Scholarships

Students who currently receive financial aid at West Chester University may be eligible to use their aid to help pay for study abroad, however since every student has different amounts of financial need, students should meet with Christian Sanders in the financial aid office to learn about their unique financial aid package. Email Christian Sanders to learn more.  You may also review the Education Abroad FAQ document . 

 

Deadlines

  • December 15th - Winter Session, Spring Semester, Spring Break
  • March 15th - Summer Session, Fall Semester, Academic Year

WCU Scholarship Search and Application Website

Study Abroad Scholarship Deadlines

 

Global Engagement Office Travel Award

West Chester University's Global Engagement Office (GEO) is proud to offer students the opportunity to apply for the GEO Study Abroad Travel Awards each year. Awards ranging in the amount of $200-$750 (short-term programs) or $500-$1,500 (semester-long or full-year programs) will be given to selected students participating in approved study abroad programs. West Chester University's Strategic Plan, Building on Excellence, has made the objective to increase the international educational opportunities for students a top priority.

WCU Global Rams Initiative Scholarship for Study Abroad*

West Chester University's Global Engagement Office (GEO), in collaboration with President Christopher Fiorentino, is proud to offer under-represented minority students the opportunity to apply for the Global Rams Initiative Scholarship. Scholarships will be given to selected students participating in approved study abroad programs that have been granted the Global Rams Designation (see list of GRI Designated programs below). West Chester University's Strategic Plan, Building on Excellence, has made the objective to increase the international educational opportunities for students a top priority.

*This scholarship is only open to Underrepresented Minority Student (URM), as defined by the EdTrust Access to Success: URM includes any student who self-identifies as Black, Native American/Alaskan, Latino/Hispanic, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or multiracial including one or more of the race/ethnicities listed.

NOTE: If you identify as an underrepresented minority student (URM) but do not meet the definition above, you may still submit an application for this scholarship. Preference will be given to applicants who meet the definition of URM listed above, but other applicants of color may be considered depending on the availability of funds. You are also encouraged to see other scholarships/funding opportunities available to WCU students on the GEO website.

Lawrence A. Dowdy Endowment Study Abroad Scholarship

The Lawrence A. Dowdy Endowment Study Abroad Scholarship was established on October 21, 2016 in honor of Lawrence A. Dowdy for his years of devoted service to West Chester University. The endowment supports programs that provide student leaders with the skill set they need to model servant leadership and operationalize the concepts of diversity, inclusion, and civility. This endowment is designed to increase international education opportunities for multicultural students. The scholarship provides awards ranging from $400 - $1000 for a multicultural student to reduce program expenses.

James McErlane Scholarship for Study Abroad

The James McErlane Scholarship supports students with evidence of high academic performance, demonstrated financial need, and academic purpose of studying abroad.

Golden Rams Abroad

Through the establishment of this fund Student Services, Inc. is increasing student access to study abroad opportunities and experiences. The scholarships are awarded by the Global Engagement Office.

External Resources

  • The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship offers grants for qualifying U.S. citizen, undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies or credit-bearing, career-oriented internships abroad and gives away millions of dollars per year.
  • The Fund for Education Abroad is another excellent organization offering scholarships for students with demonstrated need.
  • DAAD- For Study in Germany
  • Freeman- ASIA- For East or Southeast Asia
  • Generation Study Abroad WCU is committed to doubling study abroad participation by the end of the decade as a committed partner of Generation Study Abroad. Some of our partners have scholarships only available to committed partners; please contact the program provider to see about availability.
  • St. Andrew's Society of Philadelphia Scholarship- Scholarship available to students wanting to spend a full academic year at one of the "Four Ancients": Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, or St. Andrew's.