Study Abroad Scholarships

2008 CALS Study Abroad Scholarships: The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is offering need-based scholarships in the amount of $500.00 for CALS undergraduate and graduate students participating in college-based study abroad programs during the 2008 calendar year (January 1st - Dec 31st). The deadline for all application materials to be submitted is February 1, 2008. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Mark W. Rieger at mrieger@ufl.edu.

University of Florida International Center (UFIC) Scholarships. UFIC provides about $80,000 per year in scholarships for UF students on a competitive basis. The application deadline for spring 2008 programs is 15 September 2007, and the dealdine for Summer 2008 programs is 1 February 2008.

ASA Cross Cultural Experience Scholarship (for undergraduates): The Agronomic Science Foundation offers $1500 scholarships for study abroad; apply by Nov. 1 for Summer 2008 programs.

Rotary International funds Ambassadorial Scholarships: These scholarships are very attractive for young men and women who have an interest in gaining an international experience during their academic career. A 12-month academic scholarship stipend is $26,000. Three and six month language or cultural exchange scholarships that do not require enrolment in an academic program are also available.  In general, a student has to have completed two years of college, have an excellent record of scholarship and service and not be blood relative of a Rotary Club member. The contact person for the Sunrise Rotary Club of Gainesville is Dr. Wayne H. Smith.

Financial aid for study abroad. Yes, financial aid can be used for studying abroad; Student Financial Services and UFIC coordinate the process. Federal Direct Stafford Loans and/or Federal Direct PLUS Loans (for parents of dependent undergraduate students) are the primary programs used for study abroad.