Join The Chicago School for Study Abroad to empower your personal and professional development! The Chicago School has remained steadfast in its commitment to offering life-changing international learning experiences to our students. 5 Recipients will be selected, when funding is available, and receive $3,000 each.  

Deadlines:   

February 15, 2025 for Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 programs 

July 15, 2025 for Fall 2025 programs 

November 15, 2025 for Spring 2026 programs 

Eligibility 

  • Applicant must apply for a Study Abroad program on the Global Portal, check Yes to the scholarship question, and acknowledge the scholarship requirement and disclosures. They must upload an essay to meet the requirement. 
  • Applicant must be an Active student in good standing during the term/semester of application and program offering.
  • Applicant cannot be a former recipient of the Study Abroad Scholarship at The Chicago School.   

Scholarship Requirement 

Short Essay: 200-300 words 

    • Why are you interested in this Study Abroad program? 
    • What do you expect to gain personally and professionally from the Study Abroad experience?  
    • After you return from travel, how will you teach your peers about the importance of international learning through Study Abroad? Describe your plan for sharing your experience with your fellow students in as much detail as possible including date, venue, etc. Consider hosting an international night, a special information session for students in your department, or a panel presentation during International Education Week. Be creative! 

Scholarship Award 

If you are a recipient of this scholarship, your award will be listed in your student portal. Please be sure to review all financial aid offered in your student portal and contact financial aid with any questions. Please note that all financial aid offered must fit in your annual Cost of Attendance.  If you have any questions about your annual Cost of Attendance or your aid awarded, please contact the financial aid office at [email protected] or 1.800.684.2890, option 1.  

Acknowledgement 

By applying for this scholarship, I understand and accept below: 

  • If the travel portion of my Study Abroad program is cancelled, I understand that the Study Abroa​d Scholarship will be applied to the balance of my program fee if it cannot be fully recouped. I agree that any additional funds will be forfeited. 
  • I understand that if the program in which I enroll is cancelled, the scholarship may be reallocated to another program within the same term/semester. 
  • I understand that if I decide not to participate in a Study Abroad program during the designed term/semester, my scholarship will be forfeited. 

Scholarship Review Rubric 

  • Genuineness: Does the interest expressed reflect sincerity of the student and show understanding of the rationale for Study Abroad programs? Are the applicant’s expectations realistic and practical?  
  • Depth of Vision: Recognition of the purpose of Study Abroad programs. How well does the student draw the connection between the program and the impact on their personal and professional development? 
  • Potential to Contribute: Does the applicant clearly articulate how they will contribute to the Chicago School community and their professional field as a result of their Study Abroad experience? ​