Fund for Education Abroad: Rainbow Scholarship Grant

The Fund for Education Abroad: Rainbow Scholarship aims to support LGBTQIA+ students facing financial barriers to studying abroad. It offers scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for fall or spring semesters and emphasizes inclusivity and advocacy within international education. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, at least 18 years old, and enrolled as undergraduates in higher education. The scholarship is designed to enhance global learning experiences for those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Welcome to Fund For Education Abroad Scholarships
The mission of the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is to provide scholarships and ongoing support to students with financial need who face barriers to participation in education abroad.
FEA awards up to $5,000 for a fall or spring semester abroad, with a minimum of $1,000 for short-term programs.
The generous support of a group of international education professionals who are committed to advocating on behalf of LGBTQIA+ students. These professionals counsel international and study abroad LGBTQIA+ students, support their LGBTQIA+ colleagues in the field, and collaborate through groups created with the support of NAFSA and the Forum for Education Abroad.

Eligibility

To be eligible for an FEA scholarship, you must:Be at least 18 years of ageBe a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipientBe enrolled as an undergraduate at U.S. institution of higher education at the time of application Receive credit at your home institution for your intended study abroad programHave never previously studied abroad as an undergraduate or in high schoolHave demonstrated financial need (see below)FEA determines financial need based on information from the most recent FAFSA. You are eligible for an FEA scholarship with regard to financial need if any of the following apply:Your Student Aid Index (SAI) is below 20000You are eligible for a Pell GrantYou have taken out any amount of loans for the current academic yearAll U.S. citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or university in the U.S. are eligible to apply.