Additional Funding

You may need additional funding to help cover the costs of off-campus studies. Funding can be obtained through additional student loans, Carleton scholarships and grants, and external funding sources.

Need-based Financial Aid

Normally, additional loan funding is available to students receiving need-based aid to meet direct costs of an off-campus study program and the cost of travel associated with that program, and/or to replace unearned student work income. You will need to create a budget to determine your additional expenses when applying for additional financial aid.

Carleton College Scholarships and Grants

Individual departments may also have information about grants and scholarships for a particular area of study. For more information, visit the Dean of the College fellowships page.

External Funding

Organizations and institutions offer program and travel scholarships. The competition for them is stiff, and the lead time for applications is often 6-9 months. Plan early and write your proposal carefully. The following search engines can help you identify potential funding sources.

IIE Passport Study Abroad Funding

Learning Abroad Center Scholarships Database

In addition, the following scholarships are available to students who qualify. In the past, Carleton students’ applications for these scholarships have been successful. Students who receive non-Carleton scholarships or grants and are on Carleton financial aid must notify the Student Financial Services Office about their award before they leave campus for their off-campus program.

General programs

NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM (NSEP) SCHOLARSHIPS, up to $10,000/semester, $20,000/year for merit-based study in select countries, including foreign language study; service component as follow-up, applications available in the OCS Office; tips on applying available here

IIE STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS

GILMAN SCHOLARSHIPS, up to $5000 need-based grants for study abroad (for Pell Grant recipients only)

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MINORITY STUDENTS
University of Michigan website for minority students. Contains excellent links to foundations and other funding sources.

Funding for Specific Programs

SEA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (SEA), need-based interest-free loans and $5000 merit “Dean’s Awards” for SEA programs

DENMARK INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (DIS) PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS, need-based $2,000 maximum

INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD, Butler University, $500-$2000 scholarships for IFSA programs, also travel grants to Australia

CENTER FOR EDUCATION ABROAD, ARCADIA UNIVERSITY, $200-500 and more for students participating in CEA programs

SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAINING, $500-$2500 need and merit-based scholarships for SIT programs

CET SCHOLARSHIPS, $1500 need-based grants

CENTER FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR

CIEE SCHOLARSHIPS for students on CIEE programs

Funding for Specific Countries

BRIDGING SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY IN JAPAN, U Colorado Boulder, open to all majors, for travel and living expenses, maximum $4000

Various scholarship funds available for study in England, Scotland and Ireland through St. Andrews Societies, Rotary International, etc., contact the OCS Office for more info

FREEMAN AWARDS FOR STUDY IN ASIA, need-based scholarships for students planning to study in Asia. Priority given to students with no previous experience in Asia, grants range between $3000 to $7000

Funding for Language Programs

CENTER FOR INTENSIVE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE, Monterey Institute, summer study of Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish

CENTER FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES, Beloit College, summer study in Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Hungarian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and ESL

Summer Study, Internship, Conference, or Research Awards from Carleton

Carleton College has some funds intended to support student travel to work on projects, conduct research, and attend conferences. Awards range up to $500 each. Proposals should be submitted at least three weeks ahead of time.

The Associate Dean of the College also oversees several other Carleton funds dedicated to academic research, often by Carleton juniors during the summer between their junior and senior years. For more information about specific funds, deadlines and applications, contact Dean of the College office or see their fellowships site.