Costs and Scholarships

• $100 application fee, due when you submit your application
• Payment deadlines will be communicated by the Center for Global Engagement and may vary by program

Items covered by your program costs include:

• Airfare
• On-ground transportation in your host country
• Housing
• Some meals
• Student travel insurance
• In-country excursions on the program itinerary

Items not covered in your program costs include:

• Tuition for the course(s) associated with the program (as part of your total credit hours for the term)
• Passport
• Visa (if required)
• Exchange rates and cost of living in the your host country
• Vaccinations
• Personal expenses

Submit a personal statement and an impact project proposal through this form. 

Email Global Learning two recommendation letters. You must also submit this scholarship form with your recommendations.  

The Gilman International Scholarship is an awesome study abroad scholarship opportunity for federal Pell Grant recipients. Students may be awarded up to $5000. Please check their website for application deadlines.

Diversity Abroad Scholarships give access to exclusive study abroad scholarships and grants. Minority, low income, and first generation students are encouraged to apply.

Search the comprehensive Study Abroad Scholarships listing for other scholarships you may be eligible for.

Never pay to apply or search for a scholarship, including paying any kind of fees. Also avoid “guaranteed” scholarships or scholarships that promise to give you an award or prize without you having to apply. Before applying, review the scholarship or search site’s privacy policies to make sure you know how they use and share your personal information. If you have any concerns about any external scholarship or search site, please contact the Center for Global Engagement.

If you currently receive financial aid and will receive college credit for your Central Piedmont study abroad program, you may be eligible to use your financial aid or Veterans Affairs towards your study abroad program costs. To use financial aid towards your study abroad, apply for financial aid as usual. You cannot use your financial aid for travel and lodging expenses, additional course fees abroad, etc.

Contact the Financial Aid and/or Veterans' Affairs office for more information on how you can use financial aid towards study abroad or about private/alternative loan options.

• Get creative. Think of ways that you can actively fundraise, seek assistance, or save to meet your goal.
• Set priorities. Try to save and set aside funds specifically for study abroad. Maybe this means working longer hours or getting a part-time job or postponing the purchase of that big ticket item you were considering to use those funds for your study abroad program instead.
• Don’t be afraid to ask. Family and friends may be very willing to contribute to your study abroad fund. For upcoming birthdays and holidays, think about asking for experiences instead of things.