Scholarships and Funding

Cost is a major factor when deciding to study abroad.

Although there are some additional costs, like airfare, passport/visa fees, and other travel-related expenses, studying abroad does not have to be prohibitively expensive.  There are many funding options available to help make study abroad more affordable, but it’s important to start early.  Most scholarship applications are due months in advance, and many are competitive.  Take a look at the funding options below and apply for all that is applicable to you.

IEF Scholarship

The International Education Fund Scholarship (IEFS) is a UT Dallas scholarship offered to students participating in an International Education program.

Award range: $500-5,000

Deadlines: See important dates here.

Learn more and apply

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Undergraduate Scholarships

There are external scholarships available for undergraduate students interested in studying abroad. Since these are funded by a variety of organizations, each will have its own eligibility criteria, application process, deadline, and award range.

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Graduate Scholarships

There are external scholarships available for graduate students interested in studying abroad. Since these are funded by a variety of organizations, each will have its own eligibility criteria, application process, deadline, and award range.

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Scholarship Databases

With so many funding opportunities out there, searching for study abroad scholarships can quickly become overwhelming.  Fortunately, there are websites and databases with information on multiple scholarships and grants.

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Other Funding Ideas

You don’t have to rely solely on scholarship programs to help fund your upcoming experience.

Discover creative ways to raise funds

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Post-Graduate/Gap Opportunities

Your curiosity about the world doesn’t have to end once you’ve returned from your study abroad experience.

Discover post-graduate/gap funding opportunities