The Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (opens in new window) is committed to the access, retention, and engagement of under-represented and multiple-identity students. CMAE provides support and leadership development, cultural programming, academic services, and dedicated space. Our mission is to ensure that students are provided with opportunities to explore, understand, and affirm the complexities of cultural identity that shape the human experience.
Annually, at least one $1,000-$2,000 scholarship will be awarded to students accepted for participation in UO-sponsored study abroad or international internship programs. Selection is based on academic merit, financial need, and a well-completed scholarship application. Special consideration will be given to residents of Kauai and students with Education, Business, or Journalism majors. The GEO Scholarships Committee will select the recipients.
The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) (opens in new window) is committed to diversifying education abroad and will award scholarships each in amounts of up to $1,500 for Summer programs, $5,000 for Semester programs and $10,000 for Academic Year programs.
Obtaining a passport is one of the first steps to complete when considering studying abroad. In an effort to support University of Oregon student participation in study abroad programs, the Division of Global Engagement has funded a passport initiative. This initiative awards a grant that covers the cost of a U.S. passport book and first-time processing fee to all eligible freshman and sophomore standing students.
The Smith Family Study Abroad Scholarship provides multiple awards of up to $1,000 for University of Oregon students who will study, intern or conduct research outside the United States. Selection is based on academic merit, project proposal, and a well-completed scholarship application. The GEO Scholarships Committee will review applications and make the awards.
The Richard D. Fulmer Endowed Study Abroad Scholarship provides a $1,000 scholarship annually to UO students participating in a GEO-sponsored study abroad program or internship over the summer. Selection is based on academic merit and a well-completed scholarship application. The GEO Scholarships Committee will review applications and make the awards.
The Schwarzman Scholars (opens in new window) is a fully funded, one-year master’s program, at Tsinghua University in Beijing (opens in new window) that is designed to prepare students for global leadership roles.
Funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, the Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship Program (opens in new window) provides undergraduate and graduate students with financial support, mentoring and professional development to prepare them academically and professionally for a career in the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service.
Rotary Peace Fellowship (opens in new window) supports students interested in careers in peace building and offers two types of peace fellowships. The Master’s Degree Fellowship and Professional Development Certificate. Each Rotary Peace Fellowship covers tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.
The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff) (opens in new window) is an award offered to students at specific Oregon universities, including the UO, that supports graduate student international research.
