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Explore a variety of funding options, scholarships and special promotions to help make your study or internship abroad with The Learning Abroad Co. more affordable and accessible.
At The Learning Abroad Co. we truly believe that an experience abroad should be accessible to everyone. In addition to offering multiple Program Payment Options, we strive to help students find funding wherever possible.
Interning or studying abroad can be a great investment in your future career for many reasons but many students could use some help financially to make it happen.
Below you can find some funding options, scholarship information and special promotions that may help reduce the overall cost of your experience abroad. We are always on the lookout for innovative ways to help fund your experience, so if you have discovered another way to receive any funding, share it with us so we can continue to assist other students!
Always start with what you already have! You may be able to use your current financial aid, such as Pell Grant, student loans, or other funding towards your program. Your first stop should be your and/or financial aid office to learn if your current aid you receive through FAFSA can help pay your program fees. Not sure what questions to ask? Contact us and we can help guide you so you go into your meetings knowledgeable and confident.
Many U.S. universities offer scholarships specifically for studying and/or interning abroad! You’ll need to speak with your or international office and check their website to see what scholarships may be available to you. Remember, pay attention to their deadlines!
Be the first! First generation college students as well as first-time international travelers are strongly encouraged to apply for The Learning Abroad Co.’s Be the First Flight Assistance Award. Multiple flight vouchers ranging from $200 to $400 are available!
$200 – $400 Flight Voucher
Multiple awards are available each term. To qualify, a student must meet one of the following qualifications:
To apply, students need to submit a short video essay (no more than three minutes long) to info@The Learning Abroad Co.studyabroad.com that discusses the following:
The winning videos will be featured on the The Learning Abroad Co. website, YouTube channel, and shared on The Learning Abroad Co. social media. (All winners will need to sign an agreement granting The Learning Abroad Co. permission to post and share their video and agreeing to the rules of the scholarship.)
Selected students will receive a certificate in the mail with their individual voucher code after full program fee payment and/or agreement is complete. Flights must be booked using the site www.studentuniverse.com. Students must make one social media post (options will be provided to winners) with #The Learning Abroad Co.abroad as a requirement of the scholarship.
Deadlines to Apply:
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The Learning Abroad Co. offers select students the opportunity to complete a social media marketing externship during their program.
We are looking for social media gurus. If you cannot live without your phone, or if you know that making videos is a true art form, or if blogging is constantly making you procrastinate, you have a place here!
What is an externship? It’s a peek inside a career field; it’s a ‘getting your feet wet’ experience; it’s an opportunity to receive professional guidance.
What will I do? You will create social media posts that detail your experience abroad under the guidance of the The Learning Abroad Co. Marketing team. Your focus can be photography, video, or a vlog. You’ll create a specified amount of content for The Learning Abroad Co.’s social media and website, and your name along with The Learning Abroad Co. will be attached to your work. On average, you’ll likely spend approximately 10 hours during a summer program or 15 hours during a semester program creating content. You will also receive mandatory training prior to departure as well as attend two required one-hour sessions with The Learning Abroad Co.’s team during the program in order to gain professional insight into the fields of social media marketing and international education.
What skills/knowledge/equipment is required? Students doing photography and video should have their own equipment that allows them to create high-quality images. Students should have some sort of prior experience, which could include a previous internship, maintaining your own blog, creating your own videos, or have a major or minor focused on social media, marketing/advertising, public relations, or have a desire to go into the field of international education.
What’s in it for me? Glad you asked! After completing the externship at the end of the program, students who met all requirements will receive a $300 program fee discount, given to you either as cash (check or direct deposit) or a flight voucher for your next adventure – your choice! You will also have your contributions on The Learning Abroad Co. ’s website and/or its social media platforms, YouTube channel, etc. This can be a great showcase for your resume!
How do I apply? Complete the #LifeChanging Externship application form by the appropriate deadline below:
#LIFECHANGING EXTERNSHIP APPLICATION
There are other scholarship opportunities available to you! Check out the ones below to see if you qualify. Each scholarship has specific requirements, deadlines and preferences as to who is awarded the scholarship. While The Learning Abroad Co. can provide some guidance on your application to these scholarships, ultimately you should check with the organization offering the scholarship regarding any questions you may have.
If you plan to apply to any of these scholarships, please let us know!
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (Open to Pell Grant recipients only)
The Gilman Scholarship is open to any student receiving a Pell Grant with the goal of increasing diversity within . Diversity has a broad definition for the purpose of this scholarship. We strongly encourage all students who receive a Pell Grant to apply. If you are unsure what makes you unique from the rest of applicants, please talk to us! We want you to feel confident in your application to this prestigious scholarship!
Find the Cycle for which you should apply, and then be sure you start your application well before the application deadline as there are multiple parts to the application!
*If you apply for Cycle 1, for example, for a Summer 2024 program, and you do not receive the scholarship that round, you can apply again during Cycle 2 as long as you still meet the Gilman Scholarship eligibility requirements!
Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship
The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) provides scholarships to students who are underrepresented among the USA population. FEA offers multiple awards for a broad range of students. Students who are first generation college students, minority students, and community college students are especially encouraged to apply. See the website for more details on eligibility.
Go Overseas offers scholarships that change from time to time. Check the website for current scholarship opportunities and deadlines. www.gooverseas.com
Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
This $1,000 Grant is open to students holding a 3.75 GPA or higher who are currently attending an institution with an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter. (The student does not need to personally be a member of the organization, just the student’s institution. If you are unsure if your school is a member, find out here.)
Scott’s Cheap Flights Scholarship
One $1,000 flight scholarship is offered for each Spring and Fall semester. Certain programs may not qualify for this award. Check the website to see if yours does!
Application Deadlines:
Deadlines vary depending on when you will be abroad. See the website for details.
