Finances & Scholarships
International Programs Office

Students wishing to use VA benefits for study abroad can participate in Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs. For more information, please contact:

Veterans Certifying Official email: vacertify@fortlewis.edu

Skyhawk Station Veteran Benefits information

Fort Lewis College has launched a scholarship program to support the study abroad goals of FLC students.

Eligibility

• Any FLC student applying to study abroad through the International Programs Office with at least one semester remaining to fulfill at Fort Lewis College upon completion of the semester abroad.
• Applicants must be willing to intern as Student Ambassadors supporting the International Programs Office with information sessions, International Education Week, and/or other promotional activities upon their return from study abroad.

To Apply

• Submit a one-page letter of interest, including verification you will complete a minimum of one term at FLC upon your study abroad completion; how you would be a successful ambassador to Fort Lewis College, your community, family, and country while abroad; and how you would promote study abroad to your peers upon your return to studyabroad@fortlewis.edu.
• Scholarship deadlines: September 10 for Spring and February 10 for Summer/Fall.

Recipients will be notified via email.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

Eligibility: U.S. citizen; currently receiving a Pell Grant; full-time student
Amount: Up to $4,000
Deadlines: See the website

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NSEP Boren Awards

Eligibility: U.S. citizen; study abroad outside Western Europe, Canada, AU/NZ.
Amount: Up to $10,000 per semester
Deadlines: Early February each year

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Bridging Scholarships for study in Japan

Eligibility: U.S. citizen
Amount: $2,500 per semester
Deadlines: Early April each year

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Foundation for Global Scholars

Eligibility: U.S. citizen
Amount: $500 - $1500
Deadlines: See the website

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Fund for Education Abroad

Eligibility: U.S. citizen
Amount: up to $10,000
Deadlines: See the website

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German Academic Student Service (DAAD) – scholarships for study in Germany

Eligibility: U.S. citizen; sophomore or junior; have well-studied plan for their stay in Germany
Amount: A monthly stipend of € 650
Deadlines: Late January each year

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Job Application Guide

Eligibility: U.S. citizen
Amount: $500
Deadlines: See the website

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Phi Kappa Phi – Study Abroad Grants

Eligibility: Have a minimum of 30 semester hours and no more than 90 semester hours; GPA of 3.5 or higher; Have at least two semesters left after studying abroad
Amount: $1,000
Deadlines: See the website

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Fastweb scholarships

Search a database of scholarship opportunities.

• Diversity Abroad.com
• FastWeb
• FinAid
•  IIE: Study Abroad Funding
• International Education Financial Aid (IEFA)
• Study Abroad.com
• Studying in Germany
• Guide to Studying Abroad
• Scholarships and Grants for students