Study Abroad Office

Finances and Scholarships

 

Financial Aid
UMSL-International Studies and Programs
Departmental Scholarships
External Scholarships


FINANCING STUDY ABROAD
Students are often surprised at how affordable study abroad can be. Depending on the location, it is sometimes less expensive to study abroad than to stay in St. Louis! The cost of the program depends on the services provided and the country and city of study. For most semester or academic year programs, participants pay UMSL tuition and receive UMSL credit. Airfare, room and board, and other fees are paid individually to the respective organization. Summer/winter intersession program costs vary. Students usually live in dormitories, shared apartments, or sometimes homestays. Detailed cost estimates are available for each program on its website or in the Study Abroad Office.

FINANCIAL AID
The same grants and loans for which students are currently eligible in their financial aid package may apply towards an approved study abroad program. Students may also apply for additional loans through private sources. Detailed questions should be directed to Tiffany Izard in the Financial Aid Office.

Tiffany Izard
Financial Aid Coordinator
(314) 516-4796
327 MSC IzardT@umsl.edu

UMSL-International Studies and Programs Scholarships
Study Abroad scholarships are available for qualified applicants (UMSL full-time degree-seeking students only) through International Studies and Programs. These scholarships are primarily based on merit, and require a minimum GPA of 2.75. Priority is given to students who participate in UMSL-sponsored programs. "International Studies and Programs" scholarships are for summer/winter intersession or academic year programs; the remainder are for semester or academic year programs only. One form allows you to apply for all ISP scholarships for which you qualify:

APPLICATION DEADLINES
 The ISP Scholarship Application deadline is the same as the study abroad program application deadline (usually end of September for Spring and Winter Intersession and mid-to-late February for Summer and Fall). Scholarship announcements are not made until late in the semester.

DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Many departments and colleges at UMSL offer scholarships each semester, including African Studies, Anthropology, Business, English, Spanish, Honors, and many others. Check with your academic department regarding possible scholarship funding.

EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDY ABROAD
There are many external sources of scholarship funding. Deadlines are generally in February - April for the following Fall, Winter, and Summer semesters, so plan ahead! UMSL students have been awarded many of these scholarships in the past. Note: Deadlines may change from year-to-year, so check the sponsor's website for the latest information. This list is NOT exhaustive; be sure to do some research on your own.

  • Asia:
  • Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan Awards of $2,500 - $4,000 for semester or year study in Japan. Deadlines: Fall/Year: Early-March; Winter: Early-October.
  • JASSO Scholarship Award of 80,000 Yen per month for living expenses plus round-trip airfare to Japan. Students apply for this scholarship through the Japanese host university (ask your study abroad advisor for details). Preference given to students studying abroad for the academic year. Deadline: March.
  • Austria:
  • Ernst Mach Grant Provides a montly stipend of 940 Euros for study at an Austrian Fachhochscule (such as IMC Krems). To be eligible, student must have completed 4 semesters of college in the US before going abroad. For details: Go to website, search for "Ernst Mach" and select the second link).
  • OED Various grants for study in Austria. Deadlines vary. See database for details.
  • France:
  • Alliance Francaise Scholarship for semester/year study in France. Deadline: Mid-February. See the French department for application details and deadline.
  • St. Louis-Lyon Sister City Scholarship Awards up to $1,000 per semester for study at Universite Jean Moulin in Lyon, France. Deadline: April. Apply through the Study Abroad Office.
  • Germany:
  • DAAD For study abroad or internships in Germany. Provides a monthly stipend of approximately 650 Euros for one or two semesters, plus additional funds to help with travel expenses and health insurance. Deadline: mid to late January.
  • Baden-Wuerttemberg Scholarship For study at Stuttgart University. Variable award amounts with a maximum of 500 Euros per month up to 11 months. Apply through the Study Abroad Office. Deadline: Early-March.
  • K. Peter Etzkorn Scholarship For study at Stuttgart University. Awards of up to $1500.
  • United Kingdom:
  • British Council Sources of funding for various types of study in the UK.
  • BUTEX 500 GBP scholarships for study in the UK at a BUTEX member school (check their website to see if your host institution is a member and you are eligible to apply!)