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Several scholarships are available for students participating in study abroad programs. Some are based purely on merit, while others weigh merit but are based on financial need. Scholarship application deadlines are strictly adhered to and are similar to those of study abroad application deadlines, which are usually around the middle part of the semester before the program begins. Applicants need not be admitted to programs in order to apply for scholarships, but receipt of scholarships is conditional upon acceptance into the study abroad program.
Each scholarship listed below is highly competitive. Applications should be prepared with attentiveness to the eligibility requirements and criteria for selection. Your best writing and best presentation are essential for a chance of a successful application. Plan ahead and allow your references ample time to write on behalf of you. Most scholarship programs offer several awards each cycle. Brochures and applications may be obtained in the Office of International Programs.
Binghamton University Scholarships
| The Dr. Israel J. Rosefsky Language and Culture
Scholarship Fund |
Through the generous endowment of the late Dr. Israel J. Rosefsky, a
Binghamton pediatrician, this scholarship is intended for students
who will study abroad using a foreign language and who demonstrate
a commitment to working toward peace. Applicants must have completed
at least 45 credits at the time of application. One year of college-level
language study is normally required; however, applicants who
select a study abroad program in a country in whose language Binghamton does
not offer formal language courses are eligible, provided the
program contains a solid language instruction component. Eligibility
requirements for the summer scholarships are less demanding.
The award amount is $1200 for summer programs and $1800 for semester
and academic-year programs.
Deadlines: March 15, for summer,
fall and academic-year programs,
October 15 for spring semester programs.
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| Marjorie B. Turnbull Spanish Language and Culture Scholarship Program |
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Established by William F. O'Brien
in memory of Marjorie B. Turnbull,
the scholarship provides Binghamton
students with travel grants to
foster learning of Spanish language
and culture, with primary focus
on Spain. Undergraduates except
for freshmen are eligible with
preference given to students
who have completed the equivalent
of SPAN 215 and SPAN 250. The
scholarship provides travel grants
of up to $1500 for semester study and
$1000 for summer study.
Deadlines:
March 15, for summer, fall
and academic-year programs, October
15 for spring semester programs. |
| Evelio Figueroa Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship |
Made possible by the many donors who have endowed the scholarship in his name, the Evelio Figueroa Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship is for undergraduate students at Binghamton University who wish to acquire a deep understanding of another culture through study abroad but do not have the financial ability to cover the cost of the experience.
Deadline: April 1, with one competition
each year for fall semester and academic year programs. This
scholarship program aims to support students who engage in
cultural and/or foreign language immersion experiences abroad,
from which they gain an in-depth knowledge of a particular
country, culture, or region, an understanding of concrete global
and international issues and a perspective on the connections
between their destination and the United States. Recipients
are expected to demonstrate their readiness to immerse themselves
fully in the culture, and preferably the language of another
country, and to bring back the benefits of what they have learned
as a service to their community. |
| Weigand Scholarships |
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The German section of Binghamton's Department of German, Russian, & East Asian Languages offers scholarships for students working with the German language.
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National Scholarships for Study Abroad
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In addition to the above,
the Office of International Programs has a wealth of information
on program-specific and national scholarship opportunities, including,
but not limited to the following. Several Binghamton students have won these prestigious awards.
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Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship |
| The Gilman scholarship aims to support US citizen undergraduates
who traditionally have been underrepresented
in study abroad, including students with high financial need,
students in underrepresented
fields such as the sciences and
engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, and students
of nontraditional age. Awards
of up to $5,000 are available. |
| Freeman Awards for Study in Asia |
| With the generous support of the Freeman Foundation, the Freeman-ASIA Award Program offers undergraduate students the means to study in Asia. The primary goal of the Freeman-ASIA Award Program is to increase the number of students who study in East and Southeast Asia. The Freeman-Asia Award Program is designed to support students with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study in East or Southeast Asia. Award grantees are expected to share their experiences with their home campuses to encourage study abroad in Asia by others, and to spread greater understanding of Asian peoples and cultures within their home communities. |
| Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship |
| The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and relations among people of different countries and cultures. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students. Recipient scholars serve as ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country. Upon returning home, scholars share their own personal experiences that led to greater understanding of their host countries. |
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