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Going abroad as a student, whether it is for a semester, a year or an entire degree, is one of the most accessible opportunities to live abroad meaningfully.

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This scholarship intended to help international students who study outside of the US is awarded based on academic achievement, leadership experience, and financial need.
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Fund for Education Abroad awards are intended to support students planning to participate in high-quality, rigorous education abroad programs in the academic year or summer.
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The fellowship will be awarded to a graduate student for doctoral dissertation research in the history of computing.
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These scholarships are awarded by the Center for Global Education and Exchange to undergraduate students at UH-Hilo.
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The Open Society Fellowship supports individuals seeking innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The fellowship funds work that will enrich public understanding of those challenges and stimulate far-reaching and pr ...
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May be awarded to Canadian Indigenous persons enrolled in an accredited institution at the graduate level (Masters and PhD only) who wish to study outside of Canada.
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The Institute for Shipboard Education (ISE) is pleased to offer a scholarship for students attending historically black colleges and universities (HBCU’s) or Predominately Black Institutions to participate in spring or fall Semester at Sea voyages.
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The Fellowship provides community-focused experiential learning opportunities for graduating students to become active and effective change-makers, bringing new ideas and working closely with communities to foster sustainable and positive social change in ...
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The Society of Architectural Historians’ prestigious H. Allen Brooks Travelling Fellowship will allow a recent graduate or emerging scholar to study by travel for one year.
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The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides funding to the very best postdoctoral applicants, both nationally and internationally, who will positively contribute to the country's economic, social and research-based growth. The objective of the ...
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For students with a background in nautical science, navigation, sailing or seafaring.
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Awarded to a student who learned about SEA Semester from an alumnus or alumna of the program.
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The Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language is aimed primarily at persons who wish to gain an initial TEFL qualification. This extensive course will equip the prospective teacher with the necessary skills to enter the classroom with the nece ...
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Rustic Pathways enriches the lives of its students and staff, benefits the parts of the world it serves and builds cultural bridges that lead to greater global understanding and cooperation. We are a 30-year global leader in providing superior quality com ...
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The ACLS Scholarship for Healthcare Providers can support applicants in their studies, helping them complete medical school, and get a head start on their careers.
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Celebrating the success of post-secondary students by awarding scholarships is just one way that the Foundation aims to foster the growth of leaders, inspire the next generation, cultivate philanthropy and volunteerism, and ultimately, to ensure the healt ...
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May be awarded to Canadian Indigenous persons enrolled in an accredited institution at the graduate level who wish to study outside of Canada.
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