{"id":596,"date":"2024-08-01T10:41:46","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T14:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/education-abroad\/?page_id=596"},"modified":"2026-01-15T16:02:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T21:02:21","slug":"scholarships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/education-abroad\/finances\/scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":516,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/one-column.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"class_list":["post-596","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"lead_in":"","display_title":"","subtitle":"","call_to_action":"","hero_image_placement":"no_image","hero_media":"images","hero_pattern_option":"","hero_video":"","hero_image_landing":"","hero_image_landing_two":"","hero_image_landing_three":"","content_modules_above":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"pt-15 mt-0","title":"","content":"We strongly encourage you to apply for the many scholarships available for studying abroad. Learn more about scholarships on this page, including specific scholarship opportunities and <a href=\"#apply\">tips for the scholarship application process.<\/a>","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion_new","anchor_id":"","classes":"pt-0","title":"<h2>Scholarship opportunities<\/h2>","description":"","background":"plain","background_color":"#ffffff","style":"row_blank","expand":"no","accordions":[{"acf_fc_layout":"title","sub_heading":"General scholarships (US citizenship required)"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship","icon":"","row_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> Enables students who have limited financial means to participate in study abroad opportunities worldwide.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Undergraduate students must be US Citizens receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application and studying abroad in a country currently Level 1 or 2 under a <a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/traveladvisories\/traveladvisories.html\">US Department of State Travel advisory<\/a>. Summer programs must be at least three weeks long.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Deadlines:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Summer: early October<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fall and full year: early March<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Spring: early October<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nVisit the <a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gilmanscholarship.org\/\">Gilman Scholarship website<\/a> for more information.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Boren Scholarship","icon":"","row_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> Promoting study of <a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borenawards.org\/eligible-programs#languages\">critical languages<\/a> in countries outside of North America, Western Europe, Australia, or New Zealand. Summer scholarships are for STEM students only. US government program for US citizens.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Commitment to government service:<\/strong> Recipients commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> January for summer, fall, spring, and full year programs.\r\nView the Boren Scholarship applicant webinars for more information.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borenawards.org\/webinars\">View the Boren Scholarship applicant webinars<\/a> for more information.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Other general websites","icon":"","row_content":"Other general websites for study abroad scholarships and financial support include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fastweb.com\/\">fastweb!<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerforever.com\/\">VolunteerForever<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotary.org\/\">Rotary International<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.iefa.org\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\">International Financial Aid and College Scholarship Search (IEFA)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beglobalii.com\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\">BeGlobalii<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nafsa.org\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\">NAFSA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fundforeducationabroad.org\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\">Fund For Education Abroad<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.studyabroad101.com\/scholarships\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\">Study Abroad 101 Scholarship Directory<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thiswaytocpa.com\/education\/scholarship-search\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\">National Accounting and Business Scholarship Search<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\"><strong>Crowdsourcing:<\/strong> Increasingly, students are finding non-traditional ways to finance their abroad experience including crowdsourcing tools.<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fundmytravel.com\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\">FundMyTravel<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\">GoFundMe<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> The money received through crowdfunding is considered taxable income. Before making a request, you need to consider how receiving such funds will affect you.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"title","sub_heading":"Other Scholarships"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Explicitly for education abroad","icon":"","row_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rainbowsig.org\/rainbow-scholarship\/\">Rainbow Scholarship<\/a>: The Rainbow is awarded to students who want to pursue meaningful, intensive education programs abroad and is made possible by the generous donations and support of numerous international education professionals who are dedicated to promoting the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals in international programs.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Awarded by the <a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/fundforeducationabroad.org\/\">Fund for Education Abroad<\/a> annually, this scholarship is part of the NAFSA Rainbow Special Interest Group, which is made up of professionals who are devoted to supporting and counseling LGBTQ+ students.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>GoAbroad.com's listing of <a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goabroad.com\/articles\/scholarships-abroad\/12-study-abroad-scholarships-for-lgbt-students\">12 Study Abroad Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gilmanscholarship.org\/\">Gilman Scholarship<\/a>: A U.S. Department of State scholarship program for students with limited financial means, which has been successful in increasing student representation in education abroad.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Additional scholarship opportunities","icon":"","row_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/pointfoundation.org\/\">The Point Foundation<\/a>: The Point Foundation is a national, publicly-supported, scholarship-granting organization focused on helping LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ students. It seeks to empower promising students to achieve their academic and leadership potential. Aside from financial support, the Point Foundation also provides mentorship, leadership development, and community service to LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ students in high school and university. Each year, the scholarship ranges from $5,000 to $28,000.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gammamufoundation.org\/scholarship-guidelines---application-info\">Gamma Mu Foundation Scholarship<\/a>: The Gamma Mu Foundation seeks to award individual scholarships to students who demonstrate a commitment to making a positive impact on LGBTQ+ communities and are interested in attending a postsecondary institution or a vocational school. The foundation supports a wide array of educational options so that every student can pursue their specific educational aspirations, including associate degrees, bachelor\u2019s degrees, graduate programs, and vocational and technical training. The foundation gives a $19,000 award each year.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/pridefoundation.org\/find-funding\/scholarships\/\">Pride Foundation Scholarships<\/a>: Established in 1985, the Pride Foundation is a regional community organization that is dedicated to giving opportunity and equality to students across the Northwestern region of the United States. The Pride Foundation has over 50 scholarships available for students. These scholarships are categorized by academic pursuits, community leadership, cultural identities, and geography, but are available to students at every degree level. The Pride Foundation\u2019s scholarship awards range from $5,000 to $10,000.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leaguefoundation.org\/\">LEAGUE Foundation<\/a>: Since 1996, the LEAGUE Foundation has been providing financial resources to American high school seniors who want to pursue higher education. The foundation has three separate scholarship awards: the Laurel Hester Memorial Scholarship, the Matthew Shepard Memorial Scholarship, and the LEAGUE Foundation Scholarship. Applications are accepted from January through April annually, and awardees are announced in July.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/apiqwtc.org\/\">APIQWTC Scholarship<\/a>: pronounced as \u201cApi-cutesy\u201d, is a volunteer-based organization founded in 1987. The APIQWTC scholarship is awarded to two students pursuing technical or professional training or full degree programs at higher education institutions each year. The selected scholars receive a $1000 scholarship to go toward their educational endeavors.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/pflag.org\/\">PFLAG National Scholarships<\/a>: Founded in 1972, PFLAG is the largest grassroots-based organization in the U.S. The organization is committed to advocating for equality and societal affirmation. The PFLAG National scholarship is open to students worldwide who plan to pursue a higher education and demonstrate an interest in serving the LGBTQ+ community. Awardees receive $1,000 to $5,000.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stonewallfoundation.org\/scholarships\/\">Stonewall Foundation Scholarships<\/a>: Since 1990, the Stonewall Foundation has been focusing on the needs of communities in the state of New York. The foundation inspires meaningful change by creating scholarship opportunities for students. In 2015, the Stonewall Foundation offered four separate scholarship opportunities, each one reflecting the unique values of its donors.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/colinhiggins.org\/\">Colin Higgins Youth Courage Award<\/a>: Established in 2000, the Colin Higgins Foundation gives away the Youth Courage Award annually to recognize exceptional students who demonstrate courage in the face of adversity and discrimination. Activists who apply will have the chance to win a grant of $10,000, an opportunity to attend the organization's national conference on equality, and be honored during Pride Week on an all-expense paid trip to Los Angeles or New York.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ngpa.org\/scholarships\">NGPA - Aviation Scholarship<\/a>: LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ students who are interested in pursuing an aviation career can apply for a scholarship provided by the National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA). This international organization promotes equality as well as aviation safety. The NGPA Aviation Scholarship is awarded to exceptional candidates who have demonstrated involvement and support of the LGBTQ+ community.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iglta.org\/foundation\/\">IGLTA Foundation Scholarships<\/a>: Offers Annual Global Convention Scholarships in order to support future leaders in the fields of tourism and hospitality. The IGLTA Foundation also focuses on supporting students interested in establishing businesses that demonstrate a commitment toward serving LGBTQ+ communities.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"title","sub_heading":"Travel region-specific scholarships"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Critical Language Scholarships","icon":"","row_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> This is a fully funded summer abroad program to help students gain mastery over one of the following critical languages:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Azerbaijani<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Bangla<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hindi<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Indonesian<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Korean<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Punjabi<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Swahili<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Turkish<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Urdu<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Arabic<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Persian<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Chinese<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Japanese<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Russian<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Must be a US citizen and student can apply to one language only. Students must have at least one or two years of academic experience in these languages to be eligible.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> mid-November<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nVisit the <a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/clscholarship.org\/\">Critical Language Scholarships website<\/a> for more information.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Drucker Scholarship","icon":"","row_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> $5000 scholarship to study in Japan. Two scholarships are available each academic year.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> 糖心传媒 undergraduates participating in 糖心传媒 semester programs in Japan. Preference will be given to students participating in a program at Waseda University or Meiji Gakuin University.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Application:<\/strong> No separate application is needed. Applicants to 糖心传媒 programs in Japan will be notified of a decision, through the Education Abroad Portal, by October 15 (for spring programs) and by March 15 (for fall programs).<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Service Requirement:<\/strong> Recipients are required to write a letter to the donor after the study abroad semester. The letter must be accompanied with photos of the student's time abroad.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Freeman-Asia Scholarship","icon":"","row_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> Sponsored by the Institute for International Education, this scholarship is for study in the following locations:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Cambodia<\/li>\r\n \t<li>China<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hong Kong<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Indonesia<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Japan<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Korea<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Laos<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Macao<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Malaysia<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Mongolia<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Philippines<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Singapore<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Taiwan<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Thailand<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Vietnam<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> US citizen or permanent resident, currently receiving need-based financial aid or can demonstrate a verifiable need for financial assistance.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> April 2, 2024, for summer, fall, full year, and spring<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nVisit the <a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/Programs\/Freeman-ASIA\">Freeman-Asia Scholarship website<\/a> for more information.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)","icon":"","row_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> This is a merit-based scholarship for funding study, senior thesis research, and\/or internships in Germany.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Sophomores and juniors looking to go abroad in Germany next year who demonstrate an interest in contemporary German and European affairs.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> end of January<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nVisit the <a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.daad.de\/rise\/en\/rise-germany\/\">German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) website<\/a> for more information.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"title","sub_heading":"Abroad program-specific scholarships"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)","icon":"","row_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> <a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ciee.org\/study-abroad\/scholarships-grants\/\">CIEE<\/a> offers both <a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ciee.org\/study-abroad\/scholarships-grants\/academic-excellence\/\">merit-based<\/a> and <a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ciee.org\/study-abroad\/scholarships-grants\/access\/\">need-based<\/a> scholarships for students who are applying to participate in a study abroad program sponsored by CIEE.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> varies by scholarship<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> varies by scholarship<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nVisit the <a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ciee.org\/go-abroad\/college-study-abroad\/scholarships-grants\">Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) website<\/a> for more information.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS)","icon":"","row_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> The institute offers four different scholarships for students to study with DIS in Denmark:<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Varies by scholarship<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Deadlines:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Fall\/full academic year: early May<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Spring: mid-October<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Summer: early April<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nVisit the <a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/disabroad.org\/application-and-fees\/scholarships\/\">Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS) website<\/a> for more information.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship ","icon":"","row_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> Sixteen students (nationwide) will be awarded a fully funded, four-week fellowship in Ireland to follow in the footsteps of famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Each student\u2019s program fee and travel costs will be covered for this four-week summer study abroad program.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Applicants must be a current undergraduate freshman, sophomore, or junior and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership potential, communication skills, and history of service.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> Applications are due in February (date varies, check application details for current deadline).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ciee.org\/go-abroad\/college-study-abroad\/scholarships\/douglass-oconnell-global-internship\">Learn more about the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship<\/a>","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Hajim International Experience","icon":"","row_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> The Hajim International Experience Scholarship funded by The Hajim Dean\u2019s Office offers grants for undergraduate students to pursue academic studies or credit-bearing, career-oriented and research internships abroad. Such international exchange is intended to better prepare Hajim students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> You must be enrolled in a Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences major, in good academic standing, have applied or intend to apply to one of the listed qualifying experiences, and complete an application and statement of purpose essay.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> April 30, 2026 by 5:00PM.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Complete and submit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/education-abroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hajim-International-Experience-Scholarship_Summer-Fall_2026.pdf\">Hajim International Experience Scholarship<\/a> to apply.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"IES Abroad Scholarships & Financial Aid","icon":"","row_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> IES Abroad\u2019s financial aid is designed to take the guessing out of study abroad financial aid. With IES Abroad\u2019s financial aid, you can apply for all IES Abroad financial aid with one single application, and you will know your total IES Abroad aid amount within five days of applying. You can apply for IES Abroad aid even before you\u2019ve applied for one of their programs on the <a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iesabroad.org\/scholarships-aid\">IES Abroad website<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","accordion_anchor":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion_new","anchor_id":"apply","classes":"","title":"<h2>Tips for applying to scholarships<\/h2>","description":"Searching and applying for scholarships takes time and effort on your part. But, scholarships look great on your resume, provide critical funding, and are certainly worth the effort. Learn more about scholarships and get tips for the application process below.","background":"decorative","background_color":"#ffffff","style":"row_blank","expand":"no","accordions":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Why apply for scholarships?","icon":"","row_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li>Scholarships can make the difference between being able to afford going abroad, or not, especially for short-term programs.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Being awarded a scholarship is something to highlight on your resume.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You may develop better writing skills.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Students who earn scholarships are more likely to be awarded scholarships or fellowships in the future.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>It will prepare you to write fellowship applications.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Myths about education abroad scholarships","icon":"","row_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li>They\u2019re unattainable.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>They\u2019ll pay for my airfare.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>They\u2019ll cover the entire program fee.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>I\u2019ll receive them in the form of a check.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>I have to have a 4.0 GPA.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Scholarships will negatively affect my financial aid.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>They\u2019re only available if I earn academic credit.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>I can\u2019t receive more than one scholarship.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Nobody will help me with the application process.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Eligibility","icon":"","row_content":"Eligibility can vary by type of scholarship or grant. Here are some considerations:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Citizenship<\/li>\r\n \t<li>GPA<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Field(s) of study<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Length of study: 糖心传媒 aid and scholarships apply to 糖心传媒 semester and academic year programs only<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Language proficiency<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Study abroad location<\/li>\r\n \t<li>International students have fewer resources available<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Consider your expenses and existing awards","icon":"","row_content":"Outside scholarships\/awards may affect your financial aid package. Talk to your financial aid counselor about how a scholarship may affect you.\r\n\r\nThe amount of the outside scholarships received will reduce the work-study and loan awards before reducing University need-based grants. The combination of outside awards and URochester-packaged awards may not exceed a student\u2019s institutional need or cost of attendance. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/education-abroad\/finances\/aid\/\">Financial Aid page<\/a> to learn more.\r\n\r\nOther <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/education-abroad\/finances\/costs-fees\/\">expenses for studying abroad<\/a> that you might not expect include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Airfare<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Books<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Public transportation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Passports and visas<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Personal travel<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Personal expenses (e.g., toiletries, events, going out)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Meals (some housing types, e.g. homestay, include 1-3 meals\/day. Some programs offer a food stipend)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Application process tips","icon":"","row_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li>Deadlines are not flexible<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Do not wait until the last minute to request official transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Understand the application requirements and complete by the deadline<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Give yourself plenty of time to prepare the application<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Application writing tips","icon":"","row_content":"Well-written essays or personal statements take time and effort. 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