CEA Scholarships

Looking for help on financing your study abroad program? CEA offers competitive scholarship opportunities available to all CEA Global Education students. These scholarships are open to program participants who meet the eligibility requirements in order to aid you in subsidizing the cost of your study abroad program.

The 2013-2014 CEA Scholarship program has been specially designed to meet the needs and qualifications for a wide range of students. CEA values the different backgrounds and experiences that a diverse student body brings to the study abroad experience, and we have a wide variety of scholarship options to provide funding to as many students as possible.

Click on the following links for additional information or download the forms to the right to get started right away!

Applying is easy! Just review the application procedure and fill out our Scholarship Application form for the study abroad scholarship best suited to your qualifications.

General Criteria for all Scholarships

To receive full consideration for CEA's competitive scholarship program, applicants must:

• Have submitted a completed general application for a qualifying CEA study abroad program
• Be confirmed in their program within 30 days of submitting their scholarship materials
• Be currently enrolled at a U.S./Canadian college or university
• Meet all requirements for the scholarship to which they are applying, including the minimum cumulative GPA requirements
• Complete the scholarship application and submit all required supporting documents as outlined in each scholarship category. The following materials must be submitted for all Scholarships:
• Letter of Recommendation
• Some scholarships require additional materials to be submitted such as an essay, or an additional form. Please read the requirements of each scholarship very carefully as incomplete scholarship applications will not be considered.
• Send all scholarship materials to CEA Headquarters by mail, fax, or e-mail as noted on the Scholarship Application Form. Please send all materials together (letters of recommendation may be sent separately by the recommender). All items must be received by the following dates:

• Spring Programs: October 1
• Summer Programs: March 1
• Fall Programs: April 15

By applying to a CEA scholarship, you are giving CEA permission to publish your name, home university, original essay and likeness.

Selection Process

Candidates who meet the scholarship criteria and program requirements will have their scholarship application and supporting documents evaluated by an independent selection committee. Only one scholarship per student will be awarded per term. Winners will be notified by phone, e-mail, or mail approximately 6 to 8 weeks after the submission deadline.

Scholarships Awarded With Distinction (NEW!)

The highest scoring applicant will be recognized for their exemplary effort by receiving a scholarship awarded with Distinction. These recipients will be featured on the CEA website, and they will receive a larger award than any other scholarship recipients. Amounts for scholarships awarded with Distinction will range from $2,000 to $3,000 for semester length programs and $750-$1,250 for Summer & Short-term programs. Amounts will vary depending on the Affiliate status of the scholarship being awarded. Students who are awarded a scholarship with Distinction are encouraged to highlight this recognition on their professional resumes.

• The two downloadable forms at the top of this page.

Academic Affiliate Scholarships

As an added level of support to U.S. universities, CEA offers scholarships specially designated for students attending an institution that is an Academic Affiliate of CEA. Students who attend an Academic Affiliate school and apply for one of the Semester/Trimester/Academic Year, Financial Need, or Summer/Short-term Scholarships will automatically be considered for the Affiliate Scholarships. Students may only be awarded one scholarship per term, but will receive the larger of two scholarships if they are selected for more than one. Affiliate scholarships are available for the following CEA scholarships:

• Diversity, Academic Merit, Global Education, Financial Need and Summer & Short-term scholarships
• The two downloadable forms at the top of this page.

Semester/Trimester/Academic Year Scholarships

Scholarships will be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $1,500 each; amounts vary depending on the Affiliate status of each award. Additionally, the highest scoring candidate in each Non-Affiliate and Affiliate category will be recognized for their exemplary work with a scholarship awarded with Distinction. Amounts for scholarships awarded with Distinction will range from $2,000 to $3,000.

Students may only apply to one Semester/Trimester/Academic Year Scholarship, but may also apply to the Financial Need Scholarship if they wish (only one scholarship will be awarded per student, per term). The total number of scholarships awarded each term will depend on the quality and quantity of applications. To receive full consideration, the following must be submitted:

• An original 400-500 word essay

Candidates must properly cite the source for any quote or paraphrase used in their essay. Essays with any evidence of plagiarism will cause the candidate to be disqualified from receiving a scholarship. Candidates will be evaluated on their letter of recommendation, and the overall creativity, quality and structure of their essay.

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• Global Career Scholarship(New!)
• Cumulative GPA requirement: 3.0
• Reflect on the quote below, and describe your career goals and how the skills and attributes you hope to gain while studying abroad will support you in your professional endeavors.
• Quote: "All major hiring companies need global citizens. Global Sensitivities, global perspective, global insight; along with maturity and a capacity for risk-taking, are exactly the skills every major organization is looking for – in every industry." - Kevin Gill, Global Director of Staffing for Honeywell
• The two downloadable forms at the top of this page.

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• Diversity Scholarship
• Cumulative GPA requirement: 2.5
• Reflect on the quote below, and describe how your experience with diversity has prepared you for your study abroad experience:
• Quote: "Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends." - Maya Angelou
• The two downloadable forms at the top of this page.

• Academic Merit Scholarship
• Cumulative GPA requirement: 3.7
• Reflect on the quote below, and describe what you look forward to 'learning, unlearning, and relearning' and how you will accomplish your learning/unlearning goals during your study abroad experience:
• Quote: "The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." - Alvin Toffler
• The two downloadable forms at the top of this page.

• Global Education Scholarship
• Cumulative GPA requirement: 2.5
• Reflect on the quote below, and describe why it is important to you to gain 'a new way of seeing things' and how you will go about this during your study abroad experience:
• Quote: "One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things." - Henry Miller
• The two downloadable forms at the top of this page.

Need-Based Scholarship

Scholarships will be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $1,500 each; amounts vary depending on the Affiliate status of each award.

Students who apply to the Financial Need Scholarship may also apply to one Memorial Scholarship or one Semester/Trimester/Academic Year Scholarship if they wish (However, only one scholarship will be awarded per student each term). Candidates will be evaluated on their letter of recommendation, and their overall financial need gathered from the Financial Need Scholarship Application.

• Need-Based Scholarship

• Cumulative GPA: 2.5
• Financial Need Scholarship Application form
• Please work with the financial aid office at your home institution to complete the form, and be sure to include the completed form with the rest of the required scholarship materials.
• Letter of recommendation
• The two downloadable forms at the top of this page.

CEA Memorial Scholarship (Semester/Trimester Only)

Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 each.

Students who apply for a Memorial Scholarship will not be considered for a Semester/Trimester/Academic Year scholarship, but may also apply to the Financial Need Scholarship if they wish (only one scholarship will be awarded per student each term). The total number of scholarships awarded each term will depend on the quality and quantity of applications.

• Chris Towns France Scholarship Requirements
• Cumulative GPA: 2.5
• Open to any student who has applied to any CEA France semester, trimester, or year program.
• Write an original 400-500 word essay describing your involvement in co-curricular activities centered on multi-cultural or international issues.
• The two downloadable forms at the top of this page.

Candidates must properly cite the source for any quote or paraphrase used in their essay. Essays with any evidence of plagiarism will cause the candidate to be disqualified from receiving a scholarship. Candidates will be evaluated on demonstrated involvement with co-curricular activities, their letter of recommendation, and the overall quality and creativity of their original essay.

Summer & Short-term Scholarships (4-10 Week Programs)

Scholarships will be awarded in amounts ranging from $500 to $750 each; amounts vary depending on the Affiliate status of each award. Additionally, the highest scoring candidate in each Non-Affiliate and Affiliate category will be recognized for their exemplary work with a scholarship awarded with Distinction. Amounts for scholarships awarded with Distinction will range from $750 to $1,250. The total number of scholarships awarded each term will depend on the quality and quantity of applications.

• Global Education Scholarship Requirements
• Cumulative GPA: 2.5
• Reflect on the quote below, and describe in 400-500 words why it is important to you to gain 'a new way of seeing things' and how you will go about this during your study abroad experience:
• Quote: "One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things." - Henry Miller
• The two downloadable forms at the top of this page.

Candidates must properly cite the source for any quote or paraphrase used in their essay. Essays with any evidence of plagiarism will cause the candidate to be disqualified from receiving a scholarship. Candidates will be evaluated on their letter of recommendation, and the overall creativity, quality and structure of their essay.

Memorial Scholarships - Limited

CEA supports two scholarships open to candidates attending select universities. These are managed directly by the study abroad offices at the respective institutions, and are limited to candidates who are enrolled at the university overseeing each scholarship. To be eligible for either scholarship, candidates must have applied for a qualifying CEA program. CEA encourages applicants interested in these awards to contact their university study abroad offices for more information. Recipient selection and notification of winners is at the discretion of the institution managing these awards.

• Nick Watson Memorial Scholarship
• $1,000
• Open to candidates who attend The University of Maryland, College Park who have applied for a Semester length CEA program in Spain.
• Sean Dykstra Memorial Scholarship
• See requirements and download the form here

Recipient Requirements

• Students who are awarded a CEA scholarship must retain full-time status throughout the duration of their CEA program in order to remain eligible for an award. Award recipients who withdraw from their CEA program will forfeit the entirety of their scholarship award.
• Students who are awarded a CEA scholarship must agree to adhere to the CEA Code of Conduct; CEA reserves the right to revoke a scholarship if the recipient fails to adhere to the CEA Code of Conduct listed in our policies.
• Students who are awarded a scholarship with distinction will be required to submit a one page essay about their experience upon returning from their program. More details will be provided to these recipients upon notification of their award.
• By applying to a CEA scholarship, you are giving CEA permission to publish your name, home university, original essay(s) and likeness for educational and promotional purposes.