Study Abroad Scholarship USA: Semester Abroad

University of North Carolina Wilmington:

International Students studying abroad at University of North Carolina Wilmington can apply for a study abroad scholarship awarded by the German office of UNCW once per semester.

Scholarships: 2 study abroad scholarships per year

1 X Reduction of 500 USD for the tuition fees for a semester abroad in autumn
(Starting Date: August until December)

1 X Reduction of 500 USD for the tuition fees for a semester abroad in spring
(Starting Date: January until May)

Westcliff University:

International Students studying abroad at Westcliff University can apply for a study abroad scholarship awarded by the German office of WU once per semester.

Scholarships: 3 study abroad scholarships per year

1 X Reduction of 500 USD for the tuition fees for a semester abroad in spring(Starting Date: January through June)

2 X Reduction of 500 USD for the tuition fees for a semester abroad in fall(Starting Date: July through October)

Scholarship Requirements

You are qualified for a scholarship, if

  • you have applied for a study abroad term through the International Student Office and have successfully been enrolled at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) or Westcliff University (WU)
  • You are willing to write 10 different experience reports during your study abroad term (5 in English and 5 in your native language) with about 400-600 words each including three self-taken photos about your experiences abroad, take 8 short videos (90-180 seconds) for us or prepare 10 facebook or instagram postings.

Scholarship Application

If you are interested to share your adventure of studying abroad through informative and creative/innovative reports for future students on our website, we are looking forward to your creative and interesting application. Please submit the following documents:

  • Curriculum Vitae with Passport Photo in English
  • Letter of motivation or – video in English with a minimum of/at least 500 words about the topic: “What to expect from a study abroad period at University of North Carolina WIlmington?” or “What to expect from a study abroad period at Westcliff University?”

Please send your scholarship application for a study abroad term in fall until June, 15 and for a study abroad term in spring until November, 15 via email to your contact person at the International Student Office or to [email protected]. Winners will be notified by July or January via email.

Scholarships USA: Our Recent Scholarship Winners

Samuel A.

Samuel A.

Semester Abroad USA

Home Town: Aschaffenburg

Program: Semester Abroad (NU)

Scholarship: Partial Scholarship

Nais G.

Nais G.

Semester Abroad USA

Home Town: Genf

Program: Semester Abroad (UNCW)

Scholarship: Partial Scholarship

Azem A.

Azem A.

Semester Abroad USA

Home Town: Koblenz

Program: Semester Abroad (NU)

Scholarship: Partial Scholarship

Dominik H.

Dominik H.

Semester Abroad USA

Home Town: Aschaffenburg

Program: Semester Abroad (NU)

Scholarship: Partial Scholarship