College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Study Abroad Scholarships:
- CALS Study Abroad Scholarships: Complete one application to be considered for all of our scholarships. Application deadlines are March 1, May 1, and November 1, depending on which term you will be studying abroad. Thank you to all of our generous donors that help make study abroad experiences available for CALS students!
- CALS Passport Scholarship: If you are a student in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and you have applied for a study abroad program, you are eligible for a scholarship that will reimburse you for the cost of your first passport. Bring your new passport to 0018 Curtiss to claim your scholarship. Please note: This is only for first-time travelers, not for passport renewals, only for first passports. Students who have had a minor passport (under the age of 18) are not eligible for a passport reimbursement.
Departmental Study Abroad Scholarships:
- Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering: Scholarships are available for all Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering undergraduate and graduate students who are or will be participating in study abroad experiences including student exchange programs, study abroad travel courses, and international professional development. Learn more about the individual opportunities or contact ABE Student Services at abeadvising@iastate.edu for any questions.
- Department of Agricultural Education and Studies: Scholarships available to students majoring in the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies. Contact the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies for any questions.
- Department of Animal Science: Scholarships available to students majoring in the Department of Animal Science. Learn more about the individual opportunities or contact the Department of Animal Science for any questions.
- Doug and Carol Kenealy International Travel Scholarship
- Palmer and Sheryl Holden International Travel Scholarship
- Duane & Shirley Acker International Fellowship
- Lee H. Kilmer and Lucille P. Kilmer Agriculture Travel Scholarship in Dairy Science
- Recipients shall be majoring in dairy science in the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University.
- Recipients shall be participating in an international agriculture travel course or study abroad experience (other than an international internship) with a dairy production component, as determined by the administering authority.
- Recipients shall have a minimum semester grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application as well as a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Recipients shall be students who have never traveled outside of the United States, Canada, or Mexico, as determined by the administering authority.
- Recipients shall have been enrolled at Iowa State University for a minimum of two (2) semesters prior to receiving this scholarship. Freshman recipients shall have been enrolled at Iowa State University for a minimum of one (1) semester prior to receiving this scholarship.
- This award shall be made available to students of undergraduate class standing at Iowa State University at the time of application.
- Department of Agronomy: Agronomy travel scholarships are available to students majoring in the Department of Agronomy participating in any study abroad program. The Agronomy Department will award a scholarship for 40% of the advertised cost of a travel abroad course or $2,000 for a semester abroad. Specific application deadlines will be announced by the department. Students must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher and must be an Agronomy major to be eligible. Learn more about the individual opportunities by contacting the Department of Agronomy for any questions.
- Department of Economics: Scholarships available to students majoring in the Department of Economics. Learn more about the individual opportunities or contact the Department of Economics for any questions.
Iowa State University Study Abroad Scholarships:
- Kenneth L. Thome International Travel Scholarship: Recipients shall be majoring in a program within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Engineering, the Ivy Business College, or the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Recipients shall be participating in a study or travel abroad experience for the first time. Recipients shall be of junior or senior class standing.
- Lew Klinge Study Abroad Scholarship: The Lew Klinge Study Abroad Scholarship is open to students who have demonstrated leadership and involvement in promoting and participating in the activities of the Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success and LGBTQIA+ Community at Iowa State University, who is also pursuing an Iowa State University study abroad experience. Students must be enrolled in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, or Music and Theatre Department.
- School for Field Studies Study Abroad Scholarships: A new scholarship opportunity for students participating in a School for Field Studies Program. SFS has set aside dedicated funds for Iowa State to provide students going on a SFS program. The scholarships range but can be up to $2,000 for the summer and $3,000 for the semester. Students should consider applying up to 2 years in advance for this scholarship as as SFS programs can often fill up before our typical scholarship deadlines.
- Study Abroad Center Scholarships: Complete one application and be considered for four scholarships (if eligible.)
- David and Connie Hottman Going Places Endowed Scholarship: Recipients shall be participating in a study abroad opportunity with plans to take at least one business class abroad. This award shall be made available to students of undergraduate class standing who have taken at least one business class.
- Lewis Scholarship for Honors Students: This scholarship is for students participating in a semester study abroad program. Students must also be a member of the University Honors Program.
- Waltz Affordability Scholarship: The Waltz Study Abroad Affordability Scholarship exists to assist with additional expenses of studying abroad when compared to on-campus expenses, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,000. Selection will be based on the applicant choosing a study abroad program that supports their academic plan, developing a financial plan, and demonstrating that this scholarship is required to fulfill that financial plan. Priority consideration will be given to students applying for future terms. If awarded, students can use the scholarship any time in the next 7 semesters; the scholarship will be disbursed the term the student is studying abroad.
- WiSE Study Abroad Scholarship: The WiSE scholarship is for female-identifying students with a major in a STEM field who are applying or accepted to a study abroad program in a non-traditional location.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities:
- Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship: The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship. Eligibility requirements.
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STEM Supplemental Award: The Gilman Program is providing supplemental awards of up to $1,000 each for a Gilman Scholar to conduct STEM-related research abroad as part of their study abroad or international internship program. Students can select to be considered for the STEM Supplemental Award through the Gilman application.
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Gilman-McCain Scholarship: The John S. McCain International Scholarship for Military Families (Gilman-McCain Scholarship) provides awards of $5,000 for child and spousal dependents of active or activated United States military personnel during the time of application to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs. Applicants must be recipients of any Title IV federal financial aid during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving Title IV federal financial aid during their study abroad program or internship.
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- Fund for Education Abroad: The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) provides scholarships and ongoing support to students who are underrepresented among the U.S. study-abroad population. FEA makes life-changing, international experiences accessible to all by supporting students of color, community college, and first-generation college students before, during, and after they participate in education abroad programs. Eligibility requirements.
- International Scholarships: List some of the more commonly known nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships. All of the opportunities involve international travel.
- National Competitive Awards: Iowa State University provides high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students with information and guidance on preparing for competitive, national, and international level fellowship and scholarship opportunities. This includes - but is not limited to - funding for undergraduate and graduate study, study abroad, and internships. These awards are primarily merit-based, and successful candidates typically exhibit outstanding academic, leadership, and service experience.
- Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant: Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. One hundred twenty-five $1,000 grants are awarded each year. Applicants do not have to be Society members but must attend an institution with an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter. You must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Additional Funding Resources:
- AFFORDABLE: Make your study abroad experience "AFFORDABLE" with these financial tips and resources from the CALS Study Abroad Office.
- Iowa State University Financial Aid: ISU financial aid may be used to fund your study abroad experience as long as you are earning academic credits for your study abroad program.
- Privately Funded Scholarships: Search privately funded scholarships available to Iowa State University students.
- Consider fundraising for your study abroad program. View these sample fundraising letters for individuals, groups, or businesses
Are you a graduate student interested in studying abroad? View our funding opportunities for graduate students.