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• Study Abroad Tuition and Fees
• Funding Study Abroad: Scholarships, Grants & Awards
• Additional Resources: Search Engines and Databases for Academic Funding

Study Abroad Tuition and Fees

Hampshire Exchange Programs
Students pay the same fees that you would if you were enrolled at Hampshire for that semester. The majority of your financial aid package applies to these fees, and most programs expenses are covered for you. Airfare, visas and spending money are the responsibility of the student.

Field Study
Students are responsible for a Field Study Fee equivalent to one-third of a Hampshire semester's tuition, plus the cost of your program of interest. Financial Aid in the form of Hampshire grants are applicable to the Field Study Fee, but cannot be used to cover outside program fees. All other aid (state, federal and/or private) is transferable, but you should check with your program of interest for details regarding what types of financial aid they are able to accept. For more information, see the Field Study Information/Application Packet (available in CASA) and the Financial Aid Office.

Short-Term Field Courses
Costs vary per trip. A limited amount of need-based financial aid is awarded by Hampshire to offset program costs (not including airfare).  Please complete a financial aid application to include with your Short-Term Field Course application.  See Short-Term Field Courses for program costs and to download a financial aid application. 

Funding Study Abroad: Scholarships, Grants & Awards

You may be surprised at how cost-effective a semester or year abroad can be. Read more: Financial Aid For Study Abroad

CORC offers an extensive list of Fellowships, Grants, and Scholarships including Hampshire funding for outside study or internships.

StudyAbroadFunding.org
A funding directory featuring study abroad scholarships, fellowships, and grants.

Diversity Abroad Scholarships/Grants
DiversityAbroad.com has partnered with several organizations to offer study abroad grants and scholarships. See website for a list of scholarships offered for minority students, first generation students, low-income students and students with disabilities. For information on additional study abroad funding sources visit their Study Abroad Scholarship and Grant Search.

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Award
This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. Award recipients receive up to $5,000. Sponsored by: US Department of State, Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs. Administered by: Institute of International Education (IIE).
Students who apply for and receive the Gilman Scholarship are now eligible to receive and additional $3,000 "Critical Need Language" Supplement from the Gilman Program for a total possible award of up to $8,000.

National Security Education Program
Information on NSEP scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study in non-traditional regions, as well as institutional grants. Note that NSEP grants have a service obligation. See also NSEP's Guide to Study Abroad and Global Careers in Non-traditional Destinations at www.worldstudy.gov

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
The Rotary Foundation provides the largest single US scholarship program for study abroad. Scholarships are available for all levels of study, from high-school, undergraduate and graduate students to alumni and professionals. Generally not for use with study abroad programs sponsored by US institutions. Recipients can also use the award to conduct research abroad. Application possible only through local Rotary Clubs. Deadlines (locally-determined) may be as much as one and one-half years in advance. Web site provides scholarship information and lists Rotary Clubs worldwide.

General Federation of Women's Clubs Massachuesetts International Scholarship
International Study Abroad scholarship of up to $800 to residents of MA for summer, semester or year programs.

Freeman-ASIA Award
Freeman-ASIA Awards of up to $7,000 are available for students participating in undergraduate study abroad programs in East and Southeast Asia .

The Bridging Scholarship
The Bridging Scholarship program awards scholarships to American students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan . Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study and attending any recognized exchange or independent program in Japan are eligible to apply for these scholarships.

DAAD Scholarship Database
Find information on various types of funding for study in Germany (offered by DAAD and other funding organizations)

BUTEX Scholarship
BUTEX is pleased to offer eight scholarships (US$1000) for students currently registered at an institution in the USA or Canada for the academic year 2007/08. 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. Hampshire's partner Goldsmiths College is a member.

Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (MHIRT) Grant Program
These new grants support innovative programs that offer international research training opportunities to qualified undergraduate, graduate, and health profession students who are from health disparities populations and/or are underrepresented in basic science, biomedical, clinical, or behavioral health research career fields.

PLATO Resources
Links to organizations, resources, and scholarships that support academic advancement for underrepresented groups.

National Endowment for the Arts
The NEA's International Partnerships Office has on its site the full text of "World Arts: A Guide to International Exchange."

The Fund for International Service Learning
A non-profit organization that awards scholarships to students enrolled in or applying to international service-learning programs. FISL offers a scholarship in the amount of $500 that can be used for any aspect of the trip such as travel expenses, tuition, visas, clothing, and special equipment.

International Education Finance Corporation
Corporation specializes in loans for study abroad.

For graduate level research grants and fellowships, including the US Fulbright Program and more, check out Post-Grad Opportunties.

Additional Resources: Search Engines and Databases for Academic Funding

College Board Scholarship Search
Use this online tool to help you locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background.

Fastweb.com
This service provides a free customized list of financial aid sources including private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants and loans.

The Financial Aid Information Page
Links to scholarship searches and comprehensive listing of financial aid information

Michigan State University
Grants and related resources

Petersons.com: Financing Education
Search portal for scholarship, aid, student loan and awards information.

The Guide to Federal Student Aid
The Department of Education each year publishes a guide on the eligibility requirements on various federal aid programs.

Synergos
Database of private foundations 

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