Financing Your Study Abroad Experience
Typically, students (and parents!) feel some anxiety when thinking about financing a semester abroad. However, there are options through financial aid, or the special scholarship opportunities that exist to help finance this experience.
Canisius Study Abroad Finance Information
As a matriculated student at Canisius University, in most cases all scholarships, grants, and loans will be applied to the cost of the student's study abroad program. The Student Financial Aid Office will help determine expenses and present funding solutions. During the semester prior to going abroad, all study abroad students are required to meet with an associate in the Student Records and Financial Services Office located in Science Hall. Study abroad students must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students who commute to college will have their financial aid packages re-evaluated to determine whether there is any additional eligibility for aid based on the room and board estimates for the semester abroad. While borrowing large amounts of private alternative loans or PLUS loans is not generally recommended as a financing strategy, studying abroad is seen as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Studies indicate that employers identify job candidates with study abroad experience on their resume as more desirable, truly making it an investment in your future.
Canisius Study Abroad Scholarships
The following scholarships are those offered to Canisius students only. Study abroad students must be accepted first in order to apply for the scholarships.
Jerry Neuner Scholarship Fund
This scholarship fund will be directly applied to the student's Canisius account.
Eligibility:
- Open to all Canisius study abroad students.
Application Materials:
- Applicants must submit a 2 page maximum double spaced essay addressing how this scholarship will help achieve your learning, professional, academic, and personal goals. Additionally, explain how this experience will enhance your cultural competency towards becoming a global citizen.
Ray and Anne Harmann Scholarship
Eligibility:
Applicants must be
- Accepted to study abroad at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia.
Application Materials:
- Applicants must submit a 2 page maximum double spaced essay addressing why Australia is their location of choice and how this scholarship will help achieve your learning, professional, academic, and personal goals. Additionally, explain how this experience will enhance your cultural competency towards becoming a global citizen.
Julia R. L. Wescott, PhD Study Abroad Scholarship
Eligibility:
Applicants must be
- Studying abroad in Oviedo, Spain, preference towards Spanish majors and minors.
- Full-time undergraduate students in good academic standing currently attending Canisius University
Application Materials:
Applicants must submit a 2 page maximum double spaced essay addressing the importance of the Spanish language, culture, and identity. How would this experience facilitate your growth with the Spanish language and how will it benefit you in your future and long-term career goals?
Frank Sparcino MS '15 Family Scholarship
Eligibility: The student must be in good academic standing and have significant financial need.
Applicants must submit a 2 page maximum double spaced essay addressing why Australia is their location of choice and how this scholarship will help achieve your learning, professional, academic, and personal goals. Additionally, explain how this experience will enhance your cultural competency towards becoming a global citizen.