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IEFS-The International Education Fee Scholarship is a scholarship open to all UTA students studying abroad (International students may apply if they studying abroad after starting at UTA). This scholarship is awarded primarily on a need basis but also takes into consideration academic performance as well as the student's reasons for studying abroad. Awards are made in the fall for spring programs and in the spring for summer, fall and academic-year programs. Applications are available in the International Office. Check out Frequently Asked Questions about the IEFS.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program-This is a need-based study abroad scholarship available to undergraduate students who are citizens or nationals of the United States who receive need-based federal financial aid. The scholarship is awarded by the Institute of International Education. More details can be found at The IIE Gilman site.

NSEP Scholarships-The U.S. Government funds this scholarship which is awarded annually to U.S. Citizens. Awards are made for study in countries other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand for summer, semester and year- long programs. Applications are available in the International Office. Anyone interested in an NSEP scholarship should visit the NSEP website.

Fulbright Fellowships-The United States Information Agency annually awards grants to graduating seniors and graduate students in all disciplines for studies all over the world. UTA students must apply through the International Office and be US citizens. International students must apply for the IEFS through their home country. More information can be found at the USIA-Fulbright website.

IIE Regional Study Abroad Grants-The Institute of International Education-Southern Region offers varied grants and scholarships for study abroad. Preference is given to students studying in semester or academic year programs. More information can be obtained in the International Office.

Freeman Asia - Awards for Study in Asia-Administered by The Institute of International Education with support from the Freeman Foundation. Awards are for summer ($3,000), semester ($5,000) and academic year ($7,000) programs. More information and deadlines can be obtained here.

Tony Litsey Scholarship Fund-This scholarship, for UTA Spanish majors, can award a maximum of $500 to students with a 3.0 GPA in Spanish and an overall GPA of 2.5. The scholarship is also available to incoming high school students. For more details contact the Department Foreign Languages at 817 272 3161. Applications can be picked up in their office at 230 Hammond Hall.

The Rhodes Scholarship-This scholarship is for graduating seniors who wish to pursue an advanced degree in the United Kingdom. More information and an application can be obtained at the International Office.

Rotary Scholarships-Rotary Clubs around the country annually award scholarships for American citizens wishing to study abroad. More Information can be obtained from the International office or by contacting a local Rotary Club (either in Arlington or in your home town). The Rotary International home page can answer many FAQs.

International Education Financial Aid: Searchable Data Base - This database can provide a lot of information about scholarships available for study abroad. This is a non-UTA resource that we are providing for your reference. Beware that not every program or scholarship may be applicable at UTA.