Internal Scholarships
UCIE Study Abroad Scholarship
The is a first come first serve, though we have a large amount. You can find the application embedded in the program application. The award is $500. It will be awarded by reducing the last of your programs fees that are due to the UCIE.
The Bigler Travel Fund
The Bigler Travel Fund is a new scholarship program which was started by Wright State alumnus, and three-term Foundation Board Trustee Eric P. Bigler. This yearly travel and study abroad scholarship is an opportunity for Wright State students to enrich their education and increase their awareness and understanding of the world in which they live. This scholarship is open to any major and requires a minimum 2.5 GPA. Award preference will be for students who have past community service or volunteer experience and for those students who are studying abroad on a Wright State sponsored program. Funds should be used for the academic components or travel for study abroad. You can find the application embedded in the program application. Minimum award of $500.
For more information, please contact studyabroad@wright.edu
Take Flight Program Study Abroad Scholarship
This scholarship can be up to a $5,000 award to students currently enrolled and in good standing with the Take Flight Program. Applicants can learn more here.
Alice Swinger First International Travel Grant at Wright State University
Wright State University (WSU) is pleased to announce a scholarship available to students for travel abroad! Students will need to meet the following criteria to apply: must be in good academic standing; must be traveling with a mentor; must be participating in individual and not group travel; must be able to make a personal financial contribution toward the trip; and must have not travelled outside of North America prior to upcoming travel.
Student applicants must write a one-to-two page essay on their academic and professional goals (including their name, contact information, and UID #), provide a day-to-day itinerary for the trip, and give a copy of their most current academic record as part of the application process. Students will be asked to reflect on their experience abroad as part of the award through a journal or presentation upon return. Grants of up to $2,000 per student can be awarded.
All application materials must be sent to Michelle Streeter-Ferrari, Director, University Center for International Education, Wright State University, 3640 Col. Glenn Hwy., Dayton, OH 45435-0001. You may also contact Michelle by phone at 937-775-3766 or by e-mail at michelle.streeter@wright.edu for more information or to receive an information packet.
Student applicants must write a one-to-two page essay on their academic and professional goals (including their name, contact information, and UID #), provide a day-to-day itinerary for the trip, and give a copy of their most current academic record as part of the application process. Students will be asked to reflect on their experience abroad as part of the award through a journal or presentation upon return. Grants of up to $2,000 per student can be awarded.
All application materials must be sent to Michelle Streeter-Ferrari, Director, University Center for International Education, Wright State University, 3640 Col. Glenn Hwy., Dayton, OH 45435-0001. You may also contact Michelle by phone at 937-775-3766 or by e-mail at michelle.streeter@wright.edu for more information or to receive an information packet.
CoLA Study Abroad Scholarship at Wright State University
By submitting just one application, all students -- incoming, continuing, and transfer students -- can apply for multiple scholarships. For more information regarding the Financial Aid Scholarship process, please call Enrollment Services at 775-4000.
In addition to the central scholarship application system, The COLA Dean's Office & Dean’s Leadership Board are currently accepting applications for the COLA Study Abroad Scholarship. Applications are due around February and can be found on the COLA website. This scholarship application requires letters of recommendation so now is the time to ask your faculty, work supervisors, club advisors, etc. to write you a letter. The award amount varies from $500-$2,000. For more information regarding the COLA Dean's Study Abroad Scholarship process, please call 775-2225 or email liberalarts@wright.edu
In addition to the central scholarship application system, The COLA Dean's Office & Dean’s Leadership Board are currently accepting applications for the COLA Study Abroad Scholarship. Applications are due around February and can be found on the COLA website. This scholarship application requires letters of recommendation so now is the time to ask your faculty, work supervisors, club advisors, etc. to write you a letter. The award amount varies from $500-$2,000. For more information regarding the COLA Dean's Study Abroad Scholarship process, please call 775-2225 or email liberalarts@wright.edu
Wright State University Honors Program Study Abroad Scholarship
The University Honors Program has a small fund to assist Honors students with study abroad. To be eligible, Honors students must be registered for credit through Wright State University. Preference will be given to Honors students who are actively participating in the program. The award for this scholarship is $500. If you win, it will be awarded by reducing the program fee that is due to UCIE. Applicants can learn more here.
Summer 2025 Alumni Scholarship
For those interested in going abroad again in Summer 2025, we have a new scholarship that you can apply for today if you are a study abroad alumni! 10 students will receive the scholarship which has an award amount between 1000$ and $1400. The following programs are eligible for this scholarship: Regio Amelia Italy, Lyon France, Heredia Costa Rica, Lüneburg, Germany, and Tokyo Japan. To learn more email studyabroad@wright.edu.
2025 USAC Scholarship
If you are interested in going abroad with a USAC Program during either Summer semester 2025 or Fall Semester 2025. We are offering a $1,000 to 25 students who apply to USAC programs. Explore and find your USAC program here. To learn more email studyabroad@wright.edu.
Italy, France, Canada Ambassador Programs Scholarship
This award is provided by the College of Liberal Arts and will be awarded to the first 4 students in each program who commit to going on one of these programs. This means they start an application and pay the $100 application fee and $500 deposit as well as email becca.webb@wright.edu expressing interest in receiving the scholarship. It will be awarded by reducing the last of your programs fees that are due to the UCIE.
Joëlle Giacinti Scholarship
This is only for applicants in the France Ambassador Program who pay their $100 application fee and $500 program fee deposit before January 31, 2025. The award will be dispersed into the student's bursar account. Please email or contact Dr. Abadie for details.
Normandy English Teaching Program Scholarship
This scholarship is specifically for this program. The award amount is $1,000. It will be awarded to the first 10 applicants by reducing the last payments of the program fee.
CoLA Internship Scholarship
This is available to CoLA majors who are interested in participating in an internship such as the English Teaching in Normandy Program. Please contact Wayne Stark (wayne.stark@wright.edu) to learn more.
Germany Engineering Program Scholarship
This award is provided by the College of Engineering and will be awarded to the students who commit to going on the Engineering Ambassador Program to Jena, Germany. This means they start an application and pay the $100 application fee and $500 program deposit fee. It will be awarded by reducing the last of your programs fess that are due to the UCIE.
Ecuador Amazon Expedition Program Scholarship
This award is provided by the College of Science & Math and will be awarded to the students who commit to going on the Ambassador Program to Ecuador. This means they start an application and pay pay the $100 application fee and $500 program deposit fee. The award amount is $500. It will be awarded by reducing the last of your programs fees that are due to the UCIE.
Ecuador Amazon Expedition Program Scholarship
This award amount varies and is provided by the Biology Department will be awarded to the students who can demonstrate financial need and commit to going on the Ambassador Program to Ecuador. This means they start an application and pay pay the $100 application fee and $500 program deposit fee. Please contact Dr. Peters (jeffrey.peters@wright.edu) to learn more.
London Finance Program Scholarship
This award is provided by the Raj Soin College of Business and will be awarded to the first 4 students who commit to going on the Ambassador Program to London. This means they start an application and pay pay the $100 application fee and $500 program deposit fee. It will be awarded by reducing the last of your programs fess that are due to the UCIE.