STUDY ABROAD: EXTERNAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Students can apply for international fellowships and research opportunities.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Boren Awards
Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad.
Undergraduate Scholarship
- Maximum award amounts
- $8,000 for a summer program (special initiative for STEM students only; 8 weeks minimum)
- $12,500 for a semester (12-24 weeks)
- $25,000 for a full academic year (preferred)
- Deadline: Late January
Graduate Fellowship
- Up to $25,000 for overseas study
- Maximum awards are determined by length of study
- 12 weeks minimum
- Deadline: Late January
Prospective Boren applicants should meet with the CRF Team to review application materials in December and January. Applicants can schedule consultations on Handshake.
Application questions can be directed to CRF@villanova.edu.
Year |
Student |
Country |
Language |
2017 |
Evan Schultz |
China |
Chinese |
2017 |
Patrick Flynn |
Qatar |
Arabic |
2017 |
Brenden Carchidi (Declined) |
Jordan |
Arabic |
2016 |
Evan Schultz (Alternate) |
China |
Chinese |
2015 |
Ann Unsworth |
Mozambique |
Portuguese |
2013 |
Karoline Wolnicki |
Brazil |
Portuguese |
2013 |
Christine Fossaceca |
South Korea |
Korean |
2012 |
Jerisa Upton |
China |
Chinese |
2011 |
Anu Thomas |
Jordan |
Arabic |
Critical Language Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully funded summer overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students. With the goal of broadening the base of Americans studying and mastering critical languages and building relationships between the people of the United States and other countries, CLS provides opportunities to a diverse range of students from across the United States at every level of language learning.
- Provides instruction in one of the U.S. designated critical languages
- Chart of language levels and prerequisites
- Chart of language levels and prerequisites
- Eligibility at a glance
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- They must be a U.S. citizen or national at the time of your application.
- Deadline: Mid-November
Year |
Student |
Language |
2022 |
Sylvia Aalund |
Japanese |
2020 |
Grace McGowan |
Swahili |
2019 |
Devin Creed |
Bangla |
2014 |
John Buglione III |
Japanese |
2014 |
Brendan Carchidi |
Arabic |
2013 |
Michael Fatigati |
Arabic |
2012 |
Matthew Thorp |
Russian |
2012 |
Hayley Aron |
Japanese |
2011 |
Jerisa Upton |
Chinese |
2010 |
Nicole Cicero |
Russian |
2009 |
Samuel Silverman |
Chinese |
DAAD-RISE
RISE Germany offers summer research internships in Germany for undergraduate students from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Students are matched with a host university or institute and doctoral student mentor according to their area of interest (biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, or a closely related field).
- Eligibility at a glance
- Must have completed at least 2 years of degree program by the time of placement
- Must have completed at least 2 years of degree program by the time of placement
- Interns receive a monthly stipend to cover every day costs (benefits vary between internship, see specific job description for details)
- About 300 scholarships are available each year
- Deadline: Varies - Late Fall/Early Winter
Year |
Student |
Field of Study |
2017 |
Ryan Allen |
|
2015 |
Andrew Meluch |
Mechanical Engineering |
2015 |
Celina Santiago |
Chemistry |
2013 |
Nicholas Ader |
Biochemistry |
2013 |
William Ambrosino |
Astronomy |
2013 |
Wesley Blummer |
Mechanical Engineering |
2013 |
Gregory Campbell |
Mechanical Engineering |
Fulbright Canada-Mitacs Globalink
Fulbright Canada-Mitacs offers high-performing U.S. undergraduates the opportunity to be part of a 10- to 12-week summer research internship between the months of May and August. Award recipients work under the supervision of Canadian university faculty members in a variety of academic disciplines, ranging from science, engineering and mathematics to the humanities and social sciences.
Application deadline: Varies - Mid-Late September
- U.S. students will come to Canada to undertake advanced research projects.
- Projects will cover a broad cross-section of research topics including most academic disciplines.
- Students will spend 10 to 12 weeks (May-August) in Canada on a research project in their area of interest.
- Students will be placed at a Canadian university and undertake a supervised research project.
- Students will be given the opportunity to take part in a program of professional training.
These programs include project management, problem-solving, communication, and entrepreneurship. - Students may interact with companies of interest through tours or individual meetings.
- Students will have extensive opportunities for cultural, social, and recreational experiences.
Participants in this program must:
- be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited university in the United States;
- be a United States citizen, and hold a valid U.S. passport;
- have at least one semester remaining in their program of study as of Fall 2023;
- have a competitive grade point average;
- be available to spend between 10 to 12 weeks in Canada between May and August; and
- apply by September 20, 2022.
Students who participate in this program will have:
- access to the prestigious worldwide Fulbright network;
access to some of Canada's top research facilities; - the opportunity to gain valuable international experience;
- a rewarding experience combining academic research, professional skills, and personal growth; and,
- a grant in the amount of CAD $7000.00.
Year |
Student |
Field of Study |
2024 |
Mackenzie Weidel |
Biochemistry |
2023 |
Lauren Iskander |
Chemical Engineering |
2023 |
Sophia Pellechia |
Biochemistry |
Fulbright Summer Institutes
The Fulbright Summer Institutes are 3-6 week academic and cultural summer programs in the UK. Participants in these programs will get the opportunity to experience an exciting academic program at a highly regarded UK University; explore the culture, heritage, and history of the UK; and develop their academic ability by improving presentation, research, and communication skills.
- Eligibility at a glance
- Freshman or sophomore
- Min. GPA of 3.7
- Deadline: Late February/Early March
Interested students should meet with a CRF Team member to discuss the application process.
Year |
Student |
Major |
Institute |
2018 |
Ryan Weicht |
Undeclared Arts |
University of Glasgow |
2017 |
Natalie Stevens |
Psychology |
University of Bristol |
2017 |
Yvonne Ngyugen |
Psychology/Theology |
University of Bristol |
2017 |
Emily Gilmore |
Economics/Accountancy |
University of Strathclyde |
2016 |
Mackenzie Niness |
Criminology |
University of Bristol |
2016 |
Rachel Schlegel |
Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience |
Queen's University Belfast |
Gilman Scholarship Program
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program aims to diversify students who study and intern abroad as well as the countries and regions where they go by offering awards to U.S. undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints.
- Eligibility at a glance
- Receiving (or will receive) a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of their study abroad program or internship
- Deadlines: October and March
- Students can study and intern abroad during spring, summer, fall, or academic year term
- Award Benefits
- Approximately $5,000 for fall and spring programs and $3,000 for summer programs
- Critical Need Language Award
- Applicants who are studying a critical need language while abroad in a country in which the language is predominantly spoken will automatically be considered
- Total award of $8,000
Year |
Student |
Country |
2018 |
Jessica McKean |
Italy |
2018 |
Isiaiah Gabriel (Declined) |
Tanzania |
2017 |
Wendy Wang |
South Korea |
2017 |
Fares Sukkar |
Switzerland |
2017 |
Nkiambi Sokolo |
South Korea |
2017 |
Abigail Smith |
Peru |
2017 |
Pablo Guzman |
Japan |
2017 |
Kofi Asamoah |
Ghana |
2017 |
Si Ja Liu (Alternate) |
China |
2016 |
William Elmore |
China |
2016 |
Oluwasemilore Ibirogba |
United Kingdom |
2016 |
Joshua Kim |
South Korea |
2016 |
Kathleen Moon |
South Korea |
2016 |
Michael Morrow |
Germany |
2016 |
Kerlyn Rodriguez |
United Kingdom |
2016 |
Jorna Sojati |
United Kingdom |
2015 |
Tri Nguyen |
Costa Rica |
2015 |
Sarra Son |
China |
2015 |
Dylan Le |
South Korea |
2015 |
Fatima Doumbia |
China |
2015 |
Cristal Santos |
Peru |
2015 |
Fiona Chambers |
Denmark |
2014 |
Ashley Poon |
China |
2014 |
Neil Patel |
Czech Republic |
2014 |
Gina Mancini |
Italy |
2014 |
Nyasia White |
Madagascar |
2014 |
Michael Kaufman |
United Kingdom |
2014 |
Enmanuel Almonte |
Singapore |
2013 |
Ava Calvano |
Australia |
2013 |
Christian Diaz |
Chile |
2013 |
Rickie Zheng |
China |
2013 |
Jennifer Zhu |
China |
2012 |
Peiyu Lin |
China |
2012 |
Tina Ley |
China |
2012 |
Jacklynn Wong |
Denmark/Finland/Latvia |
2012 |
Casey Richards |
Japan |
2011 |
Stephanie Cheung |
China |