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SIT Study Abroad awards need-based scholarships and grants. We do not offer merit-based awards at this time. Average awards range between $500 and $5,000 for our semester programs, and between $500 and $3,000 for our summer programs. Our scholarships and grants are available to all students accepted into an SIT Study Abroad program irrespective of […]

The SIT Study Abroad scholarship application process has been fully integrated into our online program application. After selecting your interest in SIT need-based scholarships in the drop-down section of the program application, please complete the following steps: US citizens or permanent residents: If you are a US citizen or permanent resident, you must also add the […]

SIT Study Abroad is committed to increasing access to international education and to ensuring you have the information you need to successfully access funding for your study abroad program with us. SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. We […]

Thematic Faculty Seminar Overview As the largest urban space in southeast Europe, Belgrade is home to numerous social justice movements, local NGOs, dynamic civic activism, and advocacy work. In this seminar, participants will examine civic action on a variety of issues—from memory activism to corruption scandals to demanding more democratic participation and socially just policies—on […]

Skills-Based Field Seminar Overview Through this on-site, immersive skills-based seminar, participants will explore strategies for grounding global program design and delivery in the principles of experiential learning pedagogy and decolonial perspectives. Using Ghana as a case study, you’ll gain a new perspective on Africa’s cosmopolitanism, one that complicates and defies Eurocentric representations. Through firsthand experience, […]

SIT Study Abroad is committed to increasing access to international education and to ensuring you have the information you need to successfully access funding for your study abroad program with us. SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. We encourage all qualified students to apply for our need-based scholarships […]

Your SIT Study Abroad Program Although cost is only part of the calculation when choosing the best SIT Study Abroad program for you, it is often a primary consideration. Cost Preparation SIT Study Abroad semester and summer immersive abroad program costs include: Tuition: (includes medical insurance and program excursions) Room and Board: (includes each day […]

Field Seminar Overview The purpose of this one-week virtual field seminar is to give participants the chance to explore and better understand issues related to race, racism, and narrative in South Africa while drawing connections to their own communities, their lived experiences, and their professional development. Through this field seminar, participants will have the opportunity […]

Certificate Program Overview Through eight online modules, blending synchronous and asynchronous learning, this professional development certificate dives deep into the best practices for faculty-led, short-term study abroad programs and experiential education—whether in person or online. Join a cohort of faculty and study abroad colleagues and SIT’s thought-leaders and innovators in the field to build community, […]

Faculty Seminar Overview The goal of this faculty seminar is to provide a deeper understanding of the vitality, resilience, and global breadth of contemporary African communities through an experiential engagement with hip-hop and urban cultures as decolonial voices that constantly engage the limits of coloniality. The seminar will particularly focus on the ways hip-hop and […]

Thank you for your interest in SIT Study Abroad ! We are delighted that you and your family are considering one of our immersive, field-based programs. We also understand that you may have funding and cost questions and may want more details about SIT scholarships and financial aid. Note that these FAQ may not all […]

SIT Study Abroad has identified a list of organizations that provide scholarships for undergraduate study abroad. If you feel you may qualify for any of these scholarships, you should contact that particular organization directly. National Scholarships – General Benjamin A. Gilman International ScholarshipThe Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for US citizen undergraduate students of […]

The Federal Pell Grant Program provides support to undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. At SIT Study Abroad, we are dedicated to breaking down financial barriers and enabling diverse students, particularly those facing economic hardship, to engage in international learning experiences. Our commitment is evident through our Pell Grant Match program, which matches up […]

Alumni Resources – Find valuable information about future opportunities, such as the following: Travel with new study abroad students as an Experiment group leader or SIT/IHP Trustees’ Fellow. Apply for alumni fellowships and put your SIT Study Abroad experience and skills to work: The Alice Rowan Swanson Fellowship supports SIT Study Abroad alumni seeking to return to the country they studied […]

Quick links to billing-related forms Transferable Funds Information Sheet. Students that are transferring financial aid from their home institution need to have their home financial aid office complete and fax this form to the SIT Student Accounts office. Copies of these billing-related forms must be returned to SIT by email, fax or postal mail. All students should […]

Your financial aid package at your home college or university may be transferrable to pay some or all of the costs associated with your SIT Study Abroad program. Wondering where to start? Contact the financial aid and/or study abroad office(s) at your home institution to learn if your school’s scholarships and grants, and federal and […]

SIT Study Abroad program fees include all courses, educational excursions, health insurance, and full room and board (all meals and accommodation) for the entire program period. Fees and additional expenses are based on all known circumstances at the time of calculation. Due to the unique nature of our programs and the economics of host countries, […]

SIT-led Signature Professional Engagement Programming for Faculty and Study Abroad Professionals SIT invites faculty and study abroad professionals from our partner institutions and beyond to join us in professional engagements programming in spring and summer 2024 and winter 2025. Currently accepting applications for our India thematic seminar on public health, well-being, and community action in […]

We encourage students and study abroad advisors to use the website to find the most up-to-date information about program curriculum and itinerary. Admissions ProcessThe admissions committee at SIT strives to select students who will be the best possible match for a program. All applicants should be advised to submit strong academic references and demonstrate a […]

SIT Study Abroad and International Honors Program facilitate the deep exploration of different environments, perspectives, and cultures. This work—fostering intercultural engagement and cooperation and equipping participants to confront the most critical global issues of our time—has never been more relevant or needed. Please help us continue this legacy by making a gift today. What does […]