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Education Abroad Grants and Scholarships

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The Office of International Affairs offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education abroad journey. Awards usually range from $150–$3,000, and funding may be available based on your major, program choice, academic interests or personal background. Scholarships may be available through Ohio State’s Office of International Affairs, other Ohio State departments as well as sources outside of the university.
 

Scholarship Competitions

The Office of International Affairs hosts two annual competitions for education abroad scholarships:

Fall Competition

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  • Opens: September 2, 2025
  • Closes: October 2, 2025
  • Covers programs: winter break, spring semester, spring break

Spring Competition

  • Opens: January 13, 2026
  • Closes: February 13, 2026
  • Covers programs: summer (all sessions), autumn semester, academic year

Keep in mind: program application and commitment deadlines often come before scholarship deadlines. You’ll want to start your program application early so you don’t miss out.

 

How to Apply

All education abroad scholarships are managed through ScholarshipUniverse – a tool that connects you to Ohio State and external scholarships in one place.

Find your desired program on Ohio State's study abroad platform and start your application by clicking 'Apply' at the bottom of the page.

  • A program application must be started before you can be considered for scholarships.
  • It may take up to one day from the start of your program application before ScholarshipUniverse updates and shows your eligible matches.
  1. Log in to ScholarshipUniverse with your Ohio State username and password.
  2. Complete the education abroad scholarship application. ScholarshipUniverse will use only one application to automatically match you to all education abroad scholarship funds that you are eligible for.
  3. Update your profile anytime by answering more questions about yourself – this increases your chances of being matched to additional internal and external awards.
     
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Tips for Success

  • Start your program application early – scholarship deadlines don’t always align with program deadlines.
  • Make sure your ScholarshipUniverse profile is complete and up to date (major, GPA, interests, etc.).
  • Plan ahead – scholarships are competitive, so give yourself time to write strong, thoughtful application materials.

 

Questions?

Email globaledspecialist@osu.edu with questions or to schedule an appointment to speak with a global education specialist.

 

 

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