Enter to Win a $500 Study Abroad Scholarship

Win a scholarship to study abroad - now accepting applications!

Welcome to the Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship application! Any student currently enrolled in an American institution who wants to study abroad in Fall 2018 or Spring 2019 can apply to the scholarship. Here's how:

Fill out the application
Submit a creative photo and short essay (300 words max) on what motivates you to study abroad.
Follow @GoOverseas on Instagram
Post your photo, tag @GoOverseas, and use the hashtags #GoOverseas and #traveldifferently to increase your chances of winning

Winners will be selected based on their creativity, enthusiasm, and social media posts. One winner will receive a Go Overseas swag bag and $500 to participate in whichever study abroad program they choose. (Need help picking one? Browse our list of study abroad programs). The deadline to apply for our summer scholarship is August 3rd, 2018 at 11:59pm PST.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship open to students applying to any study abroad program or are they specifically for Go Overseas sponsored study abroad programs?

A: Students applying to any study abroad program are eligible. Go Overseas does not officially endorse any specific study abroad programs. Go Overseas does reserve the right to determine the legitimacy of the program.

Q: What is the application deadline for the Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship?

A: The deadline for scholarship applications may change from semester to semester. The current scholarship deadline is Friday, August 3rd, 2018 @ 11:59 pm PST.

Q: How much is the Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship worth? How many are awarded?

A: One $500 scholarship will be awarded.

Q: Can graduate students apply for the Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship?

A: Yes. Any student studying abroad is eligible to apply for the Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship.

Q: I'm an international student studying in the United States. Can I apply for the Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship?

A: You are eligible to apply if you will be enrolled full-time in a US institution during your program.

Q: How are the funds awarded to recipients?

A: Standard policy is to send funds directly to the study abroad program the recipient is enrolled in. However, we recognize this may not be possible under some circumstances. We do need to ensure the funds are used for the stated purposes.

Q: Do applicants need to have already been accepted to a program before applying for the scholarship?

A: No. They may still apply regardless.

Q: I'm a non-traditional student. Can I apply for the Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship?

A: Yes, most certainly. Go Overseas judges the Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship applications on the quality of their content.

Q: Do students with particular majors have an advantage in applying for the Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship?

A: Students focusing in all majors are considered equally for the Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship. Applications are judged based on the quality of their content.