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Everything You Need to Know About Scholarships

Truly, there are no good reasons not to pursue meaningful travel, and financial restraints should definitely not be one of them. After all, it's not a bad idea to consider financial aid for your travels—especially now, with academic and higher education program costs increasing every year. That's where travel scholarships abroad come in! It might be a little overwhelming to sift through all of the options available (though this guide to all things travel scholarships should help), but it's worth TOTALLY the effort, and we're here to help you every step of the way. After all, the more money you save, the more you'll have to spend on enjoying your wonderful life of travel.

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Featured Scholarships

Offering $6 Million in IES Abroad Scholarships & Aid

As far as IES Abroad is concerned, financial limitations shouldn't prevent you from studying abroad with them. That's why IES Abroad offers more than $6 million in scholarships and aid. Best of all, you can apply for scholarships and aid before you even apply to a program—with one simple application! But don’t wait, funds are limited and deadlines are approaching.

Application Deadline - Offered year round
Discover Middle East Scholarship

Created by a USAC alum, this scholarship is to allow more students to experience firsthand the challenges and growth of studying abroad in a non-traditional region that is often unfamiliar to and misunderstood by those in the United States. Degree-seeking students with a minimum 3.0 GPA attending the USAC Haifa, Israel program are eligible for this scholarship, which will be awarded each summer, fall, and spring semester. Preference will be given to students with little to no previous background and exposure to the Middle East.

Application Deadline - Offered year round
USAC Study Abroad Scholarships

USAC offers more than 50 affordable programs in 28 countries worldwide. In addition, USAC awards over $2 million in scholarships and discounts to assist students with their study abroad expenses. Scholarship awards typically range from $500-$2,500. USAC has a dedicated Scholarship Team who works closely with students throughout the scholarship application process and helps them to identify and apply for external scholarships as well.

Application Deadline - Offered year round
Boren Scholarships

The National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships offer a unique opportunity for U.S. students to study abroad. NSEP awards scholarships to American students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Middle East).

Application Deadline - Offered year round
FEA Rainbow Scholarship

This scholarship is available to deserving students who identify as LGBTQ+ attending a study abroad program of any length. All U.S. citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a U.S. institution of higher education are eligible to apply.

Application Deadline - Offered year round

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What Kinds of Travel Scholarships are There?

Just like college degrees and interests differ, so do scholarships abroad types. That means that there's bound to be something for you, whether you are a studious book nerd or an all-star football player. Regardless of the type, almost all scholarships are merit-based, so you'll need to stand out and make yourself shine!

  • Academic: These scholarships are the most report card-oriented. Grades, GPA's, and standardized test scores are the main deciding factors for academic scholarships.

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June 30, 2026by: Balu Pol - Germany

Program: LTL Language School | Learn Korean in Korea

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Best languageschool experience! Communication: Top! Even before booking fast and helpful response (in your mother tongue), in Seoul the team is sooo helpful. Whatever question you have...they are present and help. You are totally lost somewhere in the city? send a message. They will help. Location: you ll find LTL in a supernice student district, easy to reach by couple of subwaylines, many restaurants, clubs, bars, shops School/Classrooms: As LTL does not do huge classes, you have rooms for max 8 people, with a lot of light, all with aircon)heating. Also after classes you can study in the front area or have a nice chat (or learning) on the outside terrace. Your morning only works with coffee? no problem, coffeemachine provided. Iced Coffee? ice cubes provided. as well as tea, water and so on. course: after finding out your level you enter a course of a few people only. in a very personal and easy going atmosphere. even though focused on learning, there s always time for some chatting and intercultural exchange. crowd: international mix, all ages, openminded, mixing well. me near 50, was a bit afraid it might be difficult going to school/course with genz/alpha. Not at all. Thanks to openminded and inclusive atmosphere. and to: Teacher: We had Kyle as super skilled teacher. He managed a very mixed group of 4, different age and nationality, different backgrounds in a perfect way. In a personal approach he encouraged, motivated and gave guidance. Starting from absolutely ZERO within 4 weeks i feel safe to speak. Of course more practice in writing reading and vocabulary needed. But the base is there to proceed on your own. 감사합니다, Kyle씨. And all this in a not pushy but very relaxed way! After school avtivities: LTL team organizes a lot of team activities. exploring nearby restaurants, art and craft courses, escaoe rooms, clumbing, pool excursions, korean calligraphy course..and many more. And LTL is not asking additiona fees. Prices: I did a research before, and seeing what others offer, LTL is best value for money. perfect service, good facilities, small classed, superskilled teacher/teaching method, extra progams, and supersweet team. I ll definitely come back and go on with course.