Himalayan Buddhist Art & Architecture Scholarships at School For International Training
SIT Study Abroad awarded $750,000 in scholarships in 2008. About one-third of scholarship applicants receive financial assistance to participate in our programs. Only SIT Study Abroad participants can be considered for SIT Study Abroad scholarships. Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000 for semester programs, and $300 to $3,000 for summer programs. Financial need is a primary consideration for all of our scholarship decisions other than those for the SIT Asia Fund, which places more emphasis on academic merit.
SIT Study Abroad uses scholarship funds to ensure that a diverse group of students can participate from all regions in the US–and abroad–and from a variety of colleges and universities.
Scholarship funds are available for semester and summer participants. International students may apply for scholarships from SIT Study Abroad.
SIT Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunities Include:
The Compton Fund
For SIT programs with environmental, peace studies, or sustainable development themes, with priority for students representing US minority groups.
The Diversity Fund
For students who will enhance the racial, national, and ethnic diversity of the student body.
Engineering Scholarship
For students enrolled in an undergraduate engineering program and who have demonstrated financial need.
The Houston International Scholarship
For Houston-area undergraduate students in any field or major. Students of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
HBCU Scholarships
For students enrolled in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
The Middle East and Islamic Studies Scholarship
For students participating in programs with significant Middle Eastern and/or Islamic studies content.
Sally Bragg Baker Scholarship
For a female participant in any semester program who demonstrates international awareness and a desire to create a more peaceful world through international exchange.
SIT Asia Fund
For programs in North and Southeast Asia. Priority will be given to students applying to newer programs including Indonesia, Viet Nam Mekong Delta, and the summer China program.
SIT Fund
For anyone enrolled in any SIT Study Abroad program, to help promote study abroad opportunities worldwide.
The Workum Fund
For participants in SIT Study Abroad programs to the Indian subcontinent (India, Nepal, and Tibetan and Himalayan Studies programs).
Before You Apply for SIT Study Abroad Scholarships
Review financial aid options through your home college.
Note that SIT Study Abroad has one scholarship application for all of the different awards listed, with a few having additional requirements. Your application will be reviewed for eligibility from all sources that SIT Study Abroad has available.
Your scholarship application will only be reviewed if it is complete, and only after you have been offered admission to an SIT Study Abroad program