Deadline:
February 02, 2025
Location(s)
Germany United Kingdom Worldwide
Overview
FEA was established as a 501(c)(3) organization in 2010 to address the need for an independent study abroad scholarship provider. Applicants from groups underrepresented in study abroad are given preference, in an effort to make the demographics of US undergraduates studying abroad reflect the rich diversity of the US population. Since 2010, FEA has awarded $1.8 million in scholarships to 466 undergraduates, helping students from all over the United States follow their dreams abroad.
Details
FEA invests in deserving U.S. undergraduates who are least likely to study abroad. More than 100 volunteer reviewers read applications each cycle. In partnership with them, we consider financial need, demographic factors, unofficial transcripts, and essay submissions to decide our scholarship recipients.
- Financial Need is determined by the FEA Financial Aid Form we provide. We require applicants to have completed a FAFSA for the current academic year.
- Demographic Factors that are considered include first-generation college student status, racial identity, and community college experience.
- Essays & Unofficial Transcript are reviewed for scholarship impact and additional context about the applicant.
What you’ll need
- Complete the application form online.
- Print the Financial Aid Form and bring it to your university’s financial aid office. Someone from that office should complete the form and give it back to you for you to upload to your online application.
- Upload your unofficial transcript to your online application.
- Make sure ALL application materials are uploaded and submitted before the deadline to be considered for an FEA scholarship. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for an FEA scholarship, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient
- Be enrolled as an undergraduate at a U.S. institution of higher education at the time of application (graduate students are not eligible)
- Receive credit at your home institution for the program or experience abroad
- Have demonstrated financial need
FEA determines financial need based on information from the most recent FAFSA. You are eligible for an FEA scholarship with regard to financial need if any of the following apply:
- Your Student Aid Index (SAI) is below 20,000
- You are eligible for a Pell Grant
- You have taken out any amount of student loans for the current academic year
Dates
Deadline: February 02, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
In our last application cycle, 36% of scholars were awarded Access Partner scholarships. FEA’s Access Partners join in the shared commitment to increase the number of underrepresented American college students studying abroad. FEA scholarship applicants participating on programs hosted by providers in our Access Partner Program may be eligible for financial support of up to $5,000.
FEA GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
If you are not attending a program with one of our Access Partners, don’t worry! FEA also offers many funding opportunities through the FEA General Scholarship fund. FEA Scholarships are made possible through individuals and organizations that support our mission of increasing access to education abroad.
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