The scholarship committee has announced the availability of Study Abroad Scholarships. There will be a number of undergraduate and graduate $500.00 scholarships . Click here to access the Scholarship application and recommendation forms.  The application and all accompanying paperwork must be turned in to Diana Garcia in Tiller Hall by March 1, 2010.

Other scholarships are also available through the resources found below.

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
Interested applicants must apply for Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships through their local Rotary club. Because timelines vary, only your local club can provide specific information about application deadlines. For 2010-11 awards, club deadlines may be as early as 1 March 2009 or as late as 15 August 2009. Remember that availability varies by Rotary district. If your local district is not offering scholarships at this time, try inquiring next year. Visit The Rotary Club of Houston Website for Club Details. All application must be sent to: Bree Darwent, Executive Director, Phone 713-973-9936 or email at bree@rotaryhouston.org.

Fulbright Program
The largest U.S. international exchange program offering students and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide. Awards are applicable for all fields of study in more than 140 countries.  For more information and how to apply visit the Fulbright Program Website.  Campus Advisor : Dr. Charlene Dykman, Department of Management and Marketing cadykman@stthom.edu or Office: (713) 525-3526

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
The Gilman International Scholarship Program provides awards of up to $5,000 for U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad for up to one academic year.  The program aims to diversify the kinds of students who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go.  The Gilman International Scholarship Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Institute of International Education. Please contact Dr. Stockton regarding this scholarship. Deadline: Spring/ Summer 2010 (October 6, 2009) Fall 2010 (earl April, 2010).
Application

NSEP David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships Now Accepting Applications

The Institute of International Education is pleased to announce the opening of the 2010-11 academic year competition for NSEP David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships. Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to become more proficient in the cultures and languages of world regions critical to the future security of our nation, such as in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Boren Scholarships, for undergraduate students, provide up to $20,000 for an academic year’s study abroad.
Deadline: February 10, 2010

Boren Fellowships, for graduate students, provide up to $30,000 for language study and international research.
Deadline: January 28, 2010

Applications and detailed information on the Boren Scholarships and Fellowships are now available on www.borenawards.org.

If you have any questions or comments please contact the IIE Boren Scholarships and Fellowships staff at boren@iie.org or 1-800-618-NSEP.  

National Science Foundation Central Europe Summer Research Institute for Engineering, the Sciences, and Mathematics
Visit NSF website for additional information.
Application Deadline: February 1, 2010

Council of International Education  (CIEE)
Visit CIEE Scholarship Website  for application instructions or  more information click here. 

CIEE Robert B. Bailey Scholarship : To promote under-represented groups in study abroad especially ethnic minorities. $500 award. Deadlines:
April 1 for summer, fall, and academic year programs (beginning from June 1 to December 31).
November 1 for spring programs (beginning from January 1 to May 31) (Available only if participating in Council Study Center programs) 

CIEE John E. Bowman Travel Grants: The Bowman Travel Grants were established in memory of John E. Bowman, Executive Director of CIEE from 1952 to 1979. These awards provide assistance to students participating in CIEE study abroad programs in non-traditional locations. They help to defray the costs of travel.

CIEE U.S. Department of Education Fulbright-Hays Project Abroad Scholarship for Programs in China: The U.S. Department of Education has awarded CIEE funding under the Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program to provide financial assistance to students who are participating in the Chinese language programs offered by the CIEE Study Centers at Peking University (Beijing), East China Normal University (Shanghai), Nanjing University, and National Chengchi University (Taipei). 

 Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project offers 100 scholarships annually to American undergraduate students participating in study abroad programs in Japan. Awards are intended to assist students with the travel and living expenses for students majoring in any field. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. Recipients receive a stipend of $2,500 (for students on semester-long programs) or $4,000 (for students on academic year programs). Summer study is not eligible.  Application Deadline: October 6, 2009.

Morgan Stanley Scholarships for Study in Japan
Junior and senior undergraduates interested in economics and international finance who have been accepted for study in Japan are eligible for awards of $7,500 (for 2007-8). Application Deadline for 2010- 2011 academic year: TBA

School for International Training (SIT)
Awards range from $500-$4000 for college semester's done abroad with S.I.T. programs. Houston scholarship. Deadline: October 1 (Spring) May 1(Fall) 

SIT Houston Intentional Scholarship
The purpose of the scholarship is to expand the international awareness, skills, and knowledge of Houston-area students through scholarships to SIT Study Abroad’s programs in Africa, Asia, Oceania, Europe, The Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean. For more information  visit the SIT Website.

American Institute for Foreign Study Scholarships
AIFS annually awards more than $250,000 in scholarships to summer and semester students who submit application materials demonstrating high academic achievement. Scholarships are available for both summer and semester programs. For more details on each scholarship and the application form click on the links below.

AIFS International Scholarships :  AIFS offers up to 50 scholarships of $500 and 40 1,000 to students who demonstrate high academic achievement and write an essay addressing “How study abroad will impact my academic and personal growth.” Application Deadlines: Spring 2010 (October 1, 2009) or Fall 2010 (April 15, 2010)

AIFS Diversity Scholarships: 50% of the program fee and round trip air fare are awarded, one per semester. Three runner-up AIFS Diversity Scholarships of $2,000 each are also awarded each semester. Applicants must submit the scholarship application materials in addition to the AIFS study abroad application and the required application fee of $95.Application Deadlines: Spring 2010 (October 1, 2009) or Fall 2010 (April 15, 2010)

Study Again with AIFS Scholarships: $1000 scholarship to study abroad on an AIFS semester or academic year catalog program, or a $500 scholarship toward a summer catalog program.Application Deadlines: Spring 2010 (October 1, 2009) or Fall 2010 (April 15, 2010)

Inter-American Foundation (IAF) Grassroots Development Fellowships for Field Research in Grassroots Development
Application Deadline: December 31, 2009

Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program for Biomedical Engineering
Application Deadline: January 23, 2010
Web: www.whitakerawards.org

Center for Irish Studies Bishop McCarthy Travel Grant: Up to $1,000 for one credit-generating term during summer, fall or spring semesters, or one academic year for Study in Ireland.
Deadline: November 1, 2009
Application

Taiwan Government Scholarship

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
The Humboldt Research Fellowship enables highly-qualified scientists and scholars of all nationalities and all disciplines to carry out research projects for extended periods of time in cooperation with academic hosts at research institutions in Germany.
 
Fellowships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, the quality and fea­sibility of the proposed research and the applicant's publications.
Application Deadline: rolling
Application

ThinkSwiss Research Group

ThinkSwiss offers 15 scholarships for a research stay in Switzerland. This scholarship program supports highly motivated and qualified U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to do research at a public Swiss university or research institute for 2 to 3 months. The scholarship is open to students of all fields.