CWRU Education Abroad Scholarship Requirements
General elligbility requirements for all Education Abroad Scholarships:
  • Student must be studying on an approved and credit-bearing program (petitions are allowed). 
  • Student must be in good academic standing and a degree-seeking student. 
 
General considerations for Education Abroad Scholarships:
Priority is given to students with high financial need, on exchange programs, studying in non-traditional destinations, work-study, GPA, RA students and students on summer/AY or faculty-led programs.  The weight of the application is determined by each essay’s grading as averaged by at least two judges.  Full rubric available upon request. 
 

Scholarships: (click each link to jump to the scholarship)
think: global Need Based Study Abroad Scholarship
Samuel Rosenthal Scholarship
IES Abroad Scholarship
Alice Seagraves Award
Brookes Friebolin Award
Weizmann Institute Scholarship
Tongji University SEM Summer
Hong Kong Polytechnic Summer
DIS Summer


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think: global Need-Based Study Abroad Scholarship
 
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The Office of Education Abroad at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is excited to offer scholarships to undergraduate students participating in approved study abroad programs! Please read the eligibility requirements and application procedures outlined below.
 
Who: Students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at CWRU who have unmet financial need. Preference will be given to undergraduate students who are typically underrepresented in study abroad. Students must have started an application for an approved study abroad program but do not need to be committed/accepted.
 
What: Scholarships ranging from $500-$2,500 to use toward study abroad program costs.
  
When: For Study Abroad programs occurring during one of these terms: Winter Break, Spring Break, Spring (May Abroad), Summer I, Fall, Spring, Summer, Academic Year, Calendar Year.
​Note: If you are applying to the "think: global" scholarship for a short term study abroad program (ex: winter break, spring break, et. al.) apply to the academic year in which the short term program will occur.
 

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Samuel Rosenthal Scholarship

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The Samuel Rosenthal Scholarship is provided by the Samuel Rosenthal Endowment Fund through the Case Western Reserve University College of Arts and Sciences.  This fund is designated for study abroad and student exchange (this may include research projects, internships, co-ops, service learning opportunities, fieldwork, and capstones) at Hebrew University in Jerusalem and other universities and academic institutions in Israel approved by the College of Arts and Sciences.

Applicants must have started a study abroad application, working with the Office of Education Abroad, for an approved institution in Israel. Funds are contingent upon acceptance by the chosen institution. Funds will not be disbursed until an acceptance letter, airline itinerary, and completed study abroad course approval form are submitted. 

Awardees are expected to:

-serve as a student ambassador for Case Western Reserve University while attending the chosen institution
-complete a 1-2 page report of their experiences as a Rosenthal Scholar
-volunteer as a Study Abroad Ambassador to help promote study abroad. 

Requirements:
 - Full-time enrolled Undergraduate or Graduate Student
 - Interview with Advisor for Education Abroad
 - Award amounts vary
 - Eligible terms: Fall, Spring, Summer, Academic Year, Calendar Year



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IES Abroad Scholarship

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Case Western Reserve University is excited to offer scholarships to students participating in IES Abroad study abroad programs!
  
Who: Students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at CWRU. Preference will be given to students who are typically underrepresented in study abroad.
What: Scholarships ranging from $500-$3,000 to use toward study abroad program costs.
Where: Any IES Abroad program
When: For programs occurring during the Fall, Spring, Summer, Academic Year, and Calendar Year terms.
 
**You do not have to be accepted by IES Abroad at the time of your scholarship application**

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Alice Seagraves Award

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The Alice Seagraves Award supports outstanding women students of the College of Arts and Sciences. It has traditionally preferenced students studying abroad on yearlong programs. Awards vary from $1,000 - $2,500.

Eligible terms: Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Calendar Year


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Brookes Friebolin Award

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The Brookes Friebolin Award supports outstanding students studying abroad in France. Awards vary from $1,000 - $2,500.

Eligible terms: Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Calendar Year

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Weizmann Institute Scholarship

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Conduct research at the Kupcinet-Getz International Summer School. Students will be matched with Weizmann Institute Scientists and become a part of a research team over the summer during the Kupcinet-Getz International Summer School at the Weizmann Institute in Israel. This eight-week research program offers research opportunities for math, physics, chemistry, life sciences, and computer science students.  Students must be majoring in Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematics or Computer Science, must be in their third year of study, and must have a 3.6 GPA or better. Students will also attend lectures by top scholars, and present their final work at a mini-symposium at the end of the program. There is no tuition for this program. Housing and stipend of NIS 500/week is included.

Eligible terms: Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Calendar Year


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Tongji University SEM Summer


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Scholarship to study at Tongji University SEM in Shanghai China.  Summer program includes free tuition (6 credits) at top business school in China while being given the opportunity to learn and experience how industry works in China.  *Summer 2021 online only
Eligible terms: Summer

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Hong Kong Polytechnic Summer

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Scholarship to Study at Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong.  Scholarship can be applied towards courses in Chinese language, business, design and innovation and more.  Award is aprox. $900  **Note this scholarship is for in person study only
Eligible terms: Summer

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 DIS Summer

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Scholarship  $400 for 4 week session, $300 for 3 week session for students interested in studying at DIS in Denmark or Sweden. 
 Eligible terms: Summer