Scholarships & Grants

Students will always ask, "how can I afford to study abroad?" Since Saint Xavier University students are officially registered at their home campuses, financial aid is generally applicable to a student's study abroad experience, as are most forms of federal aid.

Students should consult with the Saint Xavier University Financial Aid Office for eligibility requirements and procedures. Make an appointment with the financial aid office as soon as you consider studying abroad.

Students must allow adequate time to process financial aid forms for overseas programs.

Scholarships and Loans

There are many scholarships and loans out there for students studying abroad. Also, most study abroad institutions and agencies have their own scholarships, which are listed below. Alternative loans are an easy way to pay for the extra living expenses. A few lenders are Sallie Mae Premier Signature Student, Nellie Mae Student EXCEL & Grad EXCEL, Nellie Mae EXCEL Education, Educaid Select Loan and Citibank CitiAssist. See the SXU Financial Aid office for more information on applying for loans to fund study abroad.

Study Abroad Scholarships

  • Freeman Asia Scholarships. For study abroad to East and Southeast Asian countries. Awards- $7,000/year, $5,000/semester, $3,000/summer. Eligibility-undergraduates. Service requirement-to promote study abroad in Asia at home campus. Deadlines: March 7, 2008 for study abroad in Summer 2008 and April 4, 2008 for study abroad in Fall 2008.
  • Rotary International Scholarship. From $12,000-$26,000. Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship (3-6 months) and Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarship. Check with your local rotary club. Deadlines vary from March to mid-July 2008 for study beginning in 2008-09.
  • Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship. For those receiving a federal Pell Grant at the time of application. Up to $5,000 for U.S. citizen undergraduates. Deadlines: April 4, 2008 for study abroad in Fall 2008 or 2008-2009 Academic year.
  • National Security Education Program (NSEP). Up to $20,000/ AY, $10,000/ semester, or $8,000/ summer. Deadline: February 13, 2008 for study abroad in 2008-2009.

Study Abroad Organizations that offer scholarships:

CCIS-College Consortium for Study Abroad

Deadlines: Summer 2008: April 1, 2008

Fall 2008: May 1, 2008

CEA-Cultural Experiences Abroad

Deadlines: Summer 2008: February 15, 2008

Fall 2008: April 15, 2008

For a comprehensive listing of funding opportunities for study abroad, visit IIEPassport Study Abroad Funding.

Important Note: The SXU tuition waiver is not applicable to a student's study abroad experience.