FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS

EAP

UCI Travel Study

IOP Study

Scholarships

Fundraising

FINANCIAL AID

EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAM (EAP)

EAP during the academic year:

• All UCI financial aid (except work-study, but including grants, scholarships and loans) is available to qualified EAP students.
• Need-based aid adjusts to the total cost of participation for the study abroad program.
• Special EAP scholarships are available.

EAP summer:

• Eligibility is the same as for UCI Summer Session. Eligibility details are listed on the UCI Financial Aid web site. Students may also accept any unused loans from the current academic year by June 1st and use that funding for their summer program.

UCI Travel-Study

• Eligibility is the same as for UCI Summer Session. Eligibility details are listed on the UCI Financial Aid web site.

International Opportunities Program (IOP)

IOP Study during the academic year:

• Most UCI financial aid (except work-study and university grants, but including Pell grants, Cal grants, and loans) is available to qualified IOP students participating in a study program that are approved for transfer credit to UCI.
• Need-based aid adjusts to the total cost of participation for the study abroad program.

IOP Summer Study – less than 10 weeks:

• Any previously unused loans awarded for the preceding academic year can be accepted before June 1.

IOP Summer Study – 10 weeks or more:

• Eligibility is the same as for UCI Summer Session. Eligibility details are listed on the UCI Financial Aid web site.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship Listings

Web Sites

Scholarship Advice

Fundraising

The following is a list of scholarships that numerous UCI students have received in the past. It is meant to highlight those of which we are aware, but is by no means complete. See who won scholarships last year.

SCHOLARSHIPS ADMINISTERED BY EAP OR UCI

 

• EAP SCHOLARSHIP – Semester and Year programs
  All EAP participants who apply for UCI financial aid (i.e. complete and submit the FAFSA) and are participating on programs during the academic year, will be automatically considered for an EAP Scholarship awarded by the UCI Financial Aid Office. This year UCI has $105,000 in scholarship funds to distribute to qualified students participating in EAP programs. Semester and Year participants do not need to apply separately for the EAP Scholarship. EAP Scholarship recipients will be notified by UCI Financial Aid prior to departure on EAP. If you do not complete the FAFSA you will not be considered for an EAP Scholarship.

• EAP SUMMER-ONLY SCHOLARSHIP (DOC)
  A small number of EAP Scholarships are available to students participating on summer-only programs who have critical financial need, are taking at least one class abroad to fulfill a UCI degree requirement, and are returning to UCI after their EAP participation. You must complete the FAFSA in order to be considered for an EAP Summer Scholarship. Application deadline: late-March.  Click on the link above for exact deadline date and application form.

• CIE FRIENDS SCHOLARSHIP (DOC) – Semester and Year programs.
  These scholarships are provided by UCI EAP and IOP Alumni and others who want to support international education at UCI.  Applicants must be participating in an EAP program or IOP program, taking at least one class abroad to fulfill a UCI degree requirement, and must return to UCI after studying abroad. Up to five scholarships may be awarded per year. Scholarships are $750 - $1000. Application deadline:  Programs beginning in fall: late-March.  Programs beginning in winter or spring:  late-October. Click on the link above for exact deadline dates and application form.

• DUTTENHAVER SCHOLARSHIP FOR YEAR-LONG EAP STUDY
  Students who meet the eligibility requirements specified on the link above may apply for these $5,000 scholarships.  Application deadline: Programs beginning in fall: early-March .  Programs beginning in winter: early-October. Click on the link above for exact deadline dates.

• DAN WISE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR YEAR-LONG EAP STUDY IN FRANCE
  Students who have financial need and have not studied abroad before may apply for these $5,000 scholarships.  Application deadline: Click on the link above for exact deadline dates.

• EAP COUNTRY SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS
  A small number of special country scholarships and fellowships are available for EAP students going to: Egypt, Germany, and Japan. Additional scholarships may be available from the host universities and other public and private organizations. See the web for more details.

• UCI SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS (EAP) Several Schools at UCI offer scholarships to EAP participants in their majors. The following schools have typically offered scholarships. Applications are available below for schools offering scholarships this year:
  • UCI Henry Samueli School of Engineering - Deadline: late March
    • Meet past recipients
  • UCI School of Humanities (for full year EAP participants) - Deadline: late March
  • UCI Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Science - Deadline: late March

• UCI GERMAN DEPARTMENT TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP (EAP & IOP)
  By way of a charitable gift, the UCI German Department administers a travel award to Germany . For more information, please contact the German Department Manager, Karen Lowe: kilowe@uci.edu

• UCI IOP Affiliate Scholarships (DOC)
  The following UCI IOP Affiliates offer scholarships specifically for UCI students: ISA, Semester at Sea, SUNY Brockport. Click on the above link for details and deadlines. For UCI IOP Affiliate scholarships – which are not administered by UCI -- see the UCI IOP Affiliates web page.

• UCI IOP The Scholar Ship Scholarship (DOC)
  The Scholar Ship is an IOP program that is offering one $5000 scholarship to a UCI student going on their Fall 2008 voyage.  Click on the above link for more details, deadlines, and information on how to apply.  Go to The Scholar Ship web page to access information about their programs and The Scholar Ship Program Fees web page to find out how to get discounted fees to go on their program.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS ADMINISTERED BY OTHER INSTITUTIONS OR ORGANIZATIONS

ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF JAPANESE (ATJ) BRIDGING SCHOLARSHIP (EAP & IOP)

ATJ offers 60 scholarships to American students participating in study abroad programs in Japan. Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study and attending any recognized exchange or independent program in Japan during the academic year are eligible to apply for these scholarships, ranging from $2,500 (for semester programs) or $4,000 (for academic year programs). Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. The application is on their web site above. Application deadline is early-April for programs beginning in fall, and early-October for programs beginning in spring.

BENJAMIN A. GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (EAP & IOP)

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program will provide up to $5,000 for undergraduate U.S. citizens studying abroad. Applicants must be undergraduate students receiving federal Pell Grant funding for the term of his/her application. Apply on-line via the web site above. Application deadline is in early-April for programs beginning in fall and and early-October for programs beginning in winter or spring. Check the Gilman web site for exact deadline dates.

DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship (EAP & IOP)
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), offers undergraduate scholarships to students interested in studying, doing research, or completing an internship in Germany for a 4-10 month period during the German academic year.  Recipients will be awarded a monthly stipend plus additional funds to help defray travel and research expenses as well as health insurance.  Additional eligibility requirements and application instructions and exact deadline can be found on their website above.  Application deadline is late-January each year.

FREEMAN-ASIA: AWARDS FOR STUDY IN ASIA (EAP & IOP)

Freeman-Asia Awards are available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who plan to study in one of a number of Asian countries, including Japan. Students must have a verifiable financial need to study abroad, and preference is given to those with no previous experience in the country in which they plan to study. Graduating seniors are not eligible to apply. Awards range from $3,000 to $7,000. An on-line application is available on the program's web site. Application deadlines: Summer programs: early March; programs beginning in fall: late March/early April; programs beginning in winter or spring: October. Check the Freeman-Asia web site for exact deadline dates.

HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL-AMERICAN YOUTH HOSTELS SCHOLARSHIP (EAP & IOP)

Hostelling International-American Youth Hostels, Los Angeles Council awards a Travel Grant to a deserving student between 17-26 years of age to assist the recipient in realizing their educational goals through travel. Travel Grant applications are accepted January 1 through March 15 each year. More information, including how to obtain an application, is included on their web site.

NSCS SCHOLARSHIPS (EAP & IOP)

Members of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars' (NSCS) are eligible to apply for two types of study abroad scholarships: NSCS Scholar Abroad Scholarship and Scholar at Sea Scholarship.  Click on the link above for both membership and scholarship information.

NSEP SCHOLARSHIPS (EAP & IOP)

The National Security Education Program (NSEP) offers Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Scholarships for US citizens to pursue serious study abroad in critical world areas. Scholarships apply to study in all countries except Canada and Western Europe. All award recipients must complete a service requirement upon return from abroad. UCI students apply through UCI's Scholarship Opportunities Program. Application Deadline: January.

ROTARY FOUNDATION (IOP)

The Rotary Foundation sponsors short-term, one-year and multi-year scholarships for students wishing to study in any country where there are Rotary clubs. These scholarships provide for tuition, room, board and expenses. Applicants must apply over one year prior to the year of study. Application deadlines are set by the local Rotary clubs, who also award the scholarships. Check with your local Rotary club for more information.

Swedish Educational and Cultural Honorarium (SECH) (EAP & IOP)

The SECH is awarded annually by the Standard Filter Corporation and the Swedish Center of San Diego to support students undertaking Swedish educational and cultural activities.  3.25 GPA is required.  Additional rules and guidelines for application can be found at the SECH web site.  Applications are due in late February.

SWEA: Swedish Women's Educational Association Scholarships (DOC) (EAP & IOP)

This year, SWEA will give a scholarship of a sum ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 to one student, or to be divided between two students, depending on the students’ qualifications and their length of stay in Sweden. Application deadline: Late-March. Click on the link above for application and exact deadline date.

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Division of International Programs Abroad (IOP)

UCI students participating in a Syracuse Study Abroad program for a semester or year can receive a $3800 tuition differential grant to offset the additional tuition cost at Syracuse vs UCI. In addition to this automatic grant, they offer automatic merit scholarships at the following levels: 3.7 GPA= $400, 3.8 GPA= $800, 3.9-4.0 GPA=$1200.

WOMEN IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE SCHOLARSHIP (DOC) (EAP & IOP)

Women in International Trade awards one or more scholarships of $2,000 to students displaying an interest in international business and planning to study abroad. Information and application is available via the link above and must be postmarked by March 27, 2008.

WEB SITES

Whether going on EAP or IOP, we encourage you to investigate all means for supporting your international experience! The web sites below contain links to financial aid information and scholarships offered by other organizations.

The studyabroad.com Forum on Financial Aid
Contains numerous links to related web sites.

FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page
Includes FASTWEB, the Internet's largest Free scholarship search. Also, check out the Financial Aid for Study Abroad page on this site.

External Scholarships Database (click on "Search for Scholarships & Funding")
The University of Minnesota's online database of scholarships for study abroad.

UCI Scholarship Opportunities Program

The US Department of Education's Student Guide to Financial Aid

International Student Loan Program

International Education Finance Corporation

SCHOLARSHIP ADVICE

In addition to all of the web resources, information on many other scholarships is also available in the Financial Aid section (green) at the CIE Resource Library. Start with the "gold star" books on the shelves in this section. To best use scholarship listings:

1. Read scholarship descriptions and find criteria that relate to you (i.e. female, African-American, country, plans for a teaching career, etc.) Determine if you meet the eligibility criteria and take note of the application deadline. Apply to scholarships for which you are eligible. Many scholarships may be applied for on-line. If not, contact the sponsor to request additional information and application materials. Be sure to follow all of the instructions carefully.

2. Also check with local and national ethnic business and/or cultural organizations. Many offer scholarships and funding to study their native culture and/or language in the country of origin.

FUNDRAISING

Often students do not consider asking others to support them financially in order to participate in an educational program abroad, but many UCI students have been successful with this approach. If you have a special talent (e.g. music, dance, etc.) you might considering putting on a performance and charging admission, all proceeds to go to your costs for your abroad program. Another approach is to ask others for contributions. Here are some tips for how to accomplish this.

1. Determine how much you (or your family) can contribute financially and how much you need.

2. Write a detailed, well-written proposal of what you plan to do (what program you are going on, what courses you plan to take, what research you plan to do, etc.) and how it will further your overall academic and career goals. You may want to alter the wording slightly depending on the audience to which you present it.

3. Plan an oral presentation of your proposal. Include in the your presentation how you raised the money you are contributing and how long you have been working toward this goal.

4. Make a plan of who to contact to ask for assistance. The following are some suggestions:

• Community organizations or individuals who share your goals or experience (women's groups, ethnic associations, service organizations, groups promoting understanding of the country your are going to, civic groups in your hometown if it is small, etc.).
• Academic or professional associations related to your academic goals. (Ask professors in your field for ideas.)
• Local businesses related to your area of study or with an interest in the country in which you will be studying.
• Individuals with financial resources who are sympathetic to you or your goals and interests (i.e. first generation in college, same ethnic background, similar academic area of specialization or career goal, friends and family, etc.).
• Alumni of the program you will be participating in.

5. Begin to meet with your target groups or individuals. When you meet, give your oral presentation. If appropriate, offer your written proposal so that it can be shown to others in the organization. People are impressed with students who are organized and focused!

When you get to the point of asking for money one approach is to ask for matching funds. For example tell them that you have $5,000 and you are looking for 5 people or groups who can donate $1,000 each (or 10 who can contribute $500 each).

If you need assistance at any point, ask the staff at the Center for International Education for help. We are here to help make your dream possible.