Did you know that 70% of all CISabroad students receive scholarships or grants to study or intern abroad? Between applying early, committing to blog while abroad or by your school being an affiliate of ours, there’s a good chance that you may receive some support from us. Read through the following section to see what you may qualify for and start saving money. Additionally, check out our recommended external scholarships list.

Scholarships

CISabroad Digital Storyteller Scholarship

This award is given to students who are ready to get creative and tell their story to the world! While abroad, recipients will use a variety of channels (video, vlogging, blogging, photos) to tell their personal story of studying or interning abroad, in addition to submitting a photo testimonial.  
Amount awarded: $100-$500

CISabroad Diversity Scholarship

This award is intended for students who are from traditionally underserved education abroad communities. Although this category is wide-ranging, the main goal is to widen the diversity of study and intern abroad students and promote equity in access. We invite STEM majors, first generation college students, students from multicultural backgrounds, and people with disabilities to apply. Recipients will select from a variety of mediums to  share their story while abroad, in addition to submitting a photo testimonial.
Amount awarded: $100-$250

CISabroad Gives Back Scholarship

This award is intended for students who find themselves volunteering in their community, whether at home or abroad. This scholarship is ideal for students with an interest in sustainability, community development, or ecological conservation. Recipients will participate in at least one volunteer opportunity while abroad and produce content related to that experience, in addition to other selections.
Amount awarded: $100-$250

CISabroad Rainbow Scholarship

This award is intended for students within the LGBTQIA+ community, in order to support diversity in the field. Recipients will select from a variety of mediums to  share their story while abroad, in addition to submitting a photo testimonial.
Amount awarded: $100-$250

CISabroad Social Media Guru

Are you already #InstaFamous? We can help you take it to the next level! Recipients will take part in an Instagram takeover, as well as provide content for other CISabroad social platforms, like videos, travel vlogs, and blogs, in addition to a photo testimonial.
Amount awarded: $100-$250

CISabroad Wanderlust Scholarship

This scholarship is intended for students who are among the first from their U.S. university to go abroad on any CISabroad program. Recipients will share their story of wanderlust and exploration while abroad with a photo gallery and their choice of travel vlog, blogging, or an Instagram takeover.
Amount awarded: $100-$250

CISabroad Scholarship Deadlines

Deadline dates are through 11:59 p.m. EST of the dates listed below.

Spring Semester Programs

• Scholarship Application Deadline: October 15
• Award Notification: November 15

Summer Programs

• Scholarship Application Deadline: March 1
• Award Notification: April 1

Fall Semester Programs

• Scholarship Application Deadline: April 1
• Award Notification: May 1

Eligibility

• You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
• In order to be awarded a scholarship you must have a completed CISabroad application
• All scholarship application requirements must be submitted by the deadline
• See Scholarships below for additional eligibility requirements and requirements while abroad
• CISabroad scholarships are for students applying for CISabroad SEMESTER and SUMMER programs ONLY
• Candidates will be awarded only one scholarship, but there is no limit on the number of applications you can submit

Application Procedure

Candidates who meet the academic requirements will have their applications forwarded to the scholarship committee who will judge their application based on academic merit and a written essay. All scholarships and grants are only awarded to participants of CISabroad programs.

Scholarship Application

Please complete this form before the deadline listed above.

Grants

CISabroad CPA (Cooperating Partner Alliance) Grants

If your school is an affiliate of CISabroad, you may automatically receive a $250 grant for a semester program, or a $100 grant for a summer or short-term program. Please check with your study abroad office to find out if your school is an affiliate of CISabroad. Or, click here to see the current list of schools

CISabroad Go Again Grant

Have you already been on a CISabroad study abroad program but still have the travel bug? We’ll help! Go on another CISabroad program, and you’ll receive a $250 grant for a semester program or a $100 grant for a summer, intern, or january program. Just write “Go Again” in the coupon code field.

BONUS GRANTS: Diversity Abroad Grant, CISabroad Gilman Grant, CISabroad Golden Key Grant

If you ALSO receive a Diversity Abroad scholarship, Gilman Grant, or Golden Key Award for your CISabroad program, we’ll give you an additional $500 grant for a semester-long program or $250 for a short-term or internship program, just to say congratulations! Please notify your program coordinator after you are notified of your award. Proof of the award is required.