International
Abroad Scholarships

The Oregon TRIO Association is partnering with CIEE to offer an exciting opportunity to travel the world. Whether you are a pre-college student, or currently enrolled at a College or University, you’ll find a wealth of captivating study-abroad options to explore.

 

The Oregon TRIO Association is thrilled to offer scholarships to assist with flight costs, enabling you to embark on these life-changing adventures. Discover the details and application process for each of these incredible opportunities below, and seize your chance to make the world your classroom.

 

High School Students apply for an opportunity to attend a 3 or 4 week summer abroad program through CIEE. You can select your ideal destination (though scholarship funds are predominantly provided to the language programs). With over 35 amazing destinations, all students can find a location or topic that interests them. Learn more about those opportunities here.

 

College Students apply for an opportunity to pursue various study-abroad programs partnering with CIEE. Learn more about those opportunities here. Additionally, if a student seeks to pursue a study abroad program through your current institution, you can also be eligible for our flight scholarship funds. 

Who Can Apply

OTA is considering all students, regardless of GPA, for this opportunity.  Students must currently be a member of a TRIO program within Oregon.

 

Note: We encourage students to check with their TRIO advisor before starting the process to ensure they are a good candidate for this opportunity and have the program’s support and/or institutional capacity to pursue a study abroad program.

How to Apply

High School Students

Complete the Global Navigator Scholarships Application through CIEE

There is a $25 application fee during this process.  Using the link above will provide a $200 credit for the student off their final bill. This link will also allow OTA to track who applies and who is eligible for a flight scholarship.

  • CIEE Global Navigator Scholarships:

1. Academic Merit (20% tuition) to all students, and

2. Financial Need + Academic Merit (up to 100% tuition)  for current freshman, sophomore, or junior students who are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

The due date for the Global Navigator’s Scholarship is January 24th, 2024.

College Students

Our International Education Partner, CIEE, offers robust study-abroad options with flexible schedules and scholarships. This is an excellent option for those Community College students whose institutions typically do not offer study abroad programs. 

Complete  your Application for CIEE here

There is a $25 application fee during this process.  Using the link above will provide a $200 credit for the student off their final bill. This link will also allow OTA to track who applies and who is eligible for a flight scholarship.

Information on college programs and scholarships

 

Once you have completed your CIEE Application, please visit this page to complete the OTA Application for supplemental funds to support your program.

 

OTA College Funding Application

 

College Student – Institutional Study Abroad 

OTA will also offer our funding for study-abroad flights to students who choose to utilize an institutional study-abroad program. 

 

OTA College Funding Application

Summer Abroad 2022 Student Video

Watch this video to learn about the student experience from our Oregon TRIO cohort in the summer of 2022.

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