Financial Aid and Scholarships

The First Falcons Internship Abroad Scholarship is a unique opportunity awarded to one first-generation Bentley student to gain international work experience and expand their global perspective. This scholarship provides up to $15,000 to help cover the costs associated with participating in an internship abroad during the summer, including travel, accommodation, and living expenses.

Requirements: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident; have a current FAFSA on file and demonstrate financial need; be in good academic standing at Bentley University (i.e., not on Academic Probation); and be first-generation college students.

Award: Up to $15,000

Apply Here: Scholarship Application

Bentley provides a number of competitive scholarships for students applying for faculty-led programs each year. Students that apply through Bentley's Faculty-Led Intl Course/GBE Funding Application will be considered for ALL of the below scholarships:

• The Earle and Sloan Travel Fellowship
• The Global Social Responsibility Fund
• The Herbert J. and Susan P. Maletz Scholarship
• The International Citizens Group Fund
• Kiszewski and Stoner International Travel Fund
• The Falcons Forward Study Abroad Scholarship
• Additional scholarships that may be distributed throughout the year

To apply, students must FIRST create an application in BentleyAbroad for their preferred faculty-led course. After creating a course application, students may use this link to create a scholarship application. After answering all application questions, students should hit "submit". Please email ga_study_abroad@bentley.edu with any questions.

While some scholarships may have their own requirements, to apply for a scholarship in general students must meet the following requirements:

• Intend to participate in a Bentley-sponsored faculty-led international course or GBE
• Be a United States citizen or US Permanent Resident
• Applicants mut have a current FAFSA on file and demonstrate financial need
• Applicants must be in good standing
• To ensure broad access to study abroad opportunities, students who have previously benefited from a scholarship to attend a faculty-led or Global Business Experience will not be considered for funding.

All students who meet the criteria above are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be prioritized according to the merit of the application, financial need, and any individual scholarship requirements. 

Scholarship deadlines and announcement dates align with faculty-led course deadlines and announcement dates.

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship aims to support students who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but not limited to students with high financial need, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities.

To apply, FIRST create a Bentley-Gilman application for review using this link: The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. After applying through Bentley, an advisor will provide feedback on your essay via email. Once receiving feedback, it is the student's responsibility to submit their final application to the official Gilman website. Note that deadlines may vary; students can find deadlines on the scholarship application page.

Requirements: U.S. Citizen undergraduate; Receive a Pell Grant or will be receiving a Pell Grant

Award: Up to $5,000

Click here to view an information video about the Gilman Scholarship Program and how to apply.

The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) offers a variety of scholarships for study abroad students.

To apply, FIRST create a Bentley-FEA application for review using this link: The Fund for Education Abroad. After applying through Bentley, an advisor will provide feedback on your essay via email. Once receiving feedback, it is the student's responsibility to submit their final application to the official FEA website. Note that deadlines may vary; students can find deadlines on the scholarship application page.

Requirements: Multiple scholarships for students in, but not excluded to, the following communities: Boston Area, Athletes, and LGBTQ. Must also meet general FEA scholarship eligibility requirements.

Award: Up to $1,000 for short-term programs, up to $5,000 for a semester, $10,000 for a full year; and awards that are prorated by number of weeks in-country

Apply here: The Julius E. Babbitt scholarship

The Julius E. Babbitt scholarship was established by classmates of Julius E. Babbitt ’91 to honor his legacy. The scholarship supports Bentley students’ international education endeavors by covering costs associated with participation in a Bentley study abroad program including course fees, room and board, travel expenses, immunizations, passport/visa fees, etc. Full-time, undergraduate students in good academic standing are eligible for this scholarship.

Requirements: Must be participating in an approved semester program. See application for full eligibility requirements.

Award: One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded

This award supports the Cronin Office of International Education’s goal to increase access to students from underrepresented backgrounds to study abroad and provide them with the support and guidance they need as they prepare for and embark on their international experiences.

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship aims to support students who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but not limited to students with high financial need, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities.

To apply, FIRST create a Bentley-Gilman application for review using this link: The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. After applying through Bentley, an advisor will provide feedback on your essay via email. Once receiving feedback, it is the student's responsibility to submit their final application to the official Gilman website. Note that deadlines may vary; students can find deadlines on the scholarship application page.

Requirements: U.S. Citizen undergraduate; Receive a Pell Grant or will be receiving a Pell Grant

Award: Up to $5,000

Click here to view an information video about the Gilman Scholarship Program and how to apply.

The Study Abroad Ambassador program allows study abroad students to document and reflect on their time abroad in real-time, while also sharing their journey with their fellow Falcons back home through social media posts, blogs/vlogs, testimonials, and more! Interested students can apply for the program alongside their study abroad program applications. 

Award: Administrative fee will be waived ($500 for semester programs, $125 for summer programs)

Click here for more information

The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) offers a variety of scholarships for study abroad students.

To apply, FIRST create a Bentley-FEA application for review using this link: The Fund for Education Abroad. After applying through Bentley, an advisor will provide feedback on your essay via email. Once receiving feedback, it is the student's responsibility to submit their final application to the official FEA website. Note that deadlines may vary; students can find deadlines on the scholarship application page.

Requirements: Multiple scholarships for students in, but not excluded to, the following communities: Boston Area, Athletes, and LGBTQ. Must also meet general FEA scholarship eligibility requirements.

Award: Up to $1,000 for short-term programs, up to $5,000 for a semester, $10,000 for a full year; and awards that are prorated by number of weeks in-country

The Freeman-ASIA Program, generously supported by the Freeman Foundation and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), aims to increase the number of U.S. undergraduates who study in East and Southeast Asia by providing them with the information and financial assistance they will need. 

Requirements: U.S. Undergraduate; Studying in East or Southeast Asia

Award: From $3,000 to $7,000

DIWC’s charitable concern is to provide scholarships to women of color who need financial assistance to study abroad. 

Requirements:

• Woman of color, not limited to Black or African-American, Native American, Hispanic/Latina and Asian.
• 2.7+ GPA
• Reside in and enrolled at U.S. institution.
• Accepted into study abroad program.

Award: Each DIWC recipient will receive $500.

The Explore the World travel scholarship will award multiple $2000 scholarships.

Requirements: U.S. Citizen or permanent resident; Must demonstrate financial need; under 30 years old; traveling a minimum of seven days

Award: Multiple $2,000 scholarships

The Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study abroad programs in Japan.Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply for Bridging Scholarships. Bridging Scholarship recipients receive a stipend of $2,500 (for students on semester-long programs) or $4,000 (for students on academic year programs).

Requirements: American Undergraduate; Studying Abroad in Japan

Award: $2,500 for a semester; $4,000 for a year

Boren Scholarships are funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), which focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security.

Requirements: Must be majoring in a field of study deemed critical to U.S national security; Must be studying in a region of the world critical to U.S interests

Award: $10,000 for a semester; $20,000 for six to twelve months; $8,000 for a summer program (8 weeks minimum)

Additional Information: NSEP awards scholarships to American students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East). The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Fall, spring and summer cycles.

Diversity Abroad Scholarships are awarded in cooperation with AIFS.  Each semester, AIFS offers 2 $5,000 scholarships to outstanding students from under-represented groups. Applicants must demonstrate high academic achievement and/or participate in community service activities.

Alliance for Global Education Scholarships are available to students enrolled in an Alliance programs in China or India. The Alliance awards one of two scholarships in amounts up to $4500. Students from non-traditional majors or minority backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

GO Overseas! Study Abroad Scholarships of $500 are available to students participating in study abroad programs all over the world. The scholarship is awarded based on creativity and analytical thinking displayed through writing samples and/or video submissions. Recipients must be successfully accepted into a study abroad program.

The Ashley Soule Conroy Foundation Scholarship awards $4,000 to undergraduate degree seeking students on semester or year study abroad programs with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Students must have demonstrated financial needs as determined by the FAFSA.

The Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship is awarded biannually to passionate students who want to explore the world.  Winners receive a $1,000 scholarship and a Tortuga travel backpack.

The General Federation of Women's Clubs of Massachusetts awards an International Study Abroad Scholarship towards a 12-credit summer, semester or academic year study abroad program.

Going Study Abroad Scholarship awards a $1,000 scholarship each fall and spring. The scholarship will be awarded by winning essay submission. Summer students may also apply.

Worldstrides Higher Ed Traveler Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate student travelers of WorldStrides ISA faculty-led programs. They offer a $3,000 scholarship each fall, spring and summer.