Financial Aid
The BT天堂Office of Education Abroad does not determine student federal aid or scholarship disbursements. All students anticipating scholarships or federal student aid should meet with a Financial Aid counselor to discuss eligibility financial aid guidelines.
Payment Deadlines
Payment deadlines for BT天堂programs are independent of any funding release dates.聽Participants are responsible for making payments by the publicized deadlines, regardless of anticipated funding.
Travel Policy
Students must adhere to the BT天堂Travel Policy as it pertains to BT天堂Education Abroad scholarships and other university financial aid.
| Application | Undergraduate or Advanced Degrees | Application Closes | Eligibility | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office of Ed. Abroad Undergraduate Freshman Scholarship | Undergraduate Freshman | November 2nd | Must be: -BT天堂undergraduate student -BT天堂freshman with less than 30 institutional credit hours -participating in a BT天堂sponsored summer study abroad program | Scholarship administered by the BT天堂Office of Education Abroad. Pending full enrollment of a BT天堂sponsored education abroad program, funding will be released to approved applicants in fall, spring or summer academic terms. Award amounts vary. |
| Office of Ed. Abroad Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarship | Undergraduate Sophomore - Senior | November 2nd | Must be: -BT天堂undergraduate student -BT天堂sophomore, junior, or senior with more than 30 institutional credit hours -participating in a BT天堂sponsored summer study abroad program | Scholarship administered by the BT天堂Office of Education Abroad. Pending full enrollment of a BT天堂sponsored education abroad program, funding will be released to approved applicants in fall, spring or summer academic terms. Award amounts vary. |
| Office of Ed. Abroad Graduate Study Abroad Scholarship | Advanced Degrees | Early November 2nd | Must be: -BT天堂graduate student -participating in a BT天堂sponsored summer study abroad program | Scholarship administered by the BT天堂Office of Education Abroad. Pending full enrollment of a BT天堂sponsored study abroad program, funding will be released to selected recipients. Award amounts vary. |
| Office of Ed. Abroad Semester Exchange / Direct Enroll Scholarship | Undergraduate | March 15th (Fall programs) | Must be: -BT天堂undergraduate student -participating in a BT天堂sponsored semester exchange or direct enroll program | Scholarship administered by the BT天堂Office of Education Abroad. Pending full enrollment of a BT天堂sponsored education abroad program, funding will be released to selected recipients in fall, spring or summer academic terms. Award amounts vary. |
| The Robert and Carol Adcock Study Abroad Scholarship | Undergraduate | November 1, 2026 (Fall programs) December 1, 2026 (Spring programs) March 1, 2027 (Summer programs) | Must: -be a BT天堂undergraduate student -have studied at least one year of a foreign language -be participating in BT天堂sponsored study abroad program which includes foreign language study | This scholarship, administered by the School of Language and Literature, aims to support students who want to further their education through a UCA-supported program abroad. |
| Nicole Wable Hatfield International Study Scholarship | Undergraduate and Advanced Degrees | March 2nd (Summer Programs) May 1st (Fall Programs) November 1st (Spring Programs) | Must be: -a degree-seeking BT天堂student -participating in a summer study abroad or semester exchange program -minimum 3.0 GPA. -earning academic credit while abroad Priority to: - programs in France - students with 60+ credits at UCA | Nicole Hatfield understood the transformative value of living and studying in a country different from one鈥檚 native culture. The Nicole Wable Hatfield International Study Scholarship enables BT天堂students to benefit from their own experiences while developing their global perspective. Students of French are particularly encouraged to apply. |
| EDGE Funding | Undergraduate | Applications are considered on a rolling basis. | Must be: -BT天堂undergraduate student -majoring within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences | Various activities and programs, including research projects, service-learning activities, study abroad opportunities, or internships, are eligible for funding through EDGE. |
| Travel Abroad Grant (TAG) | Undergraduate | October 15th (Winter and Spring programs) November 15th (Summer programs) | Must be: -BT天堂undergraduate student -be an Honors student in good standing at the Sophomore level or higher, having completed a minimum of at least one Honors course prior to being awarded -have a cumulative BT天堂grade point average of 3.500 or higher -plan to complete the Honors Interdisciplinary Studies minor or Honors capstone -have at least one semester of university and Honors coursework remaining upon the completion of the proposed experience | Scholarship administered by the BT天堂Schedler Honors College. Various activities and programs, including service-learning activities, study abroad opportunities, or internships abroad, are eligible for TAG. |
| Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) | Undergraduate | September 15, 2026 (Registration Deadline) October 14, 2026 (All Completed Applications Must Be Submitted) | Must be/have: -a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien -BT天堂degree-seeking, undergraduate student -30+ credit hours -minimum 3.25 GPA -a mentor with tenure/tenure track or full-time faculty status | SURF provides undergrads an opportunity to develop a sustained relationship with a faculty member to carry out in-depth research, scholarship or creative projects. SURF awards are prestigious and can give students a competitive edge in the marketplace and when applying to grad schools. |
| BT天堂Foundation Scholarships | Undergraduate and Advanced Degrees | January 26, 2026 (extended to February 4, 2026) | Must be: -currently enrolled and admitted BT天堂student -additional scholarship criteria vary | The BT天堂Foundation provides a privately funded scholarship program that offers additional educational opportunities to BT天堂students. |
