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Robert Eller Study Abroad Scholarship

Cedar Falls Community Foundation

Foundation Semi-annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$5,000 per award (varies by semester)

Deadline

November 30, 2026

62 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
November 30, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: November

From the program guidelines: “Application Windows: November and March of each year”

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Eligible organizations

  • Target Audience: University of Northern Iowa (UNI) undergraduate students
  • Focus: Students studying abroad with limited previous international travel and study experience

Other requirements

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

Overview

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
  • What Cedar Falls Community Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    5
    Total given
    $235K
    Median grant
    $25K
    Range
    $6,000–$145K
    • By dollars: Iowa 100%. Top recipient cities: Cedar Falls, IA.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

    Example grants

    • City of Cedar Falls · Cedar Falls, IA

      Library support

      $145K

    • University of Northern Iowa Foundation · Cedar Falls, IA

      Scholarships

      $51K

    • Community Main Street Inc · Cedar Falls, IA

      Support services

      $8,358

    • Helen Hansen Elementary PTA · Cedar Falls, IA

      Hansen elementary pta

      $6,000

    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • Education

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