Last updated: 9/2/26
Syracuse University offers financial support for study abroad across a range of programs and student circumstances. Grants, scholarships, and need-based aid may be available depending on your program, term, and financial need.
Award amounts are set each semester and vary by term and location. Bookmark this page as we post updates here as each term’s awards are confirmed.
Have questions? Connect with your study abroad advisor and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs, and check out our Financing Study Abroad video series.
Global Access Award (Need-Based)
Full-time Syracuse University undergraduates enrolling in a semester-long program may be eligible for a Global Access Award of up to $3,000 for Fall and $1,000 for Spring — no separate application required. Awards are based on financial need as assessed by the Syracuse University Office of Financial Aid, and the amount varies by term. Your award will be included in your total financial aid package.
Currently open for Spring 2027. Information on Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 coming soon!
Students enrolled in a World Partner Program who receive travel assistance from the partner are not eligible for this award.
Latin America Travel Grant: Fall 2027
Students enrolling in the Fall 2027 Santiago Center program will receive a $1,500 Latin America Travel Grant, automatically applied to program costs. Availability is reviewed each semester.
Plane Ticket Loan Program
Need help with the upfront cost of your flight? The Plane Ticket Loan Program can bridge the gap. Learn more
Award eligibility depends on a combination of factors and is determined by the Office of Financial Aid. Amounts listed are current as of the date above and are subject to change. Award distribution depends on available funding.
Additional Grants & Scholarships
Study Abroad Grants (Need Based)
Grants are awarded for a student’s first experience abroad based on need, which is determined by the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE. Please note that it is the policy of the Office of Financial Aid to provide abroad-specific aid for one semester. Only undergraduate students are eligible. Award amounts vary depending upon need level.
Named Scholarships
Scholarship funds, provided by generous Friends of the University, are available to support Syracuse University undergraduate students participating in a study abroad semester program. Full list available here.
Fall-Only Supplemental Aid
Undergraduate students who receive the Syracuse University Grant and demonstrate financial need may receive up to 10% supplemental aid when studying abroad in the fall semester, based on their previous semester’s award amount. (Fall semester only)
Corinne R. Smith Study Abroad Program Fund
The Corinne R. Smith Study Abroad Program Fund supports School of Education enrolled undergraduate and graduate students interested in studying abroad, whether for full semester, summer, or short-term programs. Application to the fund is the same application used for admission to the Syracuse Abroad program. Funds are dependent on availability. For additional information, contact:
- Professor Emerita Marlene F. Blumin, Corinne R. Smith Study Abroad Program Fund Coordinator (mfblumin@syr.edu)
Honors Study Abroad Grants
Study Abroad grants provide one-time funding of up to $2,000 to Honors students in good standing with the Honors Program to help fund study abroad programs. Award funds are primarily meant to lessen travel expenses associated with travelling to and from the study abroad destination. Applicants must meet with their financial aid advisor to discuss any implications the award may have on their financial aid package. Learn more: Honors Funding Abroad
World Partner students: Students can refer to the Outside Scholarships page for information on scholarships available through various World Partner Programs.
The Syracuse University Center for Fellowship & Scholarship Advising (CFSA) helps Syracuse University undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni apply for national scholarships and fellowships. These external awards provide funding and recognition across a range of disciplines and interests. Attend an interest meeting, schedule a one-on-one advising session or attend a writing workshop to learn more.
OVMA Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Endowed Florence Scholarship
The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) is now accepting applications for the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Endowed Florence Scholarship. Thanks to a generous gift from Daniel D’Aniello ’68, H’20 and his wife Gayle, veterans, and military-connected students with demonstrated financial need who possess an interest in learning about Italian history and culture can study in Florence without the use of their GI Bill benefits. The scholarship will cover the cost of tuition and program fees which includes housing.
Substantial awards are available for veteran and military-connected students studying in Florence during the semester and summer terms, or through a faculty-led program. Students can reach out to their International Program Advisor for more information.
Students must apply to the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Syracuse University Program in Florence before applying for the scholarship. Both applications are required. Learn more and apply through OVMA.
Summer Grants & Aid
A variety of grants, aid and scholarships are available to help make summer study abroad possible.
- Summer Merit Scholarship
- Need-based Summer Grants
- Need-based Summer Grants for Center programs
- Outside Scholarships
Financial Aid 101
- Student aid is based on the total cost of the program you are attending (including tuition, program fee, airfare, and additional personal expenses)
- Institutional aid can be used when studying on a Syracuse Abroad program (Center or World Partners)
- Undergraduate students may be eligible for a need-based grant based on a completed FAFSA and CSS Profile
- Students may utilize a combination of grants, loans, and scholarships to fully finance the cost of their study abroad program.
- Enrollment in a Syracuse University-approved study abroad program may be considered equivalent to enrollment at Syracuse University for the purpose of determining eligibility for Federal Title IV financial aid.
- Contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs for additional information.
Financial Aid Opportunities
Students may refer to the Syracuse University Scholarships page for scholarships offered by Syracuse University. For external opportunities, students can explore Fellowship and Scholarship Advising’s National Scholarships Directory.
International Students
International students matriculated at SU are not eligible for federally funded financial aid administered by the Syracuse University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs, which includes Study Abroad Grants. For more information, view International Costs & Aid. International undergraduate students may qualify for Named Scholarship awards.
Multiple Semester Students
For students considering a second semester abroad, please note that it is the policy of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs to provide abroad-specific aid for the first term. If you are considering additional terms abroad, please meet with the Financial Aid Office to discuss your aid options before beginning your application with Syracuse Abroad.