Scholarships for UO Students
Nearly 40 scholarships are available for UO students to help fund their study or intern abroad experiences. Eligibility, award amount, application process, and deadlines vary by scholarship. Scholarships are often used to supplement the cost of a study abroad program and, in many cases, students can receive and use multiple scholarships for the same program in addition to their financial aid.
GEO General Scholarships
Fill out one application and automatically be considered for seven scholarships, depending on your eligibility, to be used on a GEO-sponsored study abroad program.
SAGE: Study Abroad Global Equity
NEW! GEO aims to make study abroad accessible to as many UO students as possible. The SAGE scholarship is for students who identify as BIPOC, First-Gen, and/or low-income.
Deadline: November 15
GEO Planning Scholarships
Apply as early as fall of your freshman year for any of four planning scholarships to be used whenever you're ready to study abroad.
Deadline: December 15
GEO Regional Scholarships
Several country- and region-specific scholarships of varying amounts and eligibility are available, including one for Hawaii residents.
UO Departmental Scholarships
Various departments on campus offer scholarships to help their students fund their study abroad experience.
Distinguished Scholarships
Competitive nationwide scholarships are available for UO students studying or interning abroad.
External Scholarships
Several scholarships are available from national organizations and providers.
Discount for Pell Recipients
To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $400 discount for most programs (Summer 2024 and beyond) to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).
Advising
GEO offers study abroad scholarship advising and can provide feedback on your scholarship essays. To schedule an appointment, go to the GEO Advising page. You can also email geoinfo@uoregon.edu if you have questions
Using Financial Aid for Study Abroad
Most forms of financial aid can be applied toward the cost of a study abroad program depending on the term in which you choose to study abroad.
1. Complete FAFSA (Oct 1 - Feb 15)
2. Get accepted to a GEO study abroad program
3. Meet enrollment requirements
4. Submit a request for financial aid adjustment
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