International Internships Scholarships and Grants
We have tailored this list of awards that are applicable to many students going on internship programs. Talk to an advisor in our office if you have financial questions or concerns. Note that you must be enrolled in at least 6 credits in the summer term to qualify for Pell Grants, CU Achieve Grants and loans. Most summer internship opportunities through Education Abroad meet this requirement. We also recommend you discuss your plans with the CU Office of Financial Aid so you have a clear picture of grants and loans available to you. - Buffs Abroad Scholarship (all students with financial need are guaranteed an award!)
- Summer Internship Access Scholarship: For students with demonstrated high need and students from an underrepresented background, you will be guaranteed a scholarship up to $4,000. You will be automatically considered when applying for the Buffs Abroad Scholarship. Eligible programs: Global Internships; IES Internships; CIEE Internships.
- Pell Grant (must enroll in at least 6 summer credits to be eligible; amount ranges based on your need)
- CU Achieve Grant (must enroll in at least 6 summer credits to be eligible; amount ranges based on your need)
- Gilman Scholarship (up to $5,000 for students who receive a Pell Grant)
- Gilman McCain ($5,000 for undergraduate dependents of active or activated United States military personnel who also receive federal financial aid)
- IAFS Global Grant (up to $3,000 for International Affairs majors) - apply via Buffs Abroad Scholarship
- Latin America Explorer Scholarship: Choose an International Internship in Latin America in 2025 and get up to $2,000 off your program fee! Submit a Buffs Abroad Scholarship application and you’ll automatically get up to $2,000.
- Max Kade Scholarship for students interning in Germany or Austria. Award is $1,200. Apply via the Buffs Abroad Scholarship application.
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The Netherland-America Foundation Grant: Applies only for the Global Internships: Startups in Amsterdam, Netherlands program. Provides funding for high-achieving American college students from a low-income background to intern in the Netherlands. If awarded, the grantee will receive a monthly stipend of $1,500 to cover cost-of-living expenses, a $1,000 travel stipend, and coverage of all visa costs. Roughly $4,000 for the Global Internship program.
- CIEE (for students going on CIEE Global Internship programs)
- IES (for students going on IES Internship programs)
Don't forgot to check out our main Scholarships page for more awards your could be eligible for.
Last Updated January 2025