Running Start Students:
Your high school will continue to pay for your tuition while you study abroad. You will still be responsible for paying the Study Abroad Program Fee. Note that some national level scholarships are only open to Financial Aid recipients. You will not be eligible to apply for scholarships with this requirement.
- Watch the latest Scholarships & Financial Aid for Study Abroad Workshop Recording Recorded February 1, 2024
Green River College & WCCCSA Scholarships
WCCCSA stands for the Washington State Community College Consortium for Study Abroad. Green River College (GRC) is one of 17 member colleges who jointly sponsor and offer all of the study abroad programs you see on our website.
GRC Ross Jennings Scholarship Fund
For Green River College students who have been accepted to certain programs. Currently only The Netherlands, South Korea, Japan and Australia/New Zealand qualify. You must be accepted to one of these country programs before you can apply for the Ross Jennings Scholarship.
Amount: $500-$1,000
Deadline: About 3 weeks after the program application deadline.
GRC Foundation Scholarships
The GRC Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to all GRC students. Some foundation scholarships may qualify to be applied to your study abroad program. Amounts vary. To apply, submit a general scholarship application to the GRC Foundation.
Deadline: Every Fall and Winter (Next cycle opens in January 2023)
WCCCSA Consortium Scholarships
For students applying to WCCCSA programs (Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Peru). WCCCSA awards two scholarships per program.
Amount: $1,000 for quarter-long programs
$500 for summer programs
Deadline: Same as program application deadline.
Washington Scholarships
(not specifically for study abroad but you can apply funds toward the related costs, such as tuition and books)
Washington Women in Need Scholarship
For female students 18+ years old with established financial need. Is open to DACA recipients, refugees and asylees.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Annually in April
Washington Opportunity Scholarship
For WA residents pursuing STEM or healthcare realted fields.
Amount: Up to $22,500 for 4 years
Deadline: Annually in February
Fred G. Zahn Scholarship Fund
For students who have graduated from a WA high school and have financial need
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Annually in July
Local Credit Unions that offer scholarships to their banking members:
Boeing Employee Credit Union (BECU)
Washingtons State Employees Credit Union (WSECU)
National Scholarships
APIA Scholarship Program
Multiple scholarship opportunities for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students
Deadline: Annually in January
APIEA To You (APTU)Scholarship
Need-based scholarship for students planning to sudy abroad in the Asia Pacific (Japan). Email info@tapiea.org for application details.
CCID Maxwell King Founders Study Abroad Scholarship
Open to all students attending a Community Colleges for International Development (CCID) member college (GRC is a member!). Preference given to first time travellers, and/or underrepresented students in study abroad, and/or students traveling to areas outside of Europe.
Dates of Travel: May 1, 2023- February 1, 2024
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 1
First Trip Scholarship
For students on their first study abroad trip, traveling to non-traditional desinations (ex: China, Costa Rica, Morocco, Vietnam, and others)
Amount: $750-1,500
Deadline: Apps Accepted on Rolling Basis
Freeman ASIA Scholarship
Valid only for the Japan program. For current financial aid recipients.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: Annually in April
Fund for Education Abroad
FEA was created for students who demonstrate financial need. They offer over 20 scholarships available through one common application! Preference is given to:
- Students of color
- First-generation college students
- Community college students
Eligibility:
- U.S. citizen, DACA recipients, or permanent resident
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or university in the U.S. (graduate students are not eligible)
- Study abroad program must be eligible for credit at the student's home institution
Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
Deadline: Annually in January/Feburary
Gilman Scholarship
For federal Pell Grant aid recipients.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: Bi-Annually in early October & March
Gilman-McCain Scholarship
For dependents or spouses of Active Duty Military Personnel
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: January 2024
More Scholarships and Search Engines
While not specific to study abroad, you can still use regular scholarships to help fund your studies
Washington State Community College Consortium for Study Abroad Recommended Scholarship Sites
Bold.org Scholarships
Study.com Comprehensive Scholarship Guide
ScholarshipGuidance.com (includes many high school student scholarships)
- Watch the latest Scholarships & Financial Aid for Study Abroad Workshop Recording Recorded February 1, 2024
Green River College & WCCCSA Scholarships
WCCCSA stands for the Washington State Community College Consortium for Study Abroad. Green River College (GRC) is one of 17 member colleges who jointly sponsor and offer all of the study abroad programs you see on our website.
GRC Ross Jennings Scholarship Fund
For Green River College students who have been accepted to certain programs. Currently only The Netherlands, South Korea, Japan and Australia/New Zealand qualify. You must be accepted to one of these country programs before you can apply for the Ross Jennings Scholarship.
Amount: $500-$1,000
Deadline: About 3 weeks after the program application deadline.
GRC Foundation Scholarships
The GRC Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to all GRC students. Some foundation scholarships may qualify to be applied to your study abroad program. Amounts vary. To apply, submit a general scholarship application to the GRC Foundation.
Deadline: Every Fall and Winter (Next cycle opens in January 2023)
WCCCSA Consortium Scholarships
For students applying to WCCCSA programs (Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Peru). WCCCSA awards two scholarships per program.
Amount: $1,000 for quarter-long programs
$500 for summer programs
Deadline: Same as program application deadline.
Washington Scholarships
(not specifically for study abroad but you can apply funds toward the related costs, such as tuition and books)
Washington Women in Need Scholarship
For female students 18+ years old with established financial need. Is open to DACA recipients, refugees and asylees.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Annually in April
Washington Opportunity Scholarship
For WA residents pursuing STEM or healthcare realted fields.
Amount: Up to $22,500 for 4 years
Deadline: Annually in February
Fred G. Zahn Scholarship Fund
For students who have graduated from a WA high school and have financial need
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Annually in July
Local Credit Unions that offer scholarships to their banking members:
Boeing Employee Credit Union (BECU)
Washingtons State Employees Credit Union (WSECU)
National Scholarships
APIA Scholarship Program
Multiple scholarship opportunities for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students
Deadline: Annually in January
APIEA To You (APTU)Scholarship
Need-based scholarship for students planning to sudy abroad in the Asia Pacific (Japan). Email info@tapiea.org for application details.
CCID Maxwell King Founders Study Abroad Scholarship
Open to all students attending a Community Colleges for International Development (CCID) member college (GRC is a member!). Preference given to first time travellers, and/or underrepresented students in study abroad, and/or students traveling to areas outside of Europe.
Dates of Travel: May 1, 2023- February 1, 2024
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 1
First Trip Scholarship
For students on their first study abroad trip, traveling to non-traditional desinations (ex: China, Costa Rica, Morocco, Vietnam, and others)
Amount: $750-1,500
Deadline: Apps Accepted on Rolling Basis
Freeman ASIA Scholarship
Valid only for the Japan program. For current financial aid recipients.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: Annually in April
Fund for Education Abroad
FEA was created for students who demonstrate financial need. They offer over 20 scholarships available through one common application! Preference is given to:
- Students of color
- First-generation college students
- Community college students
Eligibility:
- U.S. citizen, DACA recipients, or permanent resident
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or university in the U.S. (graduate students are not eligible)
- Study abroad program must be eligible for credit at the student's home institution
Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
Deadline: Annually in January/Feburary
Gilman Scholarship
For federal Pell Grant aid recipients.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: Bi-Annually in early October & March
Gilman-McCain Scholarship
For dependents or spouses of Active Duty Military Personnel
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: January 2024
More Scholarships and Search Engines
While not specific to study abroad, you can still use regular scholarships to help fund your studies
Washington State Community College Consortium for Study Abroad Recommended Scholarship Sites
Bold.org Scholarships
Study.com Comprehensive Scholarship Guide
ScholarshipGuidance.com (includes many high school student scholarships)