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Robert Eller Study Abroad Scholarship

CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

$5,000 per award (varies by semester)

Deadline

November 30, 2026

216 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Robert Eller Study Abroad Scholarship

Funder: Cedar Falls Community Foundation

Established: By emeritus UNI Education Media Specialist Robert Eller to support undergraduate students

Eligibility:

  • Target Audience: University of Northern Iowa (UNI) undergraduate students

  • Focus: Students studying abroad with limited previous international travel and study experience

  • Purpose: Foster educational, professional, and personal growth through study outside the United States

    • Award Details:

  • Amount: $5,000 per scholarship

  • Frequency: Semi-annual (Spring and Fall semesters)

  • Applications accepted: November and March of each year

    • Program History:

  • As of 2025, the fund has awarded 109 scholarships totaling over $411,892

  • Spring 2025: $27,000 awarded (4 recipients)

  • Fall 2023: $5,000 per student

  • Spring 2023: Nine $5,000 scholarships

    • Review Committee:

  • Diane Curtis (chair)

  • Paul Rider

  • Susan Schwieger

  • Gary Shontz

  • Michael Prahl

  • Sally Timmer (Cedar Falls Community Foundation Executive Director)

    • Contact:

  • Study Abroad Office: University of Northern Iowa

  • CFCF Phone: 319-243-9170

  • CFCF Email: director@cf-communityfoundation.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Windows: November and March of each year

    Where to Apply:

  • UNI Study Abroad Center at the University of Northern Iowa

    • Review Process:
    1. Applications submitted through UNI Study Abroad Center
    2. Committee reviews applications consisting of:
    - UNI Emeritus Association members (Diane Curtis chair, Paul Rider, Susan Schwieger, Gary Shontz, Michael Prahl)
    - Cedar Falls Community Foundation Executive Director (Sally Timmer)
    3. Award recipients announced following review

    How to Start:

  • Contact the Study Abroad office at the University of Northern Iowa for application materials and procedures

  • For general information: director@cf-communityfoundation.org or 319-243-9170

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