St. Thomas Study Abroad Scholarships
The Office of Study Abroad manages a portfolio of scholarships for those students participating in university-approved off-campus programs. All students are encouraged to apply, even if their approval for a program is not yet confirmed.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of available funds. Not all scholarships listed may be awarded each term. Applicants may receive only one award per term from those listed within this portfolio.
Eligibility Requirements- Degree-seeking student at the University of St. Thomas
- Good academic and disciplinary standing
- Approval to participate in a study abroad program
- You do not qualify for tuition remission for your term abroad
Application Deadlines
- Friday after Labor Day - Incoming First-Year Student Scholarship and DFC Alumni Scholarship (J-Term only)
- October 1 - Spring Programs
- March 15 - Summer, Fall and Academic Year Programs
- April 10 - J-Term programs
Scholarship applications open approximately four weeks prior to these deadlines.
General Scholarships
Our general scholarship application ensures that applicants are considered for every scholarship for which they are eligible. You only need to complete one application to apply for any of the scholarships below!
See the list of scholarships below to review eligibility requirements. The awarding criteria are different for every scholarship, depending on your major or minor, year of study or GPA.
The application is term-specific, so be sure to complete an application for every term you study abroad. Scholarship availability is subject to change.
Garhart-Tenney Scholarship (ANY TERM)
This scholarship honors the memory of Professor Robert Garhart, St. Thomas Economics faculty from 1981-1999. Donors Patrick and Marney Tenney state: "We look to inspire business and economics students to develop a global understanding and to do so by experiencing the world and its people firsthand."
Award amount: $1,000-2,500
Eligibility requirements:
- Undergraduate degree-seeking student majoring in Business or Economics
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Roberta Ann Mundschenk Endowed Global J-Term Scholarship (J-TERM)
Roberta Mundschenk and her children's purpose in creating this scholarship was to open up a world of experiences to as many deserving students as possible. Preference is given to the student traveling to a country not visited by any past recipient.
Award amount: 50% study abroad program tuition, plus 10% of the award amount as a stipend.
Eligibility requirements:
- Full-time degree-seeking student
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA, or 3.5 GPA obtained in the most recent semester/period
- Agree to purchase spoon for global spoon collection housed in the Office of Study Abroad
Alicia Dudley Geiger Endowed Scholarship (ANY TERM)
Award amount: $1,000-2,500
Eligibility requirements:
- Undergraduate degree-seeking student
Ed and Mary LeClair Study Abroad Scholarship for Music Majors (ANY TERM)
Music majors participating in any study abroad program for any term are eligible for this scholarship! Preference given to students with Junior year status while studying abroad.
Award amount: $1,000-2,500
Eligibility requirements:
- Undergraduate degree-seeking student majoring in Music
- Minimum 2.8 GPA
- Financial need
IES Europe Study Abroad Scholarship (SEMESTER OR SUMMER)
In 1949, Paul Koutny attended St. Thomas as an Austrian exchange student. Four years later he founded IES, one of St. Thomas' most popular study abroad partners. In 2006, three IES Vienna alumni established the IES scholarship in memory of their classmate and fellow IES Vienna alumnus Dan Krakowski '65. Although the scholarship is now open to all students on IES programs in Europe, preference is given to IES Vienna participants.
Award amount: $1,000 - 2,500
Eligibility requirements:
- Undergraduate degree-seeking student at St. Thomas participating in an IES Vienna or Europe semester or summer program
- Sophomore, Junior or Senior year while studying abroad
Michael Dixon Memorial Scholarship (ANY TERM)
This award provides funding for an undergraduate student to study abroad in Ireland.
Award amount: $1,000-2,500
Eligibility requirements:
- Undergraduate degree-seeking student
- Study abroad program in Ireland
Modern & Classical Languages Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship (ANY TERM)
Preference for a student from a middle-income family.
Award amount: $1,000-2,500
Eligibility requirements:
- Undergraduate degree-seeking student pursuing a degree in Modern & Classical Languages
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year while studying abroad
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
Study Abroad Annual Scholarship (ANY TERM)
This award is for any first-time study abroad participant.
Award amount: up to $2,000
Eligibility requirements:
- First-time study abroad participant
- Academic excellence
- Financial need
Separate Application
St. Thomas Planning Scholarship
Are you a declared Opus College of Business major at St. Thomas? Do you dream about studying abroad during J-Term?
Thanks to generous donors, the Office of Study Abroad is able to award Study Abroad Planning Scholarships that allow you to do just what the scholarship says-make plans!
Application Tips
Take time to write essays that show the scholarship committee who you are and where your passions lie. The amount of time you spend on the application will show. If applicable, address particular scholarships for which you would like to be considered.
Avoid using clichés in your writing. Some clichés are true, for example it is true that you will get outside your comfort zone when you study abroad and that you will experience other cultures. However, these clichés speak more to the experience of study abroad in general. If you want to showcase who you are and make yourself stand out, eliminate general statements as much as possible and instead share details specific to you.
If you have any difficulty accessing the scholarship application, reach out to studyabroad@stthomas.edu to request access.