The International Programs and Affairs office works closely with the Financial Aid Office to make study away opportunities available to all students.  Students who have completed a FAFSA should contact Becky Ward in Financial Aid to see if they qualify for the Study Abroad Loan or other aid. Students with scholarships need to contact Heather King.

New Study Away Voucher Program Benefits Incoming Students

Beginning in the fall of 2009, all new freshmen who enroll at Missouri State will be eligible to receive a $500 Missouri State Study Away voucher. The voucher may be used anytime after a student has completed one year of full-time enrollment at Missouri State to help cover the costs of an officially approved study-away experience. In addition, students who transfer from Missouri State’s two-year campus in West Plains with an associate’s degree also will be eligible for the voucher after completing one year of full-time study at the Springfield campus.

The Study Away voucher may be used by students for any credit-producing approved Study Away opportunity offered by Missouri State. These programs range from a few weeks to a full year, and are offered to a variety of countries around the world.

To qualify, freshmen and West Plains transfer students who enroll for fall 2009 or thereafter must have successfully completed one year of full-time enrollment at Missouri State and be in good academic standing. The $500 voucher may be used for tuition, travel expenses, living expenses or any other expenses related to the Study Away program.

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National Security Education Program
Awards usually cover the full cost of study and travel abroad.  Created by Congress in 1991, NSEP was intended to encourage American students to study less commonly taught languages and cultures, especially in nations considered to be of interest to national security. The program also aspires to increase the number of Americans qualified for government service and international diplomacy. After graduation, student recipients are required to work for an office or agency of the Federal Government involved in national security affairs or in higher education.

Scholarships for German Language Study

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Scholarships to highly qualified undergraduate students for study abroad, university language or summer courses, senior thesis research and/or internships in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Scholarships for Japan

Bridging Scholarships
For study abroad in Japan. Undergraduate students of any major are eligible to apply. The awards are typically $2,500 for semester-long programs or $4,000 for academic-year programs. The application deadline is in April.

Morgan Stanley Japan Scholarships
Awards two $7,500 scholarships to US students who will be studying in Japan for the academic year to augment its contribution to the Bridging Project for Study Abroad in Japan. Eligible students include juniors and seniors at US universities with an interest in economics and international finance who have been accepted for study in Japan. Winners may also be considered for internships at Morgan Stanley Japan's Tokyo headquarters.

Itoh Scholarship Foundation
A non-profit charitable institute that provides provides financial assistance for the study of the Japanese language at Japanese universities.

Japan Student Services Organization
Available for qualified international students already accepted by Japanese universities or graduate schools for a semester or year.

Blakemore Freeman Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language Study
Only available to American citizens and permanent residents of the United States who have a college degree and plan to use an Asian language in their career.

Vendor Scholarship Information

CIEE: http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx

ISEP: http://www.isep.org/students/Programs/financial_aid_scholarships.asp

AustraLearn: http://www.australearn.org/programs/semester_and_year_abroad/fees_and_finances/scholarships/australearn_scholarships/

Semester at Sea: http://www.semesteratsea.org/admission-and-aid/overview/financial%20-aid-scholarships.php

IFSA Butler: http://www.ifsa-butler.org/services/scholarships.html

Modern and Classical Languages

Ballinger-Colon-Compton Award
Student must be a sophomore or junior who is pursuing a teacher degree with the preference being given to a junior student who has submitted a plan to study or travel in a Spanish speaking country. Recipient must have an overall 3.0 GPA and 3.5 GPA in Spanish, demonstrate proficiency in the Spanish languages and enroll full time (12 hrs).

Anna L. Blair Scholarship Fund
Student must enroll for at least 12 hours each semester, show consistent academic excellence and prove financial need.

Thomas Fullerton Memorial Scholarship
Student must be a full time sophomore or junior. First priority is given to a French major pursuing a teaching degree and desiring to travel to study French culture; Second priority is given to a French major or minor who desires to travel to study the French culture; Third priority is given to a student with a major or minor in French. Recipient must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and a 3.4 GPA in French. Financial need is considered.

Wanda Gorczynski Latin Scholarship
Student must be a full time sophmore or junior with an overall GPA of 3.0 and Latin (major) GPA 3.5.

William and June Ross Holman Cultural Study Abroad Award
Student must be an undergraduate who has no previous international travel experiences.  Student must have maintained an overall GPA of 2.5 and a GPA of 3.0 in their major languages. Recipients must be enrolled in at least 12 hours the semester preceding travel and must be traveling to a foreign country for an internship or pursue a study program. Financial need is considered.

Madeleine Kernen Travel Fund
Student must demonstrate leadership through appropriate departmental activities as well as activities associated with his/her major area of study. Student must demonstrate adaptability and sensitivity to other cultures as determined by committee.

Homer and Dorothy Mace Kesterson Scholarship
Student must be a full time junior or above majoring in biology, educational administration, English, mathematics or modern and classical languages. Recipient must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and a 3.5 GPA in his/her major. Student must be enrolled in at least 12 hours if an undergraduate, or 6 hours if a graduate student. Submit an essay describing your academic goals and career plans to the Office of Financial Aid by the specific deadline.

Florence C. Painter Scholarship
Student must be a junior or senior pursuing a secondary education degree, with preference given to those planning to teach Spanish. Applicant must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Financial need is considered.

James Woodward German Scholarship
Student must be a sophomore or junior who has maintained an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and a GPA of 3.5 in German.

Theater and Dance

Robert Bradley Student Travel Fund
Student must be majoring in or pursuing a degree in dance, theatre, or musical theatre and traveling to a professional meeting, festival, audition, or similar event.

Mike McElhaney / Shakespeare Award
Student must be a full-time graduate or undergraduate deserving recognition of excellence in the study of Shakespeare. The study may be either creative (acting, directing, design, choreography) and/or research (a critical study resulting in a formal paper). Recipient must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Ann Page Theatre Scholarship
Student must be a theatre major. 

Psychology Scholarships

Hom Family Scholarship
Student must be a psychology major and have completed at least 45 hours with a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of application. Student shall be accepted for participation in an international Study Away Program, approved by the International Education Office for the Fall or Spring semester of the academic year following the application. Consideration will be given to college academic achievement, leadership experiences and active participation in the Missouri State psychology club.

Music Scholarships

Emil & Doris C. Lorz Scholarship Award
Student must be a junior or senior music major with at least 20 hours of music course work completed and have an overall GPA of at least 3.5. Student must also have completed coursework in foreign language and theatre.

History

Wayne C. Bartee Scholarship
Student must be a history major (with Non-United States history emphasis), and have completed 3 non-U.S. history courses with GPA of 3.0 in these courses.

 Heinlein International Affairs Scholarship
Student must be a junior or senior (completed 60 hrs or more) who has completed or enrolled in at least 12 hours of political science or international relations course work at the time of application and have an overall GPA of 3.0 and a GPA of 3.2 in departmental major. Financial need is considered.

 Geography, Geology, and Planning

Fagerlin-Johnson-Moeglin Field Studies Scholarship
Student must be a declared geography or planning major enrolled to take a field geography course (GRY 470) during the summer semester or a declared geology or earth science education major enrolled to take a field geology course (GLG 412 or 413 or equivalent). Student must have maintained an overall GPA of 3.0 and a major GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to applicants who have not received any other scholarship awards from the GGP department over the same period.

 International Programs and Affairs

London Program Grant
Student must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement and motivation in international studies. Recipient must be participating in the Missouri London Program as a full-time student. Contact the Study-Away Office for information.

Study-Away Programs
Missouri State recognizes the importance of international education. Students enrolled in study-away programs that are approved for credit by Missouri State may apply federal, state and institutional financial aid toward program costs. Both long-term and short-term loans are available to students in approved programs of at least five weeks. Contact the Study-Away Office for information.

Grace Gardner Endowed Scholarship
Student must be participating in an approved study away program. Recipient must have a minimum 3.75 GPA on 60 credit hours earned at Missouri State University and have an expected family contribution of $5,000 or less, determined by the FAFSA. Students who meet the eligibility criteria must request consideration from the Study Away office by May 1 when applying for fall study abroad opportunities and September 1 when applying for spring study abroad opportunities.

General Scholarship from Missouri State

Clinton and Leta Reed Scholarship
Student must be a full-time junior or senior with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and financial need.    

Evans and Aleene McReynolds Memorial Scholarship
Student must be enrolled full-time with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and financial need.

Evelyn A. Porter Scholarship
Student must be enrolled full-time with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and financial need. 

Grace Gardner Endowed Scholarship
Student must be participating in an approved study away program. Recipient must have a minimum 3.75 GPA on 60 credit hours earned at Missouri State University and have an expected family contribution of $5,000 or less, determined by the FAFSA. Students who meet the eligibility criteria must request consideration from the Study Away office by May 1 when applying for fall study abroad opportunities and September 1 when applying for spring study abroad opportunities.

Homer and Dorothy Mace Kesterson Scholarship
Student must be a full-time junior or above majoring in biology, educational administration, English, mathematics or modern and classical languages. Recipient must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and a 3.5 GPA in his/her major.

Honors Scholarship
Student must be a full-time senior for the fall semester with a 3.4 cumulative GPA and at least 60 hours completed at Missouri State.  Recipient must demonstrate leadership in extracurricular activities.  Complete the Honors Scholarship Application and return to the Financial Aid Office by  March 1.

International Students Activity Scholarship
Student must be an active member of the Association of International Students. Recipients are selected on the basis of their GPA and participation in intercultural activities. Complete the ISA Scholarship Application and return to International Student Services, Carrington Hall, Room 302.

Jerry Fortner Memorial Scholarship
Student must be in good standing and have financial need.

Joseph N. Boyce/Wall Street Journal Public Affairs Scholarship
Student must be a full-time junior or senior in good academic standing with a record of service and leadership. Complete the Joseph Boyce Application and return to the Office of Student Financial Aid by March 1.

Margaret Bowles-State Farm Insurance Companies Scholarship
Student must have financial need.

Pepsi-Cola Public Affairs Award ($1,000) 6 available
Student must be full-time and have completed 45 hours with a 3.25 cumulative GPA. Recipient must demonstrate a record of service and leadership. Complete the Pepsi-Cola Public Affairs Award Application and return to the Office of Student Financial Aid by March 1.

Robert Lee Scott Memorial Scholarship
Student must be upperclassmen with academic promise and financial need. 

Rosemary Frankenberger Scholarship
Student must have an overall GPA of 3.0 and financial need.

Sarah Bickel Leadership Scholarship
Student must be a full-time junior or senior who demonstrates leadership and involvement in student organizations and activities.  Recipient must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA.  Contact the Missouri State Dean of Students Office, PSU 405 for an application.

Springfield Business and Professional Women's Club Scholarship
Student must be a full-time junior or senior with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to women who demonstrate financial need.

Tolerance Advocacy Scholarship
Student must have demonstrated a commitment to promote tolerance on campus or in the community.  Recipient must have completed 24 hours with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.  Submit an essay describing participation in organizations or events which promote diversity to Multicultural Student Services by March 1.

Traveling Men's Booster Club Scholarship
Student must demonstrate satisfactory scholarship and financial need. 

Students may be eligible for other study away scholarships or grants such as:

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