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Financial Aid & Scholarships

Study Abroad has an undeserved reputation as being expensive. Even the most expensive program can become affordable if you use all of the resources available to you. If you are eligible for financial aid and/or are receiving scholarships, those awards may be applied towards a study abroad opportunity. Please check with Student Financial Assistance for more information regarding your particular financial aid situation.

In addition, WKU has created a significant scholarship fund, the World Topper Scholarship, which is dedicated to supporting study abroad opportunities.

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Know your options by creating a budget.

> Financial Aid Guidelines and Budget Worksheet (PDF)

Don't underestimate your own power and creativity to secure those last few resources necessary to make this happen. The following are a few ideas that students have employed:

1. Sponsorships from local Chambers of Commerce or businesses - students provided reports or worked on projects upon their return

2. Garage Sales - put together donated items from family and friends and turn them into cash

3. Auctions - using Ebay and other methods, items and services can be sold on-line

4. Part-time employment - many students will take a few extra hours or even a second job and tuck that money away. In no time, the money for a study abroad opportunity has been found.

Please check the following links for information about scholarships:

For WKU students participating in a study abroad program, see application for more information (Updated 9/22/08).

Contact: WKU Study Abroad & Global Learning Office

For those who are eligible for a Pell Grant.

Contact: Jeanne Solokowski

Golden Key

Contact: Nicole Stratten

Travel Abroad Grant (TAG)

Honors College students only

Contact Dr. Clay Motley

KIIS Scholarship

For students participating in a KIIS (Kentucky Institute for International Studies) study abroad programs

Contact John Dizgun

CCSA Scholarship - Due November 4, 2009, by 4:30 pm in GH 128

For students participating in a CCSA (Cooperative Center for Study Abroad) study abroad programs.

Contact: Jerry Barnaby, Dr. James Flynn, Dr. John Petersen

CCIS Scholarship

Deadline Update: Guidelines and Application

WKU Department of Modern Languages Scholarships

WKU scholarship for language programs

IIE Passport, Study Abroad Funding

A database of scholarships for study abroad, mostly for semester or full year opportunities.

Other scholarship options are offered through the Office of Scholar Development for more information.

• Fulbright
• Rotary Ambassadoria
• NSEP-David L Boren Scholarship
• Critical Language Scholarships
• DAAD German Scholarships

Call 270-745-2081 or link to Office of Scholar Development for information.