FUND FOR EDUCATION ABROAD OVERVIEW
The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) was established in 2010 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization to enable more American college students 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 $3.7 million in scholarships to 1186 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, a range of 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. Students must have a completed FAFSA for the current academic year.
- Demographic factors that are considered include first-generation college student status, racial identity, and community college experience.
- Academic plan and preparedness are determined by your essays and unofficial transcript.
To be eligible for an FEA scholarship, you must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient; be currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or university in the US; receive credit at your home institution for the study abroad program; and have demonstrated financial need.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
The application deadline is September 18, 2024 for Spring 2025 programs. For Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Academic Year 2025-26 programs, the application cycle will open in November 2024.
SPRING 2025 APPLICANT WEBINAR
Watch the FEA Spring 2025 applicant webinar for information about eligibility requirements, application components, recent changes to the application form, and more: Fund for Education Abroad Spring 2025 Applicant Webinar on Vimeo
FOR MORE INFORMATION
FEA Mission and Vision
Additional Scholarships through FEA’s Access Partners
Eligibility
Application Instructions
FAQs
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International Programs
074 Peggy Ryan Williams Center
(607) 274-3306
studyabroad@ithaca.edu