ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:   Public nonprofit institution/organizations; U.S. citizen, enrolled as undergraduates and receiving Federal financial aid for schooling.

Beneficiary Eligibility:   Student/Trainee.

Credentials/Documentation:   None.

Pre-application Coordination:   Administered by the Institute for International Education. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:   Scholarships announced by IIE through newsletters, e-mail, websites, and other appropriate means. Applications must be submitted to IIE.

Award Procedure:   Selection panel chooses scholarship recipients.

Deadlines:   Contact the Headquarters Office listed below.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:   1 month.

Appeals:   None.

Renewals:   None.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:   None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:   One semester or one academic year.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:   Within 30 days of completion of programs.

Audits:   Not applicable.

Records:   As prescribed by grant terms.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification:   19-0201-0-1-154.

Obligations:   (Direct payments) FY 01 $1,500,000; FY 02 est $1,500,000; and FY 03 est $1,500,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  
Average award: $4,000.

There were 302 scholarships awarded to recipients from 48 U.S. States to study abroad in approximately 50 foreign countries in fiscal year 2001.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

Not applicable.

INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:   None.

Headquarters Office:  
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED

Web Site Address:   http://exchanges.state.gov

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

U.S. undergraduate students received scholarships for study abroad in 50 countries.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Demonstrated financial need, intended participation in a credit-bearing study abroad program, plan for individual project upon return to the U.S.