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Study Abroad Financial Aid & Scholarships

Study Abroad has an undeserved reputation as being expensive. Even the most expensive program can become affordable if the student uses all of the resources available to them. If the student is eligible for financial aid and/or is receiving scholarships, those awards possibly could be applied towards a study abroad opportunity. Please have the student check with Student Financial Assistance for more information regarding his/her 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. Lastly, don't underestimate the student's own power to secure those last few resources necessary to turn study abroad into reality. The following are a few ideas that students have employed:

• Sponsorships from local Chambers of Commerce or businesses - students provided reports or worked on projects upon their return.
• Garage Sales - put together donated items from family and friends and turn them into cash
• 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 your study abroad opportunity has been found.

Please check the following links for information about scholarships:

World Topper Scholarship: for WKU students participating in study abroad programs are eligible, see application for more information.

KIIS Scholarship: for students participating in a KIIS (Kentucky Institute for International Studies) study abroad program

CCSA Scholarship: for students participating in a CCSA (Cooperative Center for Study Abroad) study abroad program

WKU Department of Modern Languages Scholarships: please follow the link for more information

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship: for Pell Grant recipients

IIE Passport, Study Abroad Funding: database of scholarships for study abroad