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General Information

• Existing Student Financial Aid

  Financial aid packages students already receive through ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ also apply to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ study abroad programs as long as the courses taken fulfill degree requirements. This means that Florida Bright Futures, Florida Prepaid, federal Pell Grants, and institutional scholarships may help pay for a semester in Argentina, a summer in China, or two years in France! Students should contact ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's Financial Aid Office as early as possible to confirm that their financial aid can be used toward study abroad.

  Beyond existing aid packages, the financial tips below have been helpful for students preparing to travel overseas. Be sure to begin preparing early; the more effort students put into finding funding, the more funding they find!

Coggin College of Business Study Abroad Scholarships

• General Study Abroad Scholarships
  The Coggin College of Business offers several study abroad scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Scholarships

• Student Affairs International Learning Scholarship (SAILS)
  All ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ students participating in a ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ-approved academic activity abroad may apply for the Student Affairs International Learning Scholarship (SAILS). Applicants must be active students at the time of application. The award is $2,500 for 10 weeks or more or $1,500 for less than 10 weeks. The application is typically due the term prior to the study abroad experience. This scholarship was created by ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Student Government and is managed by the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ International Center. For more information on SAILS, including requirements, deadlines, and informational workshops, contact the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ International Center.
• Other ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Departments

  Additional scholarship opportunities may be found by researching departments of special interest within ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, including but not limited to the following:   

  • ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Hicks Honors College
  • ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Student Government
  • ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Military and Veterans Resource Center
  • ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Student Accessibility Center

Local & National Scholarships

• Local Scholarships
  Some organizations in the Jacksonville area offer scholarships for study abroad, such as the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville's .  Research on your own to find other local opportunities.
• National Scholarships

  For information on any national awards funding international opportunities, contact ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's Associate Director of Fellowships, Dr. Tiffany L. Kershner. She is an excellent resource for all students and can assist with the below scholarships and more. View the fellowships website for Dr. Kershner's office location and other information.

  Several competitive national study abroad scholarships exist as well. These scholarships typically require an application several months to a year in advance. Here are a few examples:

  • : scholarship for under-represented students in study abroad 
  • : scholarship for Pell-grant recipients
  • : scholarship intended to assist women of color who are exceptional in their studies and in need of financial assistance
  •  - Fall & Spring semesters abroad
  •  - awarded biannually to passionate students who want to explore the world

  Check out these reputable organizations for additional scholarship opportunities and resources:
• Region Specific Scholarships

  Check out these reputable organizations for additional scholarship opportunities and resources geared toward particular regions of the world:

  •  - to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia
  •  - New Zealand
  •  - United Kingdom
  •  - Japan
  • - Germany
• Creative Suggestions

  Resourceful students have found funding via other avenues, such as these:

  • Creating a study abroad savings account with automatic weekly or monthly deposits (Community First Credit Union has a convenient branch on ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's campus);
  • Reaching out to clubs and/or religious or community organizations that students or their family members are involved in;
  • Creating a crowdfunding site, such as , with a compelling story as to how this study abroad experience will impact the student and their community; 
  • Asking a current employer whether support for transformational opportunities like study abroad exist withing the company.