Study Abroad

Study abroad provides students with a global perspective, better preparing them for living and leading in our globally interdependent society. Study abroad is a transformative academic experience with an international perspective. While abroad, students gain knowledge about other peoples and cultures as well as themselves.

Our study abroad programs provide students with the opportunity to:

• Improve foreign language skills
• Increase competitiveness for jobs and scholarship awards
• Expand understanding of cultural perspectives
• Develop intercultural competencies
• Enhance academic learning
• Gain international service experience
• Increase self-confidence and self-awareness

Short-Term Faculty-Led Programs

FSCJ’s faculty-led, short-term study abroad model is committed to providing safe, affordable international learning opportunities for students.

Study Abroad Funding

Financial Aid

Financial aid can be used to help cover the cost of a study abroad program. Because the amount of financial aid available for programs varies, we recommend contacting Financial Aid to check your eligibility.

Scholarships

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables American undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding to study and intern abroad through scholarships of up to $5,000. Students studying critical need languages are eligible for scholarships of up to $8,000.

Review March and October application cycles. It is recommended that you apply by the October deadline (1st Tuesday in October) in order to secure funds prior to the program fee deadline. Also, if you don't receive an October deadline award, you can strengthen your essay and resubmit for a March deadline award.

Applications are reviewed holistically, with consideration of the following selection criteria. For helpful information, view the Gilman Presentation.