Study Abroad: External Funding Opportunities

Students can apply for international fellowships and research opportunities.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Boren Awards

provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad.

Undergraduate Scholarship

Maximum award amounts
- $8,000 for a summer program (special initiative for STEM students only; 8 weeks minimum)
- $12,500 for a semester (12-24 weeks)
- $25,000 for a full academic year (preferred)
Deadline: Late January

Graduate Fellowship

Up to $25,000 for overseas study
Maximum awards are determined by length of study
- 12 weeks minimum
Deadline: Late January

Application Instructions

Prospective Boren applicants should meet with the CRF Team to review application materials in December and January. Applicants can schedule consultations on

Application questions can be directed to CRF@villanova.edu.

Previous Recipients

Year	Student	Country	Language
2017	Evan Schultz	China	Chinese
2017	Patrick Flynn	Qatar	Arabic
2017	Brenden Carchidi (Declined)	Jordan	Arabic
2016	Evan Schultz (Alternate)	China	Chinese
2015	Ann Unsworth	Mozambique	Portuguese
2013	Karoline Wolnicki	Brazil	Portuguese
2013	Christine Fossaceca	South Korea	Korean
2012	Jerisa Upton	China	Chinese
2011	Anu Thomas	Jordan	Arabic

Critical Language Scholarship

The (CLS) Program is a fully funded summer overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students. With the goal of broadening the base of Americans studying and mastering critical languages and building relationships between the people of the United States and other countries, CLS provides opportunities to a diverse range of students from across the United States at every level of language learning.

Provides instruction in one of the U.S. designated critical languages
- of language levels and prerequisites
Eligibility at a glance
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- They must be a U.S. citizen or national at the time of your application.
Deadline: Mid-November

Previous Recipients

Year	Student	Language
2022	Sylvia Aalund	Japanese
2020	Grace McGowan (Alternate - Program Cancelled)	Swahili
2019	Devin Creed	Bangla
2014	John Buglione III	Japanese
2014	Brendan Carchidi	Arabic
2013	Michael Fatigati	Arabic
2012	Matthew Thorp	Russian
2012	Hayley Aron	Japanese
2011	Jerisa Upton	Chinese
2010	Nicole Cicero	Russian
2009	Samuel Silverman	Chinese

DAAD-RISE

offers summer research internships in Germany for undergraduate students from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Students are matched with a host university or institute and doctoral student mentor according to their area of interest (biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, or a closely related field).

Eligibility at a glance
- Must have completed at least 2 years of degree program by the time of placement
Interns receive a monthly stipend to cover every day costs (benefits vary between internship, see specific job description for details)
About 300 scholarships are available each year
Deadline: Varies - Late Fall/Early Winter

Previous Recipients

Year	Student	Field of Study
2017	Ryan Allen
2015	Andrew Meluch	Mechanical Engineering
2015	Celina Santiago	Chemistry
2013	Nicholas Ader	Biochemistry
2013	William Ambrosino	Astronomy
2013	Wesley Blummer	Mechanical Engineering
2013	Gregory Campbell	Mechanical Engineering

Fulbright Canada-Mitacs Globalink

offers high-performing U.S. undergraduates the opportunity to be part of a 10- to 12-week summer research internship between the months of May and August. Award recipients work under the supervision of Canadian university faculty members in a variety of academic disciplines, ranging from science, engineering and mathematics to the humanities and social sciences.

Application deadline: Varies - Mid-Late September

Program Summary

U.S. students will come to Canada to undertake advanced research projects.
Projects will cover a broad cross-section of research topics including most academic disciplines.
Students will spend 10 to 12 weeks (May-August) in Canada on a research project in their area of interest.
Students will be placed at a Canadian university and undertake a supervised research project.
Students will be given the opportunity to take part in a program of professional training.
These programs include project management, problem-solving, communication, and entrepreneurship.
Students may interact with companies of interest through tours or individual meetings.
Students will have extensive opportunities for cultural, social, and recreational experiences.

Eligibility

Participants in this program must:

be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited university in the United States;
be a United States citizen, and hold a valid U.S. passport;
have at least one semester remaining in their program of study as of Fall 2023;
have a competitive grade point average;
be available to spend between 10 to 12 weeks in Canada between May and August; and
apply by September 20, 2022.

Benefits

Students who participate in this program will have:

access to the prestigious worldwide Fulbright network;
access to some of Canada's top research facilities;
the opportunity to gain valuable international experience;
a rewarding experience combining academic research, professional skills, and personal growth; and,
a grant in the amount of CAD $7000.00.

Previous Recipients

Year	Student	Field of Study
2024	Mackenzie Weidel	Biochemistry
2023	Lauren Iskander	Chemical Engineering
2023	Sophia Pellechia	Biochemistry

Fulbright Summer Institutes

The are 3-6 week academic and cultural summer programs in the UK. Participants in these programs will get the opportunity to experience an exciting academic program at a highly regarded UK University; explore the culture, heritage, and history of the UK; and develop their academic ability by improving presentation, research, and communication skills.

Eligibility at a glance
- Freshman or sophomore
- Min. GPA of 3.7
Deadline: Late February/Early March

Interested students should meet with a CRF Team member to discuss the application process.

Previous Recipients

Year	Student	Major	Institute
2018	Ryan Weicht	Undeclared Arts	University of Glasgow
2017	Natalie Stevens	Psychology	University of Bristol
2017	Yvonne Ngyugen	Psychology/Theology	University of Bristol
2017	Emily Gilmore	Economics/Accountancy	University of Strathclyde
2016	Mackenzie Niness	Criminology	University of Bristol
2016	Rachel Schlegel	Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience	Queen's University Belfast

Gilman Scholarship Program

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State鈥檚 Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the aims to diversify students who study and intern abroad as well as the countries and regions where they go by offering awards to U.S. undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints.

Eligibility at a glance
- Receiving (or will receive) a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of their study abroad program or internship
: October and March
- Students can study and intern abroad during spring, summer, fall, or academic year term
Award Benefits
- Approximately $5,000 for fall and spring programs and $3,000 for summer programs
- Critical Need Language Award
  - Applicants who are studying a critical need language while abroad in a country in which the language is predominantly spoken will automatically be considered
  - Total award of $8,000

Previous Recipients

Year	Student	Country
2018	Jessica McKean	Italy
2018	Isiaiah Gabriel (Declined)	Tanzania
2017	Wendy Wang	South Korea
2017	Fares Sukkar	Switzerland
2017	Nkiambi Sokolo	South Korea
2017	Abigail Smith	Peru
2017	Pablo Guzman	Japan
2017	Kofi Asamoah	Ghana
2017	Si Ja Liu (Alternate)	China
2016	William Elmore	China
2016	Oluwasemilore Ibirogba	United Kingdom
2016	Joshua Kim	South Korea
2016	Kathleen Moon	South Korea
2016	Michael Morrow	Germany
2016	Kerlyn Rodriguez	United Kingdom
2016	Jorna Sojati	United Kingdom
2015	Tri Nguyen	Costa Rica
2015	Sarra Son	China
2015	Dylan Le	South Korea
2015	Fatima Doumbia	China
2015	Cristal Santos	Peru
2015	Fiona Chambers	Denmark
2014	Ashley Poon	China
2014	Neil Patel	Czech Republic
2014	Gina Mancini	Italy
2014	Nyasia White	Madagascar
2014	Michael Kaufman	United Kingdom
2014	Enmanuel Almonte	Singapore
2013	Ava Calvano	Australia
2013	Christian Diaz	Chile
2013	Rickie Zheng	China
2013	Jennifer Zhu	China
2012	Peiyu Lin	China
2012	Tina Ley	China
2012	Jacklynn Wong	Denmark/Finland/Latvia
2012	Casey Richards	Japan
2011	Stephanie Cheung	China

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