College 101
AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships
Website: http://www.aifsabroad.com/scholarships.asp
Who's Eligible: College students studying abroad through an AIFS program
Award Amount: Up to half off the program fee, or up to $5,000
Due Date: April 15 for fall semester, October 1 for spring semester
Requirements:
Smaller prizes of up to $1,000 are awarded to students who can write essays addressing "How does study abroad fit into my academic and career goals," but the big awards go to outstanding minority and low-income students heading abroad through an AIFS program. A full list of awards is available here.