JAY Z’s STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP
NYLON is a cultural exchange program designed by the Shawn Carter Foundation and the University of the Arts London/London College of Communication. The aim is to increase the future employment prospects of underserved students by exposing them to a cross-cultural, academic, experiential, and professional development experience in creative industries. NYLON launched in 2015 and since then, students have created marketing campaigns for the Made in America Festival, the Shawn Carter Foundation, and developed a strategy to expand the NY-LON program itself.
CBCF JAPAN CULTURAL IMMERSION PROGRAM
In partnership with the government of Japan, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) selected students to participate in the Kakehashi Project, a study aboard program in Japan for emerging leaders. Through this initiative, the CBCF, the Embassy of Japan, and the Japanese International Cultural Center aspire to increase African American students’ interest in and exposure to global opportunities and the culture of Japan.
DIVERSITY ABROAD TUITION HBCU SCHOLARSHIP
Open to students who are currently attending an HBCU, a historically black college or university.
A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded as follows:
- $1,500 credit toward the IES Abroad program fee
- $500 reimbursement toward the purchase of an overseas airline ticket for the IES Abroad program. After confirming your place in an IES Abroad fall, spring, academic year, or calendar year program, you must present a valid, overseas airline itinerary in order to receive the $500 reimbursement. Please email itinerary to admissions@IESabroad.org. Reimbursement check will be mailed to the home address on file.
- Consecutive term students will receive one $1,500 scholarship plus one $500 airfare reimbursement.
David Porter Need-Based Diversity Scholarship
A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded as follows:
- $1,500 credit toward the IES Abroad program fee
- $500 reimbursement toward the purchase of an overseas airline ticket for the IES Abroad program. After confirming your place in an IES Abroad fall, spring, academic year, or calendar year program, you must present a valid, overseas airline itinerary in order to receive the $500 reimbursement. Please email itinerary to admissions@IESabroad.org. Reimbursement check will be mailed to the home address on file.
- Consecutive term students will receive one $1,500 scholarship plus one $500 airfare reimbursement.
API STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP
API awards approximately $500,000 in study abroad scholarships annually ranging from $250 -$1,000 per student. To maximize the number of students who benefit from API scholarships, API awards a maximum of $1,000 per summer student and a maximum of $2,000 per semester/academic year student. As such, students who may be eligible for multiple sources of funds from API (e.g., an affiliate scholarship and a Gilman matching award) are advised that the total contribution from API cannot exceed $1,000 per summer student and $2,000 per semester/academic year student. Participants may apply for multiple API scholarships (though only one may be awarded ) and are encouraged to refer to the list of additional scholarship and funding.
CAPA DIVERSITY ADVOCATE GRANT
CAPA knows a thing or two about study abroad— they’ve been around since 1972! This org has a breadth of opportunities on offer, including semester, summer, and short term study and intern abroad programs in seven powerhouse global cities: Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Dublin, Florence, London, Shanghai, and Sydney. Another thing that makes CAPA great? They award $1.5 million dollars each year in study abroad grants and scholarships. Apply now for their Diversity Advocate Grant ($1000 per semester), one of their summer minority study abroad scholarships for attendees of HBCUs ($500), or any of their needs-based scholarships (these range from $500 to a whopping $5000!).
AIFS Study Abroad
The American Institute for Study Abroad (AIFS) runs study, volunteer, intern, and gap year programs in 22 different destinations around the globe (including multi- destination program offerings, too!). AIFS scholarships span support for Hispanic students (HACU-AIFS scholarship details here), low-income students committed to social justice (info on the John S. Linakis Scholarship here), and more. They even work with the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) to offer financial study abroad support to black students at HBCUs and PBIs.
Amtrak United Negro College Fund Travel Scholarship
The United Negro College Fund has teamed up with Amtrak to provide a $750 to undergraduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who attend one of two dozen schools. The following link includes all of the eligible schools, many of which are Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Award: $750 Awards per Year: Varies Award is Open to: Undergraduate Students Major/Field of Study: Open How to Apply/Contact: Apply online at the United Negro College Fund website.
HBCU Semester at Sea Scholarship
The Institute for Shipboard Education (ISE) is pleased to offer a $10,000 scholarship for students attending historically black colleges and universities (HBCU’s) or Predominately Black Institutions to participate in spring or fall Semester at Sea voyages. All participants receive a full semester’s worth of undergraduate credits from Colorado State University.
ISE believes that international exposure is a critical element in today’s undergraduate education, offering students a real-life global education experience that will give them an edge in this highly competitive job market. The program is open to students, regardless of their major.