Study Abroad Scholarship

In an effort to make study abroad opportunities available to NIU students, NIU and Salzburg College offer scholarships each year to qualified students.

Eligibility

Available for NIU students only. Applicants must meet program pre-requisites to qualify for these scholarships.

Award amounts

NIU Cosponsored Programs: $1000 per semester

Priority will be given to an NIU student who plans to spend an academic year abroad. Students can only apply for the scholarship once.

Criteria

1. Applicants must have completed a study abroad application.
2. Essay: In addition to the essay required for the program, NIU students must write an additional one-page essay stating the specific relationship between the study abroad program to their academic program at NIU.
3. Recommendation: One faculty recommendation in addition to the two faculty evaluations required by the program.

Application Process

Once your application package is complete, please send it to the Study Abroad Office at Williston Hall 417. A committee will review all scholarship applications.

Deadline for All Applications

June 1 for fall and academic year programs
November 1 for spring programs

Incomplete and/or late applications will not be accepted. Students will be notified within six weeks of the application deadline whether they have been selected to receive a scholarship.

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