A tight budget should not keep you from learning in a different country and culture. Some study abroad programs are less expensive than others. Ask Dean Bohn to point these out to you. And apply for scholarships! Here are what we offer to students in the College of ACES:

ACES Arlys Conrad Study Abroad Planning Scholarship

Planning to Study Abroad but concerned that you may not be able to afford it? We understand that financial concerns may keep you from actually considering it. Now you can apply for financial support up to two years in advance of your planned study abroad experience! So ACES students should go ahead an apply for the ACES study abroad planning scholarship!

Applications for the planning scholarship are accepted on a rolling basis. The planned study abroad experience can be as far out as 2 years. For example, a student planning to study abroad in Spring 2011 can apply as early as May 2009. Applicants will be notified of the award decision in writing. The award will be given during the term that the student is abroad and can only be used towards an approved study abroad program, i.e., programs listed at www.studyabroad.illinois.edu. The cost of the program and financial need eligibility as documented through the University of Illinois’ Office of Student Financial Aid will be taken into account in awarding this scholarship. Scholarships will range between $250 - $3000, depending on program duration and overall costs. Arlys Conrad awardees usually cannot also receive any of the other ACES study abroad scholarships.

Download the application [Word Document]

Regular ACES Study Abroad Scholarship

You are an ACES student but did not apply for the Planning Scholarship but have already been accepted into a study abroad program? Concerned about actually being able to go? Then apply for the regular ACES study abroad scholarship. Regular ACES study abroad scholarship awardees usually cannot also receive any of the other ACES study abroad scholarships.

There are set deadlines for this scholarship: November 15 if you have been accepted for a winter break, spring semester, or spring break program. April 15 if you have been accepted into a summer, fall semester, or academic year program abroad.

The scholarship amount will depend on financial need and on the duration of the program:

• $ 250 for a study tour (1-3 weeks)
• $ 300 for a winter break program (3 weeks)
• $ 500 for a summer program or internship (4 weeks or longer)
• $1,000 for a semester abroad
• $1,500 for an academic year abroad

Use this scholarship form to apply. In return for the scholarship I expect you to submit biweekly journals from abroad, an evaluation of or report on your study abroad experience, attending the welcome home reception, and helping out at informational events like the SAO Fair. You are expected to give back to the scholarship program by encouraging lots of other students to study abroad.

How to Finance Study Abroad

Studying abroad is an investment in your future!  It requires planning, careful management, creativity, perseverance and commitment.- just like other investments. Your rewards  - personal, academic and professional -  will come back over a lifetime.

Click on the heading above or download this handout of Fundraising, Scholarships, and other Tips on How to Finance Study Abroad.

Financial Aid and Study abroad

Get it all at http://www.osfa.illinois.edu/aid/special/study_abroad.html. 

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Study Abroad Office Scholarship Information

AgCareers - Beyond the Borders scholarship application. Apply by Dec. 1 for spring abroad. April 1 for summer or fall abroad.

Upson Garrigus Global Ambassador Grant

The Upson S. Garrigus Global Ambassador Grant is for either undergraduate or graduate students in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences who have demonstrated a strong interest in international issues. The grant was established to recognize Upson Garrigus’s long association with the University of Illinois and his commitment to the improvement of humanity through understanding of people and cultures.

Through this grant the Donor wishes to encourage and recognize students who are in the process of creating a unique learning abroad experience related to an academic, research or service project. For example, the student may be setting up a learning abroad experience related to an honors’ research project or master’s research project. Another example may be a humanitarian service project.

The grant will consist of at least $1000 scholarship. It may be used for travel related expenses such as airfare, accommodation, or materials needed for the project on site. Use this scholarship form to apply. Upson Garrigus awardees usually cannot also receive any of the other ACES study abroad scholarships.

Other Scholarships

Germany, at University of Hohenheim: $500/month for semester or year long study abroad! Apply by April 15, 2009, for study abroad in Fall 2009 and/or Spring 2010.

Click here to get some tips on scholarships and fundraising.

Fulbright Scholarships: http://www.ips.uiuc.edu/scholarship/Fulbrightprocess.shtml

AYRE International Research and Learning Fellowships (Graduate students) or Scholarships (Undergraduate students) for students in ACES

Through the generous support from the Robert and Barbara AYRE farm income, funding is now available to support graduate student learning and research experiences abroad! AYRE awardees usually cannot also receive any of the other ACES study abroad scholarships.

Application Procedure

• Applicants must submit a two-page proposal to Dean Bohn. This proposal must include a description of the project, research, demonstration, or course work to be conducted abroad. Financial support in the order of $300-500 for attending conferences abroad may also be requested but such proposals will be given lower priority than longer periods abroad.
• In the proposal, the applicant needs to explain how the proposed project, research, demonstration, or course work abroad pertains to areas of research or teaching conducted in his/her department.
• The proposal must include a detailed budget, which also depicts other sources of funding available (e.g., departmental support, personal funds).
• A letter of reference from a faculty member must accompany the application. In this letter, the faculty member is asked to evaluate the student’s proposal, his/her academic record as well as the promise of success of the applicant in his/her chosen profession.
• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The application must be received at least two (2) months prior to the anticipated date of travel.

Next Steps

1. The decision on the application will be communicated to the applicant in writing within two weeks of Dean Bohn receiving the proposal.
2. Awardees will receive the scholarship through their UIUC student account, i.e., no checks are issued.
3. Awardees must comply with study abroad related risk management procedures. This includes:
4. Compliance with UIUC travel policy (http://www.fs.uiuc.edu/cam/CAM/ix/ix-a/ix-a-26.html)
   • Mandatory coverage through CISI emergency medical insurance ($20.50 for up to two weeks abroad, $28.50 for up to four weeks, $67 for up to 10 weeks, $115 for up to 6 months - this will be charged to the student's UIUC account).
   • Registration with the campus study abroad office ($25 administrative fee). Registration will be handled by Dean Bohn.
   • Consultation with the McKinley Travel Clinic for students going to tropical and sub-tropical, or less developed countries.
5. Awardees will receive informational material from Dean Bohn, e.g., the CISI card and brochure and on how to stay safe and healthy abroad.
6. Awardees are responsible for booking their own flights and making arrangements for ground transportation and accommodation in the host country.

Funding Schedule

The amount awarded depends on the duration of the experience, but also on the actual cost of the planned experience as documented in the budget. As a guideline the amounts will be:

• 2 to 4 weeks: $1,000
• 4 to 8 weeks: $2,000
• 8 to 12 weeks: $3,000
• 1 semester or longer: $4,000

Note: These funds are intended especially to encourage those students who have not studied abroad before to at least do so during their graduate studies. Many of our graduate students were born and raised outside the United States and therefore are already having an international experience by being here at UIUC. They are still eligible for support through this fund but only if the proposed research, study, etc. is to be conducted outside their home country and outside the United States.