Study Abroad Scholarships
Financial Aid
Federal financial aid (grants and loans) can be applied toward KU exchanges, K-Led programs, and approved external programs but there may be some restrictions depending on the type of aid you receive. Students can request additional loans to help cover study abroad/away costs by emailing a Study Abroad/Away Budget to the Financial Aid Office. Questions about financial aid for study abroad or away? View the Study Abroad Financial Aid Overview Resource or email the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@kutztown.edu.
Scholarships
Each year, Kutztown University students receive scholarships for study abroad and away experiences from KU and external organizations and providers. Reach out to studyabroad@kutztown.edu or refer to the organization or provider’s website for more information on the scholarships below.
Honors Study Abroad Scholarship
Award: $1,000
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Eligibility Criteria
- Student must be in the Honors Program.
- The student must has completed 30 Kutztown University credits.
- Students must also be in good standing with the Honors program, meaning that they have kept up with program requirements.
- The student must complete a scholarship application (described below).
- Students should be admitted to the study abroad/away program before they apply for the scholarship.
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How to Apply
Timeline: The scholarship is rolling and follows a typical seasonal cycle of when students apply for various study abroad programs.
Application: Students apply through their personalized financial aid portal. Note: Only Honors students can see the eligibility to apply for the scholarship. The decision process can take at most, a few weeks.
How to Apply: Applicants must write a short statement detailing their learning goals for study abroad and elaborating on how those goals align with their overall educational goals and ambitions beyond KU. This essay overlaps with the requirement Honors students must meet if they wish to count a study abroad course for Honors credit.
Golden Bears Abroad Scholarship
Award: $1,000
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Eligibility Criteria
- Must have demonstrated financial need.
- Applicants must pursue a professor-directed study abroad experience earning credits related to their major.
- Applicants must demonstrate successful academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Preference for the Golden Bears Abroad Scholarship will be given to a student experiencing travel outside of United States for the first time.
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How to Apply
Timeline: Students are typically awarded in the winter and spring terms for a winter, spring, or summer, KU-Led program.
How to Apply: There is no separate application. Every eligible student will be considered. Recipients of this scholarship shall be based on the recommendation of a professor leading the travel abroad experience under the direction of the International Education and Global Engagement Office.