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Note: This list is limited to MSU-specific travel and study abroad resources. Many other funding opportunities for travel and study abroad can be located under the broader category Area Studies
Australia-Pacific Council Scholarship
http://study-abroad.msu.edu/scholarships/scholarapp.pdf
For majors in arts, humanities, literature, social sciences, or natural sciences studying in Australia.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Benschop International Enrichment Award for Study Abroad
http://www.msu.edu/unit/honcoll/awards.html#benschop
http://www.msu.edu/unit/honcoll/StudyAbroadAwards.pdf
The John A. and Irma L. Benschop International Enrichment Award helps defray travel expenses for Honors College members participating in international study programs. Applications are due at the beginning of November for Spring Semester programs and in the middle of March for Summer, Fall, and academic year programs. The first web site includes requirements and application form.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Cole International Study Award
http://www.msu.edu/unit/honcoll/awards.html#cole
http://www.msu.edu/unit/honcoll/StudyAbroadAwards.pdf
The Jeffrey and Kathryn Cole International Study Award provides funds for MSU Honors College members participating in study abroad programs. Applications are due at the beginning of November for Spring Semester programs and in the middle of March for Summer, Fall, and academic year programs.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Community Volunteers For International Programs (CVIP) Scholarship
http://www.isp.msu.edu/cvip/section.php?section=scholarship
To assist MSU international student by providing a tuition grant of 3 credit hours.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Compton Africa Peace Fellowship Program For Dissertation Research
http://africa.msu.edu/compton/
For African Students at Michigan State University
For African Students at African Universities
Beginning in 2001, the African Studies Center (ASC) and the Women in International Development Program (MSU-WID), in cooperation with the Center for Advanced Study of International Development (CASID), are offering Compton Peace Fellowships to students from Sub-Saharan Africa to support their dissertation field research in Africa. This program is an element of the MSU African Higher Education Renaissance Initiative (AHERI). These dissertation fellowship awards are made possible by a grant from the Compton Foundation through its Peace Fellowship Program for addressing peace, conflict resolution, and security in Africa. For more information contact the African Studies Center, 100 International Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1035; Phone: 517- 353-1700.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
FAQs Concerning Financial Aid for Study Abroad at Michigan State University
http://studyabroad.msu.edu/finaid/finaidfaq.html
More information about getting loans can be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Freshman Seminar Abroad Scholarship
http://study-abroad.msu.edu/scholarships/scholarapp.pdf
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Homer Higbee International Education Awards
http://www.isp.msu.edu/iac/formsetc/2008/HIGBEE2008.pdf
Open to undergraduate and graduate students, one award is offered to an international student and one to an American student each year who make significant contributions to the enhancement of international communication, understanding and cooperation at MSU. The award is approximately $400 and the application deadline falls in the middle of March of every year. Further information is available at the Office of International Students and Scholars.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
(Thomas and Brigitte) Huff Scholarship
http://studyabroad.msu.edu/scholarships/scholarapp.pdf
At this time... consideration is given to students having a minimum overall GPA of 2.5; participating in a program taking place in only Germany. The student must have a current FAFSA on file with MSU at the time the scholarship application is submitted to the Office of Study Abroad. Preference is given to permanent residents of Kalamazoo County. All recipients are required to send a "Thank You" letter to the funding source (details given upon award).
(Last checked 01/29/08)
(Charles and Marjorie) Gliozzo Merit Scholarship
http://study-abroad.msu.edu/scholarships/scholarapp.pdf
Requires at least a 3.5 GPA and a 600 word essay.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
(Eleanor and Charles) Greenleaf, Sr. Scholarship
http://study-abroad.msu.edu/scholarships/scholarapp.pdf
(Last checked 01/29/08)
International Student Emergency Tuition Awards
http://oiss.msu.edu/documents/students/ERtuition.doc
For a limited number of international students in the International Studies program. Grants typically do not exceed $700 to $1000.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
International Student Groups Funding
http://www.oiss.msu.edu/students_clubs_funding.php
International Studies and Programs (ISP) would like to financially support international student programming at Michigan State University. Although the amount of funding is limited, we would like to encourage the student groups to apply for the funding to support their events. The Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) administers these funds on behalf of ISP. OISS encourages international student organizations to share their culture as a way to contribute to the internationalization of MSU and the Greater Lansing community.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
International Student Mandela Fellowship Program
http://oiss.msu.edu/documents/students/mandela.pdf
The award is provided to a graduate student/junior faculty or professional from South Africa. Candidates are nominated by the MSU department recommending admission. First preference will be given to those applicants applying to come to MSU for the first time and from home institutions with linkage agreements with MSU who also have matching support from their home institution. Nominations should be submitted by April 15th each year.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
(Dr. George) Joyeaux Memorial Fund Scholarship
http://study-abroad.msu.edu/scholarships/scholarapp.pdf
Both undergraduates and graduate students are eligible for this scholarship for study in a French-speaking country.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
(Miriam J) Kelley African Scholarship Grant Program
http://www.oiss.msu.edu/documents/students/MJKelley.doc
This award is intended to encourage MSU African students (preference is given to women) to study at MSU and in turn make a contribution to the development of their country. Funds are available for supporting costs such as tuition, research, dissertation writing, family expenses, and partial support for attending professional conferences. At least two awards are given annually of up to $1,000. Applicants should have a temporary Visa and must describe the factors which suggest the likelihood of their returning to their home country. The application deadline is approximately April 15th of each year.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Kellogg Foundation Scholarship
http://study-abroad.msu.edu/scholarships/scholarapp.pdf
For Agriculture and Natural Resources and Eli Broad College of Business.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Land Down Under Scholarship
http://study-abroad.msu.edu/scholarships/scholarapp.pdf
For business majors going to Australia.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
(S.C.) Lee Scholarship Award
http://www.isp.msu.edu/asianstudies/scholarship/sclee/sclee.htm
The Shao-Chang Lee Scholarship Fund was established by friends and colleagues of the late Professor Lee, in his honor, to provide scholarship awards for outstanding undergraduate students enrolled at MSU, and pursuing or planning to pursue a program that includes Asian Studies. The primary purpose of the awards is to encourage excellence in scholarship.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Medical Study Abroad Scholarship
http://study-abroad.msu.edu/scholarships/scholarapp.pdf
For College of Human Medicine or College of Osteopathic Medicine majors going abroad.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
African Studies Center
Grant, Scholarship, and Fellowship Information
http://www.isp.msu.edu/
http://africa.msu.edu/Grants_Scholarships.htm
The African Studies Center occasionally posts scholarships, grants, internships of interest to faculty and students. Be sure to check out recent issues of the
Tuesday Bulletin, the newsletter of the African Studies Center, for postings as well.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
Asian Studies Center
Funding Opportunities
http://www.isp.msu.edu/asianstudies/
Check out the Asia Studies Center Home Page for information about funding opportunities for students majoring in Asia Studies both at MSU and elsewhere. The Asia Bulletin, when available, offers information about scholarships, fellowships, grants, and internships.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
Canadian Studies Centre
Funding Opportunities
http://www.isp.msu.edu/CanadianStudies/funding.htm
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
Center for European and Russian Studies
Funding Opportunities
http://www.isp.msu.edu/CERS/
Occasionally post information about scholarships, grants, awards, and internships such as the William McCagg Memorial Paper Contest providing $100 for the best undergraduate paper of the year.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)
Research Grants
http://ciber.msu.edu/Research/Grants/
Michigan State University Faculty are eligible to apply for MSU-CIBER research grants to support activities including travel, research, and curriculum development. To apply, please follow the instructions provided on the downloadable forms.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS)
http://www.isp.msu.edu/CLACS/
This web page occasionally lists scholarships, grants, internships, and other funding opportunities such as the Tinker Field Research Grant and Foreign Language and Areas Studies Fellowships (FLAS). Be sure to review recent issues of OJEADA, the bulletin of CLACS.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
College of Arts and Letters
(John W.) Eadie Scholarship in Arts & Letters for International Education
https://scholendow.ais.msu.edu/student/ScholDetail.asp?Schol_ID=806
One scholarship is awarded annually to an Arts & Letters junior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who will reach senior standing by the following fall semester. The amount of the award depends on available funds. The recipient is recognized at the spring Arts & Letters Awards Convocation. Application deadline: November 1, 12 p.m. noon.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
College of Arts and Letters
(William J.) Lowe Endowed Scholarship for Undergraduate Study in Ireland
https://scholendow.ais.msu.edu/student/ScholDetail.asp?Schol_ID=2372
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
College of Arts and Letters
Ryder Scholarships
https://scholendow.ais.msu.edu/student/ScholDetail.asp?Schol_ID=184
Students who apply for the Ryder Scholarship must provide evidence they are committed to a specific Overseas Study Program. Students generally have a minimum grade point average of 3.5. The scholarship is for the period of the Overseas Study Program.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
College of Arts and Letters
Special College Research Abroad Moneys (SCRAM)
http://www.cal.msu.edu/graduate/documents/SCRAMInstructions08.pdf
The College of Arts and Letters offers approximately five fellowships of up to $3,000 each for students in the latter stages of degree completion whose research requires significant use of facilities, sources, or resources abroad. Preferences are given to applications demonstrating that the research trip will accelerate degree completion and significantly add to the quality of the applicant's composition, performance, creative activity, thesis, dissertation or document.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
College of Communication Arts & Sciences
http://www.cas.msu.edu/programs/sascholarship.pdf
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
College of Engineering
Study Abroad Scholarships
http://www.egr.msu.edu/egr/programs/specialprograms/esa/scholarships.php
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
College of Social Science
Alumni Study Abroad Scholarship
https://scholendow.ais.msu.edu/student/ScholDetail.asp?Schol_ID=1217
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
College of Social Science
M. Peter McPherson Study Abroad Scholarship
https://scholendow.ais.msu.edu/student/ScholDetail.asp?Schol_ID=2217
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
Eli Broad College of Business
MSU-CIBER Travel Grants
http://ciber.msu.edu/Research/grants/
Michigan State University faculty and doctoral students are invited to apply for MSU-CIBER grants to support professional development, research, and curricular activities that are of importance to global competitiveness of U.S. firms. MSU-CIBER operates on a monthly review cycle, and proposals may be submitted at any time. As a policy, MSU-CIBER supports scholarly activities that have a significant international dimension. This includes presentations at both domestic and international conferences, where the paper/research incorporates a clear international component. Grantees are required to provide a written report on the financial and academic aspects of their activity upon return, which may be published in the Views section of globalEDGETM, our global business knowledge portal.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
Eli Broad College of Business
Study Abroad Scholarships
http://ciber.bus.msu.edu/studyabroad/
A limited number of scholarships are available. Contact Beverly Wilkins for more information :
Beverly Wilkins, International Business Center, 7 Eppley, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1121; Email: wilkinsb@pilot.msu.edu; Tel: 517-353-4336; Fax: 517-432-1009
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
India Club
http://www.msu.edu/~msuic/incoming_students/main2.html
Offers tips on how to finance your education at MSU, including Scholarships, Fellowships and Grants in the US: A Few Resources.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
International Studies and Programs
Office of International Students and Scholars
Financial Aid Page
http://www.oiss.msu.edu/students_financial.php
Current listings include:
Emergency Tuition Award
International Student Essay Contest
Homer Higbee International Education Award
Miriam J. Kelley African Scholarship Grant Program
International Student Mandela Fellowship Program
Community Volunteers For International Programs (CVIP) Scholarship
Walker Hill International Pre-dissertation Award
Compton Africa Peace Fellowship Program For Dissertation Research by African Students
Whittier Endowed International Health Scholarship Fund
as well as non-MSU scholarships such as
Institute of International Education (IIE)
World Bank Scholarship Program
Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund
Altrusa International Foundation
American Association of Women (AAUW) International Fellowships
P.E.O International Peace Scholarship Fund
International Education Financial Aid (IEFA)
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
International Studies and Programs
Study Abroad Scholarships and Grants
http://studyabroad.msu.edu/scholarships/index.html
http://studyabroad.msu.edu/scholarships/scholarapp.pdf
Possibilities include:
Australia-Pacific Council Scholarhip,
Charles and Marjorie Gliozzo Merit Scholarship,
Forest Akers Scholarship,
Freshman Seminar Abroad Scholarship,
Eleanor and Charles Greenlef, Sr. Scholarship,
Brigitte and Thomas Huff Scholarship (Germany),
Dr. Georges Jules Joyeaux Memorial Fund Scholarship (French Speaking Country),
Kellogg Foundation Scholarship,
MSU Alumni Association Scholarship,
MSU Federal Credit Union Scholarships,
Office of Study Abroad Academic Excellence Awards, and
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
Jewish Studies Program
Israel Scholarships
http://www.jsp.msu.edu
http://studyabroad.msu.edu/programs/israeljewish.html
Deadline: March 1
MSU Jewish Studies will work with eligible students to help secure scholarship funding. Jewish Studies administers the Julie and Ed Levy Jr. Student Leadership Scholarships for Study in Israel ($2000 summer scholarships) and the Ed and Dot Slade Israel Study Scholarships ($1500 summer scholarships). It also administers additional funds for Israel scholarships. These scholarships are available to Jewish and non-Jewish students. Application forms and scholarship information are available via the department.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
Office of Financial Aid
International Student Aid
http://www.finaid.msu.edu/internat.asp
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
Office of the Graduate School
Travel Funding
http://www.msu.edu/user/gradschl/forms/travel.pdf
To enable graduate students to travel to present their research at professional conferences.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
Site Visit Grants to Professional Advisers
http://studyabroad.msu.edu/download/grant.html
Deadline: Nov. 1
OSA will provide funding to cover the travel, room and board costs of a one-week visit to an MSU program during the 2005 calendar year. A total of two awards will be available during this cycle.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Michigan State University
Women in International Development Center
WID Bulletin
http://www.wid.msu.edu/resources/publications.htm
Identifies numerous sources of funding for women in international development, including foundation grants, scholarships, fellowships, internships, etc.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
MSU Alumni Scholarship
http://study-abroad.msu.edu/scholarships/scholarapp.pdf
(Last checked 01/29/08)
MSU Federal Credit Union Scholarship
http://study-abroad.msu.edu/scholarships/scholarapp.pdf
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Panhellenic Scholarship and Sorority Scholarships
Overseas Study and the Panhellenic Council award two scholarships which include a grant of $100 and a fifteen day Eurail pass to assist women enrolled in MSU Overseas Study Programs. The Scholarships assist MSU Panhellenic and sorority women whose education and professional goals are best fulfilled by a study abroad. Further information and applications are available from the Panhellenic Council Office in room 325 Student Services Building.
Note from Abbey Mansfield, President, Panhellenic Council, Michigan State University, e-mail:
abbeymansfield@hotmail.com; telephone: (517) 420-6970 : "I wanted to let you know that each year, at the Greek Gala awards ceremony,
the Interfraternity and Panhellenic councils present a scholarship to be used towards a Greek student's study abroad."
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Predissertation International Travel Awards
http://www.isp.msu.edu/students/funding/prediss/
Applications are being solicited for the 2008 Predissertation International Travel Awards of up to $5000. These awards are designed to provide funds for MSU Ph.D. candidates in the predissertation stage in the Colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), Arts and Letters (CAL), Education (ED), and Social Science (SSC) for travel outside of the United States during one or more of these semesters: Summer 2008, Fall 2008, and Spring 2009. This awards program is one of only a few that will support predissertation research. International Studies and Programs provides 80% of the award from Quality Funds provided by the Provost for 2006-2010 and your college provides 20%. In the last two years, most of the 90 applications received and the 30 recipients have come from SSC and CANR. For more information, contact: Jenny T. Bond, Ph.D., Professor Emerita, Acting Assistant Dean, International Studies and Programs, Michigan State University, Phone: (517) 355-2351;
Fax: (517) 353-7254; E-mail: jbond@msu.edu
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Walker Hill International Scholarship
http://www.isp.msu.edu/students/funding/docs/wh.pdf
The Walker Hill International Scholarship and Research Support Program supports MSU doctoral students at the pre-dissertation research stage of their programs. It provides support funds for pre-dissertation visits to the site of the doctoral research in a country outside the United States. The award is named in honor of Dr. Walker H. Hill, a retired professor in the College of Education whose international involvements included international research and consultantships, particularly in India, and service as foreign student counselor and admissions officer for the College. For more information, contact Kathy Riel in International Studies and Programs, (517) 355-2350.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
(Carol) Welch Endowed Scholarship
http://study-abroad.msu.edu/scholarships/scholarapp.pdf
For Michigan residents and residents of Brooklyn preferred.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Whittier Endowed International Health Scholarship Fund
http://www.msu.edu/unit/iih/IIHStudents/Whittier_Endowed_Scholarship_Fund.html
Two awards of approximately $1000 are available to MSU graduate students (masters or Ph.D.) or MSU professional students (in the College of Human Medicine or the College of Osteopathic Medicine) to fund international health research or to fund participation in
approved international health clerkships (4-6 week duration) during the student's third or fourth year.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals--Medicine
(Last checked 01/29/08)
Databases
MSU Scholarship Search
https://scholendow.ais.msu.edu/student/ScholSearch.Asp
MSU offers a wide variety of scholarships, some of which have criteria which severely limit the number of students who might be eligible for the scholarship, while others have much broader criteria. This facility should help you find those MSU scholarships for which you might be eligible. You can search either by unit (College/Department) within the University or by criteria such as major/specialization, Michigan county of permanent residence, high school, or study abroad.
(Last checked 01/29/08)
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