NRC Study Abroad Scholarship

The CIE-National Resource Center Title VI Grant offers a limited number of Study Abroad Scholarships in the amount of $1,500-$2,000 for students studying a world language other than English, with priority given to those studying a Critical Languages as defined by the U.S. government. This definition includes these languages taught at UWM: Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Russian.

The scholarship supports students accepted into an approved UWM-sponsored summer 2025 study abroad program. Students from any field of study are invited to apply. Virtual study abroad is also acceptable.

Please contact Rachel Hegland, rhegland@uwm.edu with any questions.

Eligible students must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Preference will be given to students who are first-generation and/or have documented financial need.

Students must meet all deadlines to apply for study abroad approval through the Center for International Education (CIE). Students accepted into a study abroad program for Summer 2025 should file all needed applications with CIE by March 1, 2025.

Award
Varies up to $2,000
Schools, Colleges, Departments, and Areas
Study Abroad Scholarships, College of Letters & Science
Deadline
03/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. If available now, upload a copy of your acceptance letter (or email) for your study abroad program, internship placement abroad, or other credit bearing opportunity.
  2. Please upload a copy of your most recent UWM transcript in PDF format. An unofficial version downloaded from PAWS is acceptable.
  3. Letter of Recommendation: Please provide the name and email address of a former or current professor who can provide a letter of recommendation on your behalf. Ideally, this individual should be from your area of study.
  4. Describe how your study of a critical language fits into your academic program and your academic, personal, and professional goals.
  5. Describe how the funds will be used toward a study abroad or virtual study abroad experience, should you be selected. Describe the credit-bearing program abroad you plan to participate in.