USAC proudly offers more than $1.25 million annually in scholarships, grants, and discounts to help students manage their study abroad expenses. Scholarships are awarded three times a year and are available for students enrolled in USAC programs with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
While USAC scholarships are exclusive to students participating in USAC programs, we encourage students to explore external financial aid and scholarships for study abroad. If you have questions, feel free to reach out at [email protected].
Applying for a USAC Scholarship
Available Opportunities:
- USAC General Scholarships
- USAC Access Scholarships
- USAC Grants and Funding Opportunities
- USAC Program-Specific Scholarships
- USAC/University of Nevada, Reno Scholarships
- USAC Discounts
Scholarship Deadlines:
- Summer 2025 Programs: March 1, 2025 (Now Open!)
- Fall/Yearlong 2025/26 Programs: May 1, 2025 (Now Open!)
- Winter/Spring 2026 Programs: October 1, 2025 (Not Yet Open)
💡 Pro Tip: Start your application early to avoid last-minute challenges with technology or writer’s block. Late applications will not be accepted.
Award Announcements: Decisions are made within one month after the scholarship deadline.
Steps to Apply:
- Apply to a USAC Study Abroad Program.
- It may take 3–5 business days after submission to gain access to your USAC Student Gateway Account.
- Log in to Your USAC Account.
- Complete the “Scholarship Application: Optional Form” under the “7+ Months Before Program Start” section.
- Scholarship Consideration:
- Based on your eligibility, USAC will automatically consider you for all applicable scholarships.
USAC Scholarship Categories
General Scholarships
Available for all terms, these scholarships are offered for USAC programs in the following regions:
- Africa and Middle East: Israel, South Africa
- Asia: India, China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
- Europe: Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden
- Latin America: Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Uruguay
- Oceania: Australia, New Zealand
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💡 Term-Specific Scholarships:
January Session students are eligible for additional funding.
Access Scholarships
Designed to increase study abroad opportunities for underrepresented students, these scholarships are available across all terms.
- Access, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship: For students from ethnically/racially diverse, LGBTQIA+, religiously diverse backgrounds, students with disabilities, non-traditional age students (25+), or first-generation students.
- Community College Scholarship: For current community college students.
- Military Service Scholarship: For U.S. military personnel and their dependents.
- STEM Scholarship: For students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math.
Grants and Funding Opportunities
- Diversity and Inclusion Development (DID) Grant:
Awarded for projects that increase access for underrepresented groups in USAC programs. Grants range from $500 to $1,500.
Program-Specific Scholarships
USAC offers numerous scholarships tied to specific locations, including:
The Lin Yuejun Lang Asia Scholarship (Asia – Summer)
The LinYL Foundation was started in 2020 by five siblings: Cisco, Daniel, Becky, Vana, and Tony Lang. They created the Foundation to honor their mom, 林月君 (Lín Yuèjūn), who always supported them in their education. The Foundation made the Lin Yuejun Lang Asia Scholarship to help students from the U.S. who want to study abroad in Asia during the summer.
The Foundation teamed up with USAC (University Studies Abroad Consortium) because they both want to make studying abroad affordable and give students real cultural experiences. Daniel, one of the siblings, studied in Shanghai with USAC in 2017, and Vana plans to study in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with USAC too.
Criteria:
- This scholarship is available for Summer students with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Recipients shall be students enrolled in a USAC in-person Asia program.
- Preference will be given to student who are enrolled in a USAC program located in China.
Dr. Marianne Cooley Study Abroad Scholarship (China)
Dr. Marianne Cooley is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Houston. She has taught in the USAC programs in both Chengdu and Shanghai, China.
This scholarship is for degree-seeking students who have at least a 2.5 GPA and are planning to participate in a USAC China program. The scholarship is awarded every semester. Yearlong students (those studying for the entire year) will be given first preference.
University of Bristol Scholarship (Bristol, England)
he University of Bristol, a longtime partner of USAC, is offering scholarships to help students study in England.
This scholarship is for degree-seeking students with at least a 3.0 GPA who will study at the University of Bristol for a semester or year. First-Generation students (those whose parents didn’t attend college) and students with high financial need will be given priority.
The scholarship can be used to help with living costs like housing and transportation while studying in England.
London Met Diversity Scholarship (London, England)
London Metropolitan University, a partner of USAC, is offering diversity scholarships for students who will study there for a semester or a year. These scholarships are for students who come from underrepresented backgrounds.
To apply, students must write a 500-word essay explaining:
- How they represent diversity in study abroad
- Their commitment to their program of study
- How they will contribute to the London Met community
- How the scholarship will help them financially
The scholarship will reduce £1,000 from the semester tuition fees. USAC will take this amount in USD from the student’s program fee.
Frank and Thu Triplett Study Abroad Scholarship (France)
Dr. Frank Triplett is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Mount Union. He taught as a USAC Visiting Professor in Pau, France three times.
This scholarship is for degree-seeking students with at least a 2.5 GPA who will study in the Lyon or Pau, France programs. The scholarship is available for both semester and yearlong students. Students with high financial need will be given priority.
Discover the World Scholarship (India & South Africa)
Jade Wright, who studied in Haifa during the Summer 2013 and Fall 2013 with USAC, created this scholarship to help more students experience the challenges and growth of studying abroad in India and South Africa—regions that are often misunderstood in the U.S.
This scholarship is for degree-seeking students with at least a 3.0 GPA who will study in the India or South Africa programs. The scholarship is awarded each summer, fall, and spring semester. Preference will be given to students who have little to no previous background or exposure to these regions.
Janice Proctor Memorial Scholarship (Torino, Italy)
Colin Proctor, a USAC Torino alumnus from Fall 2010, and his sister, Megan Proctor, created this scholarship in memory of their late mother, who supported their dreams of studying abroad.
Colin studied Accounting and Finance at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). His time in Torino and traveling around Europe inspired him to keep traveling and pursue his goals. He has since visited over 50 countries and is a Certified Public Accountant and entrepreneur. Megan studied abroad in Singapore while earning her law degree at the University of British Columbia and has visited more than 30 countries. Both Colin and Megan use the skills they learned abroad in their careers and personal lives.
Eligibility:
This scholarship is for degree-seeking students who will study in the Torino, Italy program. Students with high financial need will be given priority.
Chonnam National University Merit Scholarship (Gwangju, Korea)
Chonnam National University (CNU) in Gwangju, Korea, is offering a merit-based scholarship for fall or spring semester incoming exchange/visiting students. The scholarship covers dormitory and meal plan expenses while studying on-site.
Eligibility:
- Minimum GPA of 3.5
- No additional application is needed. CNU’s Office of International Affairs will select recipients based on the information you provide during the application process (like transcripts, self-introduction essay, and study plan).
Selected students will be contacted about one month before the program starts.
Massey University Scholarships for USAC Students in New Zealand
Massey University, a longtime partner of USAC, is offering scholarships to help USAC students study in New Zealand.
Eligibility:
- Degree-seeking students with at least a 2.75 GPA
- Must study at one of Massey’s campuses in Palmerston North, Auckland, or Wellington.
Students who want to apply for the Massey University scholarship need to complete the USAC Scholarship Application.
Félix Menchacatorre Memorial Scholarship (Spain)
Dr. Félix Menchacatorre taught and directed USAC’s Spain programs for 25 years, helping build programs in San Sebastián, Bilbao/Getxo, Madrid, and Alicante. He also played a key role in shaping USAC’s growth.
This memorial scholarship is available each semester for degree-seeking students with at least a 2.75 GPA who are studying in the San Sebastián or Bilbao/Getxo programs. Yearlong students will be given priority.
Eligibility criteria and award preferences vary for each scholarship.
Make your study abroad dreams a reality with USAC scholarships and funding opportunities! Visit USAC Scholarships to learn more and start your application today!
