WASHINGTON, D.C., 21 November 2025 – The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) continues to increase access to international education with the award of more than $343,500 in scholarships and funding to 74 undergraduates for study abroad in Spring 2026. With this new cohort, a total of 1,443 students with financial need have benefited from more than $4.9 million in scholarships granted since FEA’s inception in 2010.
Selected from a pool of over 1,600 applicants, the new scholars will attend programs taking place in more than 30 countries across six continents between December 2025 and May 2026. The finalists were selected via a rigorous review and scoring process conducted by 92 volunteer reviewers and FEA staff.
“FEA’s scholarships, and our very existence, are proof that people and organizations feel international education is worth their investment, and we are so grateful for their financial and volunteer contributions that make this work possible,” said FEA Executive Director Angela Schaffer. “We want students who don’t see always see themselves represented in study abroad or in higher education to know that FEA, and our partners and donors, are here to support them. That we believe in them. We recognize the increasingly critical role philanthropy will play ensuring access to international opportunities in the coming years.”
“Study abroad changed my life, and supporting FEA Scholars has been one of the great joys of my Board service,” said Dr. Amar Rewari, Chair of the FEA Board of Trustees. “As I finish my term as Chair, I’m inspired by this next cohort—students who will grow through their global experiences and lift up their communities. It’s been an honor to be part of their journeys.”
FEA awards many different types of scholarships, including named and dedicated scholarships that are funded by specific donors, and Access Partner Scholarships. FEA Access Partners engage in the mission of the organization through annual support towards co-branded and allocated scholarships, and they participate on the Access Advisory Board, providing critical leadership-level feedback to FEA.
FEA Named & Dedicated Scholarship recipients include:
- Breakout Scholarship: Amena F., Elmhurst University, Spain
- Virginia & Robert Craig Scholarship: Ashley A., Fullerton College, Spain
- Constance Morris Hope Memorial Scholarship: Angelique S., Goucher College, South Africa
- Cyril Taylor Memorial Scholarship for Study in the United Kingdom: Bria A., California State University – Fullerton, England; Julia B., Oregon State University, Wales; Tyler E., University of Connecticut, England; Josiah P., Lehman College, Scotland; Chloe R., University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, England; Nicole S., Lehman College, England; Passion T., University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, England
- Dennis John “DJ” Moulton Memorial Scholarship: Nia R., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Japan
- Hilary Echo Douglas Scholarship: Tyrea C., Georgia State University, Indonesia
- Gateway International Group Scholarship: Dykejiah J., University of North Georgia, Taiwan
- J. Scott Van Der Meid Memorial Scholarship: Alvin S., Boston University, Australia
- Kacenga-Cladera Family Rainbow Scholarship: Daniel P., St. Olaf College, Mexico
- Jan Kieling Rainbow Scholarship: Nyree A., Clemson University, South Korea
- Malú Alvarez Global Access Scholarship: Evan H., Augsburg University, Greece; Rai R., Oberlin College, Estonia
- Martha and Jeff Johnson Scholarship: Ester A., Community College of Baltimore County, Germany
- NAFSA Tamara H. Bryant Memorial Scholarship: Nebeela A., George Washington University, Morocco; Ethan D., Morehouse College, Brazil; Makai G., Virginia Commonwealth University, Italy; Cheyenne G., University of Kansas, South Korea; Tanezha M., University of South Carolina, Italy
- David & Susan Parry Founders Scholarship: Melissa I., University of Connecticut, Italy
- Rasmussen Family Scholarship: Arrianna H, Saint Mary’s College, South Korea; Amélie M., DePauw University, Australia; Catari P., Merritt College, France; Yasmin S., Rochester Institute of Technology, Italy; Payam S., MiraCosta College, Spain
- Seven Corners Travel Insurance Scholarship: Yeneliz N., Bentley University, South Korea
- Shawn Simpson Memorial Scholarship: Zachery J., Baylor University, France
- Simpson Sisters’ Scholarship: Brenda A., University of Connecticut, Spain
- Steckley-Weitzel Family Scholarship: Alexis G., Miami University, Germany
- Wondertrunk Study in Japan Scholarship: Keahna L., University of Wisconsin – Stout
FEA Access Partner Scholarship recipients include:
- AIFS Access Partner Scholarship: Cassius C., Diablo Valley College, Italy
- Barcelona SAE Access Partner Scholarship: Maya A., University of Miami, Spain
- CEACAPA Access Partner Scholarship: Sydni K., Michigan State University, Spain; Jessica L., University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, Italy; Erik P., Michigan State University, Netherlands; Marissa R., Chapman University, Spain; Savanna S., Miami University, Czech Republic; Katherine V., California State Polytechnic University – Pomona, Spain
- CET Academic Programs Access Partner Scholarship: Kitana A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, Spain; Cristobal A., Wabash College, Colombia; Kelci C., Morgan State University, Brazil; Ihuoma M., Howard University, Jordan; Phung N., College for Creative Studies, Japan; Virakyouth P., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, Czech Republic
- DIS Access Partner Scholarship (Denmark): Paloma A., Wellesley College; Irwin C., Rochester Institute of Technology; Michael D., Lehigh University; Victoria J., Colorado State University; Annette L., American University
- FIE Access Partner Scholarship (United Kingdom): Jocelyn L., California State Polytechnic University – Pomona, England; Alex O., The College of New Jersey, England
- IFSA-University of Sydney Access Partner Scholarship (Australia): Reece K., Oregon State University
- Inclusive Ireland Access Partner Scholarship (Ireland): Samantha F., Rosemont College; Valeria G., Washington University in St. Louis; Olivia O., University of Wisconsin – Madison; Deja R., Hollins University; Tessa W., Cleveland State University
- Semester at Sea Access Partner Scholarship: Mia G., Iowa State University, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, Spain, Germany; Jamaria C., Coppin State University, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, Spain, Germany
- University of Sydney Access Partner Scholarship (Australia): Marie-Danielle A., Clark Atlanta University; Adison B., Washington University in Saint Louis; Cathy C., University of California – Los Angeles; Tristan D., University of Hawaii at Manoa; Alvin S., Boston University
- USAC Access Partner Scholarship: Aleighia W., John Jay College of Criminal Justice, South Korea; Ahood A., University of Alabama – Birmingham, South Korea; Stefany D., University of Nevada – Reno, Spain; Elijah H., Northern Illinois University, Japan
- WorldStrides Access Partner Scholarship: Arianna N., Florida Gulf Coast University, South Korea; Aisha S., Olivet Nazarene University, South Korea