Need, Merit and Diversity Scholarships

Need, Merit and Diversity scholarships range between $500 – $2,500 and can only be used on TEAN programs. Completing the application is not a guarantee for a scholarship award. Students may only apply for one scholarship (ie. Need, Merit or Diversity) so we encourage students to apply for the scholarship that they feel they best qualify for.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Spring (January/Feb – May/June): November 15
Fall (July/August/September – November/December): May 15

Awards are generally announced on the following dates:
Spring Scholarships – announced in mid-December
Fall Scholarships – announced in mid-June

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Merit-Based Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to award those who have not only achieved academic excellence but have served as leaders and role models within their community.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be accepted into a TEAN semester program. Students may not apply for the scholarship before they are formally accepted into a TEAN program.
• Must download the TEAN Scholarship Approval Form to be completed by a Study Abroad or Academic Advisor before the deadline. This must be emailed to scholarships@teanabroad.org directly from the person who writes it.
• Must provide a letter of recommendation from a source that is familiar with the student’s academic background (professor, academic advisor, guidance counselor, etc.). Further information provided in the above Scholarship Approval Form. This letter must be emailed to scholarships@teanabroad.org directly from the person who writes it.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 GPA or higher.
• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student.
• Disbursement can only be applied towards total program fees. Cash disbursements will not be made under any circumstances.
• Scholarship applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Will be based on the overall application materials, including a personal essay and overall presentation.
• Applications will be judged by a panel of TEAN staff members.
• To be considered for the Merit-Based Scholarship students must meet the above requirements.
• Assessment will be based on the merit of the individual applicants judged by the following:
  • excellence in academics
  • active participation in extracurricular activities
  • achievement in leadership skills
  • awareness of the value of international education
  • a one-page essay addressing the following question: “Please describe a challenging intercultural interaction you have experienced and explain how you dealt with the situation. What did you learn? How can you use that experience to contribute to your learning on a TEAN program?”

No exceptions regarding the above requirements will be made.

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Need-Based Scholarships

The purpose of this scholarship is to award those who have achieved academic excellence, demonstrated community involvement and require extra financial assistance.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be accepted into a TEAN semester program. Students may not apply for the scholarship before they are formally accepted into a TEAN program.
• Must download the TEAN Scholarship Approval Form to be completed by a Study Abroad or Academic Advisor before the deadline. This must be emailed to scholarships@teanabroad.org directly from the advisor completing the form.
• Must provide a letter of recommendation from a source that is familiar with the student’s academic background (professor, academic advisor, guidance counselor, etc.). Further information provided in the above Scholarship Approval Form. This letter must be emailed to scholarships@teanabroad.org directly from the person who writes it.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 GPA or higher.
• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student.
• Applicants must currently receive financial aid from a U.S. college or university or other independent source (parental loans, personal loans, etc.).
• Applicants must show proof of financial need by completing TEAN’s Financial Aid Form. Form to be completed by a financial aid officer at the student’s home university or college. This form must be emailed to scholarships@teanabroad.org directly from the person who completes it.
• Disbursement can only be applied towards total program fees. Cash disbursements will not be made under any circumstances.
• Scholarship applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Will be based on the application, essay and overall presentation. Applications will be judged by a panel of TEAN staff members.
• To be considered for the Need-Based Scholarship students must meet the above requirements.
• Assessment will be based on the level of financial need of the individual applicants by assessing the following:
  • The TEAN Financial Aid Form
  • current financial need through parental or personal loans
  • a one-page essay addressing the question: “What struggles have you faced in order to study abroad? Why is it worth it to you?”

No exceptions regarding the above requirements will be made.

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Diversity Scholarships

The purpose of this scholarship is to award those who have overcome extreme adversity due to gender, race, sexuality, religion or other underrepresented groups in study abroad (ex. first generation college students).

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be accepted into a TEAN semester program. Students may not apply for the scholarship before they are formally accepted into a TEAN program.
• Must download the TEAN Scholarship Approval Form to be completed by a Study Abroad or Academic Advisor before the deadline. This must be emailed to scholarships@teanabroad.org directly from the advisor completing the form.
• Must provide a letter of recommendation from a source that is familiar with the student’s academic background (professor, academic advisor, guidance counselor, etc.). Further information provided in the above Scholarship Approval Form. This letter must be emailed to scholarships@teanabroad.org directly from the person who writes it.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student.
• Must identify as a member of, or have a unique experience and special knowledge with, underrepresented groups studying abroad.
• Scholarship applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Will be based on the application, essay and overall presentation. Applications will be judged by a panel of TEAN staff members.
• To be considered for the Diversity Scholarship students must meet the above requirements.
• Assessment will be based on the overall presentation by each applicant by and a one-page essay addressing the question: “Describe your experience with overcoming adversity and how it has inspired you to learn about another culture?”

No exceptions regarding the above requirements will be made.

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Gilman Bonus SCholarship

Any student who has received the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship will have the opportunity to receive a $500 Gilman Bonus Scholarship from TEAN.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a recipient of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. For more information on the Gilman scholarship visit the website.
• Must be accepted into a TEAN semester program. Students may not apply for the scholarship before they are formally accepted into a TEAN program.
• Must download the TEAN Scholarship Approval Form to be completed by a Study Abroad or Academic Advisor before the deadline.This must be emailed to scholarships@teanabroad.org directly from the advisor completing the form.
• Must provide a letter of recommendation from a source that is familiar with the student’s academic background (professor, academic advisor, guidance counselor, etc.). Further information provided in the above Scholarship Approval Form.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student.
• Disbursement can only be applied towards total program fees. Cash disbursements will not be made under any circumstances.
• Scholarship applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Will be based on the submission of the application and essay and judged by a panel of TEAN staff members.
• To be considered for the Gilman Bonus Scholarship, students must have received the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship. All additional requirements above must be met.
• Assessment will be based on proof of Benjamin A. Gilman award as well as a one-page essay addressing “How I foresee study abroad impacting my life.”
• No exceptions regarding the above requirements will be made.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Spring (January/Feb – May/June): November 15
Fall (July/August/September – November/December): May 15

TEAN Gilman Bonus Awards are generally announced just after the announcement of the Gilman Scholarships.

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University of Auckland Scholarships

TEAN has partnered with the University of Auckland to offer unique scholarship opportunities for students choosing to study in New Zealand at the University of Auckland. The Choose Earth scholarship is for students focusing in the fields of environmental science and sustainability while the People and Place scholarship is for students who are studying indigenous studies.

Application Deadlines

Spring (February-June): November 15
Fall (July-November): May 15

Awards are generally announced on the following dates:
Spring Scholarships – announced in mid-December and awarded in mid-March
Fall Scholarships – announced mid-June and awarded in late July

The scholarship funds will not be disbursed until the end of the add/drop period at the University of Auckland when we will be able to confirm the student’s final course enrollment.

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Choose Earth Scholarship

The University of Auckland is committed to pursuing sustainability via environmental excellence both in and out of the classroom and this scholarship focuses on that initiative. The Faculty of Science Sustainability Network was established in 2015 and comprises staff from across the faculty who are working on projects to progress the university’s commitment to both environmental sustainability and positive, equitable human relationships. The Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Business also have Sustainability working groups. This aligns the University of Auckland with the TEAN core value of Choose Earth as both entities work toward a sustainable future.

Combining New Zealand’s global standing as a leader in the environment and conservation alongside the University of Auckland’s Top 100 Universities World ranking ensures a dynamic location to study. The purpose of this scholarship is to award students who have an academic focus on the environment and sustainability. There are two USD$2,000 scholarships available for the Spring (Feb-July) semester and one USD$2,000 scholarship available for the Fall (July-Nov).

Requirements

• Must meet the University of Auckland entrance requirements including a 3.0 minimum GPA.
• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student and have completed at least two semesters.
• Must be majoring in a field related to environmental science/management or sustainability.
• Must enroll in two classes at the University of Auckland relating to the environment or sustainability.
• Disbursement can only be applied towards total program fees. Cash disbursements will not be made under any circumstances.
• Disbursement will only be made after confirmation of final course enrollment which is after the semester has started.
• Scholarship applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Selection Criteria

• Selections will be based on the overall application materials including a personal essay and overall presentation.
• Applications will be judged by a panel of TEAN staff members.
• To be considered for the University of Auckland Choose Earth scholarship you must meet the above requirements.
• Assessment will be based on the merit of the individual applicants judged by the following: excellence in academics, active participation in extracurricular activities, awareness of the value of international education and two, short answer essays addressing the following questions: “1. Why have you decided to study abroad in New Zealand and why have you selected to study at University of Auckland specifically? 2. How does this study abroad program relate to your major and current studies? What are you hoping to gain from this semester?”
• No exceptions regarding the above requirements will be made.

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People & Place Scholarship

Indigenous Studies is a growing field that promotes and values diverse international indigenous perspectives in a changing global environment. Te Wānanga o Waipapa is the School of Māori Studies and Pacific Studies located in the University of Auckland’s Arts Faculty. The University of Auckland is ranked number 28 globally in Arts and Humanities ensuring a solid base to explore the culture of New Zealand. The staff of Te Wānanga o Waipapa include nationally and internationally acclaimed researchers and experts in the Māori and Pacific worlds. They actively support Māori and Pacific development by promoting and advancing the knowledge of Te Ao Māori and Pacific world views through their teaching and research.

The purpose of this scholarship is to award students who have a focus on indigenous studies. There are two USD$2,000 scholarships available for the Spring (Feb-July) semester and one USD$2,000 scholarship available for the Fall (July-Nov) semester. In addition to the monetary awards, there are 8 unique Waka excursions that will be awarded. The students who are awarded the $2,000 will also receive the Waka excursion.

Waka excursion

Students who are awarded the Waka excursion will spend four hours on the Auckland Harbour in a Waka (traditional Maori canoe) learning and experiencing first hand the history and culture of the Maori and Pacific peoples. Maori guides will provide stories passed down from their ancestors and will give students the opportunity to sail the traditional Maori canoes in this unique, educational and fun opportunity.

Requirements

• Must meet the University of Auckland entrance requirements including a 3.0 minimum GPA.
• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student and have completed at least two semesters.
• Must be majoring in a field related to indigenous studies, anthropology, sociology, or history.
• Must enroll in two classes at the University of Auckland relating to Maori or Pacific Island studies or New Zealand history and culture.
• Disbursement can only be applied towards total program fees. Cash disbursements will not be made under any circumstances.
• Disbursement will only be made after confirmation of final course enrollment which is after the semester has started.
• Scholarship applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Selection Criteria

• Will be based on the overall application materials including a personal essay and overall presentation.
• Applications will be judged by a panel of TEAN staff members.
• To be considered for the University of Auckland People and Place scholarship you must meet the above requirements.
• Assessment will be based on the merit of the individual applicants judged by the following: excellence in academics, active participation in extracurricular activities, awareness of the value of international education and two, short answer essays addressing the following questions: “1. Why have you decided to study abroad in New Zealand and why have you selected to study at University of Auckland specifically? 2. How does this study abroad program relate to your major and current studies? What are you hoping to gain from this semester?”
• No exceptions regarding the above requirements will be made.

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Chinese Language Study Abroad Scholarships

This scholarship is for a student who is applying for our semester-long study abroad program at Fudan University and has taken at least one semester of Chinese language. The winning applicant will continue their language studies at Fudan or TEAN’s University of Virginia language program while abroad.

Requirements

• Must be a participant on the TEAN Semester in Shanghai program. Students may apply for the scholarship before they are formally accepted into a TEAN program, but will not be awarded the scholarship until after they are formally accepted.
• Must have taken at least one semester of Chinese language or be currently enrolled in Chinese language.
• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 GPA or higher.
• Disbursement can only be applied toward total program fees. Cash disbursements will not be made under any circumstances.
• Scholarship applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Selection Criteria

• The winner(s) will be selected based on the application, short answers and transcript showing they have taken at least one semester of Chinese language or are currently enrolled in a Chinese language course.
• Applications will be judged by a panel of TEAN staff members.
• No exceptions regarding the above requirements will be made.

Application Deadline

Spring Semester: Nov 15, 2017
Awards are announced prior to departure.

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Semester in Shanghai Study Abroad Scholarship

This scholarship is for a student who is applying for our Semester-long study abroad program at Fudan University.

Requirements

• Must be a participant on the TEAN Semester in Shanghai program. Students may apply for the scholarship before they are formally accepted into a TEAN program, but will not be awarded the scholarship until after they are formally accepted.
• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 GPA or higher.
• Disbursement can only be applied toward total program fees. Cash disbursements will not be made under any circumstances.
• Scholarship applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Selection Criteria

• The winner(s) will be selected based on the application, short answers and confirmed participation in the Fall 2017 Semester in Shanghai program.
• Applications will be judged by a panel of TEAN staff members.
• No exceptions regarding the above requirements will be made.

Application Deadline

Spring Semester: Nov 15, 2017
Awards are announced prior to departure.

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Photography Study Abroad Scholarship

This scholarship is for a study abroad applicant who is also a talented photographer. Semester scholarships are $500 and Summer program (program length must be 4 weeks or more) scholarships are $250.

The winning applicant will commit to documenting their semester abroad and submitting photographs to TEAN.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be accepted into a TEAN semester program. Students may not apply for the scholarship before they are formally accepted into a TEAN program.
• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student.
• Disbursement can only be applied toward total program fees. Cash disbursements will not be made under any circumstances.
• Must submit a digital portfolio of their photography with a minimum of 10 photos to be reviewed, as part of the application process.
• If successful, the winning applicants will be required to sign a contract that outlines the expectations for documenting the semester and deadlines for submitting photos.
• The scholarship winner(s) will own the copyright of submitted photos. Photographs that are submitted can be used by TEAN to promote TEAN programs in any and all media.
• Scholarship applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• The winner(s) will be selected based on the application, short answers and photography portfolio. Applications will be judged by a panel of TEAN staff members.
• To be considered for the Photography Scholarship students must meet the above requirements. Assessment will be based on the overall application and the digital portfolio that shows the applicant’s photography skills.

No exceptions regarding the above requirements will be made.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Spring (January/Feb – May/June): December 15
Summer (June/July/August): April 30
Fall (July/August – November/December): June 15

Awards are announced prior to departure.

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TEAN HOST University STUDY ABROAD Scholarships

The following universities have committed scholarship funds for 2018. Any TEAN applicants for these universities that apply for a TEAN merit, need or diversity scholarship will automatically be considered for a university specific scholarship if available.

New Zealand

AUT University
One US$1,000 scholarship available each semester.

University of Canterbury
NZ$8,000 available in scholarship funds for Spring and Fall 2017.  Minimum of $2,000, maximum of $5,000/student.

Massey University – Wellington / Massey University – Palmerston North
One NZ$1,000 scholarship available each semester.

Australia

Bond University
Four x AU$1,000 scholarships available each semester.
One AU$400 bookshop voucher each semester.

Griffith University – Gold Coast / Griffith University – Brisbane
One US$1,000 scholarship available each semester.

James Cook University
One AU$1,000 scholarship available each semester.

Murdoch University
Two AU$2,000 scholarships available for the Spring semester.

QUT University
One AU$1,000 scholarship available each semester.

University of New South Wales
Two AU$2,500 and five AU$1,000 scholarships available for the Spring semester.

University of Queensland
One AU$1,000 scholarship available each semester.

Summer in Seoul Scholarships

There are two scholarships provided by Korea University available for the TEAN Summer in Seoul program. One $2,000 award will be granted based on the merit and leadership of the applicant. One $1,000 award will be granted based on the financial need of the applicant.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be accepted into the Korea University International Summer Campus program through TEAN. Students may not apply for the scholarship before they are formally accepted into a TEAN program.
• Must have a Statement from University form completed by a Study Abroad or Academic Advisor before the deadline.
• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student.
• Scholarship applications received after the April 15 deadline will not be considered.
• Disbursement can only be applied towards total program fees. Cash disbursements will not be made under any circumstances.

MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION CRITERIA

• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Will be based on the overall application materials, including a personal essay and overall presentation.
• Assessment for the Merit-Based Scholarship will be based on the merit of the individual applicants judged by the following:
  • excellence in academics
  • active participation in extracurricular activities
  • achievement in leadership skills
  • awareness of the value of international education
  • a one-page essay addressing the following question: “You need to bring three items that best represent you. What are those items and why did you select them?”
• Applications will be judged by a panel of TEAN staff members.

No exceptions regarding the above requirements will be made.

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NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION CRITERIA

• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Will be based on the overall application materials, including a personal essay and overall presentation.
• Assessment for the Need-Based Scholarship will be based on the level of financial need of the individual applicants by assessing the following:
  • the TEAN Financial Aid Form
  • current financial need through parental or personal loans
  • a one-page essay addressing the question: “What struggles have you faced in order to study abroad? Why is it worth it to you?”
  • Applications will be judged by a panel of TEAN staff members.

No exceptions regarding the above requirements will be made.

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Sequel Scholarship

Sequel scholarships are $500 and are for program participants who have formerly participated in another one of TEAN’s full semester study abroad programs.

We realize that extra financial assistance is necessary to participate in multiple study abroad programs within a college career. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize those students who have once again made the commitment to study abroad.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be accepted into a TEAN program (including any semester, summer, winter or internship program). Students may not apply for the scholarship before they are formally accepted into a TEAN program.
• Must download the TEAN Scholarship Approval Form to be completed by a Study Abroad or Academic Advisor before the deadline. It can be mailed or emailed to scholarships@teanabroad.org
• Must provide a letter of recommendation from a source that is familiar with the student’s academic background (professor, academic advisor, guidance counselor, etc.). Further information provided in the above Scholarship Approval Form.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student.
• Disbursement can only be applied towards total program fees. Cash disbursements will not be made under any circumstances.
• Scholarship applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Will be based on the submission of the application and essay and judged by a panel of TEAN staff members.
• To be considered for the TEAN Sequel Scholarship students must meet the above requirements.
• Assessment will be based on a one-page essay addressing the following topic:  “How did I grow from my first study abroad experience and what is the value of studying abroad again?”

No exceptions regarding the above requirement will be made.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Spring (January/Feb – May/June): November 15
Semester (July/August – November/December): May 15

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External Scholarships

We encourage students to apply to as many external scholarships as they are eligible. Each year many scholarships go unawarded due to a lack of applicants. It is important that you also consult your Study Abroad Office and Financial Aid office to inquire about additional scholarship opportunities. Below are some resources for finding additional scholarships.

• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
  “The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies or credit-bearing, career-oriented internships abroad.”

• Boren Scholarship Award for International Study
  Boren Scholarships and Fellowships provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East

• Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation
  Scholarship opportunities for Silver and Gold Level Girl Scouts.

• Davis-Putter Scholarship
  Scholarships for students passionate about social justice and change.

• Education New Zealand, Study Abroad Travel and Excellence Awards
  Funding opportunities for students studying in New Zealand.

• Foundation for Global Scholars
  Scholarship opportunities for students studying abroad in all destinations.

• Freeman-ASIA
  Scholarship opportunities for students studying abroad in East and Southeast Asia.

• Fund for Education Abroad
  Scholarships for underrepresented students in study abroad.

• Golden Key International Honour Society Study Abroad Scholarship
  Scholarships available for Golden Key members.

• Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship
  The fellowship is intended for American college/university students who express an interest in international collaboration but as of yet had not been afforded many opportunities to travel abroad.

• NAFSA Rainbow SIG
  Opportunities for LGBTQ students to study abroad.

• DiversityAbroad.com
  Opportunities for students who identify as diverse.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

• Mobility International

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES

• StudyAbroad.com
• GoAbroad Scholarship Search
• IIEPassport Study Abroad Funding
• International Scholarship Search