European Studies Scholarships
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The student who chooses to major in European Studies will have the opportunity to further his or her knowledge of European political science, history, languages, sociology, and economics. Most European Studies majors spend some time studying abroad as part of the program, and are encouraged to pursue a language, as part of the curriculum. A degree in European Studies would benefit those individuals who are interested in a career in journalism, international business or finance, or as a civil servant.
Scholarship Programs
The University Association for Contemporary European StudiesPost-graduate students of any nationality conducting research at the doctoral level or higher who are interested in spending time abroad are invited to apply for a UACES Scholarship. To be eligible, candidates must be studying some facet of European integration and be willing to conduct their research at a university-level institution in the United Kingdom.
UCL Centre for European StudiesStudents pursuing a Master’s Degree in European Culture, History, Thought, or Society who are nationals of a country other than the United Kingdom are invited to apply for one of the Marie Curie Fellowships offered each year. The recipients will have the opportunity to study abroad in London. The amount of funding offered is € 29,500—about $38,000—for one year. Applicants are asked to submit two letters of reference and an official transcript.
University of California, Berkeley, Institute of European StudiesFellowships at UC-Berkeley IES in the amount of $10,000 are offered to entering graduate students in modern European studies. Students enrolled at UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, and UC System are eligible to apply. The sponsoring unit will provide tuition and fee waivers for the students selected to receive the fellowships. Interested individuals will submit transcripts, letters of recommendation, GRE scores, and a statement of purpose. Applicants will also include a letter of nomination from the Department.
United States or Canadian citizens studying at a U.S. or Canadian college or university can apply for the North American Freshman Scholarship to Germany. The scholarship funds will allow 25 freshmen to spend a summer studying abroad.
Virginia Tech, Center for European Studies and ArchitectureNeed-based scholarships are available to students at the Center for European Studies and Architecture. Individuals who have applied for a federal student loan will be considered for additional funding. Those wishing to be considered for additional funding need only submit an application form and indicate that the Financial Aid Office can release financial information to the Office of International Research, Education, and Development (OIRED).
University of Florida, European Studies ScholarshipUp to $1,000 in scholarship assistance is offered to a graduate student studying modern Europe at UF. The funds can be used to help the defray the cost of travel to Europe to attend a conference where the student will be presenting a paper, toward the cost of research for a dissertation, or to finance the study of a lesser-known European language.
