API awards approximately $400,000 in scholarships annually ranging from $250 -$1,000 per student! Download the scholarship application here.

API General Scholarship

Requirements

1. The student must have applied and been accepted to summer, quarter, semester, or academic year API program (intensive two-week, three-week, month, and January term programs are ineligible).
2. The student must obtain one additional letter of recommendation (in addition to the one required for the API application) from a professor or an assistant professor (for a total of 2 letters).
3. The student must submit two essays:
   • Now that you have chosen your study abroad destination with API, you are likely reading about the country you will soon be calling “home”. Research an aspect of your host country’s culture, history, society, or political structure that you find interesting and share your thoughts about it in a one-page essay. Consult at least two (2) separate sources, and be sure to cite them appropriately.
   • A one-page personal essay stating the student’s goals for studying abroad, and any financial needs, financial aid status, or special circumstances about which the student would like API to know.
4. The student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or higher.
5. Complete and return the scholarship application.

Scholarship Application Deadlines

FALL/YEAR: June 10 SPRING SEMESTER AND WINTER QUARTER PROGRAMS: October 15 SPRING QUARTER: December 15 SUMMER: April 1

API/JCU Diversity Scholarship

The API/JCU Diversity Abroad 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.

Requirements

1. The student must have applied and been accepted to an API JCU summer, semester, or academic year program.
2. The student must obtain one additional letter of recommendation (in addition to the one required for the API application) from a professor or an assistant professor (for a total of 2 letters).
3. The student must submit two essays:
   • The United States is an ethnically and culturally diverse nation, which continues to value the role of diversity in society. Research Italy’s contemporary history and discuss an example of how diversity is viewed in Italian society. Feel free to compare and contrast American and Italian perceptions of diversity in your essay, being sure to consult at least two (2) separate sources and cite them appropriately.
   • A one-page personal essay stating your goals for studying abroad, financial aid status and need, and/or special circumstances about which you would like API to know.
4. Applicants must be students who are underrepresented minorities in study abroad (e.g., Black/African American; Hispanic/Latino; Native American; or Asian American).
5. Complete and return the API/JCU scholarship application.

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

API/MatadorU New Media Scholarship

The API/MatadorU Scholarship provides one full tuition scholarship ($250 value) each session to complete an online course offered through the MatadorU New Media School. MatadorU is an online education center for the advancement of travel writers, photographers, and filmmakers. The scholarship recipient selected would elect to complete either a photography or a travel writing course. For more information on the options available, visit http://www.matadoru.com/APIstudyabroad.

Requirements

To apply for a scholarship, each applicant must: Submit the following:

1. API/MatadorU scholarship application.
2. Write a brief essay (no more than one, double-spaced page please) explaining why you want to participate in the MatadorU program.
3. Submit a favorite travel article or blog post that inspires you and explain in 200 words or less why you selected it.
4. If you already have writing or video/photography experience, you are encouraged to submit an article, blog post, photo essay, or video. You may provide API with hard copies or provide URLs for your samples (school paper, blogs, Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo, etc). Submit these materials by the scholarship deadline listed below. API encourages students to submit all materials together whenever possible. All materials must be received by API on or before the deadline for the applicant to be considered. Once received, API scholarship applications will be processed and applied in the following manner:
   • Scholarships are awarded based on the student’s goals and demonstrated passion for the field of travel writing/photography.
   • All applicants will be notified of scholarship decisions six weeks after the scholarship application deadline.
   • Any student who withdraws from the API program will forfeit their scholarship award.

Scholarship Application Deadlines

FALL/YEAR: June 10 SPRING: October 15 SUMMER: April 1

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.
• The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting Scholarships
• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships - Undergraduate Scholarships open to all majors.
• 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.
• 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
• GoOverseas.com has an extensive listing of scholarship resources.
• 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.
• 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.