Pell-Eligible Resources
Are you interested in studying abroad but concerned about how to pay for it?
If you are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant as part of your financial aid award, we would like to highlight some opportunities and resources available to you.
All Pell-eligible students who are studying abroad (outside of the US) can apply for the Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship, which awards up to $5,000.
For full details and to apply, consult the website and connect with your Study Abroad Advisor for support.
Bucky’s Pell Pathway scholars are provided funding to study abroad. They encourage students to plan early and find programs that match the cost of attending UW-Madison to avoid taking on large amounts of student loan debt to cover excess costs. Students should also make sure to apply for study abroad-specific scholarships, which can reduce or replace any offered loans.
The Global Gateway Initiative makes study abroad accessible to students with demonstrated financial need (Student Aid Index of $8000 or less OR being part of Bucky’s Pell Pathway program for the past or current academic year) through two different avenues: summer programs and Fellowships.
UW Global Gateway summer program participants receive a full program scholarship, including airfare.
UW Global Gateway Fellowships award $10,000 towards the program fees of any UW-Madison approved semester or year-long study abroad program.
We offer free passport size photos to all currently enrolled UW-Madison students. You do not need to be studying abroad to utilize this service.
Pre-Departure Assistance Program allows students access to funds to cover their airfare and acceptance deposit in advance of receiving their financial aid.
If you have any questions, or if your application deadline has already passed but you could still benefit from this program, please call or email your study abroad office.
Some program partners offer specific funding opportunities to Pell eligible students. Some partners that offer such opportunities include:
- CEA
- CET
- CIEE Gain Travel Grant
- DIS
- IES Summer Need-based Financial Aid
- SFS Pell Grant Match Grant
- SIT Pell Grant Match
Note not all programs offered by these partners are approved by UW-Madison.
This $2,000 grant is awarded by the Office of Student Financial Aid. As a Pell Grant recipient, you may be eligible for consideration.
Our team is eager to help you make study abroad a reality!
Please connect with us if you have any questions.