Kacenga-Cladera Family Rainbow Scholarship Grant

The Kacenga-Cladera Family Rainbow Scholarship, funded by the Fund For Education Abroad, supports LGBTQ+ students studying abroad. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, at least 18 years old, and currently enrolled as undergraduates. The scholarship awards up to $5,000, with a minimum of $1,000 for short-term programs. This initiative aims to empower students facing financial barriers to participate in transformative international educational experiences.

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.
Made Possible By: Long-time FEA supporter and friend, George Kacenga, and his family
Description: This scholarship is available to deserving students who identify as LGBTQ+ attending a study abroad program. All U.S. citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a U.S. institution of higher education who meet FEA’s general eligibility requirements are eligible to apply.

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.