Scholarships
The Sharif Rahman Memorial Scholarship Program
In memory of our late Chairman, Sharif Rahman, FIE established the Sharif Rahman Scholarship program in 2003. FIE’s founder and an international educator of the highest integrity, Sharif’s vision and energy shaped the development of FIE and his work has enriched the field of education abroad.
The scholarships, worth $1,000, are open to students enrolled in FIE semester programs only. Application is by competition. Students can choose from three application routes: an “Importance of Study Abroad” route, an environmental initiative route and a charity initiative route. These various pathways provide students with the opportunity to engage in meaningful cultural immersion and social responsibility projects and activities. Further information and an application form can be found on the right hand side of this page.
The Sharif Rahman London-Amman Summer Study Abroad Scholarship Program
The scholarships, worth $1,000, are open to students enrolled in London-Amman Summer Study Abroad: Peace and Conflict Resolution in London and the Middle East. Application is by competition. Students must submit an application form, an essay and a recommendation from a professor or academic advisor. Further information and an application form can be found on the right hand side of this page.
Deadlines
Sharif Rahman Scholarship:
Fall Semester or Quarter participants: July 1st prior to fall arrival.
Spring Semester or Quarter participants: November 15th prior to spring arrival.
Sharif Rahman London-Amman Scholarship:
March 15th prior to summer arrival
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Foundation for International Education
114 Cromwell Road
London SW7 4ES
The Velaj Foundation London-Amman Summer Study Abroad Scholarship Program
The Velaj Foundation is a small US based private charity that supports a number of Social Justice and Education projects in Jordan. FIE is honored to be chosen as the recipient of a scholarship gift from The Velaj Foundation for students participating in FIE’s London – Amman Summer Study Abroad program.
FIE will award The Velaj Foundation scholarship of $2000 to the successful recipient. The selection and decision to award these scholarships will be made based on a combination of academic merit and financial need, and are open to students enrolled in London-Amman Summer Study Abroad: Peace and Conflict Resolution in London and the Middle East.
Application is by competition. Students must submit an application form with covering letter, an essay, copy of their most recent transcript and a recommendation from a professor or academic advisor. Further information and an application form can be found on the right hand side of this page.
Deadline
March 15th prior to summer arrival
All scholarship applications should be submitted via .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
For further details, please contact:
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Foundation for International Education
114 Cromwell Road
London SW7 4ES
Diversity Network Summer Scholarship
Since FIE is a Diversity Network member institution, students are eligible to apply for this summer scholarship grant. For more information and application details, please visit the Diversity Network Scholarship page.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
Students must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application.
The Gilman International Scholarship Program provides awards of up to $5,000 for U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad for up to one academic year. The program aims to diversify the kinds of student who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. The program serves students who have been under-represented in study abroad which includes but is not limited to: students with high financial need, community college students, students in under-represented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds, students attending minority-serving institutions, and students with disabilities. Approximately 30% of the total awards go to students studying in Western Europe. The Gilman Program seeks to assist students from a diverse range and type of two-year and four-year public and private institutions from all 50 states. Awards are available for semester, quarter, year and summer study abroad programs.
The Gilman International Scholarship Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Institute of International Education.
Visit the Gilman Web sitefor more information, full eligibility criteria and the online application.
AASAP/UK Lord Acton Memorial Scholarship
The AASAP/UK scholarship is offered in memory of the association’s first Honorary President, Lord Acton. The Lord Acton Memorial Scholarship will provide a deserving study abroad student with financial support to pursue academic study in the United Kingdom with an institution that holds AASAP membership. The £1,000 merit-based scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of the value of an international educational experience and who agrees to share with AASAP/UK members the ways in which the scholarship has helped to fulfill academic and personal ambitions.
Important Dates:
Application Deadline: Midnight (GMT) on Friday 12th April 2013
Winner Announced: 31st May 2013
Please note that students must be admitted to an FIE program prior to submitting an application for this scholarship. To receive an application and detailed information, please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)