Study Abroad Scholarships

Fitchburg State Internal Study Abroad Scholarships

These scholarships can be found on Academic Works and will open in October or January. Students are encouraged to apply Students are encouraged to apply first to a faculty-led study abroad program and then to a scholarship. Please contact inthelp@fitchburgstate.edu with any questions.

External Scholarships

  • Fund for Education Abroad
    The Fund for Education Abroad provides scholarships of up to $10,000 and ongoing support to minority and first-generation college students.
  • Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
    If you qualify for the Pell Grant, you qualify for a Gilman.
  • Fulbright US Student Program
    The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs, for recent graduates.
  • AASCU-Designated Chinese Government Scholarship - These scholarships are specifically for American undergraduate students attending AASCU member colleges and universities who wish to study at a Chinese university for the 2024-25 academic year. They are designed to sponsor students interested in short-term or long-term study at over 250+ designated universities.
  • Boren Awards for International Study
    This scholarship helps to fund study abroad in specific countries, for students interested in public service at the federal level (list of preferences).
  • American Scandinavian Foundation
    For study in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.
  • Critical Language Scholarship
    The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains.
  • NIAF Scholarship