Study Abroad Scholarships

AIU offers scholarship opportunities for students attending 5, 10 or 11-week study abroad programs. University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the AIU Study Abroad Program Guidebook and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.

In the last five years, the AIU Study Abroad Program has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships and grants to qualified students.

  • AIU Global Edge Grant
    The AIU Study Abroad Program has established a grant in the amount of $750 for students currently enrolled in college who are members of select national and international organizations and associations interested in extending overseas learning opportunities to their memberships. The Global Edge Grant can be applied to tuition for one term of study at the AIU London campus location only. Students must take a minimum of two (2) classes or 10 quarter hours (equivalent to 6 semester hours) of academic credit during their term of study. The Global Edge Grant cannot be combined with other scholarships awarded by the AIU Study Abroad Program.

  • Global Scholars Award
    AIU provides $1,000 grants to eligible students from affiliated universities who enroll for a minimum of three classes per term during two consecutive 10-week terms (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters) at the AIU London campus. This scholarship is applied toward the tuition of your second term. Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point of 3.0 at the time of application and maintain that minimum while enrolled at AIU. To be eligible for the Global Scholars Award your home institution must be on our Affiliated University list.

  • Merit Scholarships
    AIU awards scholarships starting at $1000 each year to affiliated US colleges and universities. The number of scholarships awarded to an institution is based on the number of students who attended the AIU Study Abroad Program the previous academic year. The Merit Scholarships are presented to campus officials (usually in the Study Abroad office) in the Fall term for use during the following calendar year. Scholarship recipients and award amounts (not to exceed $1000) are selected at the discretion of their home institutions. Students must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and take two or more classes during the term. Merit Scholarship awards applied to 5-week summer sessions may not exceed $500 per student.

  • International Opportunity Award
    AIU awards a limited number of financial awards each term to enrolled study abroad students with demonstrated financial need. Eligible students must have a minimum cumulative grade point of 3.0 and take a full academic load (3 classes or more) during a regular AIU academic term (10 week). When applying for the award, students must provide documentation of financial need, along with a letter of recommendation and personal statement from the study abroad office or academic advisor at their home institution. The number and award amounts (up to $1,000) depend on the pool of qualified applicants. Selection of recipients is determined two months prior to the start of each term.

  • AIU-ITAA Fashion Design Award
    The International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) and American InterContinental University (AIU) London announce the AIU-ITAA Fashion Design Award. There are two awards, each for $5000USD, to be applied towards tuition and housing costs (University coordinated housing only) during a regular academic term (10 week quarter) at the AIU London campus. The award does not apply to AIU programs conducted in other satellite locations. The student must be enrolled as an undergraduate in a fashion design or product development curriculum that has a current ITAA member on the faculty.

    Each institution may sponsor only one applicant per year. The student must have completed a minimum of two years of a fashion design or product development program before application. Each student must have at least one term to complete at the sponsoring institution after the study abroad experience. This award is applied to tuition and housing (University coordinated housing only), it is not a reimbursement.

    This award may not be applied retroactively. Therefore, students who have already completed terms or who are currently attending an AIU Study Abroad Program are not eligible for a refund of tuition or fees. Recipients must use their award within one year of notification. Applicants will be notified before the Fall term of each year.

  • AIU-ITAA Fashion Marketing Award
    The International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) and American InterContinental University (AIU) London announce the AIU-ITAA Fashion Marketing Award. There are two awards, each for $5000USD, to be applied towards tuition and housing costs (University coordinated housing only) during a regular academic term (10 week quarter) at the AIU London campus. The award does not apply to AIU programs conducted in other satellite locations. The student must be enrolled as an undergraduate in a fashion marketing curriculum that has a current ITAA member on the faculty.

    Each institution may sponsor only one applicant per year. The student must have completed a minimum of two years of a fashion marketing program before application. Each student must have at least one term to complete at the sponsoring institution after the study abroad experience.

    This award is applied to tuition and housing (University coordinated housing only), it is not a reimbursement. This award may not be applied retroactively. Therefore, students who have already completed terms or who are currently attending an AIU Study Abroad Program are not eligible for a refund of tuition or fees. Recipients must use their award within one year of notification. Applicants will be notified before the Fall term of each year.

To learn more about these programs and the corresponding eligibility requirements, please refer to the AIU Study Abroad Program Guidebook, or contact the AIU Study Abroad Program office:

PHONE:   1-800-255-6839
EMAIL:    studyabroad@aiuniv.edu

To learn more about AIU, our degree programs or how to apply for admission, please contact us for more information.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University's catalog and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.