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Scholarship Information

Finding money to study abroad

Many academic institutions are emphasizing the development of international experience and a global mindset within their student bases. In order to encourage this, many institutions offer scholarships specifically for studying abroad.

Aside from the scholarships offered by your academic institution, there are general international scholarships offered by several foundations and organizations. A seminar abroad with IBS is an investment in your education and professional career and it’s important to start thinking about your financial planning strategy early. IBS offers the following scholarships for in person travel seminars (scholarships are not applicable to virtual or private study abroad programs):

The Founders Scholarship

Description:

  • The Founders Scholarship was created to support students who want to attend an IBS seminar and have an additional financial need. These awards go to students who are actively finding ways to finance their program with IBS and have thoughtful personal, professional and academic goals for their time abroad.

Qualifications:

  • Students must be currently enrolled for an IBS seminar.

How to Apply:

  • Must submit an essay of 1,000 – 2,000 words through the Founders Scholarship Application form before the deadline addressing these three topics:
    • Discuss your goals for the program and how you think attending an IBS seminar will benefit you personally, professionally and academically.
    • Discuss your financial strategy and explain all of your efforts to fund your seminar with IBS.
    • Will this scholarship determine if you attend? Describe if and how this award would positively impact your attendance in your program.

Selection Criteria:

  • Essays will be evaluated by an IBS selection team on the following guidelines:
    • Student’s thoughtfulness of their goals during their seminar and clear articulation of personal, professional and academic benefits.
    • Described financial need and additional efforts to secure full funding for their program.
    • Overall presentation, storytelling, and professionalism.

Requirements if selected:

  • Write a blog between 750-1,500 words with 4-6 pictures.
  • Write a half-length blog of 325-750 words with a 60-second video covering the subject of the blog. The blog can quote from the video but cannot be a transcript of the video.
  • Create a 5-minute video that includes at least 30-45 seconds of vlog content spoken direct to camera while on location. Voiceover may be included for the remainder of the video.
  • Write and publish a program review to Go Abroad and Go Overseas

Application deadlines:

  • Winter applications are due October 15th.
  • Summer applications are due February 15th.
  • Summer Japan + Korea applications are due March 15th.

Awards:

  • Awards will range from $250-$1,000 and will be applied toward program fees
  • IBS announces scholarship recipients on October 22nd for winter programs and March 5th for summer programs.

 

Apply for the Founder’s Scholarship Today!

Digital Ambassador Scholarship

Description:

  • The role of an IBS Digital Ambassador is to creatively share your experience for future marketing and recruiting purposes. The ideal digital ambassador will be willing to try new things, step out of their comfort zone and candidly share their experience with others. No blogging or video creation experience is necessary, but it may be helpful! We encourage everyone who is interested in this type of experience to apply.

Qualifications:

  • Students must be currently enrolled for an IBS seminar.

How to Apply:

  • Must submit a video entry via the application link below before the deadline:
  • Video entry: 1-4 minute video sharing why you are choosing to attend your IBS seminar, why you’d like to be an IBS Digital Ambassador and describe your experience with video creation. Share how you will be successful in this role if you’re selected to be one of our digital ambassadors.
  • Video entry to be uploaded to a file sharing service such as Google Drive or Dropbox. Paste the file link in the application.
  • No experience necessary as long as you’re willing to learn.

Selection Criteria:

  • Video submissions will be evaluated by an IBS selection team. on the following guidelines:
  • The overall presentation, story-telling, and professionalism.
  • General creativity and ability to inspire others with video creation.
  • Experience with video creation or willingness to learn, combined with strategies to be successful in this role.

Requirements if selected:

  • During the program:
    • At orientation, introduce yourself and announce that you are going to make a video of the experience at the end of the seminar, so you’ll be taking photos and videos throughout the program. Encourage others to share their photos and videos with you.
    • Let the group know after each business visit you will send the images you took into the WhatsApp group so they can have the content to share.
    • Active participation on Instagram: Follow @ibsabroad, tag @ibsabroad in your stories (at least 10), and share your seminar experience to encourage student participation in the photo contest by tagging @ibsabroad.
    • Create visually captivating pictures and videos that encapsulate the essence of the seminar, showcasing engaging moments, scenic locations, and cultural experiences.
      • 3+ Architecture videos (10+ seconds), 2+ images 
      • 3+ Business visit videos (10+ seconds), 2+  Images
      • 3+ Scenery videos (10+ seconds), 2+ Images
      • 3+ Food videos (10+ seconds), 2+ Images
      • 3+ Cultural videos (10+ seconds), 2+ Images (Local musicians, fashion, markets, get creative!)
    • Engage in 1 video interview conducted by IBS leadership, discussing your own experiences and insights.
    • Conduct video-recorded interviews with a variety of individuals, including:  
      • 2 consenting locals (musician, baker, street performer, business executive, student, etc),
      • 3 fellow students on the program
    • Encourage students to participate in the photo contest using #IBSabroad when they post photos to social media.
  • After the seminar:
    • 3 weeks after the program, upload all of your photos and video footage (and photos/video you’ve gathered from other students) to our webform.
    • Using some of your video footage and photos, put together a video showing what the program experience was like from your eyes. The video should be 1-3 minutes.
    • It’s okay if you don’t have a lot of experience with editing videos, do your best.
    • You will need to send us your completed video via webform no later than 3 weeks after the program.
    • Write and publish a program review to Go Abroad and Go Overseas

Application deadlines:

  • Winter applications are due October 15th.
  • Summer applications are due February 15th.
  • Summer Japan + Korea applications are due March 15th.

Awards:

  • Awards will range from $500-$1,000 and will be applied toward program fees.
  • IBS announces scholarship recipients on October 22nd for winter programs and March 5th for summer programs.

Apply for the Digital Ambassador Scholarship Today!

Our Undocumented Student Support Scholarship (USSS)

Description:

  • Our Undocumented Student Support Scholarship (USSS) was created for undocumented students who want to attend an IBS seminar. These awards go to students who are interested in better understanding the business world, interacting with executives at global companies, and networking with students around the world.

Qualifications:

  • Undocumented students enrolled in an IBS seminar.

How to Apply:

  • Must submit an essay of 500 – 1,000 words through the Undocumented Student Support Scholarship Application form before the deadline addressing these two prompts:
    • Discuss your goals for the program and how you think attending an IBS seminar will benefit you personally, professionally, and academically.
    • How will achieving these goals impact your life and the lives of others?

Selection Criteria:

  • Essays will be evaluated by an IBS selection team on the following guidelines:
    • Student’s thoughtfulness of their goals during their seminar and clear articulation of personal, professional, and academic benefits.
    • Overall presentation, storytelling, and professionalism.

Requirements if selected:

  • Supporting and improving the IBS Undocumented Student Support Scholarship by providing feedback through surveys and by helping us promote the program to friends and family.

Application deadlines:

  • Summer 2024 applications are due February 15th, 2024.
  • Summer Japan + Korea applications are due March 15th.

Award:

  • Awards will be $300 and will be applied toward program fees.

 

Apply for the Undocumented Student Support Scholarship Today!

In addition to scholarships, we recommend financial planning or other ways to fund your study abroad program:

  • Payment plans through IBS. Learn more about IBS financial planning
  • Financial aid – ask your Financial Aid Office on campus to understand all your options
  • Crowdfunding
    • FundMy Travel or GoFundMe
  • Donations from local communities such as religious, social, or professional groups
  • Support or private loans from local banks
  • Fundraising such as car washes, tutoring, etc.
  • Smartphone apps like Scholarship Grab or Scholly can help you earn scholarships

Resources for scholarship options:

 

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