In line with its commitment to international education, the University of Southern Indiana (USI) has announced several Study Abroad Scholarships for 2026. Through research, internships, and study programmes at partner universities worldwide, these fully supported scholarship options enable USI students to gain international education. Students are urged to look into the Centre for International Programs’ (CIP) scholarship opportunities and apply as soon as possible.
The goal of the Centre for International Programs is to enable all USI students to study abroad at the lowest feasible cost and with maximum accessibility. They know that studying abroad can be a significant financial commitment. To lessen the financial strain of studying abroad, they provide a variety of study abroad scholarships.
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Here’s a comprehensive table summarising all the Center for International Programs (CIP) Scholarships and related opportunities for USI students:
| # | Scholarship / Program Name | Award Amount | Eligibility Criteria / Focus | Key Details / Notes | Application Deadline |
| 1 | CIP Study Abroad Scholarships | Varies | Open to USI students in Fall, Summer I, or Summer II 2026 programs | One standard application for all CIP scholarships; may apply for multiple but can receive only one. | March 6, 2026 |
| 2 | USI Study Abroad Ambassador Scholarship | $2,000 (academic year) $1,500 (semester) Up to $1,000 (summer/short-term) | Open to all USI students in approved study abroad programs receiving USI credit. Must return and complete ambassador project within 6 months. | Apply via myUSI Study Abroad Portal. | Not specified |
| 3 | USI Global Engagement Scholarship | Up to $3,000 | For students accepted into credit-bearing study abroad addressing global issues (health, education, poverty, climate, etc.) | Must complete a Global Engagement project abroad and submit within 6 months after return. | Not specified |
| 4 | USI Study Abroad Diversity Scholarship | Not specified | Degree-seeking USI students in good standing; all majors and levels eligible. Diversity includes culture, gender, race, disability, etc. | Encourages underrepresented students to study abroad. Awards based on essays and interviews, not GPA or need. | Not specified |
| 5 | Exchange Program Scholarship | $500 | Open to USI students earning USI credit at a direct exchange partner (not ISEP). | Applicable to direct exchange partners only. | Not specified |
| 6 | German Partner Exchange Scholarship | 4 awards of $2,500 (total $10,000) | Open to USI students in semester-long exchange programs in Germany. | For credit-bearing studies at German partner institutions. | Not specified |
| 7 | New Lanark Internship Scholarship | Most expenses covered (up to $7,500) | Full-time degree-seeking students in all majors. Preference for juniors/seniors and first-time recipients. | Summer only. Internship in New Lanark, Scotland. | February 15 |
| 8 | USI Foundation Scholarships | Varies (multiple awards) | USI students applying for Study Abroad Scholarships can be nominated for Foundation Awards if eligible. | Includes: • Amy MacDonell & Randall Shepard Endowment (Need-based, GPA ≥ 3.0) • Elizabeth Zutt Art Enrichment (Art majors) • Altha Warren Plane Harlaxton ($600, GPA ≥ 3.2) • Dr. Jeanne K. Barnett ($1,000, U.S. citizens, soph/junior, GPA ≥ 3.0) • Patricia L. Aakhus ($1,200, Global Studies majors) • Michael K. Aakhus ($1,100, Liberal Arts majors, GPA ≥ 3.0) | Not specified |
| 9 | Boren Scholarship | Not specified | For U.S. students studying less commonly taught languages abroad. | Nationally competitive; academic-year programs. | January 28, 2026 |
| 10 | Bridging Scholarship (Japan) | $2,500 (semester) $4,000 (academic year) | U.S. undergraduates studying abroad in Japan. Must be U.S. citizens. | For programs in Japanese universities; merit-based. | March 15, 2026 |
| 11 | Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) | Fully funded | U.S. students of all majors studying critical languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Swahili, etc.) | U.S. State Department program for summer intensive study. | Nov 18, 2025 (7:00 PM CST) |
| 12 | DAAD (Germany) | Not specified | For U.S. students studying in Germany. | Government-funded; open for any semester. | Late January 2026 |
| 13 | Freeman-ASIA | Need-based | For U.S. undergraduates studying in East and Southeast Asia. | Covers Summer, Semester, or Academic Year. | Not specified |
| 14 | Fulbright U.S. Student Program | Fully funded | For U.S. graduates, professionals, and artists for research, teaching, or study abroad. | Prestigious national fellowship. | Spring 2026 (2027–2028 Cycle) |
| 15 | Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) | Varies | For high-need, first-gen, or minority U.S. students. | Supports underrepresented study abroad students. | Opens Nov 2025 (Summer/Fall 2026) |
| 16 | Gilman International Scholarship | Varies | For Pell Grant-eligible U.S. undergraduates. | Available for Spring, Summer, Fall, or Academic Year. | March 6, 2026 (1:59 AM CST) |
| 17 | JASSO Scholarship (Japan) | Not specified | U.S. students accepted into a Japanese university or grad school. | Semester or year-long programs. | Not specified |
| 18 | Joy Worldwide Scholarships | Not specified | For undergraduates accepted into 3+ month study abroad programs. | Up to 45 awards per year; finalists interviewed. | Oct 31, 2025 (Spring 2026) |
| 19 | Scott’s Cheap Flights Scholarship | $1,500 | For outstanding students studying abroad. | Two winners per cycle (Fall/Spring). | Mar 15 & Oct 15 (Winners: Mar 31 & Oct 31) |
| 20 | Rotary Scholarships | Not specified | Contact local Rotary chapters. | For full academic year abroad. | 1.5 years prior to award |
| 21 | Toshizo Watanabe Study Abroad Scholarship | Not specified | For U.S. or Japanese students studying in either country for a semester or year. | Funded by the U.S.–Japan Council Endowment. | Not specified |
| 22 | CEA CAPA Scholarships | Auto grant: $2,000 (academic year) $1,000 (semester) $500 (summer) | All USI students in CEA CAPA programs. | Automatic travel grants; additional scholarships available. | Not specified |
| 23 | CIEE Scholarships | Fully funded (select programs) | For students in Latin American study abroad programs. | 100 awards; need and merit-based funding also available. | Not specified |
| 24 | WorldStrides Scholarships | $200 discount + others | All USI students in WorldStrides programs. | Automatic program discount; additional options available. | Not specified |
| 25 | ISEP Scholarships | Varies | Students studying via ISEP exchange programs. | Financial aid to offset expenses. | Not specified |
| 26 | Semester at Sea Scholarships | Varies | Students participating in Semester at Sea programs. | Offers multiple scholarship types to reduce costs. | Not specified |
Submit your applications through the myUSI Study Abroad Portal.
