Amounts & Perks | Scholarships for Bachelor’s

Scholarships for bachelor's are of different types and can be awarded based on merit to need. Several scholarships offered to international students have specific amounts and perks.

Understanding which scholarships provide how much can help students prepare their applications better.

Here are some top scholarships available for international students seeking bachelor's programs abroad:

1 1. Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

Amounts Awarded - The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers the following amounts for eligible students:

3000 USD (for summer programs)
4000 USD (for fall & spring programs)
5000 USD (for a full-year academic program)

This is a scholarship sponsored by the United States Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs. It is provided only to recipients interested in interning or completing their education abroad.

2 2. CEA Study Abroad Scholarships

Amounts Awarded - The CEA Study Abroad Scholarships are awarded as follows:

400 USD to 1000 USD (for summer programs)
500 USD to 3000 USD (for semesters, trimesters, and academic years)

Close to 2 million dollars are awarded to students seeking educational opportunities abroad with the CEA scholarships. The scholarships are divided into three categories - diversity, need, and merit.

3 3. Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship

Amounts Awarded - 1000 USD, and a Tortuga travel backpack.

These scholarships are awarded to students seeking opportunities for extracurricular activities while studying abroad.

4 FAQs

Q1. When is the deadline for the scholarships listed above?

Answer - Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship has a deadline of March and October every year. CEA Study Abroad Scholarship has a deadline of April, May, and December every year. The Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship has deadlines in April and November of each year.