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College of Education Study Abroad Scholarships

COE Study Abroad Scholarships for spring, summer, and fall 2024 have been awarded. The application for 2025 COE Study Abroad scholarships (funding travel for spring, summer, and fall 2025) will open in November 2024.

There is a single application for all three scholarships. You can view eligibility requirements and application questions for all three scholarships below.

For questions regarding Study Abroad Scholarships, please contact Jennifer Dodson.

The Jepsen International Scholars Program, funded generously by Dr. Keith Jepsen and Ms. Kathy Dore, will assist College of Education students (TCH, SED, EAF) with financial need to involve themselves in a diverse culture and language in its natural setting. Study abroad programs that emphasize learning a different language and culture are the preferred focuses of the Jepsen Scholars Program. You can review eligibility requirements and application questions before you apply.

The purpose of the College of Education Global Initiatives Scholarship Fund is to support study abroad opportunities for undergraduate and graduate College of Education majors in TCH, SED, and EAF. The scholarship focuses on first-time international travelers with demonstrated financial need. You can review eligibility requirements and application questions before you apply.

The Franson Anderson Endowed Memorial Scholarship is for full-time students enrolled in the College of Education, preferably elementary education, and planning a career in teaching. Candidates must intend to use the scholarship to support expenses associated with international travel for academic studies, including student teaching, preferably during their senior year. You can review eligibility requirements and application questions before you apply.

University

The Hoon Mok Chung Undergraduate Scholarship is for undergraduate students who are preparing to study abroad in Asia, the Middle East, or South America. Candidates must be enrolled and in good standing, be a junior or senior at the time the award is given, have earned at least 30 credits at Illinois State, have a major GPA of 3.5 or higher, and demonstrate financial need. Students participating in a study abroad program during the summer must apply by March 1.

Visit Scholarships on the Illinois State Study Abroad site for more options, including the OISP Study Abroad Travel Award and University Professional Development Grant. Note that OISP offers need-based scholarships each semester.

Past Scholarship Recipients

Historical scholarships data:

  • In 2024, we awarded $9,500 in scholarship funds to 7 students
  • In 2023, we awarded $11,500 in scholarship funds to 9 students
  • In 2022, we awarded $16,000 in scholarship funds to 8 students
  • No data for 2020 and 2021 due to COVID
  • In 2019, we awarded $17,000 in scholarship funds to 17 students
  • In 2018, we awarded $31,500 in scholarship funds to 18 students
  • In 2017, we awarded $37,800 in scholarship funds to 16 students
  • In 2016, we awarded $24,000 in scholarship funds to 14 students
  • In 2015, we awarded $31,500 in scholarship funds to 18 students
  • In 2014, we awarded $12,000 in scholarship funds to 4 students
  • In 2013, we awarded $18,000 in scholarship funds to 4 students

Student Stories

The following are student stories from College of Education Study Abroad scholarship recipients

External Scholarships

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