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Study Abroad Scholarships

Section 1: UMassD Scholarships for Study Abroad 

The following scholarships here is Section 1 can be found on  Financial Aid Services: Scholarships to see deadlines and to download an application.

Professor Joseph A. Bronstad Scholarship

For students participating in any of the Hessen programs are eligible to apply for this scholarship, which was established to recognize and reward the achievement of a student entering the sophomore or junior year or a first semester senior who will study for an academic year, semester, January intersession or summer program in the State of Hessen, Germany. Preference will be given to students who are maintaining a grade point average of 3.0. Further, preference will be given to students who have successfully completed German 101 and 102. 

Michael W. MacFarlane Jr. Memorial Scholarship

For undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need who plan to study abroad for a semester or for an entire academic year. Preference will be for students who are, in order of preference: 1) member of the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity; 2) History or Political Science majors; or 3) members of the Phi Sigma Sigma, Delta Pi Omega, Iota Delta Nu or Alpha Sigma Tau sororities. 

Thomas M. Medeiros '60 Arts Travel Study Abroad Scholarship

This scholarship was established to support students who seek to enrich their education through travel to Portugal or Italy, where in addition to classroom experience in the arts & architecture they may also experience firsthand the richness and inspiration of the arts, both historical and new. Students must be a CVPA Arts or Architecture Major or must have completed an Art History course and be in good academic standing.

Mediterranean Studies in Sicily or Italy Scholarship

For CVPA Fine Arts/Painting majors who study abroad in Sicily, Italy or in Italy.

Dean Mary Louise Walsh Scholarship

For undergraduate student or graduating UMass Dartmouth senior participating in degree courses in a foreign higher education institution.

UMass Study Abroad in Lisbon, Portugal Scholarship

For students studying abroad in Lisbon, Portugal.

Section 2: third-party provider scholarships

If you are studying abroad with a third-party provider (for example, AIFS, API, CIEE, USAC, Worldstrides), inquire directly with them about available scholarships for your program. Many have scholarships, check their website carefully.

Section 3: other scholarships

Please note that there is a list of participating universities. You must be planning to study abroad at one of the participating universities either through an approved third-party provider or a UMass Dartmouth exchange program. 

  • Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship awarded biannually.
  • Sally Whitcher Award: As part of its educational mission, Hostelling International USA (HI-USA) promotes world peace through local and global travel. The Eastern New England Council of HI-USA supports responsible and meaningful travel through two $500 grants within the region who best demonstrate a commitment to educational and intercultural experiences in their travel plans.
  • Tripping.com Study Abroad Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship awarded annually.

Section 4: Study Abroad Scholarship Databases