Applying for UCLA Scholarships

Every year, UCLA awards over 80 scholarships to students studying abroad — helping to make international education more accessible and affordable.

Application Cycles

☀️ Summer / Fall / Year Programs

📅 Application Opens: January 5

📅 Deadline: March 1

❄️ Winter / Spring Programs

📅 Application Opens: October 1

📅 Deadline: November 15

How to Apply

Applications for UCLA study abroad scholarships must be submitted through the UCLA Scholarship Portal (except for a few offered directly by academic departments). Your first step is to complete the General Application, which is required for all students.

For most study abroad scholarships, submitting the Global Bruins Scholarship application is all you need. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you’ll automatically be considered for multiple scholarship opportunities.

A few scholarships still require separate applications. The chart below outlines which application is needed for each scholarship.

Please Note: Scholarships are competitive and not guaranteed, so we encourage you to apply early and explore multiple funding options. 

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Login to the UCLA Scholarship Portal, complete the general application and apply to the Global Bruins Scholarship.

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Login to the UCLA Scholarship Portal, complete the general application and apply directly to your selected scholarship.

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Academic scholarships may have different application guidelines. Check with your department on how to apply.

* These scholarships are only offered during the summer/fall application cycle. 

Program-specific Scholarships

To see which scholarships are available for your specific program, click on the program tab below.
Want more details about a scholarship? Click on the scholarship name to learn about eligibility and how to apply.

UCEAP

UCEAP Scholarships –  Scholarship options offered by UCEAP exclusively for UC students participating on UCEAP programs. Award amounts vary.
Richard and Gerrie Leeds Study Abroad Scholarship – For UCLA undergraduate students in the Humanities participating in internship or study abroad program. Awards average $2,500.
Komar Shideler Study Abroad Scholarship – Preference is given to students pursuing a major/minor in Comparative Literature or Scandinavian Languages, or a major in Nordic Studies, followed by students pursuing a major in the humanities. Students with high financial need and who have not studied abroad before will be given priority. Awards average $2,000.
Shirley and Walter Wang Study Abroad Scholarship – Designed for middle-income students, with a preference for first-generation and STEM students. Awards average $2,000.
OrgullOSOs Abroad – Snaider-Garriga Family Scholarship –  It is the Donors’ wish to support Latinx students who are first-generation and demonstrate financial need. One award of $4,000 will be offered to an undergraduate student participating in a UCLA study abroad program during summer or fall.
Kimura Airfare Scholarship – Supports first-generation UCLA students participating on a UCEAP study abroad program. Award averages $900.
Harry C. Sigman Scholarship –  Provides funding for UCLA students to study abroad in Israel. Awards average $3,000.
Mudie-Glaser Scholarship –  For UCLA students attending one of UCEAP’s programs at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel. Awards average $3,000.
UCLA ELTS Department Scholarships –  Provides funding for UCLA students to study abroad in France or Germany. Award amounts vary.
UK Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarship – Provides funding for UCLA students to study or intern in the United Kingdom. Awards average $3,000.
European Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarship –  Provides funding for UCLA students to study abroad in Europe (Except the UK). Awards average $2,500.
Terasaki Center Study Abroad Scholarship – Provides funding for UCLA students to study or intern in Japan. Awards average $2,500.
Chatham House Study Abroad Scholarship –  Provides funding for UCLA students participating in a UCEAP program in London, England. Awards average $2,500.

UCLA Travel Study

UCLA Travel Study Scholarship –  Provides funding for UCLA students enrolled in any Travel Study Program who is willing to help promote the program through content creation and participation in promotional events. The scholarship covers 50% of program fees.
European Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarship –  Provides funding for UCLA students to study abroad in Europe (Except the UK). Awards average $2,500.
UK Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarship – Provides funding for UCLA students to study or intern in the United Kingdom. Awards average $3,000.
Shirley and Walter Wang Study Abroad Scholarship – Designed for middle-income students, with a preference for first-generation and STEM students. Awards average $2,000.
Richard and Gerrie Leeds Study Abroad Scholarship – For UCLA undergraduate students in the humanities participating in a study abroad or internship program. Awards average $2,500.
OrgullOSOs Abroad – Snaider-Garriga Family Scholarship –  It is the Donors’ wish to support Latinx students who are first-generation and demonstrate financial need. One award of $4,000 will be offered to an undergraduate student participating in a UCLA study abroad program during summer or fall.
Komar Shideler Study Abroad Scholarship – Preference is given to students pursuing a major/minor in Comparative Literature or Scandinavian Languages, or a major in Nordic Studies, followed by students pursuing a major in the humanities. Students participating in the Travel Study Program – ELTS: In the footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen will be considered next. Students with high financial need and who have not studied abroad before will be given priority. Awards average $2,000.
UCLA Global Education Scholarship –  For International Institute majors and minors (including Global Studies) participating in a UCLA Travel Study summer program. Awards average $2,000.
Chatham House Study Abroad Scholarship –  For UCLA students participating in a Travel Study program in London, England. Awards average $2,500.
UCLA Spanish & Portuguese Department –  For students participating in Travel Study programs directed by the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Award amount range from $500 to $1,000.
UCLA ELTS Department Scholarships –  Provides funding for UCLA students to study abroad in France or Germany. Award amounts vary.
UCLA Global Studies Scholarship – For students attending the Global Studies Travel Study Program. Award amounts vary.

UCLA Global Internship Program

UCLA Global Internship Program Scholarship – For UCLA undergraduate students participating in the Global Internship Program during the summer. Awards up to $3,000.
Kramer and Siebert International Internship Scholarship –  For Global Affairs and Global Health internship participants. Awards average $1,000.
Terasaki Center Study Abroad Scholarship –  Provides funding for UCLA students to study or intern in Japan. Awards average $2,500.
Richard and Gerrie Leeds Study Abroad Scholarship – For UCLA undergraduate students in the humanities participating in a study abroad or international internship program. Awards average $2,500.
European Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarship –  Provides funding for UCLA students to study or intern abroad in Europe (Except the UK). Awards average $2,500.
OrgullOSOs Abroad – Snaider-Garriga Family Scholarship –  It is the Donors’ wish to support Latinx students who are first-generation and demonstrate financial need. One award of $4,000 will be offered to an undergraduate student participating in a UCLA study abroad or international internship program during summer or fall.
Shirley and Walter Wang Study Abroad Scholarship – Designed for middle-income students, with a preference for first-generation and STEM students. Awards average $2,000.
Congresswoman Lynn Schenk Capstone Scholarship –  Supports students completing B.A. in Public Affairs experiential learning capstone opportunity during their senior year.  Awards up to $1,500.
Komar Shideler Study Abroad Scholarship – Preference is given to students pursuing a major/minor in Comparative Literature or Scandinavian Languages, or a major in Nordic Studies, followed by students pursuing a major in the humanities. Students with high financial need and who have not studied abroad before will be given priority. Awards average $2,000.

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