Padnos International Center Grants

PLEASE NOTE: No application is required for the following scholarships. Students who apply to their program by the priority application deadline will be automatically considered.   

Faculty-Led Program Grant
Application Deadline: Students who apply to their spring/summer program by the priority deadline are automatically considered. Must have a FAFSA on file.  
Amount: Up to $1,500

Partnership Grant*
Application Deadline: Students who apply to their partnership program by the priority deadline are automatically considered. Must have a FAFSA on file.
Amount: $500 - $2,000.

Study Abroad Semester Grant*
Application Deadline: Students who apply to their partnership or external program by the priority deadline are automatically considered. Must have a FAFSA on file.
Amount: Average of $500; maximum of $2,000.

*Note: The Padnos Scholarship, Murray Scholarship, Partnership Grants, and Study Abroad Semester Grants are mutually exclusive.  A student may apply for more than one of these scholarships/grants, but they can ultimately receive only one of the scholarships/grants.

Padnos International Center Scholarships

GVSU Graduate students are eligible for the following study abroad scholarships:

PLEASE NOTE: To apply for these scholarships, you will need to log on to www.gvsu.edu/myscholarships, create a profile and search for the scholarship you wish to apply for.

Padnos International Center Photography Scholarship
Application Deadline: February 15
Amount: $1,000 (2 awards per year)
Apply now for the Padnos International Center Photography Scholarship

Two awards of $1,000 will be granted to students with a passion for photography or video. This opportunity is open to students in any major. No minimum duration of program required. Applications will be accepted until February 15 each year for programs that begin within the subsequent 12 months. Students will be expected to submit images and film footage to PIC upon their return. A committee, comprised of Padnos International Center staff and School of Communications faculty will select the awardees each year based on their application, portfolio, and study abroad destination. 

Additional Scholarships

Asia - Douglas and Ellen Chung Asian Social Work Graduate Scholarship

Critical Language Scholarship

Fred A. Bell Business Scholarship

Japan Student Services Organization

National Security Education Program

Pan Am Flight 103 Legacy Award

Switzerland ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship

The Fulbright Grant

West Michigan World Trade Association Scholarship

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