All students should have the opportunity to study abroad. To help make this a reality, TEAN offers a variety of generous scholarships – from $1,000 to $5,000 and even an annual full scholarship – to help significantly cover study abroad costs.
Check out the current scholarships below to see what’s right for you!
The Global Opportunity (GO) Full-Ride Scholarship is designed to give a stand-out student the opportunity to study abroad. The scholarship can be used for any summer or fall 2022 TEAN program and covers tuition, program fees and orientation (up to $15,000 value). You can read more about the history of the TEAN full ride scholarship and previous winners here. There is not a separate application for the GO Full Ride. All applicants who apply for one of the other TEAN scholarship by the deadline will be considered. There will be one GO Full Ride Scholarship awarded for per year.
These merit and financial need-based scholarships assist semester students from affiliated universities with the expenses of studying abroad. Applicants for this scholarship must complete the Budget and Funding Form in order to exhibit financial need.
Recipients of this scholarship will have the opportunity to participate in the Correspondent Internship, which offers the recipient the chance to take photos and add content to the TEAN Blog as a Correspondent.
The purpose of this scholarship is to award those who have achieved academic excellence and require extra financial assistance. Applicants for this scholarship must complete the Budget and Funding Form in order to exhibit financial need.
Scholarship application deadlines for our 2022 programs have passed. The 2023 scholarship application is not yet available. Please check back soon to access the 2023 Scholarship Application.
If your question is not answered below, please contact us.
What do I need to submit for my financial aid? Do you need something official?
You must use the Budget and Funding Form, when required, for demonstration of need. Please submit information to higheredscholarships@worldstrides.org.
I don’t currently receive financial aid. Can I still be considered for the need-based scholarship?
Yes. You must submit the Budget and Funding Form, taking an additional page to describe your financial situation, if necessary. The more details you can share the better, because it will help the scholarship committee better evaluate your application. Please submit information to higheredscholarships@worldstrides.org.
I’m in high school…am I eligible for TEAN Scholarships?
Yes, you are eligible for TEAN Scholarships assuming you will be a recent high school graduate at the time of planned TEAN program participation and you meet the eligibility for the program you’re applying for.
I’m in high school…how do I complete the Statement from University doc?
Please have your guidance counselor complete the form for you. It should be mailed to higheredscholarships@worldstrides.org.
Do I have to apply for a program and pay the $95 application deposit to be able to apply for scholarships?
No, you can apply for a program, completing only steps 1-3 of your program application at the time you apply for a scholarship, assuming the deadline for the program hasn’t passed.
How many students receive scholarships? How likely is it that I will receive a scholarship if I apply?
We are unable to give an exact answer on this because it’s dependent on the number of applicants and strength of applications each term. We strongly encourage you to take the time to work on a thoughtful application. Typically around 30% of TEAN applicants submit a scholarship application.
This scholarship is for a study abroad applicant who is also a talented photographer. Semester scholarships are $500 and summer program scholarships are $250. The winning applicant will commit to documenting their semester abroad and submitting photographs to TEAN.
Spring (January/Feb – May/June): December 15
Summer (June/July/August): April 30
Fall (July/August – November/December): June 15
Awards are announced prior to departure.
Apply Online NowTEAN awards this $500 supplemental scholarship to recipients who are participating in a TEAN semester program in China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, or Vietnam. The Freeman-ASIA Scholarship is designed to support U.S. undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study overseas in Asia. Submission of your Freeman-ASIA Scholarship award letter is required to receive this award.
Submit FormTEAN provides this 5% supplemental scholarship to GI-Bill recipients who are participating in a study abroad or internship program. This award will apply to all active and veteran benefit recipients, regardless of whether the GI-Bill funding will transfer to their term abroad. Once you’ve applied, let your TEAN Program Manager know you are eligible. Submission of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) letter or other proof of VA documentation is required to receive this award.
Students participating in virtual programs including the Global Remote Internship are not eligible for this scholarship.
Receive a grant to help pay for your TEAN program if your sibling has already attended a TEAN, ISA or WorldStrides program of any length: $350 for summer programs or $500 for semester programs.
Submit FormActive Global Ambassadors who are planning to participate with TEAN again will receive $100 in addition to the corresponding TEAN Repeat Grant amount (as listed below).
If you have already been abroad on a TEAN, ISA or a WorldStrides program of any length and choose to do a second TEAN program (must be a different program and/or location), you can receive a $500 grant for a semester abroad program or a $350 grant for a summer or internship abroad program. Please complete this form to let us know.
Submit FormWant to spend an entire year abroad? You can receive a grant to go toward your program fees if you complete two semesters of the same program back to back. The grant amount varies by program, so please reach out to your Program Manager for more information.
Please note that this grant excludes Vietnam and Singapore options. Students also don’t participate on the program orientation or excursions for their second term, but can attend TEAN catch-ups and the farewell dinner.
Participants enrolling in Remote Learning, Global Remote Internships, Career Semester Remote Programs or WorldStrides Custom Programs are not eligible to receive these grants.
The following universities have committed scholarship funds. Any TEAN applicants for these universities that apply for one of the other TEAN scholarships will automatically be considered for a university specific scholarship if available.
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
One AU$1,500 award available each semester for 2022. If selected for this scholarship, recipients will be asked to submit 4 blogs and a final reflection on their experience.
Two AU$5,000 awards available each semester for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023.
University of Auckland
One Merit based scholarship available each semester.
People & Place scholarships available each semester. The applicant must be majoring in a field related to indigenous studies, anthropology, sociology, or history and enroll in two classes at the University of Auckland relating to Maori or Pacific Island studies or New Zealand history and culture.
Choose Earth scholarships available each semester.. The applicant must be majoring in a field related to environmental science/management or sustainability and enroll in two classes at the University of Auckland relating to the environment or sustainability.
Victoria University of Wellington
One award available each semester.
The Fund for Education Abroad’s (FEA) mission is to provide scholarships and ongoing support to students who are underrepresented among the U.S. study abroad population. As an FEA Access Partner, WorldStrides has joined in the shared commitment to increase the number of underrepresented American college students studying abroad through the provision of scholarships. FEA scholarship applicants participating on a TEAN program may be eligible for financial support of up to $5,000. Visit the FEA website for more details and an application.
We encourage students to apply to as many external scholarships as they are eligible. Each year many scholarships go unawarded due to a lack of applicants. It is important that you also consult your Study Abroad Office and Financial Aid office to inquire about additional scholarship opportunities. Below are some resources for finding additional scholarships.
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