Funding Your Program

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.