Scholarships

Bridge the GAP Scholarship –

Currently unavailable, as of February 2022

The Bridge the GAP scholarship recognizes UAlbany students with a strong academic record who are participating in a qualifying SUNY study abroad program. Applicants should demonstrate both academic merit and financial need, as well as be prepared to promote education abroad opportunities in meaningful ways upon return. Creative thinking on all levels is strongly encouraged in your application. Scholarship award allocations are determined by the duration of your program, your essay, and your financial need.

The Bridge the GAP scholarship application is available when you begin your online UAlbany education abroad application. No additional application, aside from the Bridge the GAP scholarship application, is needed for the additional funding opportunities mentioned above. UAlbany students applying to other SUNY study abroad programs must still register in UAlbany’s Education Abroad application system for the Bridge the GAP scholarship.

The Bridge the GAP Scholarship funds, regardless of the recipient(s), are to be used for non-tuition education abroad expenses (e.g.: Education Abroad Differential, Education Abroad Program Charge, mandatory fees, housing, meals, living expenses, books, travel expenses).

The Education Abroad office reserves the right to reduce the scholarship amount if you receive other external scholarships, and the total of your financial aid and scholarships is well above the actual cost of the program.

Joan N. Savitt Scholarship for Study Abroad

Joan N. Savitt, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor Emerita, taught at UAlbany for almost 40 years, specializing in French, Linguistics, and Folk Dance. She served as Associate Director for Study Abroad from 1990 until her retirement in 2013. She and others who believe in the benefits of study abroad for all students have provided funding for this scholarship. Students who apply for the Bridge the GAP Scholarship will automatically be considered for the Joan N. Savitt Scholarship. No additional documentation is necessary.

Applicants who meet the following criteria will be eligible for the Joan N. Savitt Scholarship:

Applying for a study abroad program which is a minimum of a semester in length
Minimum GPA of 3.0

Preference will be given to applicants who meet the following criteria:

Participating in an intensive language program or studying a language as part of your program
Linguistics, French, and Anthropology majors AND French minors
Students participating in a homestay, where available

Alumni Association Spirit Scholarship

Four scholarships of $1,125 each, awarded to to four UAlbany students who demonstrate outstanding school spirit and commitment to the University and its students.

The Adna. W. Risley Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship of $750 awarded to a UAlbany senior or graduate student pursuing a graduate degree in history.

The Class of 1972 Scholarship

Scholarships of $750 each, awarded to a graduating UAlbany senior planning to enter full-time graduate study at the University during the next academic year.

Bertha Brimmer Legacy Scholarship

Scholarship of $1,500 awarded to a current or incoming legacy freshman or legacy transfer student. A legacy is a child or grandchild of an alumnus/a.

Initiatives for Women Award

Awards generally between $500-$1500 intended to enhance educational and career opportunities for women students, staff, and faculty at UAlbany.

The scholarship is available to UAlbany students participating in internships abroad, paid, volunteering, or research for the summer and returning for the fall semester. Applicants can receive funding to supplement their travel, housing, or other living expenses. This scholarship is administered by the Office of Career and Professional Development at UAlbany.

Diversity Abroad Honors Scholarship Program (SUNY)

This scholarship supports diverse candidates with exceptional academic merit. For the purposes of this scholarship, diversity includes all aspects of human difference, including but not limited to, age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression and identity, language heritage, learning style, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, status as a veteran and world-view. It also includes first generation college students, students studying within STEM disciplines, and students with disabilities.

Scholarship Requirements:

UAlbany student applying for a summer, semester, academic year, or calendar year SUNY Education Abroad Program
Transfer students must complete at least one semester at UAlbany
3.3 cumulative GPA or above (no exceptions)
Rising sophomore, junior, or senior
U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien, as well as a New York State resident

As of February 2022, it is unknown if the DAHSP will be available for Summer 2022 and AY 2022/23.

Germany: Würzburg University Scholarship

A scholarship of around €600 per month is available for exchange students studying for a period of up to 10 months. Details about the scholarship are available during the application process. This scholarship is subject to change in amount or availability. Additional funding from the Bridge the Gap Scholarship through UAlbany is also available for the Germany: Würzburg University Program.

Germany: UAS7 Travel Scholarship

If accepted by UAS7, you will receive a UAS7 Travel Scholarship in the amount of € 1,000. The scholarship will be distributed by the university’s international office, after you arrive in Germany. In reciprocity, you will author an essay on your UAS7 experience at the end of your stay. In Germany, you can open a short-term bank account (for international students) to deposit these and other funds. Learn more about and apply to the UAS7 Study Program, Internship program, and Study/Internship Program!

Luxembourg: University of Luxembourg Scholarship

The Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers US exchange students a scholarship for studying at the University of Luxembourg. The scholarship includes a €500 per month stipend and housing in a student residence hall. More information about this scholarship is available in the application process and online here: Luxembourg: University of Luxembourg Program.

Netherlands: Tilburg University Exchange Scholarship

Tilburg University offers two excellent scholarships: The Erasmus+ (KA107) Scholarship and the Tilburg University Exchange (TiUES) Scholarship. You are eligible for both of these scholarship by applying to this program. Each semester, up to 4 students will be selected for scholarships. The award amount ranges from approximately €2000 to €4000 per student, per semester. Recipients will be determined based on the overall quality of your application. UAlbany students with excellent GPAs will be given preference and number of credits completed will be taken into consideration. Additional details on these scholarships are available during the program application process.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

Up to $5000 offered to enrolled students with financial need. Since the application is competitive, we strongly encourage you to meet with our Gilman Scholarship Advisor. Students who make regular appointments and come to the process early, are the most successful! To be eligible for this scholarship you must be a U.S. Citizen, have a Pell Grant, and be accepted on a study abroad program that is longer than 3 weeks in length.

Applicants are encouraged to schedule an advising appointment in MyUAlbany with our Gilman Advisor, Jacqueline Ledermann. She can,

Guide you through the scholarship process
Provide essay advisement and review
Certify your scholarship application

The deadline for Fall and Summer applications is approximately March 1st and for Spring applications it is approximately October 1st.

For more information on the Gilman Scholarship program, including deadlines, helpful links and full instructions for applying, please visit the Gilman Scholarship website.

Gilman-McCain Scholarship

The Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for child dependents of active duty service members who receive any type of Title IV federal financial aid to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs.

Gilman-Global Wales Scholarship

The Global Wales program is a partnership consisting of Universities of Wales, the Welsh Government, the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales, and the British Council. The scholarship is committing $25,000 over the next two years to support Gilman Scholars to study at Welsh universities. Funding is matched by the U.S. Department of State.

Gilman-Education New Zealand Scholarship

Education New Zealand (ENZ) is New Zealand’s government agency for building international education and promoting New Zealand as a study destination. This partnership sustains a wider effort to support students who have traditionally been underrepresented in study abroad, including those of Native American heritage, and will commit $250,000 over the next five years to support Gilman Scholarships who study or intern abroad in New Zealand. Funding is matched by the U.S. Department of State.

Gilman-France Scholarship

The French Embassy in the United States and Gilman Scholarship Program partnership offers a highly selective award for those studying or interning abroad in France. This scholarship supports the overall effort between the United States and France to increase and diversify international student mobility among French and American higher education institutions.

Sean Carter Foundation-Gilman Scholarship

For students with diverse backgrounds to study abroad.

NSEP David L. Boren Scholarship

Pays for undergraduate students to study in understudied areas of interest to national security. $8,000 to $20,000 depending on duration of study. Comes with federal government service requirement.

Make an advising appointment in MyUAlbany with our scholarship Advisor, Jacqueline Ledermann. She can,

Guide you through the scholarship process
Provide essay advisement and review

Critical Language Scholarship

For U.S. students enrolled in any degree program (grad or undergraduate) and are interested in learning a critical language while abroad. Priority languages include Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Japanese, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu.

Make an advising appointment in MyUAlbany with our scholarship Advisor, Jacqueline Ledermann. She can,

Guide you through the scholarship process
Provide essay advisement and review

Fund for Education Abroad

Up to $5,000 for a semester and $10,000 for a year. Additional dedicated scholarships for LGBTQ students or for programs in Vietnam

Foundation for Global Scholars

Four different scholarship opportunities with different eligibility requirements and award amounts.

Golden Key Study Abroad Scholarship

Golden Key offers hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships and awards each year, including those for both undergrad and graduate students. Several scholarships are designated specifically for education abroad.

Go Overseas Scholarship

Several country and activity-specific scholarships are available. Scholarship options change frequently.

IIE Generation Study Abroad Travel Grants

A cohort of exceptional undergraduate students will be selected, with consideration given to the following factors: financial need; status as first-generation college students; status as members of underrepresented racial/ethnic/gender groups; disabilities; and the lack of experience with travel abroad.

Residents of NY or CT

The Norman Woodberrry Scholarship

Awards up to $5000 to a resident of Fairfield County, CT or Westchester County, NY studying abroad for a semester or more at an accredited academic institution.

Australia

Australian Education Office

Austria

Austrian Exchange (OEAD) Scholarships

Brazil

The Brazil Initiation Scholarship

A one-time $1,500 travel scholarship to do exploratory research or language study in Brazil.

Canada

The Killam Fellowships Program

Funds a semester or academic year study in Canada. $5000/semester plus a travel allowance.

Denmark

Rebild Scholarship for Study in Denmark

For students of Danish background or for students participating in a full semester (not summer) of study at a Danish university or college

Europe

Study abroad in Europe scholarships

Finland

Finnish Government Scholarships

Undergraduate/Graduate scholarships available

France

The French Embassy Benjamin Franklin – Generation Study Abroad Scholarship

The French Embassy Benjamin Franklin – Generation Study Abroad Scholarship is part of IIE’s Generation Study Abroad and aims to facilitate the participation of more U.S. students in academic, internship, or service-learning experience abroad.

Germany

Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange

Undergraduate/Graduate levels. More than $500/month December

DAAD Fellowship Study and research grants

For summer or school-year study in Berlin. Awards up to $10,000

DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship

For students interested in German or European Affairs studying abroad for a semester or more

Inter-American Foundation Grassrooms Development Fellowship

Undergraduate seniors or graduate students who desire to study in Germany for an academic year (10 months)

Study Foundation of the Berlin House of Representatives

The Study Foundation of the Berlin House of Representatives offers scholarships for graduate students and young scholars of all fields from France, Great Britain, the USA, and the successor states of the Soviet Union who want to study at Berlin universities or use research facilities in Berlin.

Israel

MASA Israel Universal Grant

For non-Israeli Jewish Students between the ages of 18 and 30 studying abroad in Israel and demonstrated financial need

Japan

Bridging Scholarships Grants

Awards range from $2500 to $4000.

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia

$3000-$7000. Open to undergraduates with little to no experience in country of travel.

Japanese Consulate in NY Scholarships

For students studying or conducting research in Japan.

Japanese Student Services Organization (JASSO)

Undergraduate/Graduate level awards available up to $10,000 depending on the award.

Monbusho Scholarships

Available to current and graduated students between 18 and 30.

Morgan Stanley Scholarships for Study in Japan

For juniors/seniors with an interest in economics or international finance. Award of $7500.

Toshizo Watanabe Study Abroad Scholarship Program

Provides financial assistance to undergraduates/graduate students for a semester or year-long study abroad program in either the United States or Japan.

Norway

Norway-American Scholarships

Sons of Norway Scholarships

Sweden

Consulate General of Sweden Scholarships

Swedish Scholarships

Switzerland

ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship

For research study in Switzerland at the undergraduate level (sophomores and above). Awards of $1,000.

Thailand

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia

$3000-$7000 awards given. Open to undergraduates with little to no experience in country of travel.

Turkey

Halide Edip Adıvar Prize

For current undergraduates who have not studied in Turkey. $1000. Open to American and Canadian citizens.

Turkish Coalition of America Study Abroad in Turkey Scholarships

For African American, Hispanic American, and Native American students studying abroad in Turkey

United Kingdom

BUTEX Scholarships

$1000 awards for students accepted to study at a member Univ. of the British Universities Transatlantic Exchange Association.

British Council Scholarships

For study in the U.K. Amount given depends on award. Application deadline varies.

Business

Morgan Stanley Scholarships for Study in Japan

For juniors and seniors with an interest in economics or international finance. Awards of $7500

Communications

Carlozzi Family Scholarship

For women who are residents of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania. Must be majoring in journalism or communications.

Foreign Language

Critical Language Scholarship

For U.S. students enrolled in any degree program (grad or undergraduate) and are interested in learning a critical language while abroad. Priority languages include Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Japanese, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu.

Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships

Awards of up to $14,000

The National Italian American Foundation For Italian Americans

Awards of $2500 – $10,000.

National Security

NSEP David L. Boren Scholarship

Awards of $8,000 to $20,000 depending on duration of study. Comes with federal government service requirement.

Science and Engineering

National Science Foundation Awards

Various international Research Experiences for Students

African American

Black Excel Scholarship Database

NAACP

Teacher Quest Scholarship

Native American

American Indian Science and Engineering Society

Association on American Indian Affairs

Asian American

The Korean American Scholarship Foundation Scholarships

US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Hispanic and Latino/a American

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarships

For Latino/as who demonstrate financial need and active in public and/or community service activities in a variety of majors.

Hispanic Scholarship Funds

Heritage

Harriet Irsay Scholarship

Preference given to American students of Polish heritage, open to certain majors only.

The National Italian American Foundation For Italian Americans

Students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements. Scholarship awards range from $2,000-$12,000.

Minority Scholarships

Gates Millennium Scholarship

Open to African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American who are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States and receive the Pell Grant.

The Marion Wright Edelman Scholarship

General Diversity

SUNY Diversity Abroad Honors Scholarship Program

This scholarship supports diverse candidates with exceptional academic merit. The DAHS application is available when you begin your online UAlbany education abroad application.

Mobility International USA

A resource for accessing scholarships and funding.

LGBTQ