Requirements

• Pell Grant eligible

• Enrolled in a CCSA program for credit

• Enrolled as a full-time student at a CCSA member institution

• Submit a completed CCSA application (including deposit)

• (If accepted) Submit a completed financial verification form

 

Award

• $300+ per individual award

• The award is applied as a reduction to the final payment due to CCSA

• You may only receive one CCSA Scholarship per term

Bring Your Study Abroad Story to Life Through Video!

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Your project should creatively capture your CCSA experience using video as the main format. Think of it as your personal highlight reel of the adventure, the academics, and the unforgettable moments along the way. Here are a few fun and engaging video-only project ideas to get you started:

• Daily Vlog Series – Film a short video each day showing your surroundings, course activities, meals, and memorable moments. Share what you are learning and discovering as it happens.

• Mini Documentary – Create a short, polished film (5 to 10 minutes) that tells a story from your time abroad, such as your class project, the local culture, or how the experience changed you.

• Vertical Video Journal – Use Instagram Reels or TikTok-style clips to post quick, creative reflections and cultural snapshots from each day of the program. Add music, captions, and your personality.

• Creative Recap – Edit a fast-paced, music-backed highlight reel showing the best parts of your trip such as travel scenes, group moments, and academic discoveries.

Video-only projects should be accessible without requiring a login and hosted on platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, or similar. Be original, be authentic, and most importantly, have fun with it!

 

​Requirements

• Enrolled in a CCSA program for credit

• Enrolled as a full-time student at a CCSA member institution

• Submit a completed CCSA application (including deposit)

• Grant ownership and unrestricted use of the final project to CCSA

 

The selected student is expected to produce high-quality videography that reflects the standards of a CCSA program. The final video should be suitable for use on the CCSA website. While the focus is video, students may also propose creative formats such as a YouTube series or other accessible digital platforms.

 

Award

• $400+ per individual award

• The award is applied as a reduction to the final payment due to CCSA

• You may only receive one CCSA Scholarship per term

Have you already studied abroad with CCSA and want to help others do the same? The CCSA Ambassador Scholarship is for returning students who are ready to take on a leadership role and share their study abroad story in meaningful ways.

 

This scholarship gives you the chance to represent CCSA on your campus and online. As an ambassador, you'll promote programs, connect with other students, and encourage your peers to explore the world through CCSA.

 

Here are some of the ways you might engage as an ambassador:

• Speak to classes and student organizations

• Host info tables and attend campus events

• Create and share content on social media

• Answer questions from prospective students

• Distribute flyers, posters, and program info

• Be featured on the CCSA website and socials

 

This is an excellent opportunity to build communication and leadership skills while planning your next study abroad program.

 

Requirements

• Completed a previous CCSA program

• Enrolled full-time at a CCSA member institution

• Planning to participate in a future CCSA program

• Commit to ambassador activities as outlined in the scholarship agreement
   

Award
$2,500 scholarship

• The award is applied as a reduction to your final program payment

• You may only receive one CCSA scholarship per term.

 

Already traveled with CCSA? Ready to help others start their journey? Apply here to become a CCSA Ambassador. 

Your own campus!

Many CCSA member institutions offer study abroad scholarships. Make sure you are looking into those - and be aware of their deadlines.

 

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

A U.S. Department of State program that offers grants of $3,000–$5,000 to students with limited financial means.

• Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen and currently receiving a Federal Pell Grant

• Details & Application: Visit the Gilman website

• Apply early, as regular deadline results may arrive after CCSA payment deadlines

 

Gilman-McCain Scholarship

For child dependents of active duty U.S. military members, this scholarship awards $5,000 to support study abroad.

• Eligibility: U.S. citizen and dependent of an active duty service member

• Details & Application: Visit the Gilman-McCain website

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Fund for Education Abroad

A non-profit organization study abroad scholarship provider that is exclusively funded by philanthropic endeavors. 

• Eligibility: Must be an undergraduate and either eligible for a Pell Grant or have received any amount of student loans in the current year.

• There are multiple awards awarded every year. Below are some that may apply directly to our students:

  • Breakout Scholarship for Community College Students: for community college students planning on a study abroad in the summer.

  • The Cyril Taylor Memorial Scholarship for Study in the UK: for American students to attend a study abroad program in the United Kingdom.

  • Gateway International Group Education Abroad Scholarship: for first-generation students whose home or college of study are in Kentucky.​

  • The Rainbow Scholarship, the Jan Kieling Rainbow Scholarship, and the Kacenga-Cladera Family Rainbow Scholarship: scholarships for students who identify as LGBTQ+ attending a study abroad program.

  • NAFSA Tamara H. Bryant Memorial Scholarship: for African-American students who hope to study abroad.

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Additional Scholarship Resources

• Go Overseas Scholarships

• GoAbroad.com Scholarships

• Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant

• Bluegrass Community Foundation Scholarships