The International Programs Scholarship is intended to assist students in covering the extra cost of studying abroad. While International Programs Scholarships are primarily need-based, special circumstances may also be considered.
Students are strongly encouraged to simultaneously apply for admission into a program and for scholarships by the Priority Deadline. After the Priority Deadline, scholarship applications will be considered on a rolling basis, although there are limited funds.
Students who receive a scholarship for a semester or Academic Year program are typically awarded between $500 - $1,500.
Students who receive a scholarship for a summer program are typically awarded between $250 - $1,000.
In order to receive an International Programs scholarship award, you must sign your International Programs contract and participate in your program. International Programs Scholarships will be rescinded if you become ineligible to attend your program or if you withdraw from your program or the university.
How to Apply:
When a student begins an application for any Pepperdine IP program through the ViaTRM portal, they will automatically receive instructions and an optional form to apply for the International Programs Scholarship through the ViaTRM portal, as well.
Please reach out to international.programs@pepperdine.edu with any questions.
Founded by the National Security Education Program, this scholarship is guided by a mission that seeks to lead in development of the national capacity to educate U.S. citizens, understand foreign cultures, strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness and enhance international cooperation and security. Recipients incur a service requirement which is fulfilled by working in the federal government for one year following completion of the undergraduate degree. This scholarship applies to only students studying abroad in Argentina (year or semester). You can earn up to $10,000 for a semester, or $20,000 for the academic year. This application will be reviewed by a campus committee. For more information, visit the Boren Awards official website.
Each year this program supports approximately 50-60 U.S. and Canadian undergraduate students. They hope to help these students reach their academic goals while building important and lasting bonds of friendship between their countries and introducing them to the benefits of the German higher education system. Highly qualified undergraduate students are invited to apply for scholarships funding study, senior thesis research and/or internships in Germany from four to ten months. The Undergraduate Scholarship Committee will not review freshman applicants unless they prove that they have sophomore standing. Scholarships are available either as part of an organized study abroad program or as part of an individual, student-designed study abroad semester or year. For detailed program information, visit the DAAD's official website.
The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is committed to increasing opportunities for dedicated American students to participate in high-quality, rigorous education abroad programs by reducing financial restrictions through the provision of grants and scholarships. Scholarships are $5,000 per semester or $10,000 for the year and are not limited to specific programs, destinations, or fields of study. FEA gives priority to underrepresented students (including but not limited to minorities, students planning to study in non-traditional destinations and community college students).
Unlike many other scholarship programs, FEA asks scholars to apply one year in advance of their academic abroad year. Therefore the current application is for students looking to study abroad during the 2023-2024 academic year or during summer 2023. For more information, visit the FEA website.