Scholarships

 

TAMIU Study Abroad General Scholarship

Applications for the TAMIU Study Abroad General Scholarship will be reviewed to receive the International Education Fee Scholarship and/or the Guadalupe & Lilia Martinez International Fellows Scholarship. Please find scholarship details below:

International Education Fee Scholarship (IEFS)
The IEFS is distributed in a competition open to all undergraduate and graduate TAMIU students, including international students, meeting the established eligibility requirements and attending a TAMIU approved study abroad program.

Eligibility

• Have a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher (undergrad) or 3.2 or higher (grad)
• Be enrolled at least part-time at TAMIU at time of application and during abroad term
• Have been approved for participation in a TAMIU Study Abroad Program
• Submit TAMIU Study Abroad Application and supporting documents

Guadalupe & Lilia Martinez International Fellows Scholarship (GLM)
This scholarship aims to diversify and expand the participation of TAMIU students in overseas programs by awarding grants to undergraduate students coming from traditionally under-represented fields in education abroad and have chosen a non-traditional location for their study abroad experience.

Eligibility

• Have graduated from high schools of Webb or Zapata Counties
• Have a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.75 or higher
• Be enrolled at least part-time at TAMIU at time of application and during abroad term
• Classified as sophomore or junior students at the time of their application
• Have been approved for participation in a TAMIU Study Abroad Program
• Submit TAMIU Study Abroad Application and supporting documents

  Students who are U.S. citizens and receive a Pell Grant may apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship, a nationally competitive scholarship that promotes study abroad among underrepresented students. As part of the electronic application process, all applications must be certified online by both a financial aid and a study abroad advisor. The Financial Aid Scholarship Coordinator will verify that the student is currently receiving a Federal Pell Grant and the estimated amount of financial aid, in grants and scholarships, that the student may apply to their study abroad program. The Study Abroad Advisor will verify the study abroad program information provided by the student and that the program they are applying to is an approved, undergraduate credit-eligible program at the student's home university. Click here to apply!

Eligibility

• U.S. citizen
• Undergraduate in good standing
• Pell grant recipient at time of application
• Applying or have been accepted to a university-approved undergraduate credit-eligible program
• Study in any nation worldwide with the exception of Cuba and those nations currently under a U.S.Department of State Travel Warning
• Program must be a minimum of three weeks

  Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience. We know that institutions of higher education and corporate recruiters see the value in how these opportunities enhance teamwork and cultural competency skills. A study abroad experience is one of the most dynamic ways to make a student’s résumé stand out as they look to gain experience in their field of study and as they enter the workforce.

INSIGHT Into Diversity is committed to improving educational equity for all students, but especially those from underrepresented backgrounds who may not traditionally be afforded the ability or opportunity to participate in a study abroad program.

Eligibility
All applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be from an underrepresented group based on race, ethnicity, LGBTQ or Veteran status, or have a physical disability
• Be a current full-time student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education including 4-year baccalaureate-granting institutions, law school, graduate school, or health professions school
• Be in the process of applying to, or accepted into, a study abroad program of at least four weeks in a single country (U.S. State Department Level 1 or 2 location) outside of the United States. Proof of program acceptance is required prior to scholarship disbursement.
• Not be a previous recipient of an INSIGHT Into Diversity Study Abroad Scholarship

  Freeman-ASIA is designed to support U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Students must have applied or have been accepted to a study abroad based program in: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. A multi-country program is eligible only if the applicant will spend at least 8 weeks in one of the countries stated above and will have intensive language study during that period. Click here to apply and learn more about the scholarship.  
  The National Security Education Program (NSEP) is a unique scholarship opportunity for U.S. undergraduates to study abroad. NSEP awards scholarships students for study of world regions critical the U.S. interests. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. A NSEP service requirement requires that an award recipient must first seek work in the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, State or the Intelligence Community, and, if no positions are available, seek work in the broader federal sector. Click here to apply!

Eligibility

• A U.S. citizen at the time of application
• A high school graduate, or have earned a GED, and matriculated as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior in a U.S. post-secondary institution, including universities accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Applying to engage in study abroad experience in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand that has been approved by the home institution
• Planning to use the scholarship for study abroad in a program that ends prior to the students' graduation

  Phi Kappy Phi Study Abroad Grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. Forty-five $1,000 grants are awarded each year. Click here to apply!

Eligibility

• Attend an institution with an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter
• Have a minimum of 30 semester hours and no more than 90 semester hours by the deadline
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5
• Have at least two semesters remaining in residence at his/her home institution after completing the study abroad experience
• Must have been accepted into a study abroad program
• The study abroad program should relate directly to your academic preparation, potential career choice, or commitment to the welfare of others

  The Post-9/11 GI Bill has the potential to allow many more American students with diverse backgrounds to study abroad. The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued an important clarification of their policies that will help veterans and campus administrators to better understand how the GI Bill benefits can be used to help cover the cost of certain study abroad activities. In guidance they issued in response to questions we have been discussing with them, the VA addresses several of the ways that students can enroll in study abroad programs, and spells out what is eligible to be covered. The VA has just posted this guidance on their Post-9/11 GI Bill website, as a "Post-9/11 Study Abroad Fact Sheet"
  The Foundation for Global Scholars is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Denver, Colorado whose mission is to create global citizens and leaders by assisting students in achieving their personal and professional goals of obtaining cultural and academic experiences abroad. The Foundation will support this mission by awarding scholarships to help enable students to obtain an international experience. Students who are from underrepresented populations in international education are a priority. Students may apply for any of the four scholarships available from the Foundation providing they meet the eligibility requirements for each one. They are: Foundation for Global Scholars General Scholarship, STA Travel Scholar Award, Diversity Abroad / GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Scholarship, Banks Family Scholarship. Click here to apply!
  There are three types of Rotary Scholarships: the Academic Year Ambassadorial Scholarship; the Multi -Year Ambassadorial Scholarship, which is awarded for two or three years of specific degree oriented study abroad; and the Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship which is awarded for three or six months of intensive language study and cultural immersion in another country. Scholars receive round-trip transportation and all tuition & fees as well as room and board. Recipients will not be assigned to study in areas of a country where they have previously lived or studied for more than six months. Application deadlines vary as they are set by individual Rotary Clubs. The Institute for International Education (IIE) has the IIE passport resource that assists students in finding scholarship opportunities for study abroad. Visit IIE Passport to for more information. 
  With help from the National Security Education Program (NSEP), undergraduate and graduate students from the United States are able to study less known foreign languages in regions that are critical to U.S. interests, i.e. Africa, Asia, Central Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Awards are as high as $20,000 for undergraduate students, and $30,000 for graduate students. Award scholars are required to dedicate at least one year of employment with the federal government.With help from the National Security Education Program (NSEP), undergraduate and graduate students from the United States are able to study less known foreign languages in regions that are critical to U.S. interests, i.e. Africa, Asia, Central Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Awards are as high as $20,000 for undergraduate students, and $30,000 for graduate students. Award scholars are required to dedicate at least one year of employment with the federal government.

For more information, please visit www.borenawards.org.
  Standing as the biggest U.S. international exchange program, Fulbright presents opportunities for students, scholars, and professionals to engage in graduate study, research, teaching at the elementary, secondary, and university levels internationally. This program offers grants for uniquely designed research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs. Grant duration and dates are differ depending on the country.

For more information, please visit Fulbright Program
 

Global Engineering Education Exchange

Undergraduate and graduate students in the Global Engineering Education Exchange take courses in engineering in a universal setting, earn course credit, and pay tuition at their home university. This academic exchange program is made up of top universities in engineering in the U.S. and internationally. Global E3 is made up of over 30 engineering schools in the United States and more than 70 programs in 20 foreign countries across the globe. For more information, please visit Global E3.
 

Project Global Officer (Project GO)

Project Go receives funding through the Defense Language and National Security Education Office to help award full scholarships to ROTC students to study both in the United States and abroad. This program is desired to improve the language skills and regional expertise of prospective military officers.

For more information, please visit Project Go.