Scholarships are available to help you afford your study abroad experience. Please schedule an advising appointment with a Tulane study abroad advisor or peer advisor if you need further assistance searching or applying for scholarships. We highly recommend that students book an appointment with a writing coach at Tulane's Academic Writing Center to gain assistance with scholarship essay writing and editing.
OSA scholarships are available for:
- Students studying in or about Africa and global African diaspora
- Students studying outside of western Europe
- Students studying in a foreign language
- Need-based funds, as determined by the Tulane Office of Financial Aid
- First generation college students (learn more here)
Additional funding may be available through study abroad program providers, Tulane academic departments, and other external sources. If you have concerns related to your ability to study abroad and don't feel represented on this list, please meet with us and we can get creative!
OSA Scholarship Information
Question: How do I apply for OSA Scholarships?
Students must check "yes" to the question asking if they would like to be considered for scholarships within the Tulane study abroad application. In addition, students must type a paragraph about how studying abroad will support their personal and/or professional goals. There is a box to type a paragraph in the Tulane study abroad application. We encourage you to elaborate on your situation if there are factors that will affect your ability to study abroad that are not reflected in your student information or FAFSA profile.
Question: What academic terms are eligible for OSA scholarships?
Answer: Students applying to study abroad during the fall/spring semester, summer, or academic year are eligible to apply.
Q: What are the eligibility requirements to be considered for an OSA Scholarship?
A: Students who are studying abroad in regions that are uncommonly selected by study abroad participants or will take courses in a foreign language abroad will be prioritized to receive scholarships.
Regions that are uncommonly selected by study abroad participants:
- Africa
- Latin America
- South and Southeast Asia, such as India, China, and Thailand
- The Middle East
OSA is eager to support all students being able to study abroad, inclusive of all identities and backgrounds. Meet with our office and make note in your application if you have any special considerations for your ability to study abroad.
Q: What can OSA Scholarships cover?
A: OSA scholarships can be used for housing, meals, transportation abroad, airfare, visa fees, passport fees, and cost of living expenses abroad.
Q: How much will I receive if I am awarded an OSA Scholarship?
A: Scholarship awards vary on a case-by-case basis, and average at $2,500. If you receive a high amount of financial aid please check in with the financial aid office, as sometimes extra awards may be taxed as income.
Program Provider or Host University Scholarships
Students should also research funding opportunities available through their program or host university abroad. Many program providers (CIEE, CET, IFSA, SIT, IES, Middlebury, Temple, DIS, CEA CAPA, etc.) may offer internal scholarships, flight grants, or Federal Pell grant matching to qualified applicants. You can research available funding options on the website of your program or host university.
Need-Based and Regional External Scholarships
External scholarships are scholarships offered by entities that are NOT AFFILIATED with Tulane University and thus, Tulane doesn't have influence nor input in selecting scholarship recipients for these awards.
Financial need-based External Scholarships (not funded By Tulane, but we have had students apply for them before):
- Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
- Eligibility:
- Students must be a Federal Pell Grant recipient
- Applying for a credit-bearing program in a country or area with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2, according to the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory System, or is on the list of approved Travel Advisory Level 3 countries/areas
- Application Deadlines: October and March of each year, for the following semester
- Award Amount: up to $5,000 or up to $8,000 for students studying a critical need language while abroad
- Students applying for the Gilman Scholarship are encouraged to book an appointment with the Office of Fellowship Advising, as this is a nationally competitive scholarship.
Students who are studying abroad during spring, summer, or fall semesters may apply.
Region-Specific External Scholarships (not funded By Tulane, but we have had students apply for them before):
- Boren Awards
- Eligibility: Students must be planning to study abroad in a country OUTSIDE OF Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
- Award Amount: varies, $8,000-$25,000 depending on program length
- Students applying for Boren Awards are encouraged to book an appointment with the Office of Fellowship Advising, as this is a nationally competitive scholarship.
The following webpages are not maintained by our office, but are trusted partners in the field. We encourage you to expand your search beyond Tulane funding to maximize your chances of getting funding for study abroad.
- Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships: This is a large repository of scholarships across a variety of programs, as well as government and private foundation scholarships for study abroad.
- GoOverseas - listing page for scholarships and unique program offerings
- GoAbroad
- Study Abroad.com
- Institute for International Education - Passport Study Abroad Funding, among other scholarships
- IES Scholarships
- Diverse International Women of Color Scholarship: $500; all women of color encouraged to apply (November 18, 2024 for Spring 2025)
- Ced in the City Scholars
Tulane departments on campus may also offer grants or scholarships for study abroad programs or research abroad. This is by no means a conclusive list, but here are some ideas of departments to check with regarding potential funding for study abroad. Academic departments tend to want to see a research project proposal or other academically enriching component to your request for funds.
Newcomb-Tulane College Academic Enrichment Grants (cannot be used for tuition)
The Center for Academic Equity
Center for Engaged Learning and Teaching
Stone Center for Latin American Studies
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships maintains an index of international fellowships which can be used for traditional study abroad OR as independent or post-graduate opportunities. This office will also advise on competitive fellowships like Fulbright or Peace Corps, and can help you refine your application and best tell your story.
