Scholarships & Funding
Northeastern University is committed to offering scholarships and funding resources to eligible students participating in global programs.
These funding opportunities are awarded based on academic performance, financial need, or both. Please refer to the information below to browse various internal and external funding opportunities.
Internal Funding Resources
Each semester, the Global Experience Office (GEO) offers a limited number of grants to eligible Northeastern undergraduate students participating in a global program. Students looking to participate in a global experience should look into grant opportunities prior to the application deadline to that program. A portion of this funding is also allocate to a First-Time Traveler Grant for students that have never traveled outside of the United States.
Eligibility Requirements
All grant applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Be a Northeastern degree-seeking undergraduate student at the time of application
- Have an active application to a Northeastern-approved global program for that specific term
- Have never traveled outside of the United States for First-Time Traveler Grant
Eligible Programs
- Dialogue of Civilizations
- Study Abroad
- NU Network
Eligible Terms
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer 1
- Summer 2
- Summer Full
Application Requirements
Personal Statement
In 250 words, students will respond to the following questions:
- Where do you intend on studying abroad?
- What do you hope to gain by participating in a global experience?
- How does participation in this global experience relate to your academic, personal, and professional goals?
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
In 250 words, please describe how your identity (i.e. race, ethnicity, gender, religion, etc.) will come into play while abroad, contributing to Northeastern’s 2025 plan of building diverse and inclusive global networks.
Application Process
Students who wish to apply for a grant will need to complete the Scholarship questionnaire that is within their GEO application for a specific program.
Assessment & Selection
A selection committee will be assembled from various GEO team members to allow for diverse perspectives in the evaluation of applicants. Strong applicants will effectively align the goals for diversity and inclusion as it relates to their global experience. Preference will also be given to applicants who have demonstrated financial need at Northeastern.
Grant Dates & Deadline
Fall Semester
- Award amount: $3,000
- Applications open: January 6th
- Applications close: March 1st
- Decision date: May 1st
Spring Semester
- Award amount: $3,000
- Applications open: July 6th
- Applications close: September 20th
- Decision date: November 1st
Summer I, II, or Full Semester
- Award amount: $1,500
- Applications open: January 6th
- Applications close: February 1st
- Decision date: April 1st
External Funding Resources
Office of Undergraduate Research & Fellowships
GEO collaborates with the Office of Undergraduate Research & Fellowships to administer some scholarships relating to study abroad experiences. If you are interested in applying to any of the scholarship opportunities below, please contact Northeastern’s Office of Undergraduate Research & Fellowships for more information.
All students interested in participating in a global program can also consider applying to a scholarship relating to their study abroad program. The external scholarships listed below support various types of international experiences based on the partner institution. Below are some highlighted partner institution scholarship opportunities.
Arcadia University at University of Havana
CIS Abroad (Multiple locations)
Foundation for International Education: London
University College Dublin, Quinn School of Business
University College London Summer School
Universidad de las Americas Puebla