Scholarship FAQ
Do I have to be admitted to a program at SIT for my scholarship application to be reviewed?
No, you do not have to be admitted to a program at SIT for your scholarship application to be reviewed. However, we must have received a completed Financial Assessment Form from your home school’s financial aid office.
Do you offer merit-based scholarships?
No, SIT does not offer merit-based scholarships. SIT Study Abroad is dedicated to making international education accessible to all students. We believe in the life-changing impact of immersive, intercultural experiences and are committed to supporting students throughout their educational journey by offering need-based scholarships.
When is my scholarship application complete?
Your scholarship application is complete once you have taken the following steps:
- Select “Yes” that you are interested in applying for an SIT scholarship in the drop-down section of your SIT Study Abroad program application.
- Provide the name and email address of a financial aid officer at your home institution or the general email address of your financial aid office. Our Financial Assessment Form will be electronically sent to the person indicated, and they will need to complete the form, which provides us with information about the financial aid you may be receiving at your home institution.
- Electronically sign and date the FERPA release included as part of the application process.
In order for our office to review your scholarship application, we must receive the completed Financial Assessment Form from your home school’s financial aid office. If you do not receive notification of any SIT scholarship that you may be eligible for before the billing due date, please know that your scholarship application was not complete or that we did not receive a completed Financial Assessment Form for you.
How long does it take to review my scholarship application?
Complete scholarship applications are typically reviewed within two weeks by our Scholarship Committee. Please note that we must receive the Financial Assessment Form from your home school’s financial aid office in order to review your scholarship application.
Is the status of my scholarship application available to view in the Student Portal?
At this time, the status of your scholarship application cannot be viewed in the Student Portal.
I am a Pell Grant recipient; do I still need to complete a scholarship application?
Yes. Please see the instructions under Applying for SIT Study Abroad Scholarships.
My home school reviews all accepted SIT students for SIT special institutional scholarships. Do I still need to complete an SIT scholarship application?
This depends on your home school. If you know that your home school has an SIT special institutional scholarship, please contact your study abroad or international programs office to double check on their recommended process.
What is the amount of a typical scholarship?
Typical scholarship amounts for semester students range between $500 and $5,000 and $500 to $3,000 for summer programs. Please see our Available Scholarships & Grants webpage for more information.
I’m applying to an SIT Study Abroad summer program. Is the process different for me?
The application process is the same for you. However, your institutional and/or federal financial aid from your home institution may not be applicable to summer. Please contact the financial aid office at your home institution for more information.
Are there any steps I need to take to accept my SIT Scholarship?
No. Any scholarship you receive will automatically be applied to the balance due for your study abroad program.
What is the deadline to apply for a scholarship through SIT?
The deadline to apply for a scholarship is different depending on which term you are applying for. Please see below:
- April 1: Summer Programs
- May 15: Fall Programs
- November 1: Spring Programs
Can I receive a deposit fee deferral for my program?
Maybe. Accepted students may request a deferred deposit fee by submitting a completed Deposit Deferral Form to us. Before this form can be evaluated, you must have applied for scholarship aid with us, and we must have received the completed Financial Assessment Form for you from your home institution. Please note that the deposit fee deferral is only applicable to fall and spring programs. A deposit fee deferral is not applicable to summer programs.