Global Education scholarships assist with costs of students attending Ohio State approved academic programming abroad.

Eligibility

• Undergraduate Arts and Sciences majors
• Enrolled on the Columbus Campus
• Participating in a credit-bearing global education program approved by the Office of International Affairs
   

How to Apply

Apply through Scholarship Universe.

You must either

• Have already applied and been admitted to a credit-bearing Global Education program
  -OR-
• Answer “Yes” to the matching question “Are you currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a study abroad program?” in Scholarship Universe
  • You may either need to continue answering matching questions until you get this question, or if already answered, ensure the answer is “Yes”
     

Application Deadlines

There are three application windows for Global Education scholarships each year depending on when you will study abroad. Applications are due by 11:59 P.M. on the last day of each window.

• Autumn 2026 Window: Aug. 31–Oct. 18, 2026
  For winter break 2027, spring semester 2027, and spring break 2027 global education programs.
• Winter 2027 Window: Nov. 23–Jan. 24, 2027
  For summer 2027, autumn 2027, and full academic year 2027–2028 global education programs.
• Spring 2027 Window: Feb. 8–April 18, 2027
  For autumn 2027, and full academic year 2027–2028 global education programs.

For maximum aid consideration, file your FAFSA each year by February 1. You cannot be considered for any need-based scholarships without a completed FAFSA.

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