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Exchange Program Costs and Scholarships

Cost
UMSL Scholarships
External Scholarships

COST
Students are often surprised at how affordable study abroad can be. Depending on the location, it is sometimes less expensive to study abroad then 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 year-long programs, participants pay UM-St. Louis tuition and receive UM-St. Louis credit (if you receive a scholarship through UMSL to cover non-resident fees, you will also receive this scholarship when you study abroad). Airfare, room and board, and other fees are paid individually to the respective organization. Summer programs vary on what is included in the program cost. 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 can apply towards an approved study abroad program. Detailed questions should be directed to Carol Banks in the Financial Aid Office, 327 MSC, 516-6394. Students may apply for additional loans through private sources; see the Financial Aid Office.

CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPS
Study Abroad Scholarships are available for qualified applicants (UM-St. Louis students only) through the Center for International Studies. These scholarships are primarily based on merit, and require a minimum GPA of 2.75. Priority is given to students who participate in UM-St. Louis sponsored programs. "Center for International Studies" scholarships are for summer or academic year programs; the remainder are for semester or academic year programs only. One form allows you to apply for all CIS scholarships for which you qualify:

  • Center for International Studies: $200-$500 for summer or $400-$1,000 for semester or year study on any UM-St. Louis program.
  • Bob Baumann Prize for International Studies: Award varies. For minority students studying abroad.
  • German American Heritage Society: $1,000 award for study abroad in Germany.
  • Manfred Rommel Scholarship: Up to $1,000 award for study in Germany.
  • Rolando Lara Zavala Memorial Scholarship: $1,250 per semester for study in Mexico. Multiple awards available.
  • Robert and Paulette Bliss Study Abroad: For Honors College students to study abroad.
  • English Speaking Union: $2,000 award for study in an English-speaking country. One award per semester.
  • Joel Glassman and Kathy Cochrane Study Abroad: $1,000 award for study on any UM-St. Louis program.
  • Alyn and Marlyn Essman Study Abroad: $2,000 for study on any UM-St. Louis program.
  • Tatini Family Scholarship: $1,000 award with preference given to International Studies students.
  • Blanche M. Touhill Study Abroad Scholarship: $500- $1,000 award with preference given to students studying in China, Taiwan, or Hong Kong.
  • Henry Mitchell Scholarship: $2,000 award for study in South Africa at University of the Western Cape.
  • Pfizer Scholarship: $2,000 for semester study abroad in any location. Student must be chemistry or biology major.

APPLICATION DEADLINES
Scholarship application deadline is the same as the study abroad program application deadline (usually end of September for Spring and mid-to-late February for Summer and Fall)

DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Many departments and colleges at UM-St. Louis offer scholarships each semester, including African Studies, Anthropology, English, Spanish, Honors, and many others. Check with your major department to see if they offer scholarships.

OTHER 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! UM-St. Louis students have been awarded many of these scholarships in the past and present. Note: Deadlines may change from year-to-year, so check the sponsors website for the latest information. This list is NOT exhaustive; be sure to do some research on your own.

    Asia:
  • Freeman Asia Provides a stipend between $3,000 and $7,000 for undergraduate students to study in East and Southeast Asia. Deadline: early-March for Fall/Summer/Year, early-October for Winter.
  • 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 between 940 Euros for study at an Austrian Fachhochscule (such as IMC Krems). To be eligible, student must have completed 6 semesters of college in the US before going abroad. Deadline: September 1 for the spring semester. 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: Late-February. Apply through the Study Abroad Office.
    Germany:
  • DAAD For study abroad or internships in Germany. Provides a monthly stipend of 615 Euros for one or two semesters, plus additional funds to help with travel expenses and health insurance. Deadline: Mid-February.
  • 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 during the academic year or summer. Awards of up to $1500.
    United Kingdom:
  • British Council Sources of funding for various types of study in the UK.
  • BUTEX $1000 scholarships for study in the UK at a BUTEX member school (currently, Lancaster University and University of Ulster are the only eligible UMSL partner universities)