Scholarships through the Education Abroad Office or the University of Wyoming
All Education Abroad scholarships
Students are encouraged to search for and apply for UW scholarships through WyoScholarships. Search “Study Abroad” to find all study abroad related scholarships, including the Cheney Study Abroad Grant and departmental scholarships. Various colleges and departments, such as the College of Buisness, College of Engineering, Arts and Sciences, and the Haub School, offer study abroad scholarships. Please note, scholarships will not appear unless there is an active application cycle open. Plan to apply for scholarships the semester before you go abroad.
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Cheney Study Abroad Scholarship Fund
Nearly 3,000 students have benefited from the Cheney Fund since 2007!
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Cheney Study Abroad Grants |
Cheney Fellowship for Excellence in Study Abroad |
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These are travel grants that assist students in covering costs for international and in-country travel during their study abroad. Recipients will demonstrate academic merit and financial need.
Award: Up to $2500
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The Fellowship is a prestigious award that goes to students with outstanding academic records who are pursuing research or internships abroad. Limited awards per application cycle. Do not apply for the Fellowship unless you are completing an internship or a research project abroad.
Award: Up to $4000
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Find applications for Cheney Funding in WyoScholarships by searching "Study Abroad". Please note, scholarships will not appear unless an active application cycle is open.
Plan to apply for scholarships the semester before you go.
Outside Scholarships for Education Abroad
In addition to the scholarships offered through UW, students are also encouraged to pursue outside scholarships for study abroad through your program sponsor and/or from outside providers or organizations. Many of these opportunities have early deadlines, so be sure to apply as soon as possible!
For most study abroad scholarships, you DO NOT need to wait until you are accepted to your program to apply for funding. You may be able to apply with tentative plans and update your application if your plans change. Check each scholarship's requirements for details.
- American Councils - Eurasian Regional Language Program
- Bridging Scholarships (Japan)
- DAAD - German Academic Exchange Service: For students who choose to study in Germany.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The U.S. Student Fulbright Competition awards around 1,500 grants to U.S. students
each year to study, perform research, or assistant-teach for one academic year. Student
Fulbright applicants should be in their senior year of their undergraduate degree,
master's and doctoral candidates, young professionals, or artists or musicians. UW
Campus Deadline: September 10th
For UW students, the Student Fulbright Competition is administered through GEO.
To get started, contact the UW Fulbright Program Advisors Dianne Thompson or Shelley Jewell and visit the U.S. Student Fulbright Competition website.
Investing in the Future District 5440 Undergraduate Scholarships
For students that are studying in one of Rotary’s six areas of focus; water and sanitation,
disease prevention and treatment, peace and conflict resolution, economic and community
development, education, and literacy, or maternal and child health.
For more information on this scholarship, please email Rollin Abernathy with the Rotary District 5440.
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship program offers study abroad scholarships
to U.S. undergraduate students who are currently receiving a Pell Grant as part of
their tuition package. This federally-sponsored scholarship provides up to $5,000
for a semester or academic year and is available only to U.S. citizens and nationals.
Scholarships are available for fall, spring and summer terms.
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a program of the U.S Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by the Institute of International Education (IIE).