Study Abroad Scholarships
(Full List)
Sara Stelzer Study Abroad Scholarship
The Sara Stelzer study abroad scholarship was established in 2015 to help financially deserving students participate in an international experience. The College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts will award this scholarship twice a year to students who have financial need. Award amounts range from $500 to $1000 per student. Students must be in academic good standing to apply.Please contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for application deadlines.
Please visit the Sara Stelzer Study Abroad Scholarship for more information.
SDSU Associated Students Study Abroad Scholarship
SDSU students who have applied, or have been accepted, to participate in a study abroad program outside the United States are encouraged to apply for the Associated Students Study Abroad Scholarship. Students who will be conducting research outside the United States are eligible to receive the scholarship. Students who will be studying or conducting research in a U.S. territory also are eligible to apply. Application materials will be reviewed by a committee composed primarily of current SDSU students, with an Associated Students staff member serving as the scholarship committee chairperson.Please visit the SDSU Associated Students Study Abroad Scholarship for more information.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
The Gilman Scholarship Program aims to diversify the kinds of students who study and intern abroad and the countries and regions where they go by offering awards to U.S. undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints.Please visit the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for more information.
Boren Awards for International Study
Boren Scholarships, an initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.Please visit the Boren Awards for International Study for more information.
Rainbow Scholarship (LGBT Students)
This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender students who aims to participate in a high-quality, rigorous education abroad program. Applicants must meet general Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) scholarship eligibility requirements & preferences. Students interested in being considered for this annual scholarship should indicate this through their application forms.Please visit the Rainbow Scholarship (LGBT Students) for more information.
Rotary Scholarship
From scholarships to a local music camp to full graduate fellowships, Rotary offers many ways to support your education. For young leaders who embody our belief of service above self, many local Rotary clubs provide academic scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, and even international study to students in their area.Please visit the Rotary Scholarship for more information.
DiversityAbroad Scholarship
DiversityAbroad.com has partnered with several organizations to offer study abroad grants and scholarships to Minority/Low-Income students.Please visit the DiversityAbroad Scholarship for more information.
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia
Students interested in studying in Asia and have financial need should apply to the Freeman Asia Scholarship. Freeman Asia provides need-based funding to assist the recipient with the cost of the study abroad program and related expenses including airfare, basic living costs, local transportation and books. Applications for spring are due in early November of each year.Please visit the Freeman Awards for Study in Asia for more information.
German Chancellor Fellowship
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s German Chancellor Fellowship Program is targeted at university graduates from the United States, Russia, China, Brazil and India who have an international outlook and initial leadership experience. It addresses prospective decision-makers, multipliers and thought leaders from a broad range of professional fields such as politics, public administration and business as well as society and culture. The fellowships give them the opportunity to spend a year in Germany networking with other prospective leaders from abroad, who are also sponsored by the Humboldt Foundation, and to explore new solutions to the global issues of our times. With this programme Germany once again presents itself as a destination of choice for intercultural dialogue and as a meeting place for the international leaders of tomorrow.Please visit the German Chancellor Fellowship for more information.
International Studies Minor Scholarship for Study Abroad
SDSU students have a number of options for a Study Abroad Experience, and there is also the opportunity to get an International Studies Minor from the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts. The International Studies Minor Scholarship for Study Abroad will help students access this important international education experience.Please visit the International Studies Minor Scholarship for Study Abroad for more information.
Phi Kappa Phi Undergraduate Study Abroad Grants
Are you planning to study abroad and interested in scholarship funding? You may apply for a study abroad grant from the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, even if you are not a member of Phi Kappa Phi!Please visit the Phi Kappa Phi Undergraduate Study Abroad Grants for more information.
Cameron Brown Average Student Scholarship
The scholarship was named after Cameron Brown who loved people, laughter, music and sports.Please visit the Cameron Brown Average Student Scholarship for more information.
College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts Scholarship
Open to any major in PSFA. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Contact the College of PSFA directly.Please visit the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts Scholarship for more information.
Gracia Mae Ogden Memorial Scholarship
Open to all Communication and Health Communication undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduate students must be enrolled full-time. Graduate students must be enrolled in a least 6 units.Please visit the Gracia Mae Ogden Memorial Scholarship for more information.
Hilda and Colonel Robert L. Dodge Endowed Scholarship for Air Force ROTC
For upper division undergraduate students who are Air Force ROTC cadets at SDSU.Please visit the Hilda and Colonel Robert L. Dodge Endowed Scholarship for Air Force ROTC for more information.
Paul J. Strand Endowed Scholarship
Recipients must be pursuing a minor in International Studies.Please visit the Paul J. Strand Endowed Scholarship for more information.
Randi McKenzie Scholarship
Open to sophomore and junior students. ALL PSFA majors are eligible.Please visit the Randi McKenzie Scholarship for more information.
School of Communication Scholarship
Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Awards are available to first-time freshmen. Contact the School of Communication.Please visit the School of Communication Scholarship for more information.
Thomas P. Newton Endowed Scholarship
Recipients must be graduates of a California high school in the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, or Sonoma.Please visit the Thomas P. Newton Endowed Scholarship for more information.
Tom and Donna Bergelis Golich Endowed Scholarship in Communication
Open to Communication Studies and Health Communication undergraduate and graduate students.Please visit the Tom and Donna Bergelis Golich Endowed Scholarship in Communication for more information.
Kevin Simmons Memorial Scholarship
Named after Kevin Simmons who was a former Director of Forensics.Please visit the Kevin Simmons Memorial Scholarship for more information.
Paul Gaske Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Forensics
Named after former Director of Forensics, Paul Gaske.Please visit the Paul Gaske Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Forensics for more information.
Robert L. Benjamin Scholarship
Recipients must be active members of the SDSU Forensics Team during the academic year for which the scholarship funds are awarded.Please visit the Robert L. Benjamin Scholarship for more information.
Carole Robasciotti Endowed Internship Scholarship
Must be enrolled in a for-credit internship class or participating in a volunteer or work experience. Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.Please visit the Carole Robasciotti Endowed Internship Scholarship for more information.
Joyce M. Gattas Scholarship for Internships and International Experiences
College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts (PSFA) Emeritae Dean Joyce Gattas established a scholarship to support her vision and commitment for PSFA undergraduate and graduate students to globally educated and have access to invaluable international study abroad and internship experiences.Please visit the Joyce M. Gattas Scholarship for Internships and International Experiences for more information.
Spy optic Award for Study Abroad
Recipients must be participating in a study abroad experience sponsored by the Center for Surf Research during the term for which the scholarship funds are awarded.Please visit the Spy optic Award for Study Abroad for more information.
Ben and Nikki Clay Scholarship
The Ben and Nikki Clay Scholarship applies to undergraduates in the Public Administration major and to graduate level students in the Master of Public Administration program. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.00. This scholarship is open to both full and part-time students who are enrolled in an internship course, either PA 498 or PA 496. Students enrolled in one of these courses will be contacted for eligibility to apply. All applicants will submit a 500-word essay on current issues facing federal, state, or local officials.Please visit the Ben and Nikki Clay Scholarship for more information.
John Fowler Graduate Endowed Scholarship in Public Administration
John Fowler was Assistant City Manager of the City of San Diego. He retired from the City after 30 years of distinguished service. The professional and business communities demonstrated their respect and appreciation for Mr. Fowler’s service by establishing a scholarship endowment in his honor. This scholarship is open to any graduate students in the Public Administration, Criminal Justice and Criminology and City Planning programs. Students are required to submit an essay (approximately 500 words) describing their career goals and how a Master’s degree from the School of Public Affairs will help them achieve those goals.Please visit the John Fowler Graduate Endowed Scholarship in Public Administration for more information.
Jack McGrory Scholarship
The Jack McGrory Scholarship applies to undergraduates in the Public Administration major and to graduate level students in the Master of Public Administration program. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.00. This scholarship is open to both full and part-time students who are enrolled in an internship course, either PA 498 or PA 796. Students enrolled in one of these courses will be contacted for eligibility to apply. All applicants will submit a 500-word essay on current issues facing federal, state, or local officials.Please visit the Jack McGrory Scholarship for more information.
Marco G. Walshok Graduate Endowed Scholarship
When a former member of our faculty - Professor Marco Walshok - passed away in 1999, the University and professional communities established a scholarship in his memory as a sign of respect and admiration for Dr. Walshok’s lifetime of achievements and accomplishments. The scholarship is available to an incoming graduate student in the Master of Public Administration and Master of City Planning programs who plans to focus her/her studies on border issues. Applicants are required to have experience with global/border affairs in areas such as commerce, transportation or public policies that affect quality of life, including water and environmental issues. Preference will be given to applicants interested in acquiring knowledge and skills in aspects of globalization and/or border issues.The scholarship is available to one incoming applicant during even number years. The recipient is required to serve as a graduate assistant for a faculty member. Eligible incoming graduate students will be provided additional information about the application process.
Please visit the Marco G. Walshok Graduate Endowed Scholarship for more information.
Charles L. Lewis Memorial Scholarship
The Charles L. Lewis Memorial Scholarship is available to Public Administration and Criminal Justice majors. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. This scholarship is open to both full and part-time students. Preference will be given to applicants who are graduates of Samuel F. B. Morse High School in San Diego, California. Students are required to submit an essay about how they chose the major of Public Administration or Criminal Justice and any other information that will allow the selection committee to make a well-informed decision.Please visit the Charles L. Lewis Memorial Scholarship for more information.
Gregory J. Smith Master of Public Administration (MPA) Endowed Scholarship
The Gregory J. Smith Master of Public Administration Endowed Scholarship is available to graduate students in the Public Administration program. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. This scholarship is open to both full and part-time students. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed or are currently completing an internship with the County of San Diego or municipality and have an interest in public finance and budgeting. Applicants are required to submit an essay (approximately 500 words) concerning their local government employment or internship experience and interest in public financial management.Please visit the Gregory J. Smith Master of Public Administration (MPA) Endowed Scholarship for more information.
Pamela Slater-Price Scholarship for Public Administration
The Pamela Slater-Price Scholarship is open to both full and part-time students who are enrolled in a Public Affairs internship course. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.50 out of 4.00. Preference will be given to the applicants pursuing a major in Public Administration. Students enrolled in one of these courses will be contacted for eligibility to apply. All applicants will submit a 500-word essay on current issues facing federal, state, or local officials.Please visit the Pamela Slater-Price Scholarship for Public Administration for more information.
School of Public Affairs Graduate Fellowship
For academic year 2018-19, one $4,000 School of Public Affairs Graduate Fellowship will be awarded on a competitive basis to an incoming graduate student in each of the three graduate programs (Public Administration, Criminal Justice and Criminology and City Planning). Fellowship recipients can be enrolled either part or full time and will be require to serve as a teaching or research assistant.Please visit the School of Public Affairs Graduate Fellowship for more information.
Cognella Graduate Student Scholarship in Public Affairs
The Cognella Graduate Student Scholarship is available to graduate students in the Public Administration, Criminal Justice and Criminology and City Planning programs who are serving as graduate assistants. Eligible students will be contacted with application information.Please visit the Cognella Graduate Student Scholarship in Public Affairs for more information.
Ken Perry Endowed Scholarship
The Ken Perry Endowed Scholarship was established by entrepreneur Dan Peterson in honor of Ken Perry – a graduate of the Public Administration program – who assisted in developing the online payment system at SDSU. The scholarship is available to available to Public Administration majors and graduate students in the Public Administration Program. The application process involves a description of how the applicant handled an ethical dilemma or challenge, preferably in a public sector workplace. Students are chosen based on Mr. Perry’s tradition of outstanding public service by demonstrating competence, integrity and leadership.Please visit the Ken Perry Endowed Scholarship for more information.
Stuart and Lee Henry Study Abroad Scholarship
Former School of Public Affairs Director Dr. Stuart Henry and his wife Lee established a scholarship to support Dr. Henry’s vision for School of Public Affairs’ students to be globally educated and have access to invaluable international study abroad experiences during their undergraduate studies. The scholarship is available to Public Administration and Criminal Justice majors who are pursuing a minor in International Studies.Please visit the Stuart and Lee Henry Study Abroad Scholarship for more information.
Internship Scholarships
The following internship scholarship is available on a competitive basis to exclusively to students enrolled in CJ 498, PA 498, CJ 796, PA 796 and CP 796. Students enrolled in these courses will be provided information about the application process from the course instructor.Jack McGrory Internship Scholarship for Public Administration
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The following internship scholarship is available on a competitive basis to exclusively to students enrolled in PA 498 ot PA 796. Students enrolled in these courses will be provided additional information from the course instructor.
Ben and Nikki Clay Scholarship for Public Administration
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How to Apply for Scholarships
Each academic year, there are two cycles for scholarships. There is the fall cycle in which applications are due on a specific date each fall and a spring cycle in which applications are due on a specific date each spring. NOTE: The date changes each year. Any scholarships applied for in the fall cycle will be awarded in the spring semester of that academic year. Any scholarships applied for in the spring cycle will be awarded in the following fall in the next academic year. Any scholarships that say "Contact Department" are awarded at the discretion of the College of PSFA Scholarship Committee, the Director of the School of TTF, and the faculty. There is not an application process for these “Contact Department” scholarships.
To find the dates for each application process and to determine if you are eligible for any of the above scholarships, please visit Financial Aid and Scholarships.
The scholarship application period for each scholarship is listed and if you click on each scholarship you will see the application instructions.
Ruth Anna, Louis F., Dorothy Cable Endowed Scholarship
Preference will be given to applicants who graduated from high schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District.Please visit the Ruth Anna, Louis F., Dorothy Cable Endowed Scholarship for more information.
Sara Stelzer Scholarship for Study Abroad
Recipients must be participating in an international experience.Please visit the Sara Stelzer Scholarship for Study Abroad for more information.
Maggi McKerrow Endowed Scholarship for Theatre
Preference will be given to applicants who are interested in theatre for children.Please visit the Maggi McKerrow Endowed Scholarship for Theatre for more information.
Denise Madruga Scholarship in Theatre
All class levels are eligiblePlease visit the Denise Madruga Scholarship in Theatre for more information.
Henry Stanton Memorial Scholarship
Open to undergraduate and graduate theatre students.Please visit the Henry Stanton Memorial Scholarship for more information.
Hunton Sellman Memorial Scholarship
Open to undergraduate and graduate theatre students.Please visit the Hunton Sellman Memorial Scholarship for more information.
Mack Owen Scholarship
Recipients must be undergraduate students pursuing an acting career.Please visit the Mack Owen Scholarship for more information.
Marion Ross Scholarship
Recipients must be undergraduate students pursuing an acting career.Please visit the Marion Ross Scholarship for more information.
Marion Ross Scholarship
Recipients must be graduate students pursuing an acting career.Please visit the Marion Ross Scholarship for more information.
Sybil E. Jones Memorial Scholarship
Open to undergraduate sophomores, juniors and seniors. Applicants must have proven dramatic ability in SDSU dramatic productions.Please visit the Sybil E. Jones Memorial Scholarship for more information.
Gordon Lusk Memorial Scholarship
Recipients must be Master’s students with an emphasis in costume design.Please visit the Gordon Lusk Memorial Scholarship for more information.
Bellinghiere Memorial Scholarship
Open to Master’s students in Theatre Arts.Please visit the Bellinghiere Memorial Scholarship for more information.
The Mundt Memorial Peace Scholarships
These scholarships offer the opportunity to gain intercultural experience, contribute to the San Diego community, provide assistance to new immigrants, strengthen your resume, and enhance your Peace Corps application. The scholarships are through a generous gift of the Mundt Memorial Trust to the SDSU Peacemakers Foundation. The Mundt Trust seeks to encourage SDSU students to have an impact in the community and to consider serving as Peace Corps volunteers through this scholarship-internship program. Intercultural learning and community volunteer experience significantly increase the likelihood of a successful Peace Corps application.
NOTE: This is for applicants applying to join the Peace Corps.Please visit the The Mundt Memorial Peace Scholarships for more information.
Critical Language Scholarship
CLS, a program of the U.S. Department of State, is an 8-10 week fully-funded summer intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program. The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. Both undergraduate and graduate U.S. citizens are eligible to apply.Please visit the Critical Language Scholarship for more information.
Phi Kappa Phi ( PKP) Study Abroad Scholarship for $1000
The application deadline is March 15, 2020. SDSU students are eligible if they have a GPA of 3.75 or higher at the time of application, and are studying abroad on a program that begins between May 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021.Please visit the Phi Kappa Phi ( PKP) Study Abroad Scholarship for $1000 for more information.
Jim Sanders Media and Leadership Scholarship
The Jim Sanders Media and Leadership Scholarship will award one $2,500 scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year to students who have an interest in journalism, news media, or communication. Applicants must aspire to a career in news media, but can be interested in any aspect of the industry including engineering, sales, production (audio, video and sound editing, etc.), graphic design, or human resources and have a desire to be a leader in journalism, media, or communication. Contact scholars@sdsu.edu to apply.Please visit the Jim Sanders Media and Leadership Scholarship for more information.
Rook Digital Marketing & Film Scholarship
Rook Digital is offering a Digital Marketing & Film Scholarship to students in San Diego County studying Marketing or Film at a local university. Why? First, we're a digital marketing agency. That's a no-brainer. Second? We're passionate about storytelling and the impact it can have in both marketing and advertising, but also in an individual's life.Please visit the Rook Digital Marketing & Film Scholarship for more information.
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