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The Louie Barozzi Study Abroad Scholarship New!
General (Can be used on most SJSU programs)
CSU International Programs
SJSU Bath, England Program
International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)
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The Louie Barozzi Scholarship 
Criteria
- Academic Excellence – 3.25 cumulative GPA or above, with preference given to those with higher GPA and better qualifications
- Must be a matriculated SJSU student participating in a state-supported, SJSU certified Study Abroad program for one term (Fall, Spring or Summer) or an academic year. SJSU certified programs are:
- SJSU Bilateral Exchange Programs
- CSU International Programs
- International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) consortium
Students attending SJSU through Open University and Intra-System Visitor status, as well those students participating in non-certified programs are not eligible for the scholarship. Students participating in the Special Session Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs are also not eligible.
- Complete application
Amounts of scholarships
Two $1,000 scholarships
Upon completion of the Study Abroad program, scholarship recipients are expected to:
- Write an evaluative report about their experiences abroad for future applicants.
- Contribute to the internationalization of San José State University.
- Assist with the promotion of study abroad and the recruitment of future applicants through classroom presentations, distributing publicity materials, Study Abroad Fairs, etc.
Application Deadline
For Fall semester – April 11th
Notification
April 13th
General
Funding for US Study
Funding for US Study Online is an extensive database of scholarships, fellowships and grants organized and maintained by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Funding for US Study includes all types of funding programs, for all levels of post-secondary study, across the full range of academic areas.
Contact Info: http:// www.FundingUSstudy.org
International Scholarship Program
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and Laureate have come together to establish one of the largest international scholarship programs dedicated to encouraging US Hispanic students to participate in study abroad programs.
Contact Info: http://www.internationalscholarships.net/
Bridging Scholarships (Japan only)
The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project accepts applications
from American students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan.
Funding from private foundations and major U.S. corporations has made
it possible for ATJ to award 100 scholarships annually to assist students
with the travel and living expenses they will incur while studying abroad
in Japan.
Amount: $2,500.00--$4,000.00
Deadline: Fall, April 5
Contact Info: http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/scholarships.html
Bundeskanzler Scholarship (Germany only)
Amount: Monthly allowance for housing and living expenses ranges from
DM 3,000 to DM 5,500. The amount will depend upon the particular situation
of the candidate and be determined in each case by the selection committee.
Special allowance will be made for married scholars.
Deadline: Mid-October 2004
Contact Info: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/icenter/orc/scholarships/bundeskanzler.html
Churchill Scholarship (United Kingdom only)
Amount: One year of tuition and fees (approximately $25,000), plus a
living allowance of $10,000-$12,000 and a travel allowance of $500.
Deadline: Mid-November 2004
Contact Info: http://www.thechurchillscholarships.com/
CIEE Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1st for summer, fall, academic year, and January term
programs (beginning between May 1 and January 30). November 1st for
spring, summer and January term programs (beginning between January
1 and July 31)
Contact Info: http://www.ciee.org/scholarships.cfm?subnav=Students
Freeman-Asia Scholarship (East and Southeast Asia
only)
The primary goal of the Freeman-ASIA Award Program is to increase the
number of American undergraduates who study in East and Southeast Asia,
by providing students with the information and financial assistance
they will need. Awardees will be expected to share their experiences
with their home campus to encourage study abroad by others, and to spread
understanding of Asia in their home communities.
Amount: $3,000.00--$7,000.00
Deadline: Please contact the Institute of International Education (IIE).
Contact Information: http://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia/default.htm
The George J. Mitchell Scholarships (Graduate Students
for Ireland only)
Amount: The Mitchell Scholarship provides tuition and housing for one
calendar year along with international travel and a living expenses
stipend.
Deadline: October 10, 2004
Contact Info: http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarship
(Germany only)
Offers undergraduate awards to highly qualified undergraduate students
for study abroad, senior thesis research and/or internships in the Federal
Republic of Germany. Awards are for a Semester or Year Abroad (between
four and ten months), either as part of an organized study abroad program,
or as part of an individual, student-designed study abroad semester
or year.
Amount: Monthly stipend of EUR615 and one-time allowances of between
EUR869.20 and EUR1,022.58 to help defray the cost of international travel
and EUR150 for extra baggage expenses. Grantees will also receive a
one-time allowance of between EUR150 and EUR260 for books and start-up
costs.
Deadline: February 15, 2004
Contact Information: daadny@daad.org
Gilman International Scholarship Program
This program offers a competition for awards for study abroad, for US
citizen undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant
funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university. Scholarship can
be used to study in any nation worldwide except Cuba and those under
a US Department of State Travel Warning.
Amount: Up to $5000.00
Deadline: Fall/Academic Year: April*; Spring: September*
*See website for exact dates.
Contact Info: http://www.iie.org/gilman/
IIE Asia/Pacific Travel Grant
The West Coast Region of the Institute of International Education (Alaska,
California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Washington) announces scholarships
to assist undergraduate students to study abroad in Asia, Australia,
New Zealand, and the Pacific Island Nations.
Amount: Minimum award is round-trip airfare between the West Coast and
the overseas study site
Deadline: Mid-March
Contact Info: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/icenter/orc/scholarships/asiatravelgrant.html
Marshall Scholarship (Graduate Students for the
United Kingdom only)
Amount: University fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant,
thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the
United States and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support
of a dependent spouse.
Deadline: Mid-October
Contact Info: http://www.marshallscholarship.org/
Meta Marion Goldsmith Scholarship
Awarded yearly to foreign language majors and minors including MA and
Teacher Education graduate students.
Amount: Minors, $1,500.00; Majors, $2,500.00
Deadline: Application available after Febrary 12
Contact Info: SJSU Foreign Languages Department, www.sjsu.edu/forlang,
(408) 924-4602
Mochizuki Scholarship (Japan only)
Awarded yearly to students of Japanese, covering travel expenses to
study in Japan
Amount: Please contact the SJSU Foreign Languages Department
Deadline: March
Contact Info: SJSU Foreign Languages Department, www.sjsu.edu/forlang,
(408) 924-4602
National Security Education Program
The NSEP consists of three components: undergraduate scholarships, graduate
fellowships, and institutional grants. Scholarship may be used to fund
semester and full year study programs.
Amount: $2,500.00 to $10,000.00
Dealine: February 12, 2004
Contact Info: www.iie.org/nsep,
SJSU Study Abroad Office, (408) 924-5931
Paula Scholarship
Awarded yearly to students of Spanish, both graduate and undergraduate
Amount: Please contact the SJSU Foreign Languages Department
Deadline: Please contact the SJSU Foreign Languages Department
Contact Info: SJSU Foreign Languages Department, www.sjsu.edu/forlang,
(408) 924-4602
Pereyra-Suarez Scholarship
Awarded yearly to cover the states fees for a senior or graduate student
of Spanish or French
Amount: Please contact the SJSU Foreign Languages Department
Deadline: Please contact the SJSU Foreign Languages Department
Contact Info: SJSU Foreign Languages Department, www.sjsu.edu/forlang,
(408) 924-4602
Rotary Scholarships
The Rotary Foundation is the largest private source of scholarships
in the world. The Rotary Foundation seeks to promote international understanding
through student exchanges: all scholarships are "ambassadorial,"
which means Rotary seeks candidates who would represent both the organization
and their country well.
Amount: Up to $23,000.00
Deadline: Please Contact the Rotary Foundation
Contact Info: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/icenter/orc/scholarships/rotary.html
SJSU Study Abroad Scholarship
Offered through the SJSU Study Abroad Office. Amount varies from $500--$1000
per semester. Awardees are selected based on academic excellence. Open
to all students participating in a certified SJSU study abroad program.
Amount: $500.00--$1000.00 per semester
Deadline: Please contact the SJSU Study Abroad Office
Contact Info: SJSU Study Abroad Office, (408) 924-5931
CSU International Programs
CSU International Programs Scholarship
Made Possible through the generosity of former IP participants, the
award is $500. Approximately five awards are made each year. Awardees
are selected based on academic excellence, financial need, and the quality
of the application. Open to all IP participants except applicants for
Japan, China and Taiwan.
Amount: $500.00
Deadline: February 1 (May 1 for Australia/New Zealand).
Contact Info: http://www.gateway.calstate.edu/csuienet/IP_Scholarship_App.pdf
Friends of Florence Scholarship Program (Italy
only)
Each year, through the generous support of the County of Santa Clara/Province
of Florence, Italy Sister-County Commission a scholarship of $1,500-$3,000
is awarded to SJSU students accepted into the CSU Florence, Italy program.
Amount: $1,500-$3,000
Deadline: Please contact the SJSU Study Abroad Office
Contact Info: SJSU Study Abroad Office, (408) 924-5931
Wang Family Scholarship (China and Taiwan only)
Recognizing the importance of international education, the Wang Family
generously provides scholarships for study in China and Taiwan. Ten
$4,000 scholarships will be awarded to students for study in China,
and ten $4,000 scholarships will be awarded to students for study in
Taiwan.
Amount: $4000.00
Deadline: February 1
Contact Info: http://www.gateway.calstate.edu/csuienet/Wang_Family_Scholarship.pdf
SJSU Bath, England Program
The Frank Lewandowski Scholarship Fund
In memory of the husband of the former Director of the SJSU Bath Program
in England, Professor Lou Lewandowski, Ph.D. established a scholarship
program for students selected to participate in the SJSU Semester in
England program.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: November1
Contact Information: SJSU Study Abroad Office, (408) 924-5931
International Student Exchange Program
(ISEP)
ISEP's Korea Travel Scholarships
ISEP is accepting nominations from U.S. member institutions for the
Korea Travel Scholarships. These scholarships are for participants going
on exchange during the 2004-2005 academic year to Ajou, Ewha, Keimyung,
Korea, and Yonsei universities. First priority will be given to students
with no personal experience or connections in Korea. Award criteria
include: genuine interest in Korea, strong academic background, and
financial need.
Amount: Up to $1,500.00
Deadline: March 15, 2004
Contact Info: http://www.isep.org/scholarship/korea.html,
SJSU Study Abroad Office, (408) 924-5931
ISEP's Leiden University Scholarships
Leiden University is offering four scholarships for students from ISEP
member institutions participating in an ISEP-Direct program through
Leiden University during Spring 2004.
Amount: $375-$500
Deadline: March 15, 2004
Contact Info: http://www.isep.org/scholarship/leiden.html,
SJSU Study Abroad Office, (408) 924-5931
ISEP's Thailand Travel Scholarships
ISEP is accepting nominations from U.S. member institutions for students
participating in exchanges to Thammasat University during Academic Year
2004-2005. Award criteria include: genuine interest in Thailand, strong
academic background, and financial need.
Amount: Up to $1,500.00
Deadline: March 15, 2004
Contact Info: http://www.isep.org/scholarship/thailand.html,
SJSU Study Abroad Office, (408) 924-5931
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