API Study Abroad Scholarships

API awards approximately $400,000 in study abroad scholarships annually ranging from $250 -$1,000 per student!

API General Scholarship

The API scholarship offers awards that range from $250 to $1,000 per session. The scholarship is need and merit-based. We will review your academic record, essays and financial need as stated in your own words. Fall, Winter/Spring, Academic Year and Summer students are eligible to apply

Download General Scholarship Application here.

Scholarship Application Deadlines

FALL/YEAR: June 10

SPRING SEMESTER AND WINTER QUARTER PROGRAMS: October 15

SPRING QUARTER: December 15

SUMMER: April 1

API First Generation Scholarship

API is pleased to support students who are the first in their families to attend a college or university. The API First Generation Scholarship offers one deserving semester or academic year student a scholarship in the amount of $750.

Download First Generation Scholarship Application here.

Scholarship Application Deadlines

FALL/YEAR: June 10

SPRING SEMESTER AND WINTER QUARTER PROGRAMS: October 15

SPRING QUARTER: December 15

API S.T.E.M. Scholarship

API is pleased to support students who are studying science, technology, engineering or mathematics. The API STEM Scholarship offers one deserving semester or academic year student a scholarship in the amount of $750.

Download S.T.E.M. Scholarship Application here.

Scholarship Application Deadlines

FALL/YEAR: June 10

SPRING SEMESTER AND WINTER QUARTER PROGRAMS: October 15

SPRING QUARTER: December 15

API/JCU Early Bird Scholarship

Students who are interested in studying abroad with API at John Cabot University in Rome have the opportunity to earn an “early bird scholarship” from $200 – $350 off of their program fee, simply by applying to the program in advance of the application deadlines.

In order to qualify for this scholarship, students must submit their application to the API/JCU program per term according to the following schedule:

• Summer 1 : February 11 ($200 scholarship)
• Summer 2:  February 11 ($200 scholarship)
• Summer 1 &2:  February 11 ($200 scholarship)
• Fall : February 25 ($350 scholarship)
• Spring:  September 30 ($250 scholarship)

Students who attend direct bill schools should speak to their Study Abroad Office about how this early bird scholarship may apply to them.

API/JCU Diversity Scholarship

The API/JCU Diversity Scholarship provides one full tuition scholarship per session abroad (Fall, Spring, Summer 1, Summer 2) to an outstanding minority student to encourage diversity at the John Cabot University campus in Rome, Italy.

Download the API/JCU Diversity Scholarship Form here.

Scholarship Application Deadlines

FALL/YEAR: June 10

SPRING: October 15

SUMMER: April 1

API/Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Awards

The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.

Students participating on an API program who have been awarded a Gilman scholarship will be eligible to receive up to $1,000 in matching contributions from API. To receive this award, Gilman winners should indicate their scholarship details on their financial aid information after acceptance to an API study abroad program.

For more information on the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, including requirements and deadlines, please visit http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program

Additional Scholarship Resources

In addition to the API scholarships mentioned above, we have assembled for your convenience a list of outside resources that you may pursue to help you finance your study abroad experience. Of course, we also recommend that you check with your school’s study abroad office and/or financial aid office, in addition to the resources below.

Note: This list is not all-inclusive.

• African American Scholarships - Directory of scholarships and internship opportunities.
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students.
• Association of American Indian Affairs - Scholarship programs for Native Americans.
• Association of American Study Abroad Programmes – United Kingdom – Scholarships for U.S. students studying abroad in the U.K.
• The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting Scholarships
• BUTEX North American Scholarships - Open to students participating on a semester or academic year study abroad program in England through API.
• Collegenet -  Search scholarships by your personal profile.
• DiversityAbroad.com – Comprehensive international scholarships directory.
• Fast Web - This service provides a free customized list of financial aid sources including private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans.
• FundMyTravel- Create your own travel campaign to raise funds for your trip.
• GoAbroad.com offers a scholarship directory where you can search scholarships using various criteria.
• Golden Key Study Abroad Scholarships: Sponsored by Golden Key International Honor Society
• GoFundMe.com – Create your own personal donation website.
• GoOverseas.com offers a $500 scholarship for use on any study abroad program
• Hispanic Scholarship Search
• Fund for Education Abroad General, dedicated & rainbow scholarships
• IIE Passport: International Funding
• Leeds International Summer School Scholarship – Awards a portion of study abroad cost to Leeds Summer School.
• LIV Fund - LIVFund was established in 2011 in order to recognize and proudly support study, internship and volunteer opportunities in Latin America.
• Mobility International – Financial Aid for international exchange with disabilities.
• The George J. Mitchell Scholarships - Funds graduate study in Ireland or Northern Ireland for one year.
• MyTab.co – MyTab is the first online travel registry. Family and friends can contribute to the cost of your travel.
• The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME)
• National Security Education Program - Open to most majors; intended to promote awareness, safety, and service.
• Phi Kappa Phi Society Study Abroad Grants: Open to Phi Kappa Phi members as well as non‐members in all fields of study.
• Rally.org – An online social fundraising platform.
• Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships -  Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation -  Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies in Spain.
• Sparefoot Spare Funds Scholarship – A fun opportunity for a substantial scholarship!
• STA Travel Registry – A great way to save and have friends/family help with your travel expenses from STA Travel.
• StudyAbroad.com – Financial Aid Links
• StudyAbroad.com – Scholarships Links
• Student Loans Network:  Loans that require enrollment verification, but not school certification.
• The Financial Aid Page -  This page has links to scholarship searches and comprehensive listing of financial aid information.
• The Student Guide - The U.S. Department of Education publishes a guide on the eligibility requirements on various federal aid programs.
• U.S. Department of State - The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) foster mutual understanding between the United Stated and other countries through international education and training programs.