Undergraduate study abroad scholarships

CSE has study abroad scholarships for undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in a CSE degree-seeking program and participating in an approved University of Minnesota study abroad program. Students may also receive scholarships from the University Learning Abroad Center and are encouraged to apply for both.

Plan early and check the scholarship deadlines in advance. Also, it is important to meet with a Learning Abroad advisor and a CSE Abroad specialist to discuss in advance to learn more about requirements.

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Criteria

Open to CSE undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in a CSE degree-seeking program and participating in an approved University of Minnesota study abroad program.

Scholarships are awarded during several terms throughout the academic year. Apply for the deadline that corresponds with the term you will be abroad. For programs with an on-campus component, the term you are registered for may be different than the term you will be abroad. For example, if you are going on a Winter Break study program that has additional requirements during Spring Semester, apply for the Winter Break deadline instead of Spring Semester.

Students may also receive scholarships from the University Learning Abroad Center, and you are encouraged to apply for both. 

Essay Requirements

  • Put your name and student ID in the upper right-hand corner
  • Include the following information:
    • What motivated you to select your particular study abroad program?
    • What academic, career, or personal goals were part of your decision?
  • Needs to be 350 words maximum
  • Double-spaced

 

Important note: “Academic” goals do not need to be related to your major; we are looking for you to describe how the program coursework and/or components are relevant to your goals. Regardless of what type of goal(s) you are focusing on, explain how your goal(s) enhances intellectual learning and professional development. Applications will be evaluated based on how thoroughly you answer the specific essay question, and how well your essay is written, in terms of grammar, punctuation and organization.

Please note: We encourage you to avoid using ChatGPT or other automated language tools when writing essays. The scholarship essay scoring rubric favors applications with a strong personal voice, perspective and experiences. The use of general and cliché language, often found in ChatGPT or AI tools, will likely result in a lower score. We value your authentic thoughts and reflections, as they contribute to a more meaningful and insightful application.

Amount

  • Winter break, spring break, May term, or summer term programs — $1,000
  • Fall semester, spring semester, calendar year, or academic year programs — $2,000
 


 

Deadlines and Application Information

 

Important note: Scholarship winners may be asked to submit photos or videos while abroad for use in social media posts or to promote CSE Abroad.

Contact us

The CSE Abroad Team will help you choose and plan your science and engineering learn abroad experience.

Feel free to contact us:
Lind Hall, Suite 109
612-624-5091
[email protected]

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