In an effort to encourage and make more accessible study abroad, we have prepared the following list of financial resources.<\/p>\n
<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span> Â鶹´«Ã½ International Academic Programs' Scholarships<\/p> Â鶹´«Ã½’s Roukema Center for International Education Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n Â鶹´«Ã½’s Roukema Center for International Education provides scholarships to support international academic programs from our approved list<\/a> of programs. The number of scholarships awarded per term and award amounts vary according to the strength and number of applicants. Priority is given to Â鶹´«Ã½ Faculty-Led Program participants. Criteria to determine scholarship awards are as follows:<\/p>\n Apply here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n Ruth Johnson International Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This fund was created by Dick Johnson in memory of his wife, Ruth. The Johnsons were Mahwah residents for 20 years. Their son Andrew graduated from Ramapo in 1990 with a degree in Literature, then worked in England as an advertising copywriter. \u201cStarting this scholarship was a way to memorialize Ruth and her appreciation of learning,\u201d Mr. Johnson has said. The award benefits students who participate in a cooperative education experience abroad and the recipient is selected by the Director of International Education.<\/p>\n Deirdre Bright Memorial Scholarship<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Colleagues of Assistant Dean of Nursing Dr. Kathy Burke started this scholarship in memory of Dr. Burke\u2019s sister, Deirdre, who passed away in 2021. To honor Deirdre\u2019s 30-year career in the travel industry, this scholarship is intended to help a student with costs associated with a study abroad experience.<\/p>\n Hiden Family College Honors Endowment<\/a> (Honors students only)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Robert B. Hiden Jr. was an active member of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation Board of Governors since 2002.\u00a0 He provided exemplary service to the board as Chairman of the Audit Committee and as a member of the Finance Committee, Investment Committee, Allocations Committee and the Motorcycle Rally Committee. \u00a0He and his wife Ann established the Hiden Family College Endowment to \u201ctangibly recognize the outstanding work done at the College in a way that helps students and hopefully enhances their academic experience.\u201d<\/p>\n During his time as a member of the Board of Governors, Bob witnessed the growth of the College first hand.\u00a0 He demonstrated a commitment to this growth through financial support for unrestricted funds and events, contributions for the Havemeyer Edible Garden, and for science equipment for students.<\/p>\n Professionally, Bob served as senior counsel to Sullivan & Cromwell since he retired in 2000.\u00a0 He had been a partner since 1968, specializing in corporate and securities law, acquisitions, and in commodities and derivatives law.\u00a0 Sadly, Mr. Hiden passed away in February of 2018.<\/p>\n Century 21 Study Abroad Scholarship<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Century 21 is one of the top general contracting and construction management firms in New Jersey, as evidenced in projects such as Newark\u2019s Riverfront Stadium and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. The company has been a generous supporter of the College since 1999, in the area of student scholarships as well as the Distinguished Citizens Dinner and the Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation Golf Outing. The Marino Meditation Room, located in the Salameno Spiritual Center, is named for the family. In 2016, the College presented Anthony J. Marino, Founder, and CEO, with the Havemeyer Presidential Leadership Award for his generous support and advocacy.<\/p>\n This award was created by Mr. Marino and his family to provide opportunities for Ramapo students to study abroad. (Pictured with Mr. Marino is his daughter Barbara, who also actively supports the College and its programs).<\/p>\n William and Sandra Frech Scholarship Award<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n William Frech, Ph.D. is a retired professor of International Business at Â鶹´«Ã½ and a Fulbright Scholar.\u00a0 Dr. Frech\u2019s teaching interests are the cross cultural aspects of international business and international risk management issues, among others.<\/p>\n He and his wife, Sandra, share the opinion that studying abroad provides students with a valuable insight into other cultures, and gives students first hand experience with different perspectives in any field, from business to art history.\u00a0 Two of the Â鶹´«Ã½\u2019s four pillars of education are to provide students with an experiential and international education.<\/p>\n In creating the scholarship Dr. Frech said, \u201cMy goal is to have all students have an experience outside of the United States.\u201d\u00a0 Helping students with study abroad expenses demonstrates a dedication to the mission of the College.<\/p>\n Madeleine Ehlert Williams Food & Nutrition Scholarship<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n For Madeleine Ehlert Williams, food was an expression of love when she was growing up. During her university years, she explored food from a multi-faceted perspective.\u00a0 \u201cI took interest in food and culture, therapeutic nutrition, as well as food science and research,\u201d said Ms. Williams, sister-in-law of President Peter P. Mercer.<\/p>\n By endowing a scholarship at Ramapo, Ms. Williams hopes to \u201cgive students with a passion for the study of food and nutrition the opportunity to further their studies in the field.\u201d\u00a0 The Madeleine Ehlert Williams Food and Nutrition Scholarship will benefit students who volunteer in organizations that help educate people about food and nutrition or students wishing to travel to other countries to study food and culture.<\/p>\n Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Ramapo Foundation Scholarships <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The available scholarships have specific eligibility criteria and are NOT specific to study abroad. Please review all available options to see how you might meet the eligibility criteria to apply.<\/p>\n Â鶹´«Ã½’s Office of Fellowships and Scholarships<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Â鶹´«Ã½ Educational Opportunity Fund <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span> Needs-Based Scholarships<\/p> Scholarships for PELL Grant-eligible students<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span> Partner Scholarships<\/p> *The following scholarships are available\u00a0only to students participating in the hosting\u00a0organizations’ programs. \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Academic Programs International<\/a> <\/strong>(API) (various locations)<\/p>\n Arcadia University<\/strong><\/a> (various locations)<\/p>\n CEPA Foundation Scholarships<\/strong><\/a> (Strasbourg, France)<\/p>\n Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE)<\/strong><\/a> (various locations)<\/p>\n DIS: Study Abroad in Scandinavia<\/strong><\/a> (Copenhagen, Denmark & Stockholm, Sweden)<\/p>\n RCNJ students receive a $500 discount from summer program costs.<\/p>\n RCNJ students receive a $5,000 discount from semester program costs.<\/p>\n John Cabot University <\/strong><\/a>(Rome, Italy)<\/p>\n RCNJ students receive a 10% JCU tuition discount.<\/p>\n School for Field Studies (SFS) <\/strong><\/a>(various locations)<\/p>\n Semester at Sea<\/strong> <\/a>(SAS)<\/p>\n SIT Study Abroad<\/a><\/strong> (various locations)<\/p>\n WorldStrides<\/a><\/strong> (various locations)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span> General Scholarships<\/p> Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad. Such international study is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world. Undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities are eligible to apply.<\/p>\n Fund for Education Abroad (FEA)<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n FEA is an independent organization that is committed to increasing opportunities for dedicated American students to participate in high-quality, rigorous education abroad programs by reducing financial restrictions through the provision of scholarships. FEA goals include increasing the number and diversity of students studying abroad, in particular underrepresented students. Up to $5,000 for a semester and $10,000 for a year.<\/p>\n Golden Key Study Abroad Scholarships<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n This scholarship assists members who are going to participate in a study abroad program.\u00a0 With the global economy in today\u2019s world, Golden Key feels it is crucial for members to have education-based study abroad experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span> Region\/Field of Study Scholarships<\/p> Boren Scholarship<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(various locations, does NOT include western Europe, Australia, New Zealand nor Canada) <\/strong><\/p>\n Inclusive Ireland Scholarship<\/a> (Ireland)<\/strong><\/p>\n Upper Midwest Rebild Scholarship<\/a>\u00a0(Denmark)<\/strong><\/p>\n DAAD<\/strong><\/a> (Germany)<\/p>\n Study in New Zealand Scholarship<\/a> (New Zealand)<\/strong><\/p>\n Generation Study Abroad Travel & Excellence Awards<\/a> (New Zealand)<\/strong><\/p>\n Chinese Government Scholarship Award (China)<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Bridging Scholarship (Japan)<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) (Japan)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Freeman Asia Scholarship Program\u00a0 (ASIA)<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Critical Languages Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span> Diversity Scholarships<\/p> Diversity Abroad Global Ambassador Scholarship<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n United Negro College Fund<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Congressional Black Caucus Spouses General Mills Health Scholarship<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n The National Italian American Foundation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Point Foundation – LGBTQ Scholarships<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span> Other<\/p> Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation<\/a> (for Girl Scout silver and gold award recipients to study abroad)<\/strong><\/p>\n Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span> Additional Resources<\/p>\n
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