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BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE: 
Make sure that you have read Colorado College's policies about how financial aid and funding work for your intended kind of study away, so that you understand what already may be covered, and what you may need to find from external sources. 
There are distinct aid policies for the three different kinds of study away at CC, make sure you carefully read and understand for the type of program you are pursuing:
THE FIVE FUNDING STEPS:
STEP ONE: Start early - some scholarship and funding deadlines can be up to a year in advance of when you plan to study off-campus.
STEP TWO: Colorado College's Financial Aid Office (and their Guide To Student Funding page) are resources for students who receive financial aid currently, or wish to inquire about how off-campus study can be made more affordable.
STEP THREE: If you are studying abroad through a partner program (like IES, IFSA, DIS, etc) they often offer a wide range of innovative and generous scholarship and funding options, both need and merit based. Make sure to apply for all that you are eligible for through your program, and pay attention to deadlines!
STEP FOUR: Check to see if your major department at CC may offer grants or funding.
STEP FIVE:  In addition, a searchable database of international scholarships can be found at IEFA (International Education Financial Aid Directory): https://www.iefa.org/, and both GoOverseas and StudyAbroad.com have listings of many scholarships. Also, on IESAbroad's Scholarships page, if you scroll down to "Outside Funding," they have an extensive list of possibilities to explore.

A passport is the first step to studying abroad! If you are seeking to obtain your first passport and receive need-based financial aid at CC, you may apply for an Academic Opportunities Grant to cover the cost.

Benjamin A. Gilman Awards - Scholarships for Pell Grant-eligible students to receive up to $5,000 for U.S. to study or intern abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being approximately $4,000. Students participating in a language-intensive program may also be eligible to receive an additional $3,000 Critical Need Language Supplement from the Gilman Scholarship Program for a total possible award of up to $8,000. 
Students who have a parent who is active duty military may qualify to apply for the Gilman-McCain Scholarship.
Boren Scholarships for International Study - Boren Scholarships 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 American, and the Middle East. Scholarship recipients incur a one-year service requirement to work in the Federal government upon completion of degree.
Critical Language Scholarships (CLS) - Provides fully-funded group-based intensive language instruction study abroad and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten weeks for U.S. citizen undergraduate and postgraduate students. Languages include Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili. Deadline is usually in November each year for the following summer; check website for details.
FEA Fund for Education Abroad - Scholarships range from $1,250 to $10,000. Check their website for eligibility details and the variety of different scholarships they offer.
First Generation College Students (first in your family to go to college) should look closely at special initiatives designed to support your off-campus study.
GoOverseas Study Abroad Scholarships - GoOverseas offers a variety of scholarships, some country-specific, others related to the type of program. Browse all open applications on their website.
Hostelling International (HI) USA Explore The World Travel Scholarship - HI USA will award 15 General Explore the World Scholarships of $2,000 each for young Americans with demonstrated financial need to take an international trip that includes an educational or service component, and an additional 5 awards to students who have never had a passport before.
IIE (Institute for International Education) Scholarships and Grants - Search the IIE Program Finder page to navigate to the over 200 programs and funds they administer around the world.
International Education Financial Aid (IEFA) - Website provides free searches for scholarships for study abroad/international students.
Rotary International Scholarships - Rotary International offers the opportunity for scholars to apply for and receive scholarships valued at up to $30,000 for international study. All scholarships require application through a Rotary club within the district with endorsement to the District Scholarship Committee; our local Rotary is 5470, Southern Colorado.
Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship - $1000 scholarship plus a Tortuga travel backpack, to be used for a credit-bearing study abroad program.  Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and students studying in the U.S. on a visa.

Asian Languages (CC) Study Prize - In order to promote and support extended study in Asian languages by CC students, the CC Asian Studies program offers ten Language Scholarship Prizes of $500 to current CC students to support their language study in Asia on CC-approved study abroad programs.

Asia-Pacific Academic (APA) Scholarships - APA TO YOU Scholarships are a need-based scholarships granted by APA each year to students on study abroad programs. Scholarship selection is based on academic performance, community involvement, financial need, and inclusion in traditionally underrepresented communities in study abroad programs, whether or not those programs are working with APA.

Bridging Scholarship Program - For U.S. citizen undergraduates studying in Japan. Stipends are $2,500 for semester programs and $4,000 for year long programs. Each year approximately 70-100 academically outstanding, financially deserving U.S. undergraduate students are selected as Bridging Scholars. In addition to receiving a cash stipend, Bridging Scholars participate in cohort programming designed to assist students build a future as a global citizen with a lifelong connection to Japan.

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia - Freeman-ASIA accepts applications from U.S. citizens or permanent residents studying at the undergraduate level who demonstrate financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. Semester awards can be up to $5,000 and full-year awards of up to $7,000. Summer programs of eight weeks or longer are also eligible, with awards up to $3,000.

Gaylord Independent Study Research in Asian Area Studies - The CC Gaylord prize has been made possible by the Gaylord Endowment for support of scholarly development in Asian Area Studies. See the CC Asian Studies faculty advisors for more information.

Japan American Society of Colorado Rikai Scholarship - The staff and Board of Directors of Japan American Society of Colorado recognize the great value in a quality study abroad experience. The word "rikai" or 理解 means understanding. It is through personal connections that we can truly understand one another. Applicants must be permanent residents of the State of Colorado. In 2018-19, JASC will grant $3000 to one qualified applicant.

American-Scandinavian Foundation - offers grants and fellowships to students planning to pursue study abroad or research in one or more Scandinavian countries for up to one year. Awards are granted in all fields.

BUTEX Scholarship for Study in the United Kingdom - For students studying at many institutions in the United Kingdom, awards of £600. Check the link for a list of eligible institutions.

DAAD German Academic Exchange Service - Support for students studying, doing senior thesis research or completing an internship in Germany.

Humanity in Action - Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in exploring issues of human rights and majority and minority relations in Denmark, the Netherlands and the United States.

Benjamin A. Gilman Awards - Scholarships for Pell Grant-eligible students to receive up to $5,000 for U.S. to study or intern abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being approximately $4,000. Students participating in a language-intensive program may also be eligible to receive an additional $3,000 Critical Need Language Supplement from the Gilman Scholarship Program for a total possible award of up to $8,000. 
Students who have a parent who is active duty military may qualify to apply for the Gilman-McCain Scholarship.
Davis UWC Scholars / SEA Semester Scholarship - The Sea Education Association (SEA) Semester tall-ship sailing voyage offers the United World College (UWC) Scholar Award of up to $3,000.
Diverse International Women of Color Scholarship - Founded in 2018, the Diverse International Women of Color (DIWC) provides $500 USD scholarships to women of color who need financial support to study abroad. Eligible applicants must be accepted into an in-person study abroad program or international internship for college credit. Funds can be used for flights, tuition, books, supplies, and personal expenses. 
First Generation College Students at CC should look closely at this guide to special initiatives designed to support their off-campus study!

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