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Study Abroad Scholarships & Funding Guide 2025: 3 Steps for First & Second-Gen Students

✈️ Want to study abroad but worried about the cost? You’re not alone — 84% of students say money is the #1 barrier. In this episode, we break down 3 actionable steps every first- and second-gen student can take to, fund their study abroad experience with scholarships, financial aid, and smart planning. This is part 2 of our series in partnership with First Gen Go Global & California State University, Los Angeles to help more students study abroad! 👉 Grab your free study abroad starter pack!: https://www.thenewcollegeperspective.... 🎓 What you’ll learn in this episode: How to work with your study abroad & financial aid offices The key questions to ask advisors before applying How to do a personal needs & goals assessment Which scholarships (Gilman, Freeman-Asia, Fund for Education Abroad, etc.) to apply for Why applying early makes funding study abroad possible Plus, we’ve created worksheets and excel spreadsheet used by actual study abroad advisors to help students successfully study abroad with full funding: 📌 Brainstorm personal/academic/professional goals 📌 Prepare the right questions for study abroad + financial aid offices 📌 Build a realistic budget for your program Whether you’re just starting to dream about studying abroad or actively searching for scholarships, this guide will show you how to move from “I can’t afford it” to “Yes, I’m going abroad!” Considering a semester overseas? This episode is all about study abroad and other international opportunities for students. Learn how to navigate the process of studying abroad, find financial aid, and make the most of your global education as a student. Discover scholarship options and tips for a successful experience. 00:00 — Why only 8% first-gen study abroad (and the 84% cost barrier) 00:54 — About the series + First Gen Goal Global partnership 01:30 — Meet our guest: Natasha Civ (Santa Clara University) 02:15 — Money as a barrier: stats + what they really mean 04:10 — Step 1: Find your on-campus champions (who & why) 06:00 — Booking appointments: drop-ins, emails that get replies 07:10 — Program models 101: exchange vs. direct enroll vs. provider 09:50 — Hidden savings via campus partnerships (real example) 11:40 — “Discovery session” approach for your first advising visit 13:00 — Financial Aid questions to ask (aid usage, limits, term, SAP, disbursement, backups) 17:30 — Step 2: Personal needs assessment (jobs, bills, pets, term length) 20:40 — Beating the inner “no” (mindset for first-gen students) 22:15 — Scholarship landscape: campus, program, national 24:20 — Deep dive: FEA, Gilman (+STEM, CLS, McCain), Freeman-ASIA, Boren, Rotary 28:50 — Provider scholarships (IES Abroad, CIS Abroad, Arcadia) 31:00 — Start early: why 6–12 months changes everything 32:30 — Budgeting the out-of-pocket costs (airfare, meals, transit, passport/visa) 36:10 — Using/creating a budget sheet (+ SCU example) 36:50 — Step 3: Clarify personal/academic/professional goals for essays 38:50 — Worksheet walkthrough: goal examples (Costa Rica; Eastern Europe) 44:30 — Turn goals into SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely) 47:00 — Prep timeline: before / during / after your program 49:30 — Adapting to new academic cultures + getting support 51:00 — Mental health abroad: using your insurance & resources 52:30 — Wrap-up + next episode: first-gen voices from Durham, England