Robert Eller Study Abroad Scholarship
Funding Amount
$5,000
Deadline
November 30, 2026
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Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- November 30, 2026
- Tracked since
- September 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: November
From the program guidelines: “Accepted in NOVEMBER and MARCH each year (for the following semester).”
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Eligible organizations
- Individuals
Geography
- Iowa
Overview
The Robert Eller Study Abroad Scholarship (endowment held at CFCF) awards $5,000 to UNI undergraduates with limited prior international experience to study abroad; 109 scholarships totaling ~$411,892 awarded to date. Applications go through the UNI Study Abroad Center and are accepted in November and March each year. Note: restricted to UNI students.
How to Apply
Eligibility: undergraduate students at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) whose previous travel/study experiences abroad have been limited, to support study outside the United States. Applications are available through and submitted to the UNI Study Abroad Center and reviewed by a committee (UNI Emeritus Association members + CFCF Executive Director). Accepted in NOVEMBER and MARCH each year (for the following semester). Award $5,000. Contact the UNI Study Abroad office.
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
- 100% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, where this grant's project is located.
- Top recipient cities: Cedar Falls, IA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Fields of Work
- Education
Project Locations
- IA
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