Every student should have the opportunity to study abroad, and it's our mission to create as many global experience opportunities as possible. We award more than $20,000 worth of scholarships each year to students on our programs based on academic performance and community involvement, financial need, and inclusion in traditionally underrepresented communities in study abroad.
Annually, 24 scholarships are awarded ranging from $500 to $2000 each.
Additionally, we give out Early Enrollment Scholarships to students who enroll in select windows prior to departure—reach out to your program's Group Leader to see if there is one available for you.
1. Eligibility
2. Types of scholarships
3. How it works
4. Timing and application deadlines
To be eligible, you must be:
2. 18 years of age or older
3. A current part-time or full-time student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
4. In good standing with your institution
5. In good financial account standing with EF Study Abroad payments
Affiliated community members, spouses, or friends of Group Leaders are not eligible.
View our full terms and conditions here.
Apply for one of our scholarships
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Merit scholarships
For those on 2022-2023 programs with strong academic performance and community involvement.
What's needed to apply:
1. Letter of recommendation from an educator
2. Mini reflection essay: How do you view the importance of travel amidst COVID-19 and the current state of our world?
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Financial Need scholarships
For those on 2022-2023 programs in need of financial support.
What's needed to apply:
1. Letter of recommendation from an educator
2. Statement from your financial aid office verifying submission of a FAFSA form with your universities
3. Average household income and family size
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Diversity & Equity scholarships
For those on 2022-2023 programs in historically marginalized and underrepresented communities within study abroad, including but not limited to: racial, ethnic, LGBTQI+, mental or physical limitation, veteran, and first generation students.
What's needed to apply:
1. Letter of recommendation from an educator
2. Mini reflection essay: What does diversity mean to you and how has your identity impacted your desire to study abroad?
How the process works
Timing and application deadlines
Deadlines are based on your program departure date as outlined below.
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Program Departure Date |
Deadline |
| For Travel October 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023 | July 31, 2022 |
| For Travel February 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023 | October 31, 2022 |
| For Travel May 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023 | January 31, 2023 |
| For Travel October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024 | Application period not open yet |
*We will notify all applicants if they have been awarded a scholarship or not approximately 6 weeks after the scholarship deadline for your travel window.
Ready to apply?
Take a look at our scholarship types and start your application process!