International Development Studies

Study Abroad Funding

Students studying abroad through programs below are eligible for funding.

UCLA EAP Programs
Global Studies Travel Study Programs-UCLA Summer Travel
Merit based scholarships of $1,000 from the UCLA International Institute awarded to outstanding UCLA participants of the UCLA Summer Travel Global Studies programs.
American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
Semester and summer scholarships available, $500-$1000.
Center for Education Abroad- Arcadia University
$500-$2,000 based on need and merit.
Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE)
Institute for the International Education of Students (IES)
Awards from $300-$5000
Institute for Study Abroad - Butler University
$500-$2000 and travel grants.
School for International Training (SIT)
Awards range from $500-$4,000 and are based on both need and merit.
Semester at Sea
Need and merit based awards

UCLA Summer Travel Study Scholarships & Other Scholarship Opportunities
UCLA Center for Scholarships & Scholar Enrichment-Study Abroad Scholarships
Search for scholarships, grants, & fellowships. Located at 233 Covel Commons. For more information, call (310) 206-2875
Studyabroad.com
Forum on Financial Aid-Sources and Tips for Study Abroad Funding
UCLA Career Center Lab & UCLA Library
There are numerous books available that highlight financial aid for specific programs and destinations. Here are a few to look into:
- Financial Aid for Study Abroad by Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber.
- Work, Study, Travel Abroad: The Whole World Handbook, Council on International Educational Exchange.
- Financial aid for research and creative activities abroad, Reference Service uclPress.
- Financial aid for study and training abroad, Reference Service Press.
- Financial resources for international study: a guide for U.S. nationals, Institution of International Education.

Suzan and Terry Kramer Internship Abroad Scholarship
Funding for students who have secured internships abroad, or internships that will help improve their financial literacy.
Center for Community Engagement Internship Award
Financial compensation for unpaid internships in the nonprofit or public sectors.

Travel Grants
Funding for presenting a paper at a regional / national conference
UCLA Undergraduate Research Fellows Program
2-quarter (Winter and Spring) research project / honors thesis
UCLA Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP)
Completion of Honors Thesis or 199 project during senior year

UndocuBruins Fellowship Program: a fellowship program that ensures all students, regardless of immigration status, have the opportunity to receive financial support and achieve their educational and professional goals. Application closes August 29th, 2022.
Mariposa Achivement Project (MAP) Scholarship: MAP Scholarship was created to support undocumented students cover the cost of academic materials. Application will close on September 23, 2022.