Information for American Students – Study Abroad Europe
by shoands on August 20, 2008
More and more American students are opting to study abroad according several excellent stories in U.S. Today, MSN News etc. Here’s some feedback for questions some people have…. Q: What about books and living expenses? A: This is a good question that many students ask. The bad news is that you will be responsible for paying room and board. The GOOD NEWS is that there are resources out there to assist you. Take 1-2 minutes before you leave this website to get an updated 2008 guide that’s just come out that lists dozens of government grant opportunities (if you are a US citizen) that you can use along with our list of Tuition Free Universities to help you.
Suggestions: Below is a list of study abroad programs scholarships, grant etc. available for American students (more to come for international students) – contact information is available as well. I’d also recommend using a good scholarship search engine or free grant website (one that doesn’t cost you because there is loads of free information available on the web.
Program Advisor has a list you can download with tons of great info -FIND FREE SCHOLARSHIPSinfo
AWC in Stockholm Scholarship Sponsored by: American Women Level of Study: Undergraduate, Graduate Award Type: Scholarship
**** AWARD Award Type: Scholarship Annual # of awards: 1 to 2 Purpose: Founded in 1982 by former AWC President Jessie Lokrantz, the AWC Scholarship Foundation has been making it possible for American women to study in Sweden, allowing us in the AWC to share our adopted country with our fellow countrywomen. The scholarship which is based on academic excellence and commitment to improving humankind, is awarded in the form of a stipend. The purpose of the stipend is to assist in covering expenses incurred while studying in Sweden.
**** CONTACT INFORMATION
AWC Stockholm Scholarship Foundation
The American Women Scholarship Foundation P.O. Box 12054 Stockholm, SE 102 22 Sweden
**** LOCATION Country:Sweden Fields of Study: All Fields of Study
**** FINANCIAL DATA INFORMATION Average Amount per Award: $1,500 Total Amount to all Grantees: $1,500 Award Includes: living expenses, stipend
**** APPLICATION INFORMATION Deadline: March 31 Procedure: www.awcstockholm.org/scholarship Write a summary about what you will study in Sweden and why you should be chosen for the AWC Travel Grant. Please include other information you would like to be known in this summary.
**** ELIGIBILITY Level of Study: undergraduate, graduate Nationality/Residency: US Citizen Other Criteria: In order to qualify for the AWC Scholarship, the applicant must be 18 years old or older, an American Female Citizen, and accepted for a period of study or research at a Swedish educational institute. The application deadline is March 31st.
**** DIVERSITY INFORMATION Gender:Female Diversity Info (Other): This scholarships is only available to female American Citizens 18 years or older.
ASF Fellowships Sponsored by: The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) Level of Study: Graduate, Doctorate, PostDoctoral, Professional Award Type: Fellowship
ASF Fellowships
Sponsored by The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF)
Administered by The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF)
**** AWARD Award Type: Fellowship Annual # of awards: Varies Duration: Rolling
**** CONTACT INFORMATION
Valerie Hymas
Director, Fellowships and Grants
American-Scandinavian Foundation
58 Park Avenue New York, NY10016 United States
**** LOCATION Country:Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden Fields of Study: All Fields of Study
**** FINANCIAL DATA INFORMATION Average Amount per Award: Up to $20,000 Total Amount to all Grantees: Depends on the number of qualified applicants. Award Includes: tuition, travel expenses, living expenses, research expenses, housing, health insurance
**** APPLICATION INFORMATION Deadline: November 1st Notification Date: March Procedure: This fellowship is adminsitered in two parts. The first part is awarded for scholarly research and the second part for creative projects.
**** ELIGIBILITY Level of Study: graduate, doctorate, postdoctoral, professional Nationality/Residency: Must be a US resident.
SASS Swedish Travel Grant Sponsored by: Consulate General of Sweden Level of Study: Undergraduate, Graduate, Doctorate Award Type: Grant
SASS Swedish Travel Grant
Sponsored by Consulate General of Sweden
Administered by Consulate General of Sweden
**** AWARD Award Type: Grant Purpose: An academic travel grant in the amount of up to $1000 in support of study overseas training or research in Swedish literature, culture or social sciences. The grant is open to the general public of the United States, with priority given to members of the Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian and Study Abroad Europe goal. In particular, to graduate students and untenured faculty.
**** CONTACT INFORMATION
SASS Swedish Travel Grant
Consulate General of Sweden
1 Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza 885 Second Avenue, 45th Floor New York, NY10017
**** LOCATION Country:Sweden Fields of Study: Literature, Social sciences, Swedish language, Swedish studies
**** FINANCIAL DATA INFORMATION Average Amount per Award: $1,000 Award Includes: Travel Expenses
**** APPLICATION INFORMATION Deadline: October 15 Notification Date: November 10
**** ELIGIBILITY Level of Study: Undergraduate, Graduate, Doctorate
Swedish Institute Guest Scholarship Program Sponsored by: Swedish Institute Level of Study: Graduate, Doctorate, PostDoctoral, Professional Award Type: Scholarship
Swedish Institute Guest Scholarship Program
Sponsored by Swedish Institute
Administered by Swedish Institute
**** AWARD Award Type: Scholarship Duration: The maximum scholarship period is three academic years but the scholarships are usually granted for one academic year (nine months) at a time. They can also be awarded for study periods of shorter duration and are good for foreign exchange/international studies especially. The scholarships are intended to finance a Purpose: The Swedish Institute, a public agency for cultural and educational exchange with individuals and institutions abroad, offers scholarships to foreign students/researchers who wish to come to Sweden as guest students and who do not intend to settle permanently in Sweden.
**** CONTACT INFORMATION
Swedish Institute
Swedish Institute
Skeppsbron 2, Box 7434 Stockholm, SE-103 91 Swedenphone: +46(8) 4537800 fax: +46(8) 207248 email: feedback@si.se, si@si.se url: http://www.studyinsweden.se
http//www.si.se/
**** LOCATION Institution: Any Swedish institution Country:Sweden Fields of Study: All Fields of Study Emphasis On: There are no scholarships available for learning basic Swedish.
**** FINANCIAL DATA INFORMATION Average Amount per Award: SEK 8,000 per month for graduate and research students and SEK 12,000 for holders of a Ph.D. degree. Award Includes: Tuition, Travel Expenses, Living Expenses, Research Expenses, Housing, Health Insurance, Stipend, Salary
**** APPLICATION INFORMATION Deadline: January 15 Notification Date: May/June
**** ELIGIBILITY Level of Study: Graduate, Doctorate, PostDoctoral, Professional Nationality/Residency: Any excluding Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden) Other Criteria: Good knowledge of English and/or Swedish is required.
The Bicentennial Swedish-American Exchange Fund Sponsored by: Consulate General of Sweden Level of Study: Professional Award Type: Grant
The Bicentennial Swedish-American Exchange Fund
Sponsored by Consulate General of Sweden
Administered by Consulate General of Sweden
**** AWARD Award Type: Grant Duration: Two to four weeks Purpose: A professional travel grant in the amount of up to 25,000 SEK in support of intensive research trips to Sweden of two to four weeks in length. Applicants should have well-developed projects within the fields of public policy, economics, science, healthcare, education, media or culture. The grant is specifically intended for professional enrichment and is thus not applicable to work related to academic degrees, programs or conferences. Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible.
**** CONTACT INFORMATION
The Bicentennial Swedish-American Exchange Fund
Consulate General of Sweden
One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 45th floor New York, NY10017-2201 United States
**** LOCATION Country:Sweden Fields of Study: Economics, Education/teaching, Health care/hospitals, Media studies, Sciences
**** FINANCIAL DATA INFORMATION Average Amount per Award: Up to 25,000 SEK Award Includes: Travel Expenses
**** APPLICATION INFORMATION Deadline: Early February Notification Date: May
**** ELIGIBILITY Level of Study: Professional Nationality/Residency: US citizen or permanent resident
Western Europe: International LGBT Human Rights Sponsored by:University of Maryland (UMD) Level of Study: Undergraduate Award Type: Scholarship
Western Europe: International LGBT Human Rights
Sponsored by University of Maryland (UMD)
**** AWARD Award Type: Scholarship Purpose: All students who apply and are admitted to this program will receive a $750 scholarship toward the cost of the original program fee.
**** CONTACT INFORMATION
Michael Ulrich
University of Maryland, Study Abroad Office
1101 Holzapfel Hall
College Park, MD 20742
United States
**** LOCATION Country:Sweden, Switzerland, United States Fields of Study: Human rights
**** FINANCIAL DATA INFORMATION Average Amount per Award: $750 Award Includes: tuition, travel expenses, housing Award Also Includes: Program Fee
**** APPLICATION INFORMATION Deadline: March 13, 2008 Procedure: Visit http://www.international.umd.edu/studyabroad/5010 for program information and application.
**** ELIGIBILITY Level of Study: undergraduate
**** DIVERSITY INFORMATION Miscellaneous:LesBiGay and Transgendered (LBGT)
