ISA Scholarships
DEADLINES & OTHER INFORMATION
Fall
April 30
Extended to May 15th
October 30
February 28
Have additional questions? Visit the Scholarship FAQ.
ISA GO (Global Opportunity) Scholarship
ISA will award one scholarship each year to a participating student for the full list price of the ISA program.Castañeda Partnership Scholarship - $2,000
These merit and financial need-based scholarships assist semester students from affiliated universities with the expenses of studying abroad. Applicants for this scholarship must complete the ISA Budget and Funding Form in order to exhibit financial need.In memory of Dr. Castañeda, who immigrated to the United States from Mexico with his family when he was in the sixth grade. Through immersion, he quickly gained fluency in English and excelled in school. He continued to educate himself and eventually earned his B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees.
Recipients of this scholarship will have the opportunity to participate in the Correspondent Internship, which offers the recipient the chance to take photos and add content to the ISA Student Blog as a Castañeda Correspondent.
Diversity Scholarship - $2,000 to $5,000
ISA offers the ISA Diversity Scholarship with the goal of bringing the benefits of a global education to historically underserved student populations. This includes, but is not limited to, students identifying as underrepresented races, ethnic origins, sexual orientations, gender identities, as well as first generation college students and those with accessibility needs.Pacific Access Scholarship - $2,000
To honor the memory of Gina Rosko, ISA awards these scholarships to students participating in an ISA semester program in Australia and New Zealand. Gina attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and was a very well-rounded and hard-working young woman who balanced school, volunteering, and multiple jobs.Live Like Ally Scholarship - $2,000
These scholarships are awarded in memory of Allison Willen for semester programs. Ally had a contagious love for life, nature, community service, and adventure. Others naturally gravitated towards her kind heart, enthusiasm for learning, and the way she embraced life each day. Students who believe they Live Like Ally and share similar interests such as a passion for volunteering, a love for nature and hiking, and zest for life are encouraged to apply.Summer Pathways Scholarship - $1,000
These merit and financial need-based summer term scholarships are dedicated to the memory of Michaela Farnum, a very involved Seattle University student who worked with various youth and campus organizations. Applicants for this scholarship must complete the ISA Budget and Funding Form in order to exhibit financial need.Short Program, Big Impact Scholarship - $1,000
These scholarships are available for our affordable 2-3 week programs, which are offered in some of our top study abroad destinations and are an ideal opportunity to study abroad for those with limited time or budget.Community Engagement Scholarship - $1,000
This scholarship, exclusively for participants enrolled in an ISA Service-Learning program, is offered in memory of Kalyn Peterson who leaves behind a legacy of promoting diversity and putting others’ needs before her own. Visit the ISA Service-Learning page for more details.Gap Scholarship - $1,000
These awards aim to encourage students to study abroad before entering their freshman year of college and are available to high school graduates participating in an ISA Gap Program.Host University Scholarships
Host University Scholarships - Up to $3000
Many host university partners generously offer scholarships to participating ISA students. Students are encouraged to consider a program at one of our distinguished university partners abroad:
AUSTRALIA
Queensland University of Technology - Brisbane – AU$1,500/term
James Cook University - Townsville - AU$500/term
Bond University - Gold Coast - AU$4,000 + AU$400 book stipend/term
La Trobe University - Melbourne - AU$1,000/term
University of New South Wales - Sydney - US$1,000/spring term
NEW ZEALAND
AUT University - Auckland - NZ$1,000/term
University of Canterbury - Christchurch - NZ$1,000-3,000/term
Massey University - Wellington - NZ$1,000-3,000/term
Victoria University of Wellington - Wellington - US$2,000/term
SOUTH KOREA
Korea University - Seoul - US$500-2,000/summer term
ENGLAND
Kingston University - London - £500/semester
SPAIN
Universidad de Barcelona (CETT) - €500/term
Additional note: Applicants for the CETT scholarship will receive a follow-up email requesting a statement describing their commitment to diversity and/spreading cultural awareness.
ISA Supplemental Awards
Give (GI Veterans Excellence) Scholarship - $500
ISA provides this supplemental scholarship to GI-Bill recipients who are participating in an ISA program. This award will apply to all recipients, regardless of whether the GI-Bill funding will transfer to their term abroad. Submission of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) letter or other proof of VA documentation is required to receive this award.
Freeman-ASIA Supplemental Scholarship - $500
ISA awards this supplemental scholarship to Freeman-Asia Scholarship recipients who are participating in an ISA semester program to China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand or Vietnam.
The Freeman-Asia Scholarship is designed to support U.S. undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study overseas in Asia. Submission of your Freeman-ASIA Scholarship award letter is required to receive this award.
ISA Grants
Affiliate Partnership Awards - $200 - $5,000
ISA is proud to have over 475 affiliate partnerships with universities around the world. Students who attend an ISA-affiliated university may be eligible to receive additional funding for their ISA program directly from ISA or through their home university's study abroad scholarship program. If you attend an ISA-affiliated university, reach out to your university program abroad office to learn more.
Repeat Student Grant - $250 - $500
ISA is always happy to welcome back alumni! Eligible students only need to inform ISA of their previous enrollment, and the grant award will be applied to your account.
If the students previously participated in: |
ISA study abroad, Internship, Service-Learning, ISA Custom Program, EuroScholars or ISA High School program of any length* |
Now enrolled in: |
ISA summer study abroad program OR an ISA Internship or Service-Learning program from 8 weeks in length |
Grant Amount: |
$350 |
If the students previously participated in: |
ISA study abroad, Internship, Service-Learning, ISA Custom Program, EuroScholars or ISA High School program of any length* |
Now enrolled in: |
ISA trimester, semester, year-long study abroad program |
Grant Amount: |
$500 |