$Pay "In-State" or Less to Study Abroad!
Give yourself a scholarship by studying abroad!!
There are many affordable options to study abroad, even some that may be less than the cost of in-state attendance at WWU! This list will feature programs similar in price, or less than what an In-State student might budget for tuition, fees, housing, and meals at WWU. Please remember, that you will also need to budget for flights, spending money, application fees, books, visa costs, etc, which can be calculated into your total cost of attendance if you’re on financial aid. Costs are subject to change, so double-check the information on the program website.
Don’t see the right program here - don’t worry! There are many other options that might be right for you!!
Are you ready to take the first step?
- Start your study abroad journey here!! Link coming soon. Learn about the different pathways to study abroad, consider your goals, financial needs, and different program options that may be best for you.
- Once you have decided on a program, see the major/minor advisor first to discuss plan of study at Western, complete your WWU Application and the Departmental Academic Advising Form, and apply to your provider/ host university.
- Need Help? Or maybe you don't see the right program for you? The EdAbroad Office is happy to help!!
Advisor
Research, Fellowships & Grants
CEA Affiliate Student Discount/Scholarship
All WWU students receive an automatic program discount off CEA program fees.
Award amount: Academic year $2000 + $500 flight voucher, Semester $1000 + $500 flight voucher, Summer $500 + $250 flight voucher
CIEE Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship
- Award covers the full cost of travel to and from participation in a four-week, 3-credit study abroad program sponsored by CIEE.
- Fellows are expected to present and share their study abroad experience with their campus community upon their return to campus.
Award amount: Full Ride Study Abroad Fellowship
Fulbright Fellowship/Student Program
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study, and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students.
Award amount: Subject to the availability of federally-appropriated funds
Boren Fellowships promote long term linguistic and cultural immersion. Therefore, preference will be given to applicants proposing overseas programs of six months or longer. However, applicants proposing overseas programs of three-six months, especially those in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields are encouraged to apply.
CIEE - Gilman Go Global & GAIN Grants
Just by applying for the Benjamin Gilman Scholarship, students participating on CIEE Study Abroad programs will automatically receive Go Global grants! GAIN Grants available for students using a Pell Grant, and helps cover airfare.
Award amount: Semester $2500, Summer $1000
U.S. Dept. of State Rangel Graduate Fellowship
An orientation to the Program and the Foreign Service at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
• Two summer internships, one on Capitol Hill and one overseas at a U.S. embassy in summer
Award amount: Up to $37,500 annually toward tuition, fees and living expenses for a two-year master’s degree in fields related to the Foreign Service such as Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy, and International Relations at a U.S.-based institution.
U.S. Dept. of State Consular Fellows Program
- Consular Fellows Program – Paid Positions Abroad
- Foreign Service Officer
- Foreign Service Specialist – Administration, Construction Engineering, Facilities Management, IT, International Information, ESL, Medical & Health, Office Management, Law Enforcement & Security
Award amount: $ Paid Positions Abroad
U.S. Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship
Award amount: Summer $Full Tuition, Airfare, Accommodations
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
For Pell Grant eligible students
Award amount: Grants averaging up to $3,000 for Summer, $5,000 for Semester/Quarter, $8,000 for Critical Language Study
Advising Info
After you decide on a program and the courses you will take abroad, you must complete the Departmental Academic Advising Esign Form with your academic advisor. The form must be completed before your program commences.
Review Your Degree Works
Web4U > Student > Student Records > Degree Works. Follow steps to see what you have completed, and what you still need for your degree plan. At least 50% of the credit hours required for the major/minor must be earned at Western.
An official transcript from your program must be sent to Education Abroad for processing upon completion of your program.
More Info
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Things to Consider
- Cost of Living around the World
- Consider adding a Global Studies Minor to your degree