Scholarships

The James Glennen Modern Language Scholarship

This scholarship supports an entering sophomore, junior or senior UWRF student with a French, German or Spanish major.

Wisconsin Association for Language Teachers

Serving Wisconsin teachers since 1913,  the Wisconsin Association For Language Teachers is committed to the growth and expansion of language learning and teaching throughout the state of Wisconsin. In addition they offer numerous opportunities for professional development, grants and awards for language teachers at all levels of instruction.

Study Abroad Scholarships & Financial Resources

• Visit the UW-RF Financial Aid Office's Study Abroad web page to learn about financial aid and various on-campus scholarship opportunities for education abroad/away programs.
   
• WI Resident Education Abroad Grants are available to support UWRF students participating in UW-River Falls international study programs. These grants are meant to defray the cost of an education abroad program but, because the grant depends upon the Wisconsin state budget and appropriate fund allocation, should not be the deciding factor in whether or not a student is able to pursue an international education experience. Grants will be made in the $1,000 (semester-length program) range or in the $500 (short-term program) range, depending on the availability of funds and the number of applicants. The final dollar amount awarded will be determined based on the total cost of the program and the student's financial need. These grant monies are provided by the State of Wisconsin and are allocated through the University of Wisconsin System. Please note, only students participating in UWRF programs (where tuition is paid to UWRF) are eligible for this grant.

National Scholarships

Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants are designed to support undergraduates as they seek to further their experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. Fifty $1,000 grants are awarded each year. Students must attend an undergraduate institution with an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter (UWRF has one), but do not need to be a Phi Kappa Phi member in order to be considered. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

The Gilman International Scholarship offers awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.

Boren Awards

Boren Awards provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.

Boren Scholars represent a variety of academic backgrounds, but all are interested in studying less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili.

Boren Scholarships provide American undergraduate students with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation, in exchange for their commitment to seek work in the federal government.

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA)

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

The Fulbright Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects OR for English Teaching Assistant Programs.  Fulbrighters will meet, work, live with and learn from the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences.

Fund for Education Abroad (FEA)

Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is committed to increasing the opportunities for dedicated American students to participate in high-quality, rigorous education abroad programs by reducing financial restrictions through the provision of grants and scholarships.

DAAD Scholarships

DAAD Scholarships offer a wide range of funding opportunities for individuals and institutions in higher education.  Since DAAD New York is the representative office for all of North America, its programs are open to students, faculty, administrators, and staff of higher education institutions geographically located in the United States, Canada and their territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, etc).  There are a few special programs that may extend to constituencies beyond that. Our primary goal is to facilitate transatlantic mobility to Germany for US and Canadian scholars, therefore Germany must be a component of your intended academic travel.  Funding is awarded on a competitive basis; we consider the academic merit of the individual, the feasibility and quality of the proposal, and the impact of the applicant and application as a whole.

Education Abroad Scholarship/Grant Databases

Search through the following databases to find other possible scholarship/grant opportunities.

• Institute of International Education (IIE) Study Abroad Funding
• International Scholarships

APPLYING FOR UWRF SCHOLARSHIPS
Starting November 16, students can apply for the James Gleenen Modern Language Scholarship and other scholarships with one application through the UW-River Falls Scholarship System. Deadline dates for certain scholarship opportunities may vary.  An overview of English/TESOL scholarships are available below.

To get started, students can follow these easy steps:

1. Log into the UW-River Falls Scholarship System.
2. Select "Sign In" and then Sign In using your UWRF W# and password.
3. Complete your simple online general scholarship application.
4. Review all recommended scholarship opportunities and "Apply" with the click of a button!  You are also able to do a "Search" to narrow down the list of available scholarships to review. For example, type "Modern Languages".

An email notification to all scholarship applicants will be sent to their UWRF email account once all selections have been finalized and the selection period has closed.

Official award notification from the Financial Assistance Office normally occurs in June.  All scholarship awards are contingent on students meeting eligibility requirements as defined by the UW-River Falls Foundation and Financial Aid office.