Financing Study Abroad

Think you can't afford to study abroad? You may be wrong! A growing number of NMU Foundation scholarships are specifically designated for study abroad, and many sources outside the university may help. Most NMU students rely on a combination of personal savings, family support, financial aid and additional loans.

NMU Foundation Scholarships support the internationalization efforts of the University and reflect the generosity of private donors - some of them alumni of their own study abroad experiences. International Program coordinates the selection process for the following Foundation awards:

• Michael and Sherry Nelsen Endowed Scholarship

• William and Margery Vandament Endowment Fund

• Global Explorers Study Abroad Scholarship

• Northern Michigan University Study Abroad Scholarship

• Global Outlook Fund - College of Business

• Jackson Scholars Study Abroad Scholarship

• Louise M. Bourgault Memorial International Scholarship

• Hospitality Management Study Abroad Scholarships

Other scholarship sources: A number of NMU's partner programs sponsor scholarships and grants to assist students. Professional organizations and national endowments also support students who study abroad. You may qualify for one of the following:

• Freeman Awards for Study in Asia

• Critical Language Scholarship

• Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship

• Benjamin A. Gilman Award for Study Abroad

• Asia-Pacific Foundation Scholarships

• SR Education Group Scholarship

• CIEE Scholarships and Grants

• EuroScholars

• ISA Scholarships

• Bridging Scholarship for Study Abroad in Japan

• Japan Center for Michigan Universities Scholarship

• Fulbright Grants

• GlobaLinks

• NSEP - David L. Boren Graduate Scholarship for Study Abroad

• Rotary Ambassadorial

• StudyAbroad.com

• AllAbroad.US

• European Association for International Education

• Institute of International Education

• AHA Scholarships

Financial Aid: If you plan to use need-based financial aid toward your study abroad, you must complete the U.S. Department of Education Free Application for Financial Assistance - the FAFSA. Then, meet with your study abroad advisor and a financial aid officer.