Study Abroad Scholarships

Birdsong Scholarship

Fred Birdsong, '34 chemical engineering, and his wife Mary Lou, established this scholarship fund to broaden the educational experience of undergraduate engineering students. The uniqueness of the award is the requirement that engineering students gain international experience by undertaking studies in a discipline other than engineering. Birdsong scholarships have been awarded for a variety of endeavors, such as developing expertise in playing flamenco guitar in Spain, experiencing a culinary tour of Europe, investigating tropic marine ecology on the Great Barrier Reef off of Australia, and a study of Italian literature in Taormina, Italy.

Scholarship Requirements

• Full-time undergraduate student in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or greater
• Completed one year at Auburn
• One year of study remaining upon return to Auburn University

Application Process

• Complete the general application through the Auburn University Scholarship Opportunity Manager (AUSOM).
• Fill out the Birdsong application by the deadline, usually mid-Jan.
• Students are encouraged to meet with Jessica Taylor ( jessica.taylor@auburn.edu), in 1161 Brown Kopel, before submitting a proposal.

Scholarship Amounts

• Awards are based on the earnings of the Birdsong endowment and vary from year to year.
• The amount depends on the characteristics of the proposal, uniqueness of the cultural experience, location, and length of time.
• Some proposals receive full awarding, while others are partially awarded. In recent years, awards ranged from $1,500 to $5,000.

100+Women Strong Study Abroad Award 

The 100+ Women Strong Abroad Award supports students studying engineering or another subject abroad. The 100+ Women Strong alumni are committed to enhancing the engineering student experience.

Scholarship Requirements

• Full-time undergraduate student in the Samuel GInn College of Engineering at Auburn University
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or greater
• Completed one year at Auburn University
• One year of student remaining upon return to Auburn University

Application Process

• Complete the general application through the Auburn University Scholarship Opportunity Manager (AUSOM).
• Fill out the 100+ Women Strong Study Abroad Award by the deadline, usually mid-Jan
• Students are encouraged to meet with Jessica Taylor ( Jessica.taylor@auburn.edu), in 1161 Brown Kopel before submitting a proposal.

Scholarship Amounts

• The number of awards vary each year
• Awards are typically made at $5,000

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

Scholarship program to broaden the student population that studies and interns abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints.

Please click  here to learn more and apply online.

Norton Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship Requirements:

• Be a current, full-time student (at least Sophomore standing) in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
• Mechanical engineering majors receive preference, but all majors are encouraged to apply
• Participating in a study abroad Engineering Exchange program
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or greater
• Complete the general application through the Auburn University Scholarship Opportunity Manager (AUSOM)

Email Jessica Taylor for more information on this scholarship.