FIE believes in opening study abroad opportunities for all students through scholarships. We are committed to our values and to reaching students from all communities.
FIE's Scholarships
- Sharif Rahman - Semester & Quarter Scholarship ($3,000)
- Sharif Rahman - Summer Scholarship ($1,000)
- Sharif Rahman - Conflict and the Struggle for Peace Scholarship ($1,000)
- FIE Online - Britain & Ireland, Online Internship Scholarship (Full tuition and transcript)
- FIE Dublin @ UCD STEM Scholarship ($3,000)
- FIExplore Influencer (Blogging, Vlogging) Scholarship ($3,000)
- FIE and FEA Access Partner Scholarship (up to $5,000)
SHARIF RAHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS
In memory of our late Chairman and FIE founder Sharif Rahman, the Sharif Rahman Memorial Scholarship program was established in 2003 for FIE students. Sharif was an international educator of the highest integrity whose vision and energy shaped the development of FIE and enriched the field of education abroad.
Semester and Quarter Programs
Eligible Programs:
FIE London
- Spring/Fall Semester
- Fall/Winter/Spring Quarter
FIE Dublin
- Spring/Fall Semester (DBS, TCD, UCD)
FIE Barcelona
- Spring/Fall Semester at UAB
FIE Madrid
- Spring/Fall Semester at Universidad Nebrija
Amount: $3,000
Deadlines:
- Spring Semester & Winter Quarter: October 1
- Spring Quarter: December 15
- Fall Semester & Fall Quarter: March 15
- The application deadline for all FIE scholarships is 11:59 pm GMT
Students can choose from three application routes:
Route 1: Diversity and Inclusivity: Leader for Change
Route 2: Environmental Responsibility: Lead by Example
Route 3: Charity & Community: Servant Leadership
In addition to the financial award, all scholarship recipients will participate in a program of supplementary benefits.
Summer Programs
Eligible Programs:
FIE London
- Summer British Studies
- Summer Internships
FIE Dublin
- Summer Irish Studies: Business & Culture
- Summer Internships
FIE Barcelona
- Summer at UAB
FIE Madrid
- Summer at Universidad Nebrija 1, 2, and 1 & 2
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15
The application deadline for all FIE scholarships is 11:59 pm GMT
Conflict and the Struggle for Peace
Amman
- Conflict and the Struggle for Peace: Explorations in Ireland and the Middle East
- Conflict and the Struggle for Peace: Explorations in Ireland and the Middle East + Arabic Study
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15
The application deadline for all FIE scholarships is 11:59 pm GMT
Other Scholarships
FIE Online - Britain and Ireland, Online Internship scholarship
Become an FIExplore Influencer and document your online internship experience while gaining resumé-enhancing skills. We are looking for students who want to make a positive impact by sharing their online international experience with others.
FIExplore Influencers can be writers, photographers, videographers, or anyone with a creative flair for communication and desire to share their authentic experience. We are especially interested in showcasing the talents of identity groups who are underrepresented in study abroad, as we know seeing real examples of students like them helps encourage greater representation and access.
Award:
- Full Tuition Fee & Transcript
Eligible Programs:
- FIE Online Internships Summer sessions 1 and 2 (Deadline February 15)
- FIE Online Internships Fall (Deadline May 15)
- FIE Online Internships Spring (Deadline Oct 15)
Application requirements: submission of a cover letter and content sample. Also required is a recommendation from a professor, academic advisor, or mentor.
Please contact
FIE Dublin @ UCD - STEM
Eligible Programs:
Dublin
- FIE Dublin at University College Dublin, Spring/Fall semester in a STEM major
Amount: $3,000
Deadlines:
- Spring Semester: October 1
- Fall Semester: March 15
The application deadline for all FIE scholarships is 11:59 pm GMT
FIExplore Influencer (Blogging, Vlogging) Scholarship
Document your immersive study abroad experience while gaining resumé-enhancing skills. FIE believes the best way to gain a global perspective is to experience different cultures first-hand, and we are looking for students who want to make a positive impact by sharing their international experience with others.
FIExplore Influencers can be writers, photographers, videographers, or anyone with a creative flair for communication and desire to share their authentic experience. We are especially interested in showcasing the talents of identity groups who are underrepresented in study abroad, as we know seeing real examples of students like them helps encourage greater representation and access.
Eligible Programs:
- Any FIE London, Dublin, Madrid, Barcelona program during Spring and Fall Semester, Winter, Spring, or Fall Quarter Programs
Amount: $3,000
Deadlines:
- Spring Semester & Winter Quarter: October 1
- Fall Semester & Fall Quarter: March 15
The application deadline for all FIE scholarships is 11:59 pm GMT
FIE and FEA Access Partner Scholarship
FIE became a Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) Access Partner in 2018 and has welcomed multiple FEA/FIE scholars in London and Dublin since then. As an Access Partner, FIE has pledged support of up to $5,000 per academic semester to FEA scholarship applicants who are planning to participate in an FIE London, Dublin, or Amman program. Interested FIE students who meet the eligibility requirements must fill out an application on the FEA website.
As an applicant, you are automatically considered for all available FEA scholarships (general and dedicated) based on the answers you provide on your application online.
The application for Spring 2025 FEA Scholrships closed on Wednesday, September 18, at 12:00 PM (noon) Eastern Standard Time.
Applications for summer/fall 2025 and academic year 2025-2026 program scholarships are tentatively scheduled to open on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, and close on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM (noon) Eastern. These dates are subject to change, but any changes will be announced on the FEA website.
Please remember to indicate on your application that you plan to study abroad with FIE: Foundation for International Education.
Some Small Print
FOR STUDENTS APPLYING TO FIE SHARIF RAHMAN AND FIE DUBLIN SCHOLARSHIPS:
- Applications require additional submissions, such as an essay or advisor/professor recommendation
- Please read all guidance on the MyStudyAbroad@FIE scholarships pages and apply via MyStudyAbroad@FIE
- Only successful applicants will be contacted via email by FIE's scholarship committee. If you have not heard from the committee within one week of the application deadline, your application has not been successful.
- The application deadline for all FIE scholarships is 11:59 pm GMT. Please be aware this may be different from your local time. Contact
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FOR RECOMMENDERS OF STUDENTS APPLYING FOR FIE SHARIF RAHMAN AND FIE DUBLIN SCHOLARSHIPS:
- Requests for letters of recommendation will be sent from the student to the email address they have indicated you can be reached at.
- Please submit all letters of recommendation by following the instructions in the email.
- Alternatively, please include the student's name and send to
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