SIT Targeted Honors Scholarship

SIT Targeted Honors Scholarship

The SIT Targeted Honors Scholarship is applicable to all School for International Training (SIT) approved programs. SIT programs offer topical, field-based coursework with research and independent study opportunities, allowing students to pursue their own interests.

Fall and Spring semester programs for academic credit are available in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. More information about specific programs is available on the SIT website. SIT has provided scholarship funding known as Targeted Honors Scholarships. There are specific eligibility requirements (listed below); students who meet these criteria and submit all materials by the published deadline will be considered for awards.

Award Amount

The minimum scholarship will be $1,000**-
** The number of scholarships and actual award amounts will be determined by the number of students who are eligible and submit applications. Please review all details listed below before submitting the application.

In addition to the SIT Targeted Honors Scholarship, students can apply for the SIT Federal Pell Grant matching program funds, the SIT Big Ten Alliance Scholarship, and SIT general scholarship funds. Total SIT awards cannot exceed $5,000/student/semester. In addition to SIT-sponsored funding, students are encouraged to apply for other Study Abroad grants, federal financial aid, and applicable UI scholarships. More Information

Applicant must be:

  • undergraduate, full-time, degree-seeking UI student in good academic standing
  • currently enrolled in the Honors program at UI
  • accepted or in the application process to SIT program

Selection procedure and criteria

Applications will be ranked based on their statement of purpose by a review committee composed of representatives from the Honors Program and Study Abroad. Students must submit the application and Statement of Purpose (500 words or less) based on these essay prompts:

  • Why have you chosen to study abroad with SIT? What factors led to this decision?
  • Why have you chosen this particular country and topic?
  • How will this experience impact your academic and future professional goals?
  • If you have a research project in mind, please include your topic and proposed plan as part of your essay.

Deadlines:

  • Spring: October 15
  • Summer: March 15
  • Fall: May 1

Late applications will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. on the date listed. If you have additional questions, you may contact Teresa Kout, assistant director – scholarships teresa-kout@uiowa.edu

This scholarship is applicable to all School for International Training (SIT) programs. Semester programs awarding academic credit are detailed on the SIT website (https://studyabroad.sit.edu/).

Award
Varies
Scopes
Study Abroad
Deadline
05/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. In which session will you be studying abroad?
  2. Full title of SIT program including location:
  3. Statement of Purpose - In 500 words or less, answer the following questions:

    Why have you chosen to study abroad with SIT? What factors led to this decision? Why have you chosen this particular country? How will this experience impact your academic and future professional goals?

  4. By signing below, I certify that all information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Further, I understand that consideration for scholarships may be denied or revoked if any information is found to be incomplete or inaccurate. My signature acknowledges that the University of Iowa will include my academic record with my scholarship application and to release pertinent information to the scholarship selection committees. My signature below expressly authorizes the University of Iowa to share my name and email address with University of Iowa Center for Advancement for publications and thanking donors who made the award possible.
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