COLLEGE OF

Education and Human Development

Study abroad scholarships

    CEHD undergraduate study abroad scholarships

    CEHD undergraduate study abroad scholarships

    Deadlines

    • Winter Break, Spring Semester, Spring Break, or Calendar Year 2026 programs - Apply here. Applications due Friday, September 26, 2025.
    • May and Summer Term 2026 programs - Apply here. Applications due Friday, February 13, 2026.
    • Fall 2026 or academic year 2026-2027 programs - Apply here. Applications due Friday, May 1, 2026.

    Note: these deadlines differ from the Learning Abroad Center scholarship deadlines. You are encouraged to apply for both.

    Application: Apply online using the links below.

    Essay: Put your name and student ID in the upper right-hand corner. Address the following questions:

    • What motivated you to select your particular study abroad program? Address any academic, career, and/or personal goals that were part of your decision, and expand on one or more of them. (350 words maximum, double-spaced)

    * Note that “academic” goals do not need to be related to your major; we are looking for you to describe how the program coursework and/or components are relevant to your goals. Regardless of what type of goal(s) you are focusing on, explain how your goal(s) enhances intellectual learning. Applications will be evaluated based on how thoroughly you answer the specific essay question, and how well your essay is written, in terms of grammar, punctuation and organization.

    Amount: Varies by award term; usually $2,000 or more for full semester

    Criteria: Open to CEHD undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in a CEHD degree-seeking program and participating in an approved University of Minnesota study-abroad program.

    Scholarships are awarded during several terms throughout the academic year. Apply for the deadline that corresponds with the term you will be abroad. For programs with an on-campus component, the term you are registered for may be different than the term you will be abroad. For example, if you are going on a fall two-eight week program that has classes on campus fall semester in addition to the study abroad portion over winter break, apply for the winter break deadline instead of fall.

    Low-income and first-generation students are eligible for the CEHD Next Generation Global Engagement or Discovery awards as well as our general CEHD Study Abroad awards. To apply for these awards, complete the online application. You will be asked to submit an additional essay, which is described in the application.

    Students may also receive scholarships from the University Learning Abroad Center, and you are encouraged to apply for both. The essay instructions below for the CEHD Study Abroad scholarship are substantially the same as the essay instructions for the Learning Abroad Center scholarships, which have the same deadline. More information on Learning Abroad Center scholarships.

    CEHD & IIE Passport Grant

    CEHD & IIE Passport Grant

    The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) will nominate 25 eligible students to receive the IIE Passport Grant to fully cover the cost of obtaining a U.S. passport.

    Eligibility
    -U.S. citizen
    -18 years of age or older
    -Enrolled at University of Minnesota 
    -Pell Grant eligible (This includes students who are not currently receiving the Pell Grant but meet its eligibility criteria.)

    Priority consideration will be given to first-year, first-gen students who are interested in studying abroad but may not be able to participate due to the financial barrier of obtaining a passport.

    Students do not need to be receiving the Pell-grant, first-gen, or have plans to study abroad in order to be selected for this award.

    Priority deadline for TRIO and President's Emerging Scholars students: November 2nd

    If selected, students will:

    -Meet with CEHD’s Education Abroad Coordinator Lamia Shapiro to complete the IIE Passport Grant process.
    -Schedule a passport application appointment with the passport office on campus (CEHD International Initiatives will cover associated passport fees).

    Estimated Timeline
    -1–2 weeks upon form submission: CEHD reviews application and nominates student.
    -1 week: Nominated students complete their IIE application (which are the same questions asked in this form).
    -3–4 days: IIE reviews and approves nominations.
    -4–6 weeks: International Initiatives processes passport funding and makes funds available to the student.
    -6–8 weeks: After the passport appointment/application is submitted, passport processing and mailing may take an additional 6–8 weeks.

    Please plan for approximately 8–12 weeks from application submission through passport processing.

    Recommendation Letter Requirement

    Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation (250 words or fewer) from a faculty member, staff member, or academic advisor. The letter should explain:
    -Why the student is a strong candidate for the IIE Passport Grant.
    -How receiving a passport would support the student’s academic, personal, and/or professional development.

    Apply Here

    Contact

    CEHD Student Services, 612-625-3339, email: ehdschol@umn.edu.