Fund for Education Abroad

Location:
Multiple Locations
Term: Academic Year, Spring, Summer, Fall

Provides scholarships and ongoing support to students who are underrepresented among the U.S. study abroad population

Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) provides scholarships and ongoing support to students who are underrepresented among the U.S. study abroad population. FEA makes life-changing, international experiences accessible to all by supporting minority, community college, and first-generation college students before, during, and after they participate in education abroad programs.

FEA awards scholarships for students who plan to study abroad for a full academic year; or during the fall or spring semester; and awards that are prorated by number of weeks in-country for students studying abroad during summer.

FEA gives preference to students with demonstrated financial need, and strongly encourages students to apply who represent a group that is traditionally underrepresented in education abroad. These groups include, but are not limited to: First-generation college students; Minority students; Community college students.

Eligibility

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or university in the U.S. (graduate students are not eligible)
  • Study abroad program must be eligible for credit at the student’s home institution
  • Study abroad program must be at least 4 weeks (28 days) in country/countries

Application components

  • Online application form
  • Unofficial transcript upload
  • Financial Aid Form (to be filled out by financial aid office, returned to student, and uploaded by student applicant)
  • One recommendation letter (submitted by a professor, advisor, or supervisor)

It is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure FEA receives all application components by the deadline.

Fact Sheet

Discipline:
Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM
Eligibility:
Columbia College, Columbia Engineering, Columbia General Studies, Fellowships, First Year, Junior, Sophomore, Study Abroad, U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident
Fellowship Type:
Study Abroad/Foreign Language, Summer Opportunity
Location:
Multiple Locations
Term:
Academic Year, Spring, Summer, Fall

Dates & Deadlines

Academic Year
Spring
Summer
Fall
2024
Application Deadline: 
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Notes: 
Deadlines differ for each term of study. Shown above is the deadline for those applying for summer.