Scholarships

When choosing your study abroad program, both you and your parents will look long and hard at the price tag. That's where scholarships come in. The money IS out there; at EIU we offer $100,000 a year in scholarship funds for students who plan to study abroad. Let us help you get there!

Office of Study Abroad Grants

Office of Study Abroad Endowed Scholarships

Office of Study Abroad Tuition Exchange Waiver

Departmental Scholarships at EIU

Office of Study Abroad Grants

Click here to access the application and learn more about evaluation criteria. Average award is between $500-$2,000.

  • Do you have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher?
    If yes, you are eligible to apply for a Study Abroad grant.

  • Do you have a FAFSA on file?
    If yes, you are eligible for a financial need award.
    If no, you are eligible for a merit-based award.

Frequently Asked Questions about our scholarship process

Read what former scholarship recipients have to say.

Study Abroad Coordinator Kelly Holland talks about the Study Abroad Grant process, and other available scholarships.

Office of Study Abroad Endowed Scholarships

Through the generosity of various donors, our office is able to offer several endowed scholarship opportunities. For more information these awards and how to apply, click here.

  • William V. Weber Scholarship: For any study abroad program. Preference is given to minority students (including GLBT) and first generation college students with financial need. Average award is $200-500.
  • Strandberg Study Abroad in Europe Scholarship: For any semester-long program within the European Union. Preference is given to School of Technology majors. 2.75 GPA. Average award is $400.
  • Walden Short-Term Study Abroad Scholarship: For students planning to study on a summer, short-term faculty-led study abroad program. Applicants must have at least junior status (60 credits) and at least a 3.0 GPA at the time of application. The applicant must not have traveled previously outside of the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Average award is $250-400.

 

Office of Study Abroad Tuition Exchange Waivers

Our office has an exchange agreement with several different institutions overseas. As a result of this relationship, we are able to offer free tuition to qualified students who plan to study abroad for a semester at one of these schools listed here. This award covers 12 credit hours of EIU tuition.

 

Departmental Study Abroad Scholarships 

Scholarship Requirements Approx. Deadlines Amounts
Charles Austin Honors Scholarship

Honors student in good standing , participating in a semester- or year-long study abroad program

Applications posted on the Honors College website at the beginning of spring semester.

 February  4 awards of $1000 each
Communication Studies Department

Communication Studies majors who study abroad are eligible to apply for TSA/GIA money from the department.

Forms are available in the Comm Studies lounge, main office or from the central adviser.

 February Varies from year to year
Frank McCormick Phi Beta Kappa

Africana Studies, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, English, Foreign Language, Geology, Geography, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology/Anthropology majors with a 3.25 GPA. 

More information

Application

 March Single award of approx. $300
Don and Pam Sundheim

These scholarships support Eastern Illinois University students majoring in any foreign language who wish to study their target language abroad at some time during their junior or senior year. Preference is given to Teacher Certification Candidates.

Administered by the Dept. of Foreign Languages * (581-3021)

 March Varies from year to year
Richard L. Crouse Memorial Scholarship

Spanish Major, 3.0 GPA, Program to improve proficiency in Spanish.

Administered by the Dept. of Foreign Languages * (581-3021)

 March Varies from year to year
Study Abroad Scholarship

These scholarships support Eastern Illinois University students majoring in any foreign language. Preference will be given to students who have not studied abroad. Depending on available funding, the Department will also make one Study Abroad Scholarship available to a minor in French, German or Spanish.

Administered by the Dept. of Foreign Languages * (581-3021)

March

 $500
History Study Abroad Scholarship

For EIU students (undergraduate or graduate) majoring in History and exhibiting a commitment to study abroad through EIU.

Two awards up to $500 each.

Administered by the Dept. of History (217-581-5325)

 February $500


* Although the above scholarships specifically target study abroad, most other scholarship aid available through the Department of Foreign Languages can also be used to support study abroad.