contact Grants
Open to residents of the State of Maryland studying abroad at Carl Von Ossietsky University in Oldenburg, Germany. Winners will receive €200
per month during their studies at the University of Oldenburg. To apply, submit the following to
the TU Study Abroad Office: one page essay describing
your degree program including your major and courses taken; official transcript, a
letter from your German language professor describing your
language ability; a letter of recommendation from a professor.
Application deadlines: October 15 for Spring, March
15 for Fall.
St.
Andrew's Society of Washington D.C.
The St. Andrew Society of Washington D.C. awards the Donald Malcolm MacArthur Scholarship of $2,500 to an American student studying in Scotland. Students do not need to be a member of this society to apply, but must be a resident in the Mid-Atlantic region (District of Columbia, the States of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North
Carolina, West Virginia, and the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia) and be of Scottish birth or descent. There are multiple chapters of the St. Andrew Society for those that do not reside in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Other Scholarship and Financial Aid Resources
FinAid: The Smart Student's Guide to Financial Aid
This organization offers a search function for scholarships and extensive information about financial aid.
International Education Finance Corporation
The IEFC provides loans to students wishing to study in foreign countries through the International Student Loan Program.
IIE Passport Study Abroad Funding
This resource allows you to search by country or subject to find the study abroad funding information that you need.
Student Loan Abroad Program
This program is offered by the Student Loan Network and guaranteed by the TERI corporation, a non-profit guarantor of alternative loans. This loan does not need school certification, the student simply needs to verify enrollment by providing a letter from the school or other verification of enrollment. Students with a cosigner can apply online and receive funds directly within 5 business days. There is no cost to apply.
Study Abroad Office
Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2451
Fax: 410-704-4703
Email: studyabroad@towson.edu
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