Over $5 Million Awarded to More Than 1500 Scholars Since 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C., 9 April 2026 – The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is starting off its 16th year by awarding $360,750 in scholarships and funding to 108 undergraduates planning to study abroad in Summer/Fall 2026 and Academic Year 2026-2027. With this new cohort, FEA has awarded over $5,329,400 to 1552 scholars since FEA’s inception in 2010.
This cycle awards funding for programs taking place between May 2026 and January 2027 as well as Academic Year 2026-27 programs. Finalists were determined by 136 volunteer reviewers and FEA staff who read and scored more than 2,600 applications over a two-month period.
“It’s incredible to kick off our 16th year by reaching two significant milestones,” said FEA Executive Director Angela Schaffer. “As a fully philanthropic organization, it is no small feat to have raised and distributed more than $5 million in scholarship funding and to have supported more than 1500 scholars. Every single dollar invested into FEA signifies a donor’s belief that global education should be accessible and is incredibly impactful. Thank you to the donors, partners, Trustees, volunteers, staff, and FEA Scholars who continue to believe in the work of FEA and the transformative power of international experiences.”
“The opportunity to study abroad is no longer a bonus activity for today’s college students. It is a vital and transformative experience that every student should have,” said Dr. Tonija Hope, FEA Board Chair and Assistant Provost for International Programs and Executive Director of the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University. “We are excited to be able to provide resources to make this experience possible for so many who otherwise would not be able to take part. We know that these students will return with new perspectives and a deeper understanding of themselves and the world they live and we are thrilled to have supported these experiences for the last 16 years and look forward to many, many more!”
FEA awards many different types of scholarships, including named & 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:
- A. Rewari Family Scholarship for Study Abroad in Denmark: Amy B., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Summer 2026; Hamich C., Bridgewater State University, Academic Year 2026-2027; Padraigh E., University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Fall 2026
- Cyril Taylor Memorial Scholarship for Study in the United Kingdom: Victoria G., University of Connecticut, Summer 2026; Egypt H., Hawaii Pacific University, Fall 2026; Ari K., University of California Santa Cruz, Summer 2026; Diamond K., SUNY Plattsburgh, Fall 2026; Reva M., Texas A&M University, Summer 2026; Ashton P., University of Texas at San Antonio, Summer 2026; Kayleigh S., Ithaca College, Fall 2026; Kelly S., University of California Los Angeles, Summer 2026
- Gateway International Group Scholarship: Brianna B., Western Kentucky University, Poland, Summer 2026; Jordan G., Prairie View A&M University, Tanzania, Summer 2026; Julietta M., Wake Forest University, Greece, Summer 2026
- J. Scott Van Der Meid Memorial Scholarship: Lauren K., Purdue University, New Zealand, Fall 2026
- Kacenga-Cladera Family Rainbow Scholarship: Aniya K., Spelman College, Barbados, Summer 2026; Rue S., Portland Community College, South Korea, Summer 2026
- Jan Kieling Rainbow Scholarship: Mwangi N., University of North Texas, Germany, Fall 2026
- Leeds Family Learning Abroad Scholarship: Michel M., California State University Fullerton, Japan, Academic Year 2026-2027
- Malú Alvarez Global Access Scholarship: Andrey B., St. Lawrence University, Czechia, Fall 2026; Ava B., University of North Georgia, South Korea, Fall 2026; Julio C., Wabash College, Spain, Fall 2026
- Martha and Jeff Johnson Scholarship: Dominick D., SUNY Empire State University, Czechia, Fall 2026
- NAFSA Tamara H. Bryant Memorial Scholarship: Remah A., Kirkwood Community College, Singapore, Summer 2026; Dayja B., Indiana University Bloomington, Japan, Fall 2026; Trinity C., Florida Southwestern State College, South Korea, Fall 2026; Uriah H., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Australia, Summer 2026; Ny H., Southern New Hampshire University, Germany, Summer 2026; Jahni J., California State University Fullerton, South Korea, Fall 2026; Imani K., St. Lawrence University, Japan, Fall 2026; Daniella L., American University, Greece, Fall 2026; Alyssa P., Washington University in St. Louis, Italy, Fall 2026; Shondra S., Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Italy, Summer 2026; Destiney W., College of DuPage, South Korea, Summer 2026
- David & Susan Parry Founders Scholarship: Avery D., University of Kansas, France, Fall 2026
- Rainbow Scholarship: Nicole K., California State University Chico, South Korea, Summer 2026; Lachlan K., Colby College, Netherlands, Germany, and Czechia, Fall 2026
- Rasmussen Family Scholarship: Tiffany C., University of Michigan, Estonia, Summer 2026; Cenisario C., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Singapore, Summer 2026; Rilee C., Juniata College, Kenya, Summer 2026; Shyloh M., University of California Los Angeles, Italy, Fall 2026; Alyshia P., Mississippi Valley State University, Japan, Summer 2026; Dawn S., University of California, Spain, Fall 2026
- Seven Corners Travel Insurance Scholarship: Sal F., West Virginia University, Tanzania, Summer 2026
- Simpson Sisters’ Scholarship: Shelbey P., University of Houston, Spain, Summer 2026
- Steckley-Weitzel Family Scholarship: Hannah C., University of Findlay, Thailand, Summer 2026; Chester M., University of Nebraska Omaha, Singapore, Summer 2026
FEA Access Partner Scholarship recipients include:
- AIFS Access Partner Scholarship: Aderinsola A., Towson University, Ireland, Summer 2026; Melany B., University of Texas at Austin, Spain, Summer 2026; Alexis C., Miracosta College, France, Summer 2026; Sophia N., Folsom Lake College, Italy, Summer 2026; Calla S., Kutztown University, Spain, Fall 2026; Carrissa S., American River College, Japan, Summer 2026; Holly W., Bowling Green State University, Spain, Summer 2026; Maria W., Oglethorpe University, Australia, Summer 2026
- Barcelona SAE Access Partner Scholarship: Sophia D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Summer 2026
- CEA CAPA Access Partner Scholarship: Jaeleigh B., North Carolina A&T State University, Italy, Summer 2026; Ja’mya C., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, England, Summer 2026; Nicole D., Kean University, Spain, Summer 2026; Keryl F., University of Michigan, France, Summer 2026; Mariah G., Michigan State University, France, Summer 2026; Nicholas H., University of Pittsburgh, Italy, Summer 2026; Marquissa J., University of Memphis, Ireland, Summer 2026; Christina J., University of South Carolina, Spain, Fall 2026; Navjot K., University of Minnesota, England, Summer 2026; Axel M., University of California Riverside, Czechia, Summer 2026; Gerry R., The College of New Jersey, Scotland, Summer 2026; Alexis W., University of Kansas, Portugal, Summer 2026
- CET Academic Programs Access Partner Scholarship: Fatoumatta D., American University, Jordan, Academic Year 2026-2027; Celeste K., University of Wisconsin-Madison, Taiwan, Summer 2026; Amey T., Brandeis University, China, Fall 2026
- DIS Access Partner Scholarship (Denmark): Genesis B., Emory University, Fall 2026; Sipora D., Brandeis University, Fall 2026; Chelsea D., Indiana University East, Summer 2026; Happy E., Brandeis University, Fall 2026; Andrea P., Bates College, Fall 2026; Morgan R., Brown University, Fall 2026; Hunter T., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Summer 2026; Ava V., Macalester College, Fall 2026
- EF Study Abroad Access Partner Scholarship: Brayden H., Appalachian State University, Japan, Summer 2026
- Inclusive Ireland Access Partner Scholarship (Ireland): Tsion A., University of North Texas, Summer 2026; Delina B., Bellevue College, Fall 2026; Rodas C., University of Denver, Fall 2026; Ariane C., University of Texas at Dallas, Summer 2026; Karina C., College of Lake County, Summer 2026; Emara D., University of Connecticut, Summer 2026; Alyssa L., Franklin & Marshall College, Fall 2026; Mi’Angel M., Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, Summer 2026; Valerie P., University of California Santa Cruz, Summer 2026
- Semester at Sea Access Partner Scholarship: Valeria C., University of San Diego, Netherlands, Portugal, Morocco, Brazil, St. Helena, South Africa, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Thailand, Fall 2026
- USAC Access Partner Scholarship: Serah B., Cal Poly Humboldt, Italy, Summer 2026; Sebastian C., University of Nevada Las Vegas, China, Fall 2026; Meeka H., Cleveland State University, France, Summer 2026; Bright L., Bentley University, South Korea, Fall 2026; Jamie S., University of Idaho, South Korea, Fall 2026; Zee S., Cleveland State University, South Korea, Summer 2026; Isabel T., Winthrop University, Spain, Summer 2026; Nicole V.R., University of Nevada Reno, France, Summer 2026; Aulona X., University of Nevada Reno, Spain, Fall 2026
- WorldStrides Access Partner Scholarship: Zakiya A., Santa Monica College, South Korea, Summer 2026; Alijah G., Prairie View A&M University, Czechia, Fall 2026; Giselle H., University of Houston, South Korea, Summer 2026; Kirby R., Tarleton State University, South Korea, Summer 2026; Peyton W., University of Southern Indiana, Greece, Summer 2026
FEA General Scholarship recipients include: Winter H., University of California Santa Barbara, Japan, Academic Year 2026-2027
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About the Fund for Education Abroad
The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) supports U.S. students with financial need who face barriers to participation in education abroad. FEA has awarded more than $5.3 million in FEA scholarships to more than 1,500 scholars since its founding in 2010. The only national non-profit (501(c)(3)) scholarship provider funded exclusively through philanthropy, FEA supports students before, during, and after their study abroad experience with scholarships and programming. FEA has received the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, and was awarded the 2023 Organizational Champion Award by Diversity Abroad, the 2020 Innovation in Diversity Award by GoAbroad.com, the 2019 Scholarship Provider of the Year Award by the National Scholarship Providers Association, the 2015 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) Award by Diversity Abroad, and the 2015 Innovation in Philanthropy Award by GoAbroad.com. Follow FEA online and on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram.