Scholarships
You don’t need to pay for your Study Abroad experience all by yourself
Scholarships
Study Abroad and Global Engagement (SAGE) program costs can be daunting, but there are numerous scholarship opportunities to help make global experiences part of your overall experience at CSUF.
Immediately below are general CSUF-based scholarships open to all/most students that can be applied to CSU/CSUF (SAGE) programs.
| Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|
CSU System-wide Scholarships   |
System-wide scholarships available to students in the California State University system. |
| Associated Student Scholarships |
These scholarships are open to all students, and have an emphasis on campus and community involvement. |
| University Awards |
Awards presented by California State University, Fullerton. |
| University Scholarships |
Scholarships presented by California State University, Fullerton. |
Below are scholarships specific to study abroad and other global opportunities. Click on the scholarship link to learn more about eligibility requirements, application process, deadlines, award amounts, and more.
Many CSUF colleges provide Study Abroad scholarships for their students. Download the PDF to learn more about the funding opportunities available.
There are numerous organizations that provide scholarships to students looking to study abroad. Below are a list of several that may help you fund your program.
- American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowship
- Baden-Württemberg Fellowship Program
- Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
- Boren Awards for International Students
- Bridging Scholarships (Japan)
- BUTEX
(CSU IP U.K. Programs)
- Chinese Government Scholarships
- Critial Language Scholarship (CLS)
- DAAD German Academic Exchange Service Awards
- Education New Zealand Scholarships
- First Trip Scholarship (First-time traveler)
- Freeman Awards for Study in Asia
- Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) Collective Scholarship Website
- GoAbroad.com Scholarship Search
- Japan Student Service Organization (JASSO)
- Japanese Government MEXT Scholarships
- MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (Taiwan)
- NSCS-ISLP Scholarship Rhodes
- Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants
- Project GO (ROTC)
- Rotary Club Scholarship (by location)
- Study Abroad Scholarships in Turkey
- Student Aid a Guide to Financial Aid
- The Ashley Soule Conroy Foundation Scholarship
- The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange - CBYX (Germany)
- The Explorers Club - Fieldwork/Research Grants
- ThinkSwiss Scholarships & Grants
- Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship
- TUSA Global Ambassador Program (Taiwan)
- US Department of State Student Internships
Most Non-CSUF study abroad programs award scholarships to participants in their programs. Contact the program sponsor for details.
Below are links to some of the organizations that provide scholarships specifically to underrepresented students who are looking to study abroad.
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Fulbright Scholarship Semi-Finalist
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