Office of Study Abroad and Outreach

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Scholarships for Graduate and Post-Grad Students

If you are interested in one of WIU’s traditional study abroad opportunities, research other scholarship opportunities available through the department or discipline. Many WIU scholarships and program specific scholarships may also apply to graduate students. Be sure to look through the other scholarships or contact a study abroad advisor for more information.

Rhodes Scholarship

A scholarship for a 2 or 3 year Master’s or Doctoral program at Oxford University in England, includes all educational costs (including tuition, lab fees, and other fees), a living stipend, and any necessary travel costs.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

A grant program for individually designed, one year, study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs, open to recent graduates, Master’s and doctoral candidates, and young professionals (no more than 5 years of experience). 

WIU offers support to assist students in developing competitive applications for the Fulbright program. All interested students can contact the campus Fulbright program advisor early to learn more about the program and gain advice on crafting a competitive application. Interested students will start their application during the spring semester of their junior year. 

Peace Corps

Fully-funded two year program designed for individuals interested in volunteering in communities all around the world in the fields of Education, Agriculture, Youth Development, Environment, Community Development, or Health. 

Boren Fellowship

Fellowships of up to $24,000 offered for periods of 12 weeks to one year overseas. Awards given to current post-graduate students, with preferences for countries, languages, and fields of study critical to U.S. national security.

American Councils Title VIII Research  and Language Fellowships

Fully-funded research support and/or language training in Russia, Eurasia, and Eastern Europe.

 

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Announcements

  • Spring 2024 Study Abroad scholarships now open!

    Scholarship applications for Spring 2024 study abroad programs are now open. More information about the scholarships and the application form can be found on our website. The application deadline is midnight, Wednesday, November 1, 2023. If you have any questions about the scholarships, please contact Kim McDaniel, Study Abroad Advisor, at kd-mcdaniel@wiu.edu.

  • Apply for passports NOW!

    Passport processing is currently taking 3 months. If you plan to travel in Spring or Summer 2024, apply for your passport NOW. For more information, see the Passports 101 page on our website.

  • Disney World Communication Culture info sessions 2023 scheduled.

    Learn more about the Disney World Communication Culture Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
    Wednesday, September 27
    Thursday, September 28
    Wednesday, October 11
    Thursday, October 12
    Location: Memorial 338
    Time: 4pm
    For details, please see the Disney World Communication Culture webpage.


    Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos info sessions 2023 scheduled.

    Learn more about the Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
    Friday September 29 at noon via Zoom
    For details, please see the Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos webpage.


    Exploring Italy Through Film info sessions 2023 scheduled.

    Learn more about the Exploring Italy Through Film Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
    Tuesday, October 3
    Location: Simpkins 219 and via Zoom
    Time: 4:30pm
    For details, please see the Exploring Italy Through Film webpage.


    Art in Italy: Political Mythologies info sessions 2023 scheduled.

    Learn more about the Art in Italy: Political Mythologies Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
    Thursday, October 5
    Location: Garwood 10
    Time: 4pm
    For details, please see the Art in Italy: Political Mythologies webpage.


    International Trade: Costa Rica info sessions 2023 scheduled.

    Learn more about the International Trade: Costa Rica Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
    Thursday October 5 at 5:30 pm
    Friday October 6 Knoblauch at noon
    For details, please see the International Trade: Costa Rica Info webpage.

     

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Contact Us

Office of Study Abroad and Outreach


StudyAbroad@wiu.edu

Horrabin Room 8

309-298-2504

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