FUND FOR EDUCATION ABROAD
The Fund for Education Abroad was established in 2010 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization to address the need for an independent scholarship provider to enable more American colleges to study abroad. Applicants from groups underrepresented in study abroad are given preference, in an effort to make the demographics of U.S. undergraduates studying abroad reflect the rich diversity of the U.S. population. Since 2010, FEA has awarded over $2.1 million in scholarships to 614 undergraduates, helping students from all over the United States follow their dreams of studying abroad.
Multiple scholarships are available through FEA, and just one application enables students to be considered for every scholarship for which they meet the criteria. Those scholarships include, in addition to the FEA General Scholarship, 23 special named & dedicated scholarships.
AWARD ELIGIBILITY
FEA invests in deserving U.S. undergraduates who are least likely to study abroad. They consider financial need, demographic factors, and academic plan and preparedness to decide their scholarship recipients.
- Financial Need is determined by the FEA Financial Aid Form that will be provided when you begin an application.
- Demographic Factors that are considered include minority background, first-generation college student status, and community college experience.
- Academic Plan and Preparedness is determined by your essays, unofficial transcript, and letter of recommendation.
To be eligible for an FEA scholarship, you must be:
- A U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or university in the U.S.
- Study abroad program must be eligible for credit at the student’s home institution
APPLICATION DEADLINES
For Spring 2023 programs, the application deadline is September 15, 2022. For Summer 2023, Fall 2023, and Academic Year 2023-24 programs, the application cycle will open in November 16, 2022, with a deadline of January 18, 2023. For Spring 2024 programs, the application cycle opens July 5, 2023, with a deadline of September 13, 2023.
MORE INFORMATION & DETAILS
FEA Mission and Vision
Scholarships
Eligibility
Application Instructions
FAQs
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International Programs
Peggy R. Williams Center, Garden Level (offices 011 & 018-022)
(607) 274-3306
studyabroad@ithaca.edu