# Study Abroad Grants and Scholarships

**Source**: https://oia.osu.edu/grants-and-scholarships/undergraduate/study-abroad-grants-and-scholarships
**Parent**: https://oia.osu.edu/global-education/getting-started/funding

The Office of International Affairs offers a wide range of scholarships to support your study abroad journey. Awards usually range from **$150–$3,000**, and funding may be available based on your **major, program choice, academic interests, documented financial need and other donor specifications**. Scholarships may be available through Ohio State’s Office of International Affairs, other Ohio State departments as well as sources outside of the university.\

## **Scholarship Competitions**

The Office of International Affairs hosts **two annual competitions** for study abroad scholarships:

### **Fall Competition**

- **Opens:** Early September
- **Closes:** Early October
- **Covers programs:** Winter break, spring semester, spring break

### **Spring Competition**

- **Opens:** Mid-January
- **Closes:** Mid February
- **Covers programs:** summer (all sessions), autumn semester, academic year

Keep in mind: **program application and commitment deadlines often come before scholarship deadlines.** You’ll want to start your program application early so you don’t miss out.

## **How to Apply**

All study abroad scholarships are managed through **ScholarshipUniverse** – a tool that connects you to Ohio State and external scholarships in one place.

1. **Find your desired program** on [Ohio State's study abroad platform](https://globaleducation.osu.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.AdvancedSearch) and start your application by clicking 'Apply' at the bottom of the page.
   - A program application must be started before you can be considered for scholarships.
   - It may take **one to two business days** from the start of your program application before ScholarshipUniverse will update and show your eligible study abroad scholarship matches. Plan ahead by starting your program application at least two business days before the scholarship competition deadline.
2. **Log in to** [ScholarshipUniverse](http://osu.scholarshipuniverse.com/ "http://osu.scholarshipuniverse.com/") with your Ohio State username and password.
3. **Complete the study abroad scholarship application.** ScholarshipUniverse will use only one application to automatically match you to *all* study abroad scholarship funds that you are eligible for
4. **Update your profile anytime** by answering more questions about yourself – this increases your chances of being matched to additional internal and external awards.

### **Tips for Success**

- Start your **program application early** – scholarship deadlines don’t always align with program deadlines.
- Make sure your **ScholarshipUniverse profile is complete and up to date** (major, GPA, interests, etc.).
- Plan ahead – scholarships are competitive, so give yourself time to write strong, thoughtful application materials.

## **Questions?**

Email [globaledspecialist@osu.edu](mailto: globaledspecialist@osu.edu) with questions or to schedule an appointment to speak with a global education specialist.

## **Quick Links**

- [Start a Study Abroad Program Application](https://globaleducation.osu.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.AdvancedSearch)
- [Log in to ScholarshipUniverse](https://osu.scholarshipuniverse.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com)