February 1, 2023
Applications are now closed!

SB declared major

SB declared minor

Non-SB on SB program (SB fee rebate)

Semester-long exchange or faculty-led

$2,000

$1,000

n/a

Faculty-led or exchange summer program over 18 days

$1,250

$750

$450

Faculty-led spring break or summer program under 18 days

$750

$500

$225

American University in Cairo, Egypt Study Abroad Award

Awards may be used on expenses incurred because of participation in the program, such as: airfare, room and board, food, insurance/fees, books, travel and transportation while in Egypt. And are contingent upon acceptance to study at AUC.

• 3.0 GPA (includes Overall GPA and Major/Minor GPA).
• In Good Disciplinary Standing.
• Some Arabic language experience (typically at least one-year of study) or plans to start/take Arabic language courses while at AUC.
• Open to all majors but must be pursuing at least a minor in an LCWA program.

Anna B. Cox Study Abroad in France Scholarship

• Must be planning to travel to France as part of an approved study abroad program through the College.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Must submit a 500 word personal statement. The personal statement must address the following:
  • Why have selected your study abroad program; and
  • How does it complement your academic interests and personal goals?
• Two references.

Cahill International Travel Award (HTMT interns)

The Cahill HTMT International Internship Award was created by Michael and Tania Cahill of La Canada-Flintridge, CA.  Their daughter, Isabel, graduated from the College of Charleston in 2014 with Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTMT). The Cahill Award annually funds international internships to declared HTMT major who proposes use of the funding to support participation in an international internship.

• HTMT major/minor or concentration with at least 30 earned credit hours at time of international internship.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Demonstrated maturity of travel plans and commitment to complete an international internship during the specified award year.

Cain Family International Scholarship

The Cain Family International Scholarship is intended to assist in the learning of languages through total immersion and cross-cultural experience.

 April 8, 2023

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2.
• Demonstrate significant financial need.
• Must submit a 500 word personal statement. The personal statement must address the following:
  • Why have selected your study abroad program; and
  • How does it complement your academic interests and personal goals?
• Two references.

Center for International Education Abroad Scholarship

Summer 2023: 
February 15, 2023

Fall 2023: 
April 8, 2023

Spring 2024:
TBD

• Academic merit
• Demonstration of financial need
• Personal statement 
• Recommendation from two faculty members (Faculty members submit their recommendations at Academic Works)
• Students must have started a CofC study abroad application in ViaTRM at the time of the scholarship deadline. The study abroad application must be for the same term in which they are applying for the scholarship. 
• Successful completion of at least 12 undergraduate or 6 graduate credit hours at the College of Charleston at the time of application (with the exception of first-year Spring Break FYE program participants).

Charleston Women in International Trade Scholarship

Charleston Women in International Trade (CWIT) champions the role of international trade professionals, particularly women in Charleston and throughout South Carolina.

• Must be a legal resident of SC and enrolled in an accredited school, institution, college, or university and must provide proof of acceptance or current enrollment.
• People of any gender are encouraged to apply.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be well qualified, with a serious interest in pursuing a degree specific to International Trade or related course of study.

Deutscher Bruderliche Bund Scholarship

The Deutscher Bruderliche Bund Scholarship was created to encourage undergraduate students to study the German language, culture and history. 

• Must have completed one year of German at the College.

Henry Miller French Travel Fund Endowment

This scholarship fund was established in honor of Henry Miller and his devoted service. Miller, whose distinguished career at the College extended over thirty-six years, was a French professor who set high standards for his students. He had a love for French culture and wanted others to appreciate it and share in it with him. Miller enjoyed discussions on literary or philosophical topics with both students and colleagues.

• Must be planning to travel to France as part of an approved study abroad program through the College.

Jeffrey A. Foster Endowed French Travel Fund

• Must be planning to travel to France as part of an approved study abroad program through the College.

Joe Milligan Australian Scholarship Endowed Fund

The Joe Milligan Australian Scholarship Fund was created in memory of Joe by his close friends, Ms. Catherine O’Connor and Ms. Katie Clark, and by his parents and sister, George and Juliet Sears Milligan and Juliet Katherine Milligan. Joe was an active, avid surfer who enjoyed the sport while studying abroad.

• Must be planning to travel to Australia as part of an approved semester-long study abroad program through the College.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Dr. John L. Covington and Professor Robert J. Lukey were a married couple. They had a passion for travel, for the arts, for healthcare, and for education. Both John and Robert were deeply committed to helping others regardless of age, race, religion, origin, and, most importantly, of sexual orientation/identification. It is their fervent wish that the student who recieves this scholarship shall have similar values and shall have expressed those prior to recieving the scholarship.

• Declared School of Business major with at least 30 earned credit hours at time of study abroad.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Must submit a 150-250 word essay. The essay response must address the following:
  • Why do you want to study abroad; and
  • How will this scholarship support your desire to study abroad?
• Intended completion of a study abroad program for academic credit during the scholarship year.  

• Declared School of Business major with at least 30 earned credit hours at time of study abroad.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Must submit a 150-250 word essay. The essay response must address the following:
  • Why do you want to study abroad; and
  • How will this scholarship support your desire to study abroad?
• Intended completion of a study abroad program for academic credit during the scholarship year.
• Must file FAFSA for the scholarship year by March 1st priority deadline.

• Currently enrolled at a college or university.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Applicants must abe either:
  • A S.C. resident attending any college or university, or
  • Attending any South Carolina college or university regardless of residency. 
• Majoring in any of the following:
  • International Trade,
  • Supply Chain Management, or
  • Any business degree.

Richard Anthony Kalata Memorial Travel Award

Richard Anthony Kalata Memorial Travel Scholarship - provide scholarships that will support selected students who participate in for-credit study abroad programs and experiences.

• Legal resident of South Carolina.
• Declared School of Business major with at least 30 earned credit hours at time of study abroad.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Submission of a personal statement outlining motivations for pursuit of travel program/experience and how it will enhance hospitality studies and/or provide preparation for career ambitions.

Wells Fargo Excellence Scholarship for Study Abroad

• Participating in a summer abroad program.
• Legal resident of SC.
• Demonstrate significant financial need.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.