Study Abroad Scholarships
College of Education
The application for 2019 COE Study Abroad Scholarships is now closed. If you are looking to apply for 2020 COE Study Abroad Scholarships, please check back here November 2019 for a link to the application.
You can view eligibility requirements and application questions for all three scholarships below.
For questions regarding Study Abroad Scholarships, please contact Jennifer Dodson.
The Jepsen International Scholars Program, funded generously by Dr. Keith Jepsen and Ms. Kathy Dore, will assist College of Education students (TCH, SED, EAF) with financial need to involve themselves in a diverse culture and language in its natural setting. Study abroad programs that emphasize learning a different language and culture are the preferred focuses of the Jepsen Scholars Program. You can review eligibility requirements and application questions before you apply.
The purpose of the College of Education Student Travel Global Initiatives Award is to support study abroad opportunities for undergraduate and graduate College of Education majors. The scholarship focuses on first-time international travelers with demonstrated financial need. You can review eligibility requirements and application questions before you apply.
The Franson Anderson Endowed Memorial Scholarship
is for full-time students enrolled in the College of Education, preferably elementary education, and planning a career in teaching. Candidates must intend to use the scholarship to support expenses associated with international travel for academic studies, including student teaching, preferably during their senior year. You can review eligibility requirements before you apply.
University
The Hoon Mok Chung Undergraduate Scholarship is for undergraduate students who are preparing to study abroad in Asia, the Middle East, or South America. Candidates must be enrolled and in good standing, be a junior or senior at the time the award is given, have earned at least 30 credits at Illinois State, have a major GPA of 3.5 or higher, and demonstrate financial need. Students participating in a study abroad program during the summer must apply by March 1.
Visit Scholarships on the Illinois State Study Abroad site for more options, including the OISP Study Abroad Travel Award and University Professional Development Grant. Note that OISP offers need-based scholarships each semester. Complete the application.
Past Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to our 2018 Jepsen International Scholars: Edward Blanco, Agali Chacon, Danielle Dugan, Madeleine Ferguson, Abaigeal McCorry, Mary Monaxios, Geriann Pioquinto, Josephine Sales, Karina Soto, Dimitri Sotos, Kaitlyn Suckow, and Grace Tibbott.
Congratulations to our 2018 Global Initiatives study abroad scholarship winners: Edward Blanco, Elizabeth Brtis, Brittany Clough, Natalia Cutrano, Colleen Keefe, Geriann Pioquinto, Nicole Ranieri, Karina Soto, Kaitlyn Suckow, Grace Tibbott, Destiny Williams, and Kendra Zimmerman.
Congratulations to our 2018 Franson Anderson study abroad scholarship winner Nikolette Manna.
Historical scholarships data:
- In 2017, we awarded $37,800 in scholarship funds to 16 students
- In 2016, we awarded $24,000 in scholarship funds to 14 students
- In 2015, we awarded $31,500 in scholarship funds to 18 students
- In 2014, we awarded $12,000 in scholarship funds to 4 students
- In 2013, we awarded $18,000 in scholarship funds to 4 students
Student Stories
The following are student stories from College of Education Study Abroad scholarship recipients
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Nikki Manna share her Summer 2018 Study Abroad experience in Taipei, Taiwan
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Edward Blanco shares his Summer 2018 Study Abroad experience in Taipei, Taiwan
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Brittany Clough shares her Summer 2018 Study Abroad experience in Milan, Italy
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Natalia Cutrano shares her Summer 2018 Study Abroad experience in Brighton, England
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Danielle Dugan shares her Summer 2018 Study Abroad experience in Heredia, Costa Rica
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Madeleine Ferguson shares her Summer 2018 Study Abroad experience in Heredia, Costa Rica
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Colleen Keefe shares her Summer 2018 Study Abroad experience in Heredia, Costa Rica
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Maggie Monaxios shares her Summer 2018 Study Abroad experience in Milan, Italy
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Geriann Pioquinto shares her Summer 2018 Study Abroad experience in Hirakata City, Japan
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Nicole Ranieri shares her Summer 2018 Study Abroad experience in Milan, Italy
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Karina Soto shares her Summer 2018 Study Abroad experience in Heredia, Costa Rica
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Dimitri Sotos shares his Summer 2018 Study Abroad experience in Heredia, Costa Rica
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Grace Tibbott shares her Summer 2018 Study Abroad experience in Brighton, England
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Kaitlyn Suckow shares her Summer 2018 Study Abroad experience in Milan, Italy
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Kendra Zimmerman shares her Summer 2018 Study Abroad experience in Milan, Italy
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Anaclara Pinedo shares her Summer 2017 Study Abroad experience in Panama City, Panama
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Renata Serpico shares her Summer 2017 Study Abroad experience in Milan, Italy
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Angie Bode shares her Summer 2017 Study Abroad experience in Alcala de Henares, Spain
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Mackenzie Escher shares her Summer 2017 Study Abroad experience in Heredia, Costa Rica
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Molly Hill shares her Summer 2017 Study Abroad experience in Dublin, Ireland
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Sabrina MacKerell shares her Summer 2017 Study Abroad experience in Alcala de Henares, Spain
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Rachael Randle shares her Summer 2017 Study Abroad experience in Dublin, Ireland
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Melody Haigh shares her Summer 2017 Study Abroad experience in Vladimir, Russia
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Kelsie Woodward shares her Summer 2017 Study Abroad experience in Dublin, Ireland
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Haley Veldhuizen shares her Summer 2017 Study Abroad experience in Heredia, Costa Rica
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Karen Argueta shares her Summer 2016 Study Abroad experience in Alcala de Henares, Spain
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Taylor Brew shares her Summer 2016 Study Abroad experience in Dublin, Ireland
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Daniele Luetke shares her Summer 2016 Study Abroad experience in Alcala de Henares, Spain
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Anna Yates shares her Summer 2016 Study Abroad experience in Heredia, Costa Rica
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Julia Egan shares her Summer 2015 Study Abroad experience in Avila, Spain
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Stan Gillespie shares his Summer 2015 Study Abroad experience in Taipei, Taiwan
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Nicole Klecka shares her Summer 2015 Study Abroad experience in Dublin, Ireland
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Mary Haywood shares her Summer 2014 Study Abroad experience in Avila, Spain
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Robyn Connolly shares her Summer 2014 Study Abroad experience in Dublin, Ireland
External Scholarships